johnboybelfast Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) Guys I have been working on my old Acme cyclone to bring it back to its former glory. I haven't did a bad job so far / new force 18 engine swapped out all bushings for bearings good clean and diff maintenance and a fue blue aluminium upgrades . I really want to upgrade to a 2 speed transmission but I can't seem to find it online where can I get this upgrade thanks.😄 Edited October 16, 2021 by johnboybelfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) You are going to struggle to find one. Basically....its down to setting up a search/alert on E-Bay and waiting for one to pop up. If I were you, I would look for a complete car with a 2 speed, to keep for spares as well. A quick search found me 2 speed clutch bells...but no 2 speed centre diff assemblies or parts for one. It's an old car, and spares are quite thin on the ground...so if the 2 speed was not a popular upgrade...it could be a long search. At least you can use the car as is! What you have done so far looks nice 🙂 Edited May 11, 2021 by Nitroholic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboybelfast Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 Thanks very much bro iam proud of it, thing is I don't want to stop there I want to go all aluminium but can't get any more parts iam doing some research on other 1/10 modles to see if I can get some interchangeable parts...thanks for the tips 👌👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantus Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Try Simon at rcscrapyard, very knowledgeable and good at sourcing parts. Also SRI remote toys online. My Cyclone is great, kids love it, yours looks good, better than mine! Also the Condor 2speed fits so search both cars 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboybelfast Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, Grantus said: Try Simon at rcscrapyard, very knowledgeable and good at sourcing parts. Also SRI remote toys online. My Cyclone is great, kids love it, yours looks good, better than mine! Also the Condor 2speed fits so search both cars 👍 Nice one bro thanks for the info 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantus Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, johnboybelfast said: Nice one bro thanks for the info 😊 No worries,I've checked both and no joy😒. I did get a replacement 2 speed from SRI a few months ago so worth checking in 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboybelfast Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 So I went on your advice I ended up get this cyclone pro on gumtree for 30 no miles on it as the engine blue whilst break-in process so brand new 2 speed on there thanks bro 👌💪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantus Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Nice one! Shows that bargains can be had!I'm going to have a go at locking the rear diff on my cyclone so it's more of a drift car. I'll keep you posted once I've done it 👍. Enjoy your new purchase 👍😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Nice pick up and it gives you a roller for spares to keep your 1 going 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboybelfast Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, Grantus said: Nice one! Shows that bargains can be had!I'm going to have a go at locking the rear diff on my cyclone so it's more of a drift car. I'll keep you posted once I've done it 👍. Enjoy your new purchase 👍😊 Yes definitely do my friend 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboybelfast Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: Nice pick up and it gives you a roller for spares to keep your 1 going Yup well chuffed thanks bro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Thats a real result 🙂 Good 2 speed, and a full car for parts with virtually no usage on it. A new 2 speed setup would have cost you more than you paid for this. So the rest of the parts are pretty much free! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboybelfast Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 53 minutes ago, Nitroholic said: Thats a real result 🙂 Good 2 speed, and a full car for parts with virtually no usage on it. A new 2 speed setup would have cost you more than you paid for this. So the rest of the parts are pretty much free! I know man I have payed the guy but he hasn't got back to me today about tracking but it am sure he wasn't a scammer he was sending me live pic of the cars so let's hope 2 hours ago, Stormbringer said: Nice pick up and it gives you a roller for spares to keep your 1 going Yup well chuffed thanks bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboybelfast Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 11/05/2021 at 08:33, Nitroholic said: You are going to struggle to find one. Basically....its down to setting up a search/alert on E-Bay and waiting for one to pop up. If I were you, I would look for a complete car with a 2 speed, to keep for spares as well. A quick search found me 2 speed clutch bells...but no 2 speed centre diff assemblies or parts for one. It's an old car, and spares are quite thin on the ground...so if the 2 speed was not a popular upgrade...it could be a long search. At least you can use the car as is! What you have done so far looks nice 🙂 Got it bro👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 cool 🙂 worth the wait I hope ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenmunkley Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Does a cyclone have a center diff u can oil fill? What front & rear diff oil combos have u found to be good & how does it behave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboybelfast Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 Theres no diff in the centre just the spear gear and the front and back has proper diffs but there a lot smaller than your average 1/8 scale buggy or mt diff and I find there of a very low quality and oil just just leeks out so a bit of grease is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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