rc-zombies

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the stock part is molded CF. and should be part of the old and new Hara kit. it's a tuning aid to stiffen the chassis...majority of the racers do not use it.

Solara

iTrader: (17)

Check your stock kit...there should be a stock plastic one, not really a straight up/down pole...it is kinda a "C" shaped in the middle so it can pass around the center shaft....if you want something bling , then you should get the HARA alum version, I think the stock are are rigid enough.
I am not sure for outdoor asphalt (for your DE challenge) the center post is necessary....I don't run mine for outdoor mod.........I use the pole for carpet only.

Aurra Sing

Try my setup, its SOO good, it works EVERYWHERE, and its close to the kit setup.. Theres only one track i've ever been to that it doesnt work (ripon speedway in california)

Front
springs gold, silver sway bar, 50wt oil, #3 piston, second hole on shock tower, 3mm spacing on the inside camber link, 1.5 inboard toe block, 4degree caster, 1 degree camber, 6mm droop (measured on HPI droop guage)... rollcenter: 1mm spacing under all blocks

Rear
silver springs, no sway bar, 40wt oil, #3 piston, outer most hole on shock tower, 2.5mm spacing on inner camber link, 3deg toe, 1 deg camber, 5mm droop (measured on HPI droop guage)... roll center: anti squat, 1mm under the front block, .7mm under the rear block

mazda 6 body, either a spool or one way will work with this setup but you may need to soften the front springs when using a spool

rc-zombies

iTrader: (9)

Aurra Sing

Guys, I recommend the 2mm chassis for asphalt racing, the flex gives you noticeably more amount of traction (obviously)

Either that, or i was just used to all the tweak my old chassis plate had... wow a fresh chassis is such a relief!

fastharry™

iTrader: (4)

I think I found the piece...its on the battery tray tree......but I would never had known it..to the best I can see,its not even shown in the manual...


THANKS GUYS!!!!!!

Solara

iTrader: (17)

Zombies.......do you think it is worth it to upgrade the bevel gears to the HARA alum 1 piece version...? About $40 shipped from HK...not cheap, but if they can eliminate the chance to get stripped gear (if shim correctly), I think I will get them....thanks

Solara

iTrader: (17)

Yes....it does come with the stock Kit....like a pole but in "C" shaped...parts # 73512 item #5, see page #7 on your manual.

rc-zombies

iTrader: (9)

invest in the one-piece spur gear/input shaft combo instead.

one-piece bevel gear in the rear is not needed. for the front..all depends who you talk to... I have it..but it runs noisy. may switch back to the plastic ones... runs smoother... and haven't stripped any v1.1 gears yet.

fastharry™

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thanks Rookie!!!!!

rc-zombies

iTrader: (9)

combine that with the new 2.25mm upperdeck...you have one awesome combo.

rc-zombies

iTrader: (9)

for Ripon or Speedworld...you'll need stiffer spring set-up... F: white R: pink

Solara

iTrader: (17)

What is that thing..? The Spool...?

Thanks for you opinion, you just saved me $40... Just for my reference, do you recall how many shims you did (F/R) on your diff, and on your bevel pinion input shaft (F/R)......? I know I did MORE then what the manual said, and I thought they are OK, except, I keep stripping gears....

fjm9898

iTrader: (11)

where can i get the 2.25mm top plate for cheap and fast

rc-zombies

iTrader: (9)

this part:


my shimming is close to the stock set-up.
you don't want it tight...there should be a little play.