FLM combo bulks/advice?

Correct me if I'm wrong, I know the UE diffs are 3.31 (43/13) but the HB are geared higher than that, something like 4.11 ??

Reason to point this out, I've seen some last minute wailing when HBs were received expecting same gear ratio only to realize they're geared higher which requires re-gearing elsewhere to maintain same fdr. Nothing like last minutes surprises!

[Patrick]

Originally Posted by Duster_360

Correct me if I'm wrong, I know the UE diffs are 3.31 (43/13) but the HB are geared higher than that, something like 4.11 ??

1/8th buggys usually use 43/13 (close to 3.31:1) Same as UE.
1/8th truggys usually use 43/10 (4.3:1)
In the store the buggy diffs say "From Hot Bodies Lightning"
and the truggy diffs say "From Hot Bodies Lightning PRO".
The different ratio is to make up for tire size difference between buggys and truggys.
For a maxx you'll want the Non Pro ones, unless you need the higher ratio for some reason.

mkrusedc, if our going to get the FLM bulks I'd go for the hybrids and 1/8th diffs as well, since with your setup maxx diffs will all ways be a weak point no matter what cases you use. They'll last a while for now, but if your going to make a fairly expensive purchase, like the FLM bulks IMO it would be worth spending a bit more and upgrade the diffs now as well. Plus now that you experienced power, chances are your going to want more of it in the future , 1/8th diffs will let you do that.
You'll need a bigger pinion though, if the want to keep the FDR that you have now. Probably 2 teeth bigger, but use the calculator to check.