Hi, for my Kraton EXB build I'm planning to go with Hot Racing front and rear gearboxes. Other than cost, what are the advantages / disadvantages of stock plastic vs HR aluminum gearboxes?
The main driver for me heading towards aluminum is that I seem to have stripped one of the screws from my front gearbox just from getting to the diffs, despite being very careful, not over-tightening, and not even using an electric driver. I suspect it may have been stripped out from the factory, as I've read others have run into that happening quite often, but I know it's quite easy to do accidentally as well so I'm not sure.
What do people see as the pros and cons of stock plastic gearboxes versus Hot Racing aluminum (AON12E01)?
Thanks!
The main driver for me heading towards aluminum is that I seem to have stripped one of the screws from my front gearbox just from getting to the diffs, despite being very careful, not over-tightening, and not even using an electric driver. I suspect it may have been stripped out from the factory, as I've read others have run into that happening quite often, but I know it's quite easy to do accidentally as well so I'm not sure.
What do people see as the pros and cons of stock plastic gearboxes versus Hot Racing aluminum (AON12E01)?
Thanks!