kanai diff set up

[Error401]

Originally posted by militarymaxx
I'll have to find that post and read up. This is unrelated to this post but since you are Staff, can you tell me when "contributing member" will show up under my nick ? I just donated a few minutes ago, paid up an all. Just wondering. Thanks.

Man, I could put almost anything down, but I'm not. You'll probably get the tag when WoodiE quits playing with his pony sometime in the next hour or day r so and changes your user status. It's not an automatic thing and only him and Chris ccan do that.

 

[militarymaxx]

K, I follow you. So, I have standard diffs in my Storm, right ?

 

[Krautwagen]

Yup

True LSD's have to have either a clutch mechanism or aplanetary and sun gear setup. Since R/C's are too small to have a clutch mechanism inside the diff, the only options is the planet/sun setup.

The TDC type just distributes load and provides a bit more resistance, just like adding heavier diff fluid. The higher viscosity fluid just provides resistance for the whole thing to spin independantly, so it 'acts' like a LSD. Personally, I think TCD's are the best route for durability and cost, and tuneability. Diff fluid is cheap and easy, and it works.

 

[Krautwagen]

Found some cool info:

http://www.twf8.ws/new/home.htm
Go to tips, then diffs :thumbup

 

[Error401]

Good find bro! :thumbup: I had not seen a true Torsen or read up ton the internals, just heard about them.