NetNews Usenet Archive 1993 #3/NN_1993_3.iso/spool/rec/models/rc/5721

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Path: sparky!uunet!gatech!psuvax1!psuvm!twa101
Organization: Penn State University
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 09:35:16 EST
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Newsgroups: rec.models.rc
Subject: Re: HydraDrive/Stealth
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You're correct, I believe Thorp makes the part(s) necessary to run Losi's
Hydra-drive on a Stealth.  I race Losi, and Losi only.  I have an RC10 with
a stealth, and the ultimate transmission WOULD be the combination of the
two.  The Hydra drive works in conjunction with the slipper.  It is an
enclosed unit filled with a thick oil in witch a fan shaped impeller spins.
It works on the basis of fluid resistance.  It allows the slipper to be
loosly adjusted and still have superior control over varying track
conditions.  It takes the rear-end slide out of jumps, let me explain.  When
you jump, the wheels are going the same rate as when you left the ground.
When you land, the car has slowed, but the wheels arestill going at the same
rate as when you left.  (Experienced drivers can control this tho) When the
car lands, the car basically "fishtails" the back end begins to slide from
one side to the other.  The H.D.  dampens this effect, allowing a straighter
take off after the jump.  It also helps on the rough parts of the track,
bumps and banked turns.  Losi is on the cutting edge of RC technology, but
look for Associated's new truck coming out soon.  It's supposed to be a
killer.

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