Great Assembly Aluminum 3-Shoe Clutch Kit

[ImBroken]

I recently purchased this kit for $40 from Great Assembly, and was really impressed with the quality & precision of the CNC work. I'm currently running this setup on my OS .15 CVX Hyper w/19cb & 73t Delrin spur. I am very pleased, and see a big difference in the responsiveness of my Maxx. Engagiing of the clutch is instantaneous, and I have seen no unusual wear or heat discoloration on the cb as many have claimed would happen using Al. shoes. All in all, I believe it to be a great kit, a tad pricey but the guys at GA stand behind there products...

Great Assembly R/C

 

[SkyMaxx]

That clutch just looks sweet. If it performs as well as it looks, then you are looking at money well spent.

 

[kwong2001]

Damn....read the post and it almost sounded like you were advertising something.

Anyhow, glad you like the clutch kit

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

Do you run it leading or trailing?

Good to hear of another quality product out there!

 

[SilentGTboy]

Is leading and trailing make a huge differance? I'd think leading would make it have more punch.

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

Thats a good question! Leading edge with normal clutch shoes = almost instant hook-up but also slams on the shoes. Quicker wear. What i would like to know is whether or not these hold up that well under leading edge engagement. If so, I might want to pick up a set.

 

[DarthRacer]

Looks like a nice setup for 1/8 buggies.

 

[mcvickj]

What do you guys mean by leading and trailing?

 

[DarthRacer]

Leading-Edge - shoe edge faces engine rotation direction - harder engagement

Trailing-Edge - shoe edge points opposite the engine rotation direction - softer engagement.

 

[ImBroken]

I have mine installed for Trailing edge just like the pic on there website. I have'nt tried Leading edge yet.... Hmmmm

I also came across this helpful article for those that are not yet familiar with clutch tuning...

Clutch Tuning Article

 

[kwong2001]

That pic looks so awesome.

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

Try the leading edge and see how you like it. Keep an eye on your slipper when you do.

Id really like to know.

 

[FastEddy]

Good article.
I have seen it before but it’s a great refresher.
Thanks.

 

[ImBroken]

I'll definately have to try it out... I'll let ya know....

Perty, Isn't it? lol

 

[Bash_N_Thrash]

I want to try the same clutch. Looks like its been about a month since you got it ImBroken. Hows it working out? Did you try it both leading and trailing edge? I really think I want one but I have read some negative things about aluminum clutch shoes in general and wanted to be sure. Does anyone know of any other 3-shoe clutch that will work on a .15 T-Maxx?

 

[ImBroken]

I have'nt had a chance to try the leading edge as of yet, but the trailing edge works great... I didn't see a significant difference between regular & al. clutch shoes though.. The Al. create alot of Al. dust on the chassis as they wear.