Differential of opinion

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    • February 11, 2006 at 6:18 am #12674
      sg219
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      I’ve been getting into my IW’s alot more lately and I’m looking to do some upgrading. A little at a time.

      I’m in the market for a good ball diff for an IW02.

      What brand would you recommend? I don’t really care too much about the price, just that its reasonable and not $100 or something absurd.

      Iwaver
      Kyosho
      ______?
      ______?
      ______?

      Best, and easiest to adjust? Are there Ceramic ball diffs? How often would it need to be rebuilt or broke down. (other than general cleaning)

      I looked around and didn’t see and threads devoted to Diffs and their comparisons. So feel free to post any info about and Mini-z or Iwaver diffs.

    • February 11, 2006 at 8:59 pm #56642
      betty.k
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      kyosho diffs are the best but awful expensive. ceramic balls are lighter and more durable than the metal type.
      i break my diff down after around 15 – 20 packs.

      i got a 3racing diff, it was a bit sticky and scratchy. so i replaced the balls and plates with parts from an old mr01 diff (well broken in), she’s smooth as silk now:8ball:

    • February 12, 2006 at 2:45 am #56640
      ken_wyleung
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      The best ball diff for racer
      Kyosho Ball Diff (MZW206) 3360yen
      Kyosho Ceramic ball (WBD10) 3150yen
      Kyosho Titanium Shaft (MZW209) 2100yen
      Total 8610yen ~ AUD$99.0115
      http://www.kyosho.co.jp/web/race/miniz_cup/option/index-j.html

      Or Atomic (2nd best) for player
      http://www.rcatomic.com/main/modules/news/article.php?storyid=88
      but you need the Kyosho Ceramic ball (WBD10) as option

      And iWaver ball diff (Xth best)

      BUT, not GPM, 3Racing or Topcad MR-02 ball diff and ball diff parts, because they are not the copy from Kyosho ball diff, may not fit to your motor mount.

      I rebuild my ball diff every 20 to 25 packs (15mins/pack) of batteries

    • February 13, 2006 at 5:20 am #56603
      sg219
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      Thanks for the links and info.

      I decided to get this one….

      Atomic

    • February 13, 2006 at 6:05 am #56604
      betty.k
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      good choice but, dayum!! $28usd?? i’m sure they’re half that price on rcmart.
      ph2t has one and it works well for him. just be sure to buy atomic brand spur gears when it comes time to replace them, other brands won’t fit.:8ball:

    • February 13, 2006 at 7:34 am #56593
      ken_wyleung
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      betty.k wrote:
      good choice but, dayum!! $28usd?? i’m sure they’re half that price on rcmart.
      ph2t has one and it works well for him. just be sure to buy atomic brand spur gears when it comes time to replace them, other brands won’t fit.:8ball:

      Ture! Atomic ball diff for MR-02 is US$23.90 on RC-Mart
      http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=144_21_757_71_466
      Also you can fit the Kyosho spur gear to Atomic ball diff too.

    • February 13, 2006 at 8:11 am #56589
      sg219
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      It was $31.60 USD shipped, on Ebay.

      RCMart would be $28.55 plus a headache of having to verify my address via fax, mail, first borns blood sample, and whatever else those idiots want.

      I also picked up some stuff from Aaron here at the shop!!

      Can’t wait!!:)

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