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SidewaysLS4 · **808 center spool? -** 02.22.2009, 05:15 PM

I've been throwing around a couple ideas for a move into the 1:8 world. I'm considering an OFNA GTP machine, nice and cheap, but I really like the idea of an 808 as I hear they are some superb quality machinery. Only thing I'm wondering about is if there is a center spool available for the 808, I like the idea of equal drive all the time front to rear. 808 fans...is there one available? Or is there a real benefit to having a center diff? I'm just going to use the buggy for bashing/speed runs, no track or racing.

wallot · 02.22.2009, 07:06 PM

just use very heavy oil. 100k plus will lock the diff.

auto2 · 03.05.2009, 08:11 AM

if you lock the ctr diff it will flip over backwards. also it will push going into a turn. have less steering. if yu just bash it might not matter. cant hurt to experiment with oils.

JERRY2KONE · **808?? -** 03.05.2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by auto2

if you lock the ctr diff it will flip over backwards. also it will push going into a turn. have less steering. if yu just bash it might not matter. cant hurt to experiment with oils.

Does the 808 use the same diffs as the HPI lightning setup? If so you can put a locker (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...3&I=LXNWS7&P=K) in the diff if you wish.

SidewaysLS4 · 03.06.2009, 12:40 AM

Didnt think of that...just jam the diff gears to lock it. Solution found! lol

I'll tell ya...I'm really looking forward to that new '09 808 coming in stock. I'm discovering my 1:10 buggy speed machine's power handling limitations. While the thing handles great, I dont think it was ever intended to be powered like I have it, lol.