Awesomatix EP Touring Car (A700 Shaft Drive)
#3301
Tech Adept
First assemble the diff dry, with the gears you intend to use. Shim 0.1mm one side and reassemble. If its too tight, take it out. If not then shim the other side as well. again, if too tight, take it out. And so on..I go through the process each time to get it spot on, if I have time.
The ideal is to have the gears mesh as tight as possible to prevent excessive wear or premature failure, but avoiding binding. This keeps it smooth as possible under load.
The ideal is to have the gears mesh as tight as possible to prevent excessive wear or premature failure, but avoiding binding. This keeps it smooth as possible under load.
I didn't have the opportunity to test it yet...
I added one 0.1mm shim on the bevel gear side and no shim on the other side.
Does it matter if the two sides aren't shimmed equaly?
Thx in advance
#3302
Tech Fanatic
Just a note to say congratulations to Richard King for winning the Demon GP. This is the first major event win for the A700 in the UK.
He's had a string of good results this indoor season and has been threatening to do something like this, beating a collection of some of the best stock drivers (and mod A finalists) in this country.
Well done mate
He's had a string of good results this indoor season and has been threatening to do something like this, beating a collection of some of the best stock drivers (and mod A finalists) in this country.
Well done mate
You can find it here: http://awesomatix.com/download/
#3304
We have EXL, EX and L cars (+ a parts restock) on order right now. Is shipping to us on Monday. You can back order kits at Shop.AwesomatixUSA.com too
#3305
Tech Adept
iTrader: (3)
Thankyou very much for the quick response. I just checked both sites and it seems to be a bit cheaper to get the kit from the EU site as postage to Australia is considerably cheaper from there for what ever reason (almost $us 40 cheaper). I know this isnt really anything that you can control. Just letting you know.
Regards,
Simon
Regards,
Simon
#3306
Tech Master
iTrader: (10)
What you will get from Awesomatix USA is a kit that is double checked to make sure you don't have missing parts. Myself and a few others have received kits with missing parts. Oleg has great customer service and promptly corrects this but I would think having a kit with all the parts from the start would be preferable. By the way Awesomatix USA has the same great customer service Oleg provides.
Oops missed that you said EU site.
Oops missed that you said EU site.
Last edited by malkiy; 04-07-2013 at 08:45 PM.
#3307
Tech Adept
iTrader: (3)
Shame about the missing bits although that doesnt worry me too much - the kit is for a friend of mine
He does have the earlier version with spares so he should be right if he is unlucky enough to have missing parts.
My obersvations regarding costs from EU store vs US store were just that - observations. International/Australian customers like myself may wish to factor in when ordering their kits. I know both Oleg and the USA gang are regulars here on the forums helping Awesomatix owners out so I'm confident they provide quality service regardless of where the kit is shipped from.
After my experiment with the CSO One has run its course I may need to give the Awesomatix a go
Regards,
Simon
He does have the earlier version with spares so he should be right if he is unlucky enough to have missing parts.
My obersvations regarding costs from EU store vs US store were just that - observations. International/Australian customers like myself may wish to factor in when ordering their kits. I know both Oleg and the USA gang are regulars here on the forums helping Awesomatix owners out so I'm confident they provide quality service regardless of where the kit is shipped from.
After my experiment with the CSO One has run its course I may need to give the Awesomatix a go
Regards,
Simon
#3311
Tech Champion
iTrader: (32)
Dominated is an understatement. It was like saying my dad can beat up your dad, then seeing your dad get beat up It reminded me of when the TC3 first came out and dominated all the carpet races. The drive train is so free and smooth and the corner speed it carries is far above everything currently being run at Norcal. Anyone wanna send a used one to Sacramento for me to run for the Reedy and I'll ship it back right afterwards
#3312
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (7)
Dominated is an understatement. It was like saying my dad can beat up your dad, then seeing your dad get beat up It reminded me of when the TC3 first came out and dominated all the carpet races. The drive train is so free and smooth and the corner speed it carries is far above everything currently being run at Norcal. Anyone wanna send a used one to Sacramento for me to run for the Reedy and I'll ship it back right afterwards
#3313
A700
I would say my car is really neutral and easy to drive. One run my top 20 laps were within 3 tenths . Didn't really drive hard car is smooth I worked on gearing all day went up and down a range if 8 teeth.