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DrWebster
Guest
He's also got a small hobby shop that's open on weekends or whenever he sees folks on the track. Good for if you break a part between races.
dmention7
Hater
I was thinking it'd be fun to buy a couple dozen miniature cones and set up a road course in an empty parking lot. Even the offroad trucks can be pretty fun on pavement if you get the right tires and suspension setup.
There is a great spot behind an O'Reilly near tom's place. Giant empty lot the size of 2 football fields.
There is a great spot behind an O'Reilly near tom's place. Giant empty lot the size of 2 football fields.
mndsm
I'M OFFENDED!
Yeah, there's a great place out by me that is all but vacated at all times. We could get some cones and map out a track. Also, the track (it's in Hamptopn) is at a place called the Hobby Barn. Mark is a great guy, and he actually runs indoor onroad stuff in the winter. That's probably about wrapped up by now, but it might be worth it to check it out. As far as racing, generally practice is open, and race day is like a 10$ entry fee or something like that. Good times.
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tricky
Guest
I second! We should pick a date/time and get everyone to show up. It could be a car meet for both worlds
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tricky
Guest
I've got a big church parking lot (fresh black top, nice and smooth) 2 blocks from my house, always empty. Or maybe we can find some where that's centrally located down town some wheres?
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mazdamn02
Guest
With ROFLCOPTER all you need is sky. ROFLCOPTER takes care of the rest.
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tricky
Guest
Anyone have experience taking apart a rear differential (it's a ball diff)? I'd like to actually lock mine and I started looking at the back end and realized I might be in a little over my head (at least for now). I found this thread Link which made it look fairly easy but actaully getting to the diff is a whole nother process. Anyone???
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Matt D.
Guest
Ball diffs do have a lot of parts, but don't be discouraged. There's just one screw that holds it all together, stand the diff on end, back that out and just slowly take it apart piece by piece. You'll see the balls in the gear and they should be held in place by grease, if not just get a small dish and dump them into that.
I'd try just cleaning it up good first and putting it back together without the balls and see if it will lock up that way.
I'd try just cleaning it up good first and putting it back together without the balls and see if it will lock up that way.
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tricky
Guest
Cool, thanks. The major hold up right now is actuall getting "to" the diff, basically what all do I really need to remove in order to access it? wheels, dampers, arms...? Also, the pieces that adjust the camber and toe (sorry I forget their names) they are on ball end joints, can I just pull them directly off the ball or is there a trick to it?
dmention7
Hater
yes, the suspension links should just pop off the ball joints. I usually use a broad flat-head screwdriver with the tip covered in a rag or something to pop them off.
As for how to get to the diff, it depends a lot on the specific vehicle, but in general you're going to have to remove the transmission assembly. I assume you bought a RTR, but you should be able to get ahold of the assembly instructions from the manufacturer's website. If not, just start taking it apart until you get there, but make sure to keep track of which screws go where, etc.
As for how to get to the diff, it depends a lot on the specific vehicle, but in general you're going to have to remove the transmission assembly. I assume you bought a RTR, but you should be able to get ahold of the assembly instructions from the manufacturer's website. If not, just start taking it apart until you get there, but make sure to keep track of which screws go where, etc.
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tricky
Guest
Yeah I'm gonig to have to basically tear down the entire back end, transmission and all. I did buy it RTR but I do have the full instructions on how to assemble so that helps a little. I guess I'll have to look at this like a real car and snap pics of each step to make sure I don't forget where stuff goes.
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tricky
Guest
lol, you guys are off roaders right?
dmention7
Hater
yep. I was convinced I wanted to break mine by jumping it off a set of concrete stairs one day. I had to purposely mash the thing over a dozen times before snything broke. And then it took another couple trips to get the front wheel to completely fall off. and then I made a 3-wheeled jump or two for good measure. All in all, I think it still only cost me about $15 to fix.... lol