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Old 03-27-2008 | 06:08 PM
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Default 8ight maintenance

how often do you guys re-do your 8ight's differentials with oil
Old 03-27-2008 | 06:19 PM
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atm 10 tanks cause every race day im changing it trying to find the right setup =]
Old 03-27-2008 | 07:31 PM
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yeah i do that on my savage so about every 10 or 12 tanks i will clean out the diffs and re oil them
Old 03-27-2008 | 07:32 PM
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i only rebuild my diffs if theres a problem... such as grinding, leaking,,, etc.
Old 03-28-2008 | 06:11 PM
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i agree with you but i really dont take any chances with my cars
Old 03-28-2008 | 09:39 PM
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5 tanks.. are you crazy????

I would spend more time at the tack rebuilding my diffs then racing!

Geeze, I only tear them apart of they feel 'wierd', or before a BIG race. Not a club race...

Somebody is a little OCD...[:@]
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ORIGINAL: evader driver

i agree with you but i really dont take any chances with my cars
ok, but i check over and clean my entire car after every race day so...
Old 03-31-2008 | 05:32 PM
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ORIGINAL: Mz

ORIGINAL: evader driver

i agree with you but i really dont take any chances with my cars
ok, but i check over and clean my entire car after every race day so...

so do i of course i clean it down and lube up all the bearings and put after-run oil in it and drain my fuel tank. also i clean my tires

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