What is a Slipperential?

[Ryu James]

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

The Slipperential will work fine with the clutch setup, Ryan - a bit redundant, but it would work perfectly fine. One thing to consider when using the clutch(and therefore mechanical brakes) with our Slipperential is that the slipper is built onto the diff cup - so if the front or rear brakes are actuated UNDER the center diff top plate, it will need to be moved to the top to avoid interference.
The Slipperential and Tekno clutch are two different means to a similar end result - though the behavior is different. I answered a similar question on another forum, so here is a copy/paste:

A nitro style clutch theoretically "disconnects" from the drive train at low/no rpm and engages up to "lock up" as rpms increase.
In practice, they both(Slipperential and nitro style clutch) offer drive train protection and traction control - just different ways of getting there and different "feel". The Slipperential is never "disconnected", so throttle response is instantaneous - direct drive(and also allows esc brakes and reverse). Power output/delivery can be tuned and the harsh shock to the drive train is minimized in either setup - just tuned differently. The Slipperential can be infinately adjusted in the vehicle by loosening the adjustment nut lock screw and turning the nut(adjusts like any other slipper really). The clutch setups are tuned with different clutch pads, springs, spring orientation, etc.

thanks Mike. that explains things perfectly. sorry if you posted that somewhere already. i didnt see it and this was my first time reading anything about your slipperential. it sounds like the slipperential will be more up my alley. i cant wait. the way jhautz described his comparison of the clutch and the slipperential makes sense and i can relate. i didnt like the disconnected feel from the drivetrain at low speeds and and it just didnt "feel" right to me. just my preference. but understanding now that the slipperential keeps the drivetrain always engaged while providing adjustable slip to smooth out take-off and out-of-corner acceleration sounds like the perfect combo to me.

also, jhautz mentioned the effect the slipperential has on braking; how it is hard to lock the brakes up with the esc brakes. he said it could be a positive or negative effect i guess depending on your driving style. for me, i like to lock up my rear wheels going into a SHARP turn but i use mechanical brakes so it wont be an issue at all.

i am plannin to run in the brushless buggy open class at the Silver State RC Race in Las Vegas this weekend. i imagine i might be the only one there with a slipperential since it just came out. i am pretty new to competitive racing but i cant wait to try it out and also show it to everyone. get some good exposure. anyone else going to be there with a slipperential?