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are Impact gearboxes/transmission unit any good?

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 2:30 pm
by panzershreck
I am considering changing the original tamiya KT gearbox to a impact steel gearbox but I haven't found any detailed reviews on this.

Do they have any noise issues or other quirks that need to be worked out?

Re: are Impact gearboxes/transmission unit any good?

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 3:30 pm
by tomhugill
They're very noisy although this can be improved with running in. They're strong and tough but there are other aftermarket alternatives such as the ones from EOT armour (which are more powerful and tougher) that I would get for, unless you've found the impacts for a bargain price.

Re: are Impact gearboxes/transmission unit any good?

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 4:19 pm
by panzershreck
tomhugill wrote:They're very noisy although this can be improved with running in. They're strong and tough but there are other aftermarket alternatives such as the ones from EOT armour (which are more powerful and tougher) that I would get for, unless you've found the impacts for a bargain price.

are the eto ones quieter?

Re: are Impact gearboxes/transmission unit any good?

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 4:23 pm
by tomhugill
panzershreck wrote:
tomhugill wrote:They're very noisy although this can be improved with running in. They're strong and tough but there are other aftermarket alternatives such as the ones from EOT armour (which are more powerful and tougher) that I would get for, unless you've found the impacts for a bargain price.

are the eto ones quieter?
Much wuieter

Re: are Impact gearboxes/transmission unit any good?

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:08 am
by panzershreck
eto armour page seems to be down at the moment?