[hyper7man]

Hey everyone, I put a new O.S. RZ V99B in my hyper7 pro. The clutch bells that fit are from the HPI Savage. In two runs, I stripped a 16 tooth and 18 tooth clutch bell. The first time I screwed up the gear mesh, but the second Ilbthr got it to a tee and it stripped on me today. Is it because the metal on the clutch is getting hot and soft, or do I need a hardend clutch bell? But if I get a hardend clutch bell, won't it strip my metal spur gear? Please help me!!!

[John Bakker]

Hpi clutch bell are made of softer metal .ofna or kyosho bells are made of hardend steel.
your spur gear will not be effected

[hyper7man]

OK thanks ALOT!

But now Where can I find a clutch bell that fits my O.S. engine, can someone refer me to a company and LHS please (let the LHS be rc sports or Hobby Home(cant go far out lol))

[Mugenman]

Try Pinnacle Hobby first. Dave or Ron might have something. You could also try Hobby Hobby or John's Photo and Hobby. Maybe Galaxy Hobby. Any good lhs should be able to get you the OFNA 3 piece clutch set-up. It's what you will want. For your buggy get a 13 tooth clutch bell. 14 if you want more speed. The 16 or 18 tooth will make your buggy fast on asphalt but will lack torque. It will be hard on the engine and clutch.

[hyper7man]

I cant find the right clutch bell to fit my O.S. The hardend savy clutch bell isn't sold seperately and is not as hard as the ofna ones. The ofna ones are too long for my setup so im very frustrated and puzzled...Someone HELP!!!

[Mugenman]

Talk to Dave Henry at Pinnale Hobby. He can get you going.