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Chadworkz · 10.13.2010, 11:13 PM

As most who have run spools in the rear know, the heavier the oil in the rear diff, the less steering you have, and the truck will just push in turns, especially on slippery conditions.

redshift · 10.13.2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

Well, with the lighter oils, your inside wheel is always going to spin on ice/snow/muddy ground. There is not enough traction compared to dirt/asphault. Hence the need for heavier-than-normal fluids to limit the diff action. Especially with the larger tires and the power available from the large motor, I think a MT would benefit from the heavier fluids for winter driving.

You speak as if you have driven in the shete...

Great info all, and I think what I'm going to start with is some 300k in just the rear. The STP oil treatment I am currently using is already equivalent to
1k or more (a guess), so I will see how the front behaves.

I'll try to explain this just to see if it makes sense to anyone else: with the rear spooled, and the front and rear diffs directly connected, ie. no CD, the only way the front diff unloads is if BOTH rears are lit. Since that is more of an issue in the slick, that's really my only reason for maybe needing to thicken up the front as well. But still less than the rear, as discussed.

So where is the best place to get some 300K fellas?

What's_nitro? · 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by redshift

You speak as if you have driven in the shete...

I live in New England, of course I have!

A Main has the whole range of oils if you want to try a few.

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Originally Posted by Chadworkz

As most who have run spools in the rear know, the heavier the oil in the rear diff, the less steering you have, and the truck will just push in turns, especially on slippery conditions.

There is a fine line where you get traction between one wheel spinning, and both wheels spinning. The former is due to diff fluid being too light, and the latter is caused by a heavy throttle finger. Heavier fluid gives better traction on slippery surfaces. The rest is throttle control.

Chadworkz · 10.13.2010, 11:29 PM

I'm just worried about his steering.

What's_nitro? · 10.13.2010, 11:33 PM

I honestly think 100K in the rear is not too heavy for a truck like that. 300K might be, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.

redshift · 10.13.2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadworkz

I'm just worried about his steering.

Don't lose any sleep

I'm leaving the front alone for now.

_nitro I only found 125k at AMain, and Losi Parts House carries 300k but are out of stock.

Ballz!

Chadworkz · 10.13.2010, 11:36 PM

Well, the rear affects steering, almost more than the front does...

redshift · 10.13.2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadworkz

Well, the rear affects steering, almost more than the front does...

Absolutely, and winter is all about rear-steering!

But as what's (dammit what's your real name?) said, throttle control baby...

I have a much better idea where to start, thanks guys!

What's_nitro? · 11:50 PM

Hmmm... I swear I bought mine there. It was a while back so I guess they cut down their selection. ImpacktRC seems to carry the whole line of Ofna oils though.

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(dammit what's your real name?)

Well, most people call me Steve... but I would accept Nikola, Thomas, Leonardo, Stephen, or Rube.

redshift · 10.13.2010, 11:50 PM

Well I'm not most people, so I'm gonna call you Dave!

Ok I thought I remembered someone using Steve. So it shall be.

Did you find me some diff fluid yet Dave?

I'm still looking lol.

What's_nitro? · 10.13.2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by redshift

Well I'm not most people, so I'm gonna call you Dave!

Ok I thought I remembered someone using Steve. So it shall be.

Did you find me some diff fluid yet Dave?

I'm still looking lol.

Oh, good. You answered your own question!