New E-Maxx Design suggestion

[rdkill67]

Limited slip differentials? Open rearends aren't much fun (not real 4 wheel drive) spools on the other hand are very hard on other components(axles,u-joints,tires)two small springs and eight small shims and you would have the best all around setup. Let me know what you think. I have other ideas too.

[Mustang]

Ball differentials are the RC equivalent to limited slip differentials. There may be space limitations in the E-Maxx ring and pinion housings. It would require a pretty large ball diff to be durable enough. I'll pass the thought along to our engineers.

[rdkill67]

Take a look at some older (1972-1978) GM limited slip differentials and you'll see what I'm talking about.This should work with the setup e-maxx already has with very,very little modifications.One flat S shaped spring in the middle and two flat steel shims behind each of the side output gears.The back of the side gears would have to be machined a few thousands to make room for the shims and the front face of the side gears may need a little sufacing for a smooth contact with the small but strong spring.

[This message has been edited by rdkill67 (edited 02-01-2001).]

[Mustang]

Hmmmmm....

[rdkill67]

Is that a good Hmmmmm or a bad Hmmmmmm?

[Mustang]

It's a good Hmmmmmm. There may be a better way to do a "limited slip" type of differential that no one has done yet.

[rdkill67]

Maybe spools with two slipper clutchs,one behind the right front wheel and one behind the left rear wheel?

[modro]

how about a torsen type diff?

[rdkill67]

That might be possible too, do you know a way to do that using most of the parts that are already in E-maxx or would you totally redesign.