Why I NEVER Overtighten My Ball Diff!

[@devinbyrnes8058]

Ball diffs were the enemy when I first started. If you have no one to show you what it's supposed to feel like it's big time trial and error.

[@BUILTLIGHTWOUNDTIGHT]

I've had groves in my diff rings pretty close to what you showed in this video. And the crazy thing is that it worked beautifully. I could come into the corners a little hot and not have to worry about my diff unloading, and now that I have replaced the rings and the ball's, now no more overdriving it into the corners... I'm going too have to add the gear diff now. Or kill another set of ball's & rings, to get the same consistency.

[@JustinGreenRC]

I do this with my ball diff. I actually just rebuilt mine today because I got abused b5m, threw in my Team Orion vortex r10 pro and my Orion 5.5t sensored motor. So it needed it lol. Great video Jason. 👍

[@mgers75]

I'd like to see someone make a diff ring with a grooved channel sort of like your drawing or like the caged thrust bearing washers. Seem like that would give more contact patch to the diff ball and it would slip less and have a wider range of adjustment

[@buddygoben9750]

have you looked at the setup from custom works so much easier to use

[@bmxguy73]

Protek rc owes you a paycheck haha

[@billpear1]

Excellent video Jason exactly on point!

[@patandbrandi]

So far my only stumped/why of my b6.1 build. Really didnt think all the way tight then off 1/8 turn seemed right. I will adjust after build and more research on breaking in.

[@8triagrammer]

Is another way to say this as such?: When you slowly tighten up a ball diff, the balls fall in to the ring in a more uniform/symmetrical fashion, but when you loosen the balls you might get asymmetry? I'm just trying to work it out in my head and it would seem that the angle in which you're holding the diff/car at while tightening/loosening would have the most impact.

[@prohobby33]

Tighter is safer. Small adjustments is the key. Takes lots of run time to make the grove expand.

[@johnzima9505]

Dear Sir. Good stuff but, the big plastic gear was missing from the kit #16210 I have ordered. Is this kit made complete any more? Can you help Please?

[@Zillawill]

Hi Jason just wondering did you or will you do like a starter/beginner serious on tuning? after 8 years thinking of returning and giving racing a shot but have no idea where to start wtih tuning and what it does etc

[@chriscycles6845]

hey Jason, what if I put too much grease in the diff and it just ends up slipping and when I try willing them off, it host don't work. you are the only person who can help me regarding this. please answer thanks.

[@tjrosipko1258]

Will you be doing a review on the b5m champions edition?

[@gatorage850]

well i run my diffs a loose as possible anyways (using a lock clutch to set it so i can hear for diff slip). keep in mind each surface you run on will change how loose you can run it.

[@andrewbrown8167]

Can you do a review on the the Tekno SCTE410.3 please!

[@jammindesigns7135]

Nice vid Jason so what pretty much don't over tighten run the diff then loosen it. Oh nice to see the Ending down from 30 sec to 10 sec

[@RCMarty]

+JAMMIN RC Stop complaining about the ending :p ( just busting your nuts ) lollll

[@jammindesigns7135]

+RC Marty lol that's how we improve lol...me at the track gotta get mine busted to drive faster lol

[@BBowenRC]

+JAMMIN RC Looks like you comment in the last video had a change. I have not feeling towards either way but it shows the power of the commentors.

[@jammindesigns7135]

Oh haha, I originally said it as a joke but all good joke have truth to them lol. So it was a small factor in the back of my mind

[@ryannyquist3005]

would it be a good idea to turn both rings around to a fresh side after a wile of driving?

[@jasonshawaga3413]

If it starts to feel a little off regardless of your tension, clean the balls, fresh lube and flip the plates over

[@camman641]

hey jason, great video I have a question regarding my next rc, I currently run a tlr 22 sct 1.0 that is just hammered and falling apart, should I wait for a tlr 22 sct 3.0 or get a sc5m like everyone at my track has, I secretly have an admiration for the tlr trucks though?

[@ShortCourseWorld]

+camman641 Hi Cam, its personal preference......I'm sure you cant go wrong either way.

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

What did you end up with? The TLR that you wanted, or the AE that might have more local support given it's more common at your track?

[@mitchelldoolan961]

+ShortCourseWorld hi Jason I'm running a B5m factory lite and I love the car although I don't get much turn out of it, even at very slow speeds. is it possible that I have my diff to tight and it's creating resistance between the two wheel speeds and not allowing the outside wheel to turn as fast as it should. I have a savox 1258-tg servo so it's not my servo that's the issue.

[@triggerhappydad65]

Your servo is at 166oz. Personally, I like the 200 range for good measure. To be very sure it's not your servo, put the car on the track (preferably when blue grooved or sticky), and push down on the front shock tower. Have a buddy turn the wheels (full lock on the radio) while you're pressing down. With the wheels full left/right, while pressing down on the tower, use your other hand to see IF you can get any more movement (left/right). Going into a turn puts pursue on the front tires and the subsequently, the steering servo.

[@RCBOY2468]

What is your current transmitter

[@Clickbaiters]

I believe he's using Airtronics, there's a video in his channel.

[@PerryCodes]

Yep - he's using the M12

[@cheesecake9336]

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[@robertw1871]

This video leaves absolutely zero clue as to what too tight, too loose and anything else actually means…

[@farmermatt629]

You tell me how much traction your getting and how much power your putting to the ground and that equals your answer …