210 - Gone quiet

[DJ's Dad]

What is the latest gossip on the 210 release date? With the plague of Losi 22's descending is there an alternative?

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by DJ's Dad

What is the latest gossip on the 210 release date? With the plague of Losi 22's descending is there an alternative?

I bet Nathan or one of the team will have on at the nationals this weekend.

[captainlip]

yup he'll be carrying the B4

[TonyM]

Can't wait - I've got money burning in my pocket. I like my X6, but I really like the idea of having common spare parts from one source for my 2WD, 4WD and SCT. Plus, a geared diff - woopeee.

I hope it comes out before we've put too much of a dent in the open season. Coming up to 62 I don't have many seasons left in me So, the quicker the release the better - before I fall off my perch.

Someone from TD land please hurry up and make an old man happy in the autumn years of his life

[Culetto]

Originally Posted by TonyM

Can't wait - I've got money burning in my pocket. I like my X6, but I really like the idea of having common spare parts from one source for my 2WD, 4WD and SCT. Plus, a geared diff - woopeee.

I hope it comes out before we've put too much of a dent in the open season. Coming up to 62 I don't have many seasons left in me So, the quicker the release the better - before I fall off my perch.

Someone from TD land please hurry up and make an old man happy in the autumn years of his life

I dont think i've heard a more legit reason behind a question.

[slowjun]

yeah, i was kinda hoping to wait first for the release of 210 before joining the bandwagon. its kinda cool having a common spares for my 410 and 210. well lets wait and see what happens.

[SuperSparkSteve]

Originally Posted by TonyM

Can't wait - I've got money burning in my pocket. I like my X6, but I really like the idea of having common spare parts from one source for my 2WD, 4WD and SCT. Plus, a geared diff - woopeee.

I hope it comes out before we've put too much of a dent in the open season. Coming up to 62 I don't have many seasons left in me So, the quicker the release the better - before I fall off my perch.

Someone from TD land please hurry up and make an old man happy in the autumn years of his life

Tony,

I reckon you'll still be racing when your propped up in your zimmer frame!

[TonyM]

You could be right Steve, I would need a surrogate marshal though. Ooooh, now there's a thought - perhaps I should put an add on Oople.

WANTED: SURROGATE MARSHAL

Mandatory Requirements
• Fit woman 25-35, preferably blonde, who knows that the answer to most questions is YES.
• Be quick on bending down and picking things up.
• Be skilled in masseur techniques, especially loosening up arthritic thumbs.
• Know the difference between metric and imperial tools.
• Likes a man who would rather oil his gears, rather than grease his balls.

Nice to Have’s
• Be willing to distract other drivers by wearing less, rather than more.
• Know more swear words than anyone else and have a full repost ready for any driver shouting MARSHAL!!!
• Be willing to arrive early and have the tent up and ready before I turn up.

I’m sure there is much more I can add to the list, but I think this gives me a good starter for 10.

Damn, I’ve just re-read this and realized it’s not very PC. Oh well, I guess I’d better not post the add after all.

[simoncrabb]

Originally Posted by TonyM

Can't wait - I've got money burning in my pocket. I like my X6, but I really like the idea of having common spare parts from one source for my 2WD, 4WD and SCT. Plus, a geared diff - woopeee.

I'm not convinced it'll have a geared diff... Do they actually work in 2wd?

[TonyM]

Originally Posted by simoncrabb

I'm not convinced it'll have a geared diff... Do they actually work in 2wd?

Now you've got me worried, from my simple understanding I can't see why not. I just assumed.

Never assume as my old Ma used to say, as it makes an ASS of U and ME.

[Gonzo]

Originally Posted by simoncrabb

I'm not convinced it'll have a geared diff.

I asked this very question when I met one of their test pilots at a winterrace, and he answered: yes, there is a gear diff inside this 210.
So they defo tested it, and there was nothing wrong when you saw that car go round the track like a bullet! (carpet track)

I hate rebuilding balldiffs, so for people like me a geardiff is always better, because the balldiffs I build always feel crappy very soon.

But Simon, you re not the only person who is not sure if this will work in 2wd, some other experienced people I spoke to had the same "doubt", but couldnt explain why. I m really curious where this idea or feeling comes from.

Because I cant think of a reason why it shouldnt work:
Smoothness you can change with the grease, and you can go even smoother than a balldiff if you wish.

A balldiff can slip a little, and a geardiff cannot. But for slipping we have our slipper, and we always set it up so it slips before the diff does. The only thing I can imagine there as a difference, is the inertia of the gears before reaching the slipper, instead of immediate slip in the diff when a wheel hits something. But the inertiadifference of a diff gear, 2 idlers and a top shaft compared to the big diameter wheels? Peanuts I guess!

I would even buy a geardiff for my X6 if there existed a strong enough Asso one...