Whats the slipper clutch for and how do I adjust it?
All competition buggies and trucks have transmissions equipped with a slipper clutch. On a transmission without a slipper, the spur gear is keyed directly to the top shaft of the transmission, which drives the rear axles through a gear train and ball differential. On a slipper-equipped transmission, the connection of the spur gear to the top shaft is made through an adjustable friction coupling that allows some slippage. The slipper, used correctly, both improves performance and reduces wear and tear on the transmission: • The slipper reduces wheelspin as the car accelerates from low speeds, so the car accelerates faster and is less prone to spin out exiting turns on slick tracks. The slipper also gives more sure-footed landings after jumps, so the car handles rough sections and jumps better. • The slipper reduces sudden forces on the inside of the transmission, especially on the ball differential. The slipper is a fussy topic. It takes awhile to learn when to loosen the slipper and wh
