Granite What's up with my slipper?

[dure16]

Granite mega with stock slipper. It accelerates slowly and whines under full throttle. I have taken the entire car apart (even diffs) and can't find any issues.

The problem only goes away if I tighten the slipper nut 100%. Will this cause any other problems? Should I replace the slipper assembly?

 

[zerocool135]

you should upgrade to the 3s slipper the stock mega slipper just isnt very good and the 48p teeth are prone to failure more so that the 0.8mod teeth of the 3s slipper

 

[dure16]

you should upgrade to the 3s slipper the stock mega slipper just isnt very good and the 48p teeth are prone to failure more so that the 0.8mod teeth of the 3s slipper

Thanks. I'm trying to avoid that expense if possible. Any ideas for diagnosing the issue with my current setup?

 

[*420+3RC*]

Thats ur issue. Most likely. doesn't seem like much else wiuld help

 

[dure16]

Thats ur issue. Most likely. doesn't seem like much else wiuld help

The slipper was fine for a long while and now it has stopped operating properly.

I simply hope to get it back to working order.

 

[*420+3RC*]

That's why u had to tighten it down all the way. May be xheaper to buy the slipoer pads and check ur spur just to make sure.

 

[razorrc]

If it works when you tighten the slipper 100%, then.... leave it tightened 100%.

 

[Kla912000]

The slipper pads do wear out and eventually need replaced. Just like brake pads on your car. Either leave it 100% tight or replace the slipper pads. Just remember, if you tighten the slipper 100% it is still gonna wear down even more over time and you won't be able to tighten it anymore and will need to replace the slipper pads anyway. A set of slipper pads is only about $5. Just replace them now to get it over with and avoid future problems.

 

[Wes13]

Can anyone tell me what parts are needed to convert a granite mega v3 to the 3s slipper?

 

[dure16]

Here’s the main part:
https://jennysrc.com/collections/ar...-hd-slipper-clutch-assembly-diff-57t-ar102696

You’ll also need a new “mod .8” pinion.

Most people make this change when upgrading to brushless with a larger (5mm) motor shaft.

You should also get this, but I don’t know that it’s completely necessary:
https://jennysrc.com/collections/ar...minum-red-mount-motor-granite-senton-ar102696

 

[AIan]

Can anyone tell me what parts are needed to convert a granite mega v3 to the 3s slipper?

Save your old slipper pads in case you ever decide to put the Steel spur gear on it, you will need an extra pad

 

[Wes13]

Here’s the main part:
https://jennysrc.com/collections/ar...-hd-slipper-clutch-assembly-diff-57t-ar102696

You’ll also need a new “mod .8” pinion.

Most people make this change when upgrading to brushless with a larger (5mm) motor shaft.

You should also get this, but I don’t know that it’s completely necessary:
https://jennysrc.com/collections/ar...minum-red-mount-motor-granite-senton-ar102696

Can anyone confirm if i need the motor mount or not?
And is there a downside to this?

 

[*420+3RC*]

No need unless urs is bent or u wanna just go ahead and upgrade. But if its not bent no need buy it unless to have on hand.

 

[joshual1177]

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You can try these. I bought one for my Granite Mega and it worked great.

 

[dure16]

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You can try these. I bought one for my Granite Mega and it worked great.

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[sfboldeagle]

You do not need the motor mount unless you want to go brushless. Even on 2s my pinion is wearing funny, because of flex in the mount, so I am upgrading the mount. You do not need it unless you plan to upgrade.

 

[BulletRCs_NZ]

A slipper clutch will save your gears. Idiot mate decided to do some full throttle donuts in loose dirt with my BR. The engine starting cogging so bad the car wouldn't move. Thankfully the slipper had worked its way loose so no damage done.

 

[joshual1177]

Link doesn’t work

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Racing...-/193018078600?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

 

[dure16]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Racing...-/193018078600?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

Thanks. It worked better than the stock pad? Is it able to handle more power?

 

[Velodromed]

Thanks. It worked better than the stock pad? Is it able to handle more power?

I am also very curious about these…how is it working?