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12-08-2007, 04:35 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento
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|  R2 trans vrs home built dig mod
Ok I have done some searching and I have found a few threads about the R2 trans, and I have found a few on building your own dig mod. I have yet to find a comparison on the two. Plus and minus on both. Looks like with the R2 you only have one spur gear option. With the home built I have not seen any down sides other than building it. Building it is no prob for me. It looks like the cost of the home built would be comparable to the R2, or am I off base? Thanks munch for any info. |
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12-08-2007, 05:39 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Calgary
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really it's comes down to you. If you want it that bad and are not mecanicaly inclined, then buy one. If your cheap, creative and good with your hands just make one.
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12-08-2007, 05:48 PM
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All you really need is,well,I'm sure you know since you searched already. | |
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12-08-2007, 11:44 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento
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Thanks guys...I have realy looking at Jeepster's and Sr.Irie's I have also talked to Bender about his. Very nice home builts. I guess I was a little off on the cost of the homebrew. I guess from the video's posted here that they are just as smooth as the R2 tranny. I will give it a try here in a couple of days. Thanks for the help |
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12-08-2007, 11:51 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento
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most home made dig set ups( at least mine) have a lower cg than the r2 my 2 pennies |
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12-09-2007, 06:32 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: BG
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I'm sorry if this comes across as a real newbie question but it is (and I did try a search but couldn't quite find what I wanted) so ..... What exactly IS dig ? why do I need it and where can I find some info on building the bits myself. PS - please be gentle with me :-P |
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12-09-2007, 07:55 AM
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Disconnecting the power to the rear axle,then applying a brake on the rear axle. Once set up properly,apply the front burn,let'em eat and you can get your rig to turn sharper than if you have 4WS. | |
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12-09-2007, 09:24 AM
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| Tire&Foam Extraordinaire   Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: C.I. Compound, Tyler, Texas
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I have a R2 w/ Disconnect and I would probably suggest making your own dig. RC4WD's R2's have a few issues. The dig shaft slides on bushings, the main drive gears rotate on bushings and getting the dig to disengage when it is in a bind can be difficult. Overall, I am disappointed with the R2. I would make a dig before I bought another R2D.
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12-09-2007, 10:34 AM
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12-09-2007, 10:45 AM
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Hi Jonnie Thanks I did see your links after I took the time to read your post with my eyes open  Is there somewhere I can see more info on Bender's version ? Last edited by RaceChat; 12-09-2007 at 10:45 AM. Reason: typo - fast fingers/slow brain |
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12-09-2007, 10:55 AM
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 My latest SW3 build........Good-bye Bug, Hello Grappler | |
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