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Old 04-15-2010 | 11:51 AM
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i have a rtr sprint 2 sports everything is stock, when i first got it like almost a month ago it drifts perfect no problem but now it only drift good when im turning right but not on the left im using the yokomo single ring tires, pls any suggestion ot solution i will appriciate it thanks
Old 04-15-2010 | 12:41 PM
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have you checked your drift rings? if you have been making drifts in one certain direction on side might be more worn out than the other try that and get back to us hope this helps
Old 04-15-2010 | 01:05 PM
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should i swap the 2 front tires to the rear? , and i tried to use a different tires like the type A from hpi its doing the same thing, but maybe its worn out on one side too!
Old 04-15-2010 | 04:06 PM
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is your rear differential locked? if not, thatd be a place to start.
Old 04-15-2010 | 08:54 PM
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i tried switching tires but still doing the same thing leaff


dvd i locked my rear and the same thing also???????????????????????????
Old 04-15-2010 | 09:22 PM
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back when i first got my tt01 i had the same problem, and as soon as i locked the rear diff all was well. but now i have the opposite issue ever since i put on my hpi t-drift tires, the thing always spins out and cant hold a line when im drifting left....this stuff can be so bizarre. [sm=confused.gif]
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bizzare...
check to see if your steering has the same throw side to side,
also take a look at the camber if its not equal it could be the problem
Old 04-16-2010 | 09:13 AM
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now i try drifting on a lil smoother surface after locking my rear diff, it drifts perfect on the left(problem solved) now when m goin to drift right it always spin like crazy im not even putting 30 % on throttle , thank you guys for solving my left drift issue, now i have a right drift issue
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Alright try this take out all the wheel axels and bearings the ones on the diff to clean all your drive train parts take apart both diffs clean all the gears regrease then put everything back together make sure you tighten every screw down with equal force and pressure the main thing you should do is see if all the bearings are working perfectly and when you clean your gears look for missing teeth also check and see if all for bulkhead pieces are flush with the bottom of the chassis try all this i know its alot of work but just buckle down and do it oh yeah for good measure get a complete set of brand new tire i know you probably really dont want to but try that to thats everything i can think of doing without having to mess with the camber and toe
Old 04-16-2010 | 10:16 AM
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ill do that lead a soon as i gets home tonight

thanks lead
Old 04-16-2010 | 10:46 AM
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No problem and if none of that works I hate doing this my self it is an f-ing b%^&& but you might have to play with your camber in toe but don't do it if you dont have calipers because you could really mess up the car even worse and you have all the tools that came with the car right?
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so if i get into that camber do you think i should lock my front diff ?
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I had a similar problem, turned out I had 1 tire screwed on farther so it was locked and the other side would spin freely.
Old 04-16-2010 | 01:59 PM
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i think i solved the problem, i adjust the small screw that goes on the front a arms i basically lowered the car lil more
Old 04-16-2010 | 02:38 PM
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oh yeah the set screws for adjusting ride height i forgot about those make sure those are all even to doi i feel stupid sorry for not thinking of that before
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so is your problem fixed?
Old 04-19-2010 | 09:48 AM
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oh sorry i was busy over the past few days, YES lead its fixed thanks for all the advice, Now im thinking to lock my front diff? whats gonna happen if i locked both of them? And im using a venom 3300 7.2 and it only last 15min or less is that normal
Old 04-19-2010 | 10:57 AM
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No dont lock the front I dont really know what would happen my guess it would just do circles no matter what you did if the front and rear diffs were locked just lock the rear and get a front one-way differential its a great combo make sure you put the silicone o-rings from the front diff into the front one way though otherwise your dogbones wont want to stay in place but no problem I like helping others this hobby is awesome

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