Transmissions

[scalelover]

The Rc4wd 3 speed is not the greatest out there. I asked this same question not long ago and it ls said to have some hard shifting issues and the actual shifter is very tight requiring a high torque servo, and it's only 4x4 in first gear and 2wd in all others. With that said their 2 speed and single speed trannys are great but if course not as fun without all the gears.
Pricing also seems a bit steep on it compared to other 3 speeds.

As for the nine speed I've never seen it before so I can't give you any real input on it. Whose the manufacturer of it? And what's the cost?

--Dan

[Aero 9000]

Hi Dan,
when you say the RC4wd 3 speed has "hard shifting issues" do you mean it is difficult to shift without grinding gears or that it is physically hard to move the shifting mechanism ...?

The 9 speed is made by HGM in Australia.....don't know the cost....is the concept good...??

Thankyou.

[Michael S]

Originally Posted by Aero 9000

Hi Dan,
when you say the RC4wd 3 speed has "hard shifting issues" do you mean it is difficult to shift without grinding gears or that it is physically hard to move the shifting mechanism ...?

The 9 speed is made by HGM in Australia.....don't know the cost....is the concept good...??

Thankyou.

Do you have a web on HGM?

[Aero 9000]

Originally Posted by Michael S

Do you have a web on HGM?

No web, but a email: lkhanley@optusnet.com.au

[scalelover]

Originally Posted by Aero 9000

Hi Dan,
when you say the RC4wd 3 speed has "hard shifting issues" do you mean it is difficult to shift without grinding gears or that it is physically hard to move the shifting mechanism ...?

The 9 speed is made by HGM in Australia.....don't know the cost....is the concept good...??

Thankyou.

I was wondering the same as above do you have a link to the trans maker
Id like to look into a bit more and see what it's all about

--Dan

[Aero 9000]

Originally Posted by scalelover

I was wondering the same as above do you have a link to the trans maker
Id like to look into a bit more and see what it's all about

--Dan

Hi, email lkhanley@optusnet.com.au , no web address.

[mack kid]

I e mailed him and he gave a great response and info. i gave him the forum info and told him to join and share his build. its designed to fit into trucks in replace of tamiya 3 speed.

[grumpygrady]

Originally Posted by mack kid

I e mailed him and he gave a great response and info. i gave him the forum info and told him to join and share his build. its designed to fit into trucks in replace of tamiya 3 speed.

wow with just a little work that would look just like a engine and transmission lol

[mack kid]

I will post some more pics but motor is inside trany

[Aero 9000]

Originally Posted by mack kid

I e mailed him and he gave a great response and info. i gave him the forum info and told him to join and share his build. its designed to fit into trucks in replace of tamiya 3 speed.

So what are everyones thoughts on the 9 speed transmission..??

Is it a matter of "there is no need for it".....???

That is a dangerous argument, as there is "no need for" almost everything that gets bolted on to a RC truck, like headlights, tailights, sound systems, springs, shock absorbers, smoke generators, mirrors, exhausts, fuel tanks, ect, ect, ect....

Is there anyone that would have one, or will people wait till the big manufacturers offer it, like RC car enthusiasts did with suspension ......???

[JAMMER]

This transmission cost 1250 AUS or $ 1347.34 US you can do a 8 speed for about $500 US or a 6 speed for about $355.31 US all aluminum cases and all metal gears. Ed