diff balls! advice

[AndyG]

you guys are talking balls

[bert digler]

these ceramics any good as ceramic when it shatters like it has a nack of doing would knackering everything

[BluesFan]

Can't say I understood a thing you said there bert.

[Northy]

I think he said when they go bang bust, they be busted up into lil bits that busted everything else.

Or something like that........

[DCM]

Ceramic diff balls aren't MADE from ceramic, but it is an element added to the steel to make them ultra hard, just like Carbide, just the process is more costly.

[niggs98]

well after extensive testing over the weekend (ie aprox 20 packs of cells) the ceramic diff is running silky smooth as if it has just been built so its a big thumbs up from me n stu

[nick oliver]

gdgd! only thing with them i heard when they go.. they cumple up an reck most other diff parts from what i have been told... but i am gettin them at gd price so will just have to keep on top of them thanks again

[niggs98]

Originally Posted by nick oliver

gdgd! only thing with them i heard when they go.. they cumple up an reck most other diff parts from what i have been told... but i am gettin them at gd price so will just have to keep on top of them thanks again

not run ceramics since back in the early 90's baut even if they do go and trash the diff gear and plates its only around 10 quid ish to replace ya diff gears and rings front and back

[jim76]

anyone know the best place to get 3/32 ceramics from if the kyosho ones are a bit overpriced?

[bretts]

try google for modeltech.co.uk

[stefke]

I'm using AE thungsten diff balls for several weeks now. Diffs remain very smooth and a lot cheaper than the Kyosho ceramics.

[jim76]

cheers guys. i'm in the market for a zx5 in the next week or two and i have a shopping list of extras to get with it as i want to build it right first time!

[bretts]

thanks to all who replied. so you know, it only happens on carpet after a big jump.

I'll rebuild both gearboxs and shim as per the manual, it just sounded tight. I'll also check my slipper,

Originally Posted by jim76

i'm in the market for a zx5 in the next week or two and i have a shopping list of extras to get with it as i want to build it right first time!

jim76
here is a quick list of the extras/spares I've bought.

1. Steel Hex Screw kit
2. Alloy front brace
3. rear CVDs
4. Assoc. B4 diff balls
5. TI turnbukles
6. Carbon top deck *
7. New shock seals *
8. Assoc. Ariel Tube
9. Fastrax wheel nuts
10. 10 deg blocks


Spares to have

1. Wishbones
2. Rear Hubs
3. Shock Caps
4. shock mount holders
5. bevel gears

* still to purchase

I use Assoc. shock springs at the moment but I've heard there are some new springs coming out soon. Also a friend who owns a model shop says there are some white plastic hinpins ends which are harder which I might get.

This is my list and everyone has their own idea of what's needed.

Many people recommend B4 spur and slipper bads. Some people say put Assoc. Shocks on.

Looking back I should have waited for a Bj4 worlds!!!! :eek:


bretts