Doubting local HS (Clutch bell and shoes related)
01-04-2010, 11:34 AM
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Doubting local HS (Clutch bell and shoes related)
I've been ever so slowly setting up for an engine change on my XL (LRP .30). Since I probably will re-use my 5.9 in another beater setup I went to the local HS to get the relevant parts. So I stopped in on a whim one day without checking the stock or other correct sizes for my 52T spur. I asked for the stock clutch bell from the 5.9...they went and ordered me up a 17T non-vented...
Then the 2 guys there sold me hard on composite over alu shoes. This is all months ago, and over the holidays I went to set it up and realized the clutch bell isn't compatible with my 52T on paper. Ok fine I'll order another, now on to the shoes. Handling these things I'm not impressed. What's the best fit for my LRP .30, composite or alu shoes?
Then the 2 guys there sold me hard on composite over alu shoes. This is all months ago, and over the holidays I went to set it up and realized the clutch bell isn't compatible with my 52T on paper. Ok fine I'll order another, now on to the shoes. Handling these things I'm not impressed. What's the best fit for my LRP .30, composite or alu shoes?
01-04-2010, 01:37 PM
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RE: Doubting local HS (Clutch bell and shoes related)
K I'm pretty sure I'm going with Max Life shoes and some Mugen springs. Seems quite a few people love them. Then maybe a better gearing setup for my tires and diffs (Goliaths and CENs).
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RE: Doubting local HS (Clutch bell and shoes related)
i always use the hpi extra heavy alu clutch shoes with my lrp 30 they last ages and have always done well for me. for the xl its vented bells and 16 tooth is the biggest for the 52 especially with the lrp in it
01-05-2010, 12:51 PM
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RE: Doubting local HS (Clutch bell and shoes related)
So any recommendations for gearing w/ CEN diffs and Goliath tires? I've never looked into changing the gears from stock so I'm a little lost here. Current is 16/52 (XL Stock).
01-05-2010, 06:42 PM
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RE: Doubting local HS (Clutch bell and shoes related)
CEN diffs makes the gear ratio smaller, so you should put a 49t SG on it, but with those big wheels/tires, I think that a lower ratio would benefit the drive-train.
01-05-2010, 09:41 PM
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RE: Doubting local HS (Clutch bell and shoes related)
ORIGINAL: PrjctStrtFrce
CEN diffs makes the gear ratio smaller, so you should put a 49t SG on it, but with those big wheels/tires, I think that a lower ratio would benefit the drive-train.
CEN diffs makes the gear ratio smaller, so you should put a 49t SG on it, but with those big wheels/tires, I think that a lower ratio would benefit the drive-train.
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RE: Doubting local HS (Clutch bell and shoes related)
metal spurs IMO are over-rated for anything other than a flux and even that unless you're on 6S is pretty over-rated imo... plastic is just so much cheaper lighter, and if it wears out/breaks which will happen almost as often with you metal under normal running conditions with everything properly setup and it working order,
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01-06-2010, 10:11 AM
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RE: Doubting local HS (Clutch bell and shoes related)
ORIGINAL: rclugnut10
metal spurs IMO are over-rated for anything other than a flux and even that unless you're on 6S is pretty over-rated imo... plastic is just so much cheaper lighter, and if it wears out/breaks which will happen almost as often with you metal under normal running conditions with everything properly setup and it working order,
the lug
metal spurs IMO are over-rated for anything other than a flux and even that unless you're on 6S is pretty over-rated imo... plastic is just so much cheaper lighter, and if it wears out/breaks which will happen almost as often with you metal under normal running conditions with everything properly setup and it working order,
the lug
OK good to know. I have a friend who switched to a plastic spur on his XL last year. He went through 3 in the summer, maybe his mesh? It's not hard to replace, and as you say there cheap. I'll probably go that route.
