RC8Te on 6s (pics)

[Nick]

2200kv MMM on 6s... I've ordered a Slipperential so can't wait to fit that into it. :D

and yessss I have now belted my tyres, it was a lot fun driving something out of Looney Toons but time to get serious now.

[proVzone]

Looks like you had a crazy time ...anything broken?
What does the Slipperential do ?

[Nick]

Only thing that broke was the center diff, the spyder gears drilled themselves into the plastic endcap.

Slipperential = Slipper Differential. Has like an adjustable slipper clutch on. There's lots of info on it in the RCM store. :)

[nitrostarter]

Originally Posted by Nick

Slipperential = Slipper Differential. Has like an adjustable slipper clutch on. There's lots of info on it in the RCM store. :)

There's a whole section of the forum devoted to it.

http://rc-monster.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=45

[proVzone]

Originally Posted by Nick

Only thing that broke was the center diff, the spyder gears drilled themselves into the plastic endcap.

Slipperential = Slipper Differential. Has like an adjustable slipper clutch on. There's lots of info on it in the RCM store. :)

Any photos of that damage? I'm new to the RC8 and eager to learn what to watch out for...thanks for the info!!!

[Nick]

You can see here, top right is my diff like new for comparison.






I've got a 20page thread on another forum of me building, tweaking it and general discussion on improvements here:
http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=57845

[thzero]

No anywhere selling aluminum or alloy end cases for the RC8 diffs?

[E-Revonut]

Did you have any diff fluid in there? The front tires where huge and your pic of the diff looks like it's bone dry. If your just gonna bash with it then some 30k or higher silicone diff fluid will help control the power distribution and keep things lubricated so you don't destroy the diff. If you plan on racing then something between 10k and 30k will be better suited. I ran 10k in mine for racing and mixed 10k and 50k for bashing. I only ran 5s and it was on a lower kv motor but I never had any issues with the diffs

[E-Revonut]

Originally Posted by thzero

No anywhere selling aluminum or alloy end cases for the RC8 diffs?

Haven't looked, there's really no need for them when things are lubricated

[Nick]

Yes it was well oiled, it's dry because I cleaned it out, with all the shreds of plastic!

You can get alu cases for the diff.

[swiftneed]

Now thats the way to enjoy the ride putting it together an effort : bashing it effortless lol

[suicideneil]

It really does look like a loonytoons car in some of the pics- all the tyres a different size and angle...

[plettenbergs]

great pics...a wing makes a GREAT wheelie bar!!

[magman]

By chance did you tape the inside of your tires?

[suicideneil]

Originally Posted by magman

By chance did you tape the inside of your tires?

Originally Posted by Nick

and yessss I have now belted my tyres, it was a lot fun driving something out of Looney Toons but time to get serious now

He didnt tape them for those pics, but he has now.