FG MT locked rear diff?
07-01-2005, 09:01 AM
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RE: FG MT locked rear diff?
Most people who have locked the diff. on the MT/MB/Marder have said that they become practically undrivable due to steering problems and spin-outs when throttling. [&o]
However, I recently read something about the XTM Monster Truck that made me think...
Apparently it comes with three differentials (like an 8th scale buggy), and like my Kyosho Inferno, it has different viscosities in each. The front diff. has low viscosity so it is loose for pulling through turns; the outside wheel spinning faster. The middle is thicker, and the rear differential is very stiff or completely locked, so it greatly increases traction. Sounds good.
Now, all we need is the four-wheel-drive conversion for all of our FG's (even without a center diff.) and we can lock the rear end for better performance without losing good driving characteristics.
Of course this is only a theory in my mind, since I have not tried it. [sm=pirate.gif]
However, I recently read something about the XTM Monster Truck that made me think...
Apparently it comes with three differentials (like an 8th scale buggy), and like my Kyosho Inferno, it has different viscosities in each. The front diff. has low viscosity so it is loose for pulling through turns; the outside wheel spinning faster. The middle is thicker, and the rear differential is very stiff or completely locked, so it greatly increases traction. Sounds good.
Now, all we need is the four-wheel-drive conversion for all of our FG's (even without a center diff.) and we can lock the rear end for better performance without losing good driving characteristics.
Of course this is only a theory in my mind, since I have not tried it. [sm=pirate.gif]
07-01-2005, 11:45 AM
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RE: FG MT locked rear diff?
So it's just the steering that's most affected? Does anyone have it done to let me know how they like it? I just want a posi rear so I can get more traction. I hate open diffs but steering usually is better.
07-01-2005, 12:01 PM
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RE: FG MT locked rear diff?
Watch for broken diff axles or broken dog bones when locking your diff.The Zenoah puts out a nasty punch wich snaps these parts.
07-05-2005, 04:42 AM
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RE: FG MT locked rear diff?
They are an open diff standard.
After market diffs include, adjustable, self locking,viscous lsd, magnetic, etc.
There are others, you will have to do some research.
I have the adjustable which works ok for bashing only mine has stopped working for some reason and is now just like an open diff. I'll have to open it up and see what's going on.
After market diffs include, adjustable, self locking,viscous lsd, magnetic, etc.
There are others, you will have to do some research.
I have the adjustable which works ok for bashing only mine has stopped working for some reason and is now just like an open diff. I'll have to open it up and see what's going on.
