{"product_id":"as81420","title":"ASSOCIATED FT 4-SHOE ADJUSTABLE CLUTCH SYSTEM","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter the 2016 1:8 scale World Championships, the Area 51 engineers began working on an idea to make our clutch system more easily adaptable to changing track conditions. After months of prototyping and testing, they came up with a patent-pending design that gives racers the ability to adjust the tension of the clutch springs -- without having to remove the clutch and change springs. In fact, the engine doesn't even need to be removed from the chassis to make the adjustment. The adjustment is done with a single set screw that engages with a spring cam. By loosening or tightening a set screw in the flywheel, the spring cam rotates within the flywheel to adjust the tension on the springs. This means you can make quick adjustments while in the pit lane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make a clutch adjustment, bring the car into the pit lane, shut off the engine, make a quick adjustment to the clutch set screw that engages the spring cam, and fire the engine back up. This is especially useful when track conditions change and you want to tune the power band to get the most comfortable power delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurning the adjustment set screw CCW reduces the spring tension and makes the clutch engage sooner, thus \"softening\" the power delivery. This can make the car easier to drive on lower traction tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurning the adjustment set screw CW increases the spring tension and makes the clutch engage later, making the power delivery more aggressive. This can be useful on higher traction tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatent-pending design allows for spring tension adjustments without changing springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake spring tension adjustments without removing engine, clutch, or any other components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable flywheel and spring cam are compatible with all existing Team Associated 4-shoe clutch components including shoes, springs, collet, flywheel nut, and flywheel pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe FT 4-Shoe Adjustable Flywheel is made from hard anodized aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe FT Spring Cam is made from hardened steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits RC8B3 series and most 1:8 nitro buggies and truggies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo upgrade your existing Team Associated 4-Shoe clutch to the new adjustable model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse #81421 FT 4-Shoe Adjustable Flywheel and Spring Cam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse existing springs, shoes, collet, nut, pins and clutch bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires one M3x5 mm set screw, AE #89219\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires red thread-locking compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo upgrade your existing non-Team Associated clutch or to build the adjustable model with all new components:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse #81420 FT 4-Shoe Adjustable Clutch System. All hardware is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires red thread-locking compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Flywheel, 4 Shoe Adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Spring Cam, 4 Shoe Adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Clutch Shoe Springs, 0.95mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Composite Clutch Shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Aluminum Clutch Shoes, hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Clutch Nut, 4 Shoe Clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Brass Collet, 4 Shoe Clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Clutch Shoe Pins, 4 Shoe Clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Set Screws, M3x0.5x5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Team Associated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65475893690717,"sku":"AS81420","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/8230\/3069\/files\/image_be34264b-299d-4347-810d-5f624424ba6e.jpg?v=1785859765","url":"https:\/\/www.3d-rc.co.uk\/products\/as81420","provider":"3D-RC.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}