Avid RC "Mod" Triad Slipper Clutch (81T/84T)
About this part
This is the optional Avid RC "Mod" Triad Slipper Clutch. The Avid Triad Slipper is a compact system that uses 3 vented drive plates and 3 slipper pads to provide a more consistent driving feel, longer clutch life, and reduced rotating mass. The Triad delivers 20% more torque capacity in a smaller package, with lower rotating mass and will not suffer from lock-ups due to high pressure like other slipper systems. The Triad slipper has been tested by World Champions and they all agree that the Triad is the future. So if you want the best performance from your Associated or TLR 22 vehicles pick up a Triad and feel the difference.
Features:
- Includes updated vented self centering slipper plates!
- Smoother throttle brake feel in jumps and turns
- Compact, lightweight 3 plate design (Triad: 11.2g vs Stock: 16.49g)
- Longer clutch life, less maintenance
- Proprietary Triad Spur Gears
- Approximately 20% more torque capacity than a standard slipper clutch
- Progressive power delivery, designed to avoid lock-up
- 3 identical drive plates for easy assembly and maintenance
- 3 slipper pads key into the proprietary Triad spur gear
- Stock kit for 17.5 racers includes 72 and 76 spur gears (AVD1020-STK)
- Mod Racer Set includes 81 and 84 tooth spur gears
- Direct fit on the B4.1, B44.1*, and TLR 22 families of cars and trucks.
*NOTE:
- B44.1 requires 3 standard axle shims (ASC7368) for proper fit. Not included
- For Kyosho RB5 and RB6, you will need the Triad Topshaft (AVD1020-TOP-KYO)
- Durango vehicles require the Avid Durango upgrade (AVD1020-DUR-UPGRADE)
Includes:
- (2) Spur gears (81T/84T)
- (3) Drive plates
- (3) Slipper pads
- (1) Top shaft adapter
- (1) Spring adapter
- (1) Spring
Reviews4.8 · 6 reviews
What Avid fails to tell you on the 44.2 is you also need a 2$ spacer. http://www.amain.com/avid-rc-triad-b44.2-spacer/p273206 The Desc for the kit really NEEDS to tell the buyer that the spacer is needed for the 44.2. No where on the Card that comes with it says the spacer is needed. The Desc on the part doesn't say it either. I could have added this 2$ part when I did my big AMAIN order. Now my b44.2 will be down for this week-end. ;(
I have used the Avid Triad slipper for a few years. This new version with the vented plates take the slipper to a new level of consistency. I highly recommend this for stock or mod. I have run this slipper in my 2wd Kyosho, Team Associated and Team Losi cars/truck.
I was hesitant to switch to the Triad slipper but must tell you all that it is the best thing going for 2wd buggy, stadium truck, or SC. Get the red pads or the garo-discs from RCShox, too. This slipper has almost infinite adjustment when mixing and matching different slipper pads. My 22 and 22SCT are entering and exiting turns better than ever. I have more torque than I have ever had, too.
Great clutch Have this on my Scr-sp and it really helps out on loose dusty clay tracks
I run this on my B4.2 and B44.2 and the power delivery is super-smooth. It feels like the car actually has more traction.
Reviewers largely praise the Avid Triad slipper clutch for smooth, consistent power delivery and improved traction across several 2WD buggy, stadium truck and SC platforms, with one reviewer noting it stays consistent lap after lap and is an upgrade over the stock AE slipper. Reviewers also mention compatibility with aftermarket pads such as RCShox options for further tuning. One reviewer reported a fitment issue on the B44.2, stating a roughly two-dollar spacer is required but not mentioned in the kit description or included card, which left their car out of action until the part was obtained. Overall sentiment is positive, though the sample is small and the spacer complaint is the only recurring problem noted.
- + Smooth, consistent power delivery
- + Improved traction and consistency lap to lap
- + Adjustable with mixed slipper pads
- + Upgrade over stock AE slipper
- − Spacer required for B44.2 not mentioned in description or instructions
- − Small sample of reviews