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Slipper clutch ruining my fun :-(

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Old 02-12-2006, 09:09 PM
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Default Slipper clutch ruining my fun :-(

...at least I *think* the slipper clutch is my problem?

I finally finished putting together my SB Sport Pro buggy (4wd) and it drives like crap. The first time I took it out, the clutch would slip 100% of the time, and I couldn't even get close to hooking up full throttle. The motor would spin widly, but the car wouldn't really go anywhere in a hurry. Moreover, when I do "floor it" then the buggy would vere to one side.

So, I brought the buggy inside, tightened the clutch (as much as I could) and the it still slips?!

What in the world is going on here??? Are the diff's the problem??
Old 02-12-2006, 09:11 PM
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your diff is loose
Old 02-12-2006, 09:12 PM
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does it have ball diffs? if so then yes they could be the problem.

:edit: didn't see doahhs reply there.
Old 02-12-2006, 09:16 PM
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Ahhh, thanks for the push in the right direction!

I'm gonna tighten the diffs (yup, they're ball-type diffs) and see if that does it.

Thanks a million guys [sm=cool.gif]
Old 02-12-2006, 09:50 PM
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Holy cow!

Yea, um, the words, "Night and day difference" come to mind.

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glad to hear the problem is solved.

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