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Building Gear Diffs for 1/8th Scale Cars with Ty Tessmann

Learn about the oils, greases, and prep needed to get a gear diff running super smooth in your 1/8th scale ride. He uses an XRAY diff to demonstrate, but most of the techniques and advice are universal.

CV Joints or Universal Joints? Tekno's Joe Bornhorst Explains

Which type of driveshaft is right for your car? Joe explains what track conditions are ideal for each, with a focus on 4WD cars.

CVD/CVA vs Universal Joints - Choosing Driveshafts in Off-road RC Racing

Max Mört explains how their friction characteristics can help you decide if you should run constant-velocity driveshafts (CVDs) or universal joints in your car. He uses a 1/8 off-roader for his demos, but the physics apply to all types of RC race cars.

Clutch Shoes

Carbon shoes? Aluminum shoes? Rubber? No, don't use rubber.

Clutch Springs

How best to spring into action - lighter or heavier springs? Depends on how you want to drive.

Clutch Type (Electric Cars)

Should you use a slipper clutch or go direct drive? Don't slip up on this one.

Differential Height

We all know that that we have to tune our diffs, but why would you want to change the height? This quick overview explains how it impacts your car's handling.

Differential Type

Know the diff between your diffs - learn about 3 gear, 4 gear, ball diffs, and limited-slip diffs here.

Gear Differential Building by Ryan Lutz

Learn the secrets of building a smooth, leak-proof differential from a pro.

Gear Differential Fluid

Ideally, the operation of a gear diff is a fluid situation. Read on to learn how diff fluid affects how 4WD cars apply power the ground.

How to Build RC Gear Diffs That Never Leak

Klinik RC walks us through how they build the "perfect" gear diff, that is, one that doesn't leak diff oil!

How to Build a Ball Diff, with Ty Tessman

Ty walks us through how he builds ball diffs to get the best life from the diff and the most traction.

How to Build an RC Clutch with Ty Tessman

To get the most power and efficiency from your RC engine, you need to build and set your clutch correctly. Ty Tessman walks us through is process in this explainer video.

How to Build the Perfect Ball Diff

Tony Newland of Klinik RC shows in detail how to build (or rebuild) a ball diff the right way. This one goes almost 25 minutes, so grab some popcorn and get ready for some serious learnin'.

How to Set a Slipper Clutch

TLR Product Developer Frank Root explains the ins and outs of setting a slipper clutch on a 1/10 scale RC car. He uses a 22 5.0 DC for the demo, but the advice applies to any off-road 1/10 scaler.

How to Set an RC Slipper Clutch

TLR's Frank Root gives an intro to adjusting a slipper clutch the right way.

IF15 Clutch Tips from Jilles Groskamp of Infinity

Learn how to build or rebuild your 1/10th nitro on-road clutch from one of the best!

Mugen MBX8 Diff Build Tips with Robert Batlle

He walks you through his methods, how he approaches shimming, which greases to use, and how he marks the diff case. He demonstrates on the MBX8's diff, but most tips will apply to any 1/8th gear diffs.

Pinion/Spur Gear Ratio

Need more punch? Or more torque? Adjust the pinion and/or spur to get exactly what you need.

RC Nitro Clutches: 3-Shoe vs 4-Shoe

Rajaa111 explains the ins and outs of clutches for nitro cars, and how you can choose whether you want to go with a 3-shoe or a 4-shoe clutch.

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