Whats the deal with mirroring the tranny?

[Famous112]

What exactly does mirroring the transmission do?
I know it eliminates the torque twist. But is it really needed?
Im running a sidewinder sv3 / 4600kv motor in a scx10 dingo...
Should I do said reversal?

Does this save driveshafts?

Does this affect crawling or trailing?
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[tink-tink]

Mainly helps with torque twist...

[Valreesio]

I recently did the tranny mirror and like he said above it helps with the torque twist. With that torque twist, your right front wheel will want to come up a lot under throttle. I do not want my front tires coming up any more than they have to especially when I am sitting on a 60 degree or better incline and trying to make forward progress. Plus it gives you the excellent opportunity to throw some water resistant marine grease in there to make it more water resistant. Oh and it definitely helps a lot, I have noticed a big improvement . . . well worth the 45minutes to do the job in my opinion.

[Famous112]

Well thanks'! Im thinking im goig to do this mod..

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[Meatwad]

Also helps to place the weight of the motor up front and at the passenger side, the weight bias up front is beneficial. An easy trick to know if you're doing it right.. on the motor plate, the word "axial" should be facing in towards the trans rather than out.

[Valreesio]

Originally Posted by Meatwad

Also helps to place the weight of the motor up front and at the passenger side, the weight bias up front is beneficial. An easy trick to know if you're doing it right.. on the motor plate, the word "axial" should be facing in towards the trans rather than out.

Good points here and remember also you are going to have to flip you tranny/motor plate around. This is what took me the longest and was the most difficult in my opinion. Almost classify it as a B word...i dont know about swearing on this forum...

[greenjk]

Originally Posted by Valreesio

Good points here and remember also you are going to have to flip you tranny/motor plate around. This is what took me the longest and was the most difficult in my opinion. Almost classify it as a B word...i dont know about swearing on this forum...

I don't understand what was so hard about this, I've done it several times and had no problems.

[Intashu]

The flip vs mirrored confuses me. Could someone give me pictures of a before and after mirrored transmission? or even a after shot so I get an idea!

[Famous112]

Originally Posted by jugg_crawler

When this site gets going, just post your approximate location so we can see where most of the people are. Then we could organize a event.

Thanks,
jugg_crawler

Yeah I kinda wanna know this... im talking about flipping it I guess.... what does said mirrioring or flipping do? Anyone have before and after?

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[EeePee]

Simple search, guys.

Mirror Imaged Transmission

[05Fronty4x]

Here ya go, photos!
whats it mean to mirror the trans?

[Famous112]

Originally Posted by 05Fronty4x

Here ya go, photos!
whats it mean to mirror the trans?

Thanks a lot man!!!!

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[Valreesio]

Originally Posted by greenjk

I don't understand what was so hard about this, I've done it several times and had no problems.

The pain for me is taking out the transmission mount and flipping it 180. All the screws and then having to take it out from between the frame rails...hard might have been a strong word...annoying or PIA might be better terminology? Would be better just to do it from the start during a kit build.

[Famous112]

Originally Posted by Valreesio

The pain for me is taking out the transmission mount and flipping it 180. All the screws and then having to take it out from between the frame rails...hard might have been a strong word...annoying or PIA might be better terminology? Would be better just to do it from the start during a kit build.

I really do agree. It is kind of a pain in the ass. Lol

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[Valreesio]

At least we only have to do it once . . .