Please explain slipper clutch vs. slipper clutch elimination

[XplicitRC]

So I was looking on eBay for parts my Infraction 3s. And the slipper clutch eliminator is an available part. I'll admit when I have no clue about shizz and aside from diff fluid maintenance I have hardly a clue how slipper works. I was searching at YouTube university and couldn't really find anything. But is it basically locking the drivetrain in a fixed direction with out allowing(what would be essentially braking?) While motion? I'm sure this is for strictly speed runs? Sorry if this is a stupid obvious assumption. Thanks for any dropped info

 

[MrTitanium]

Good question.

A slipper unit allows the drivetrain to absorb shocks. Example: landing on WOT will allow a properly adjusted slipper clutch to slip, which in turn, saves the diff gears/driveshafts from breaking/stripping. A slipper that is too tight can also damage the drivetrain as the slipper pads cannot “slip”. A slipper that isn’t tight enough can create a loss of power and/or overheating.

An eliminator does the opposite. It’s a direct drive with no “give” or slippage. The pro is more traction but the con is doesn’t offer protection to your drivetrain.

Hope this helps.

 

[razorrc]

A slipper clutch allows speed differences between the motor and wheels to "slip" rather than lock them 1:1. So differences in speed between the two can smoothly compensate and then eventually match rather than grenade the whole drivetrain.

Pretty much the same thing as the clutch in a manual transmission car.