Panther6834
I wanna be Dave
Two things...first, still a crawler newb (Axial Capra, my 1st crawler) is almost finished); second, just ordered the TF2 w/ Mojave 2dr kit (yea, I know I said the VS4-10 would be me second crawler, but they're out-of-stock, plus I can't afford it right now, so it'll be my 3rd). Ok...enough of that. Anyway.........
As I understand it, the kit comes with the 2-speed version of the R3 tranny. I don't know if the R4 is a "newer" tranny, or just a more 'robust' one. Also, as far as I've been able to determine, there is no 2-speed version of the R4. Also, since I can't seem to find any detailed info on these transmissions, some info from "those in the know" would be greatly appreciated.
As for my questions, I'll break then down as simple as possible:
1) Is the R4 better than the R3, or the other way around?
2) If there's no 2-speed version of the R4, does anyone know why?
Since I'm building this vehicle for 'scale detail', I'd REALLY like to mount an engine, but there's a "problem". The only "engine" I've been able to find for the 2-speed R3 (Z-S1749) is not only too "basic" (you can't add belts, pullys, houses, etc), it's also the wrong type of engine (ie. 'modern'), and it's not even a full "engine" (essentially, it's just the head & valve covers). This "situation" leads to additional questions:
a) If the 2-speed R3 is better than the other two, are there other "engines" available...p preferably something that not only more accurately resembles a full engine, but one that is also reminiscent of the correct time period?
b) If the 2-speed R3 is the 'worst' of the three, which of the other two is best (and why)?
This newb could use all the help he can get right now. Thanks, in advance, for any/all helpful info provided.
~ More peace, love, laughter, & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place
As I understand it, the kit comes with the 2-speed version of the R3 tranny. I don't know if the R4 is a "newer" tranny, or just a more 'robust' one. Also, as far as I've been able to determine, there is no 2-speed version of the R4. Also, since I can't seem to find any detailed info on these transmissions, some info from "those in the know" would be greatly appreciated.
As for my questions, I'll break then down as simple as possible:
1) Is the R4 better than the R3, or the other way around?
2) If there's no 2-speed version of the R4, does anyone know why?
Since I'm building this vehicle for 'scale detail', I'd REALLY like to mount an engine, but there's a "problem". The only "engine" I've been able to find for the 2-speed R3 (Z-S1749) is not only too "basic" (you can't add belts, pullys, houses, etc), it's also the wrong type of engine (ie. 'modern'), and it's not even a full "engine" (essentially, it's just the head & valve covers). This "situation" leads to additional questions:
a) If the 2-speed R3 is better than the other two, are there other "engines" available...p preferably something that not only more accurately resembles a full engine, but one that is also reminiscent of the correct time period?
b) If the 2-speed R3 is the 'worst' of the three, which of the other two is best (and why)?
This newb could use all the help he can get right now. Thanks, in advance, for any/all helpful info provided.
~ More peace, love, laughter, & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place