adjustable slipper clutch

[aaa214]

Can someone tell me whats the point of an adjustable slipper clutch on a nitro rc?

 

[scoobydoo2u]

It is to absorb shock from the torque made from running.

For example, If you nail the throttle or land a jump it allows the clutch to slip a little to take strain off of the drive train (Transmission, drive shaft, differentials)
So instead of unloading all the torque created by the engine strait into your drive train the slipper clutch slips a little.

This probably sounds very confusing.. Here is a link that should help you
http://www.misbehavin-rc.com/pit-lane/slipper-adjustment/em-slipper-adjustment.asp

 

[Dave63]

Mostly, it's designed to slip a little when you drive the truck over rough surfaces, jumps, wheelies and the tires leave the ground, then recontact. If you run it over a grass covered field at high speed, this is a perfect example. As you run your truck, you'll see the tires "grow" at times from losing grip and the drivetrain freewheels. Upon landing again, the sudden grip is a shock to the drivetrain. A properly adjusted slipper clutch will slip a little, absorbing/eleviating the shock from traveling through the drivetrain, and into parts that would eventually fail, break or both. Like plastic drive shafts.....gears....etc.

If adjusted too loose, it'll slip and burn up the pads.

Adjust it too tight, and the torque energy will eventually break things.

It took me a little, but I finally found a happy medium and a good setting for my vehicles.