5LikesAlex Racing Barracuda R2 & R3
01-21-2004, 12:01 PM
#8926
Originally posted by RcMonk
Has anyone used TRC 28mm foams in the fronts ? I tried it
and it seems to rub when the tires are turned to their
extremes. Any suggestions ?
Has anyone used TRC 28mm foams in the fronts ? I tried it
and it seems to rub when the tires are turned to their
extremes. Any suggestions ?
I initially had the same problem. Here are the things I did.
1. Change the upper camber link to a ballcup where it connects to the castor block.
2. Do some minor dremeling/shaving to the castor block.
3. Use 1 mm spacers to space out the front wheels.
Try to make 28 mm foams work. Keep in mind that if you use 26 mm foams, you will lose a lot of steering and possibly cornerspeed.
01-21-2004, 12:05 PM
#8928
Originally posted by ImGoinRCn
I agree with the parts for it are everywhere...sighs...anyway, I use the 26mm wheels and use spacers and it works fine.
I agree with the parts for it are everywhere...sighs...anyway, I use the 26mm wheels and use spacers and it works fine.
waiting for the R3 to come in i know about this car
01-21-2004, 12:19 PM
#8929
more pictures in this thread
01-21-2004, 12:33 PM
#8931
Originally posted by ImGoinRCn
I don't need 2 bearings...
I don't need 2 bearings...
01-21-2004, 12:41 PM
#8933
Originally posted by ImGoinRCn
I think it's safe to say that you are going through some r/c racing withdraws... 
I think it's safe to say that you are going through some r/c racing withdraws...
your going to think withdrawl when I put my hand out asking for that loot you owe me
01-21-2004, 12:59 PM
#8935
Originally posted by ImGoinRCn
and I'll happily hand it to you...
and I'll happily hand it to you...
LOL I know how tight you are
01-21-2004, 01:07 PM
#8936
Hi linger,
Thanks for the suggestions. Your suggestion on going the ball cup route seems interesting. I have lots of those laying around from having the Losi XXX-S. Might end up changing all of my turnbuckles to ball cups. The other reason i am going with the 28mm foams is that I heard TRC wil discontinue the 26mm foams.
Thanks for the suggestions. Your suggestion on going the ball cup route seems interesting. I have lots of those laying around from having the Losi XXX-S. Might end up changing all of my turnbuckles to ball cups. The other reason i am going with the 28mm foams is that I heard TRC wil discontinue the 26mm foams.
Originally posted by linger
Hi RcMonk,
I initially had the same problem. Here are the things I did.
1. Change the upper camber link to a ballcup where it connects to the castor block.
2. Do some minor dremeling/shaving to the castor block.
3. Use 1 mm spacers to space out the front wheels.
Try to make 28 mm foams work. Keep in mind that if you use 26 mm foams, you will lose a lot of steering and possibly cornerspeed.
Hi RcMonk,
I initially had the same problem. Here are the things I did.
1. Change the upper camber link to a ballcup where it connects to the castor block.
2. Do some minor dremeling/shaving to the castor block.
3. Use 1 mm spacers to space out the front wheels.
Try to make 28 mm foams work. Keep in mind that if you use 26 mm foams, you will lose a lot of steering and possibly cornerspeed.
01-21-2004, 01:16 PM
#8937
rayspeed springs
are rayspeed red and white springs much stiffer than tha stock cuda springs?
what cuda spring would be as stiff as rayspeed red or white?
what cuda spring would be as stiff as rayspeed red or white?
01-21-2004, 01:31 PM
#8938
Re: rayspeed springs
Originally posted by TC3
are rayspeed red and white springs much stiffer than tha stock cuda springs?
what cuda spring would be as stiff as rayspeed red or white?
are rayspeed red and white springs much stiffer than tha stock cuda springs?
what cuda spring would be as stiff as rayspeed red or white?
A while back, I posted a spring rate chart for all Alex springs, Rayspeed springs, Yokomo Springs and AE springs.
The Rayspeed Red is 18.26 lb/in. The Alex 1.5 x 6.0 is close at 18.52.
The Rayspeed White is 17.17. The Alex 1.5 x 6.25 is close at 17.09.
The stock R2 springs (1.4 x 6.0) is kinda soft at 14.39 lb/in.
01-21-2004, 06:47 PM
#8939
might be dumb to ask but ....
how does the r3 show improvement over a nice xenon r2?
what is the difference from model to model? can someone school me? PM or posted here would help a lot.
thanks
what is the difference from model to model? can someone school me? PM or posted here would help a lot.
thanks
01-21-2004, 08:06 PM
#8940
Originally posted by RcMonk
Randman, it rubs the top of the c-hub and also the top turnbuckle. I'll try your suggestion, hopefully it does not weaken the c-hub as it looks pretty sturdy.
Randman, it rubs the top of the c-hub and also the top turnbuckle. I'll try your suggestion, hopefully it does not weaken the c-hub as it looks pretty sturdy.