chrisjw Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) I need help sourcing the correct clutch springs for my 3 shoe clutch, as I've discovered they differ...............In the picture below, the spring on the left, is the shape I use (note the angle of the shorter length that pushes against the centre post)....I bought 4 sets of the ones pictured on the right (Answer RC-3's), but they don't fit, as the shorter length is too short & angled wrong. I've now ordered these, as they look about right...........http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-clutch-spring-set-0.9mm-1.0mm-3-each-/rc-car-products/364655 Can anyone point me in the right direction, as to a supplier apart from the above for decent, lasting springs? ......The ones I have are ok, but cheap, so break quite easily...The engines I use are Ofna Force, with a 2 speed clutch & gears......Thanks. Edited July 22, 2015 by chrisjw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I've used the HPI ones before, and had no problems. I might have some spare springs knocking about...I'll have a look and see. My clutch shoe of choice is this one: http://www.bmmracing.co.uk/hong-lightweight-long-life-shoes-p-2438.html They come with the right springs. I tend to go 0.9 for better pickup as I am running a fairly torquey motor setup in my trucks which just feels right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjw Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) I've used the HPI ones before, and had no problems. I might have some spare springs knocking about...I'll have a look and see. My clutch shoe of choice is this one: http://www.bmmracing.co.uk/hong-lightweight-long-life-shoes-p-2438.html They come with the right springs. I tend to go 0.9 for better pickup as I am running a fairly torquey motor setup in my trucks which just feels right. Yeah, I recall you pointing out these shoes before..... If the Answer ones are of any use to you, you are more than welcome. They're from BMM.....................I think I'm more suited to the lighter 0.9 ones too.................The 1mm & above are difficult to slot into the shoes. The problem I have with the Answer ones, is that the short end of the spring is at the wrong angle & too short to fit around the crankshaft. Edited July 22, 2015 by chrisjw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Might be down to the centre nut being a bit narrow for the springs. I'll have a look at what I got.... if I got some that will work for you we could do a swap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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