ZX5 Spur gears

[notlawnomis]

I've managed to strip 2 Kyosho spurs in two meeting, using Titanium Racing's pinions, which only mesh with approximately half the spurs width. So i'm starting to wonder if i'm putting to much stress on one part of the spur.

Two things I was thinking about trying: -

1. Different pinion

2. B4 spur, I assume that means you have to run the B4 slipper pads and backing plates as well??

[PaulRotheram]

have you checked the slipper? an incorrect slipper setting on a shaft car can cause all kinds of problems through out the drivetrain.

[jimmy]

Hmmm, does sound odd.. but I would switch to the B4 spur and see if that helps personally. I think you just need the spur and pads.

[BWY]

Originally Posted by jimmy

Hmmm, does sound odd.. but I would switch to the B4 spur and see if that helps personally. I think you just need the spur and pads.

Would like to try B4 spur & B4 slipper pads, with Robinson 48 pitch pinion.
But do you have to do any mods at all to fit those in?

[notlawnomis]

Originally Posted by PaulRotheram

have you checked the slipper? an incorrect slipper setting on a shaft car can cause all kinds of problems through out the drivetrain.

Think you might be right about the slipper, on trying it on the bench the diffs are giving before the slipper, so i'll try going to the B4 spur and pads and also spend sometime setting the slipper up on the track.

Cheers
Simon

[PaulRotheram]

If you already have kyosho spurs, spare - then I would just adjust the slipper correctly. But if not go to the B4 spur and pads and make sure the slipper is set right.

[wouter.z]

The problem with the kyosho is that you have to set the pinion really tight against the spur (more than on a b4). If you don't your pinion will eat up the spur, because of the chassis flex I think. If you take your car and twist the chassis you can see the spur moving in comparison to the pinion gear, at least on my car it is.

[stefke]

Originally Posted by wouter.z

The problem with the kyosho is that you have to set the pinion really tight against the spur (more than on a b4). If you don't your pinion will eat up the spur, because of the chassis flex I think. If you take your car and twist the chassis you can see the spur moving in comparison to the pinion gear, at least on my car it is.

Graphite top deck fixed the chassis flex problem.

See you in Alken Wouter ?