Losi Speed-T Locked Differential Gear Issues Stripping
Posted on July 24, 2009, under Hobbies, Radio Controlled.
Hello!
It’s been quite a long time since I’ve posted on this blog but figure I’ll jump back in with my new R/C ventures.
My buddy just purchased a Losi Speed-T Brushless 1/10th truck. The car is setup for street driving from the factory and is also geared for it.
The truth is though – that the diff gear from the factory is not really capable of staying intact with that high of torque and strips out usually within 10-15 minutes.
There are a couple of options to help prevent this from happening.
You can do a Ball Diff conversion kit which requires several parts which I will list at the end of this blog entry or you can simple go with a 17T Pinion Gear / 88T Spur to help and leave the locked diff in place.
The benefits to the locked diff is it’s capability to keep control at higher speeds but is not the greatest if you plan to do any off-roading. The ball diff is also known as “DT” or Desert Truck Diff is designed for off-road and dirt races.
Here is a picture of what commonly happens to the diff gear on the Speed-T:
Andrew on December 9, 2009
YUP !!! Looked like mine after 5 Minutes!
change to Robinson Aluminum Diff Gear,RRP Steel Idler gear, carbide Diff balls,and grease, and you will be good to go!!!