I dont beileve what I found out just now..501x information
 

If anyone remebers the goldpan rc-10 I managed to find out
the spur gear balls found on an early model rc-10 like I have
fit a TA-05 pulley. The pulley is going in my 501x though.

This is just amazing. Associated brand diff balls in a tamiya pulley.
Cool!! :woot:

WOW! OMG that is just AMAZING! :woot: that really is the coolest thing I have ever heard!! I don't believe it!:D:thumbsup:

Why didn't anyone else think of this? :o:wtf:

:eh?::rolleyes:

PMSL!!!! :lol:

:eh?: what??

After I found this out the TC5 pulley fits alot better.
The stock 501x diff balls will fit a TC5 40tooth pulley.
And my ceramic bearings fit the TC5 pulley also.

Sorry if I annoyed you.:bored:

In your first post, you say TA-05 pulley, now in your post above you say TC5 pulley.

1. How does whatever pulley "fit better" ?

2. Why not use Tamiya parts the car is meant to use?

My freekin hobby shop cannot get those in.:o

I know it is sad Aaron. I might order some later on thru tamiya's website
and run the Tungsten diff balls you recommended on rctech to me.

I might have to gear up a few teeth. But maybe not because the track
isnt that big. 37 tooth front and 40 tooth rear?

3 teeth difference...

Have you tried the front one-way yet?

My front one-way has not seen any action. It's still for sale if you want it for cheap.

Well If your not using it, then I suppose I dont need to either right?

I get so much traction with the pink taper pins at reo and Albion,
that I dont think it would make a difference at all.

I ran the stock diff balls for a few packs and there is some wear on the diff plates, but I will flip them around to the newer side when I change to tugsten.

I have not offically raced the 501x yet, but will for the first time this Friday.:D Since Reo changed the schedule for people.

That a way we can race at Golfland on Sat.
Gonna be a great local racing season.

You do know that AE don't 'make' thier own diff balls and just buy in 'standard' sizes? :woot:

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No sorry I didnt know that..:eh?:

and you also need to pay attention to which way round you put them in.

the rounded side goes in first :eh?:

ah yes i made the mistake in doing it the other way 1st !!!!:woot::lol:;)

i put mine in shiney side first, is that not ok,??

No carl you need to try and move the shiney side to the other side of the ball:)

Everyday is a school day eh?

This might shock you too - AE don't make thier own screws either :eh?:

G

who screws for AE then?:):)

No WAY:cry:


Do they make anything G:confused:

I think they make a few bits...... :lol:

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I heard they use other manufacturers wishbones because I've seen those from the B4 on other cars as well. I know for a fact they make their own bearings though because I got some with the AE header card on the packet.

Oh yeah and diff grease thats definately AE stuff too its actually on the tube:)

I don't want to disapoint you Jimmy and Lee but....... :lol::lol:

Infact I think FISTER manufacture the AE lubes and re-badge it for AE. The tubes look very similar ;)

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At least its quality stuff then, im glad im not being shafted by AE to be honest, give me fister anyday:lol:

for sure, Northy is right - can you please check your facts before posting things like that Lee. :lol::lol:

Sorry Jimmy, do i get an infraction for posting sh!te:blush:

I'll take it. I screwed one pulley up tottally.


Tried to fix it then it just got even worse...:o

I have not checked the front one yet...it's probably ruined also...:bored:

lee I'm having huge problems, i have spent the last three day's trying to get the shiny side on the ball to wards the bottom but every time i move it, the shiny side also moves and comes to the top, please help what do you think I'm doing wrong,i tried to run them shiny side up and your right the diffs is less than perfect,

Today must be my lucky day. the front diff was OK:thumbsup:

After dremeling the stripped screws out I now have a rear diff ready to install. Now about that front one way I might need it.;)

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