Sakura Zero - New Touring Car!
05-16-2010, 03:54 PM
#481
Stock class KS was 2nd overall and MOD he is the champion, I was 4th on MOD. Believe it or not I ran the car almost box stock set up only few changes to the droop setting. I ll try to post some photos later on.
05-16-2010, 04:21 PM
#482
atually it's the other way around, like delrins for spool and prolly differentials too.
05-16-2010, 06:11 PM
#483
diffs, the 416 diff is about 1mm too wide, it would fit if you get hold of some 4mm narrow bearings, instead of the kit 5mm. I do have some from another project i was working on, but they are expensive and dont have shields.
Im looking to get one of those spec r gear diffs to try it out. But i will need to put a tammy 37t spool pulley on, kit is 38
05-16-2010, 07:00 PM
#484
This car is great in many aspects. Hwoever the real pain of this car is getting the right spring rates of your liking. Right now the short tammy springs is not cutting it for me or at least for my taste. To make you feel really frustrated is that you know that the pile of Hara springs in the pit box will definately fix it, BUT they are too long.
Few of my buddies already commented that it is very odd to design a car that does not allow the use of pupular or normal length TC springs. 3R really need to fix this problem real quick.
I've already pulled out a 3mm carbon fiber sheet last night and seriously considering fabricating taller shock towers to fix this problem.
Few of my buddies already commented that it is very odd to design a car that does not allow the use of pupular or normal length TC springs. 3R really need to fix this problem real quick.
I've already pulled out a 3mm carbon fiber sheet last night and seriously considering fabricating taller shock towers to fix this problem.
05-16-2010, 07:05 PM
#485
This car is great in many aspects. Hwoever the real pain of this car is getting the right spring rates of your liking. Right now the short tammy springs is not cutting it for me or at least for my taste. To make you feel really frustrated is that you know that the pile of Hara springs in the pit box will definately fix it, BUT they are too long.
Few of my buddies already commented that it is very odd to design a car that does not allow the use of pupular or normal length TC springs. 3R really need to fix this problem real quick.
I've already pulled out a 3mm carbon fiber sheet last night and seriously considering fabricating taller shock towers to fix this problem.
Few of my buddies already commented that it is very odd to design a car that does not allow the use of pupular or normal length TC springs. 3R really need to fix this problem real quick.
I've already pulled out a 3mm carbon fiber sheet last night and seriously considering fabricating taller shock towers to fix this problem.
The rear should be fine as is, with the use of thin retainers, and the 1mm down spring perches.
just so I can try the Losi springs on it
05-16-2010, 09:56 PM
#487
No need for making new towers, the front can be fixed easy with a 3R tower for a 416, the holes are exactly 1mm too wide, a drill press or a stead hand with a dremel can make it fit.
The rear should be fine as is, with the use of thin retainers, and the 1mm down spring perches.
The rear should be fine as is, with the use of thin retainers, and the 1mm down spring perches.
05-16-2010, 10:55 PM
#489
I have just spoken to 3 Racing regarding this issue. They are making a range of short springs which should be available as Besercoe said.
I have also been told that they will also make a optional taller front shock tower (similar to a 416 tower) which will allow the use of longer springs (HPI etc). This should be available in about 2 weeks I have been told
05-17-2010, 12:39 AM
#491
Good point on the older TOP springs, yes i do have a set floating around, but never really liked them too much on the Scythe.
I think most people just want to use springs that are a known quantity, most notably HPI, Tamiya and Xray. Especially the HPI which are a default asphalt spring nowadays.
I have pointed the 3Racing crew to this thread, and Cannon was speaking to the main man Jacky today, so i am sure we will see some results shortly.
3Racing has always been very quick to bring parts to market, so i am sure it will be resolved shortly.
BTW the feedback from Jacky was that the car was designed to be able to mount the Tamiya IFS stlye low slung GT bodies, which accounts for the short shocks, and 3/4 length springs.
There are also a number of other projects on the drawing board, details wont be too far off from what i have seen.
05-17-2010, 03:42 AM
#492
Guy's
I've been building the car this weekend, didn't had much time, so the elec's are not in yet... Had to drive a tammy race. But.... I'm not happy with the building. I'm havin' no (read: not much) droop at the rear side, and have (like all others) a lot of ride hight at te front. The front will be fixed. But the rear concerns me. I'm havin' long shock shaft's to give the rear more droop, but it's not in my liking. Anyone having another idea?
Also the rear diff fit's really tight... I've been sanding the bearing holders, but still there is no play, this slows down my drive train a bit, and now there a expensive ceramic bearing set in, which does nothing
Last but not least, all the ball heads are tight.... I've cut off the top of the ball head, tried to "ream" them, but still they are tight.
Anyone of you havin' issue's with this? Solutions maybe?
It needs to be ready for the European Touringcar Series this weekend in the Netherlands, so not much time to order stuff.
Best Regards Robert
I've been building the car this weekend, didn't had much time, so the elec's are not in yet... Had to drive a tammy race. But.... I'm not happy with the building. I'm havin' no (read: not much) droop at the rear side, and have (like all others) a lot of ride hight at te front. The front will be fixed. But the rear concerns me. I'm havin' long shock shaft's to give the rear more droop, but it's not in my liking. Anyone having another idea?
Also the rear diff fit's really tight... I've been sanding the bearing holders, but still there is no play, this slows down my drive train a bit, and now there a expensive ceramic bearing set in, which does nothing
Last but not least, all the ball heads are tight.... I've cut off the top of the ball head, tried to "ream" them, but still they are tight.
Anyone of you havin' issue's with this? Solutions maybe?
It needs to be ready for the European Touringcar Series this weekend in the Netherlands, so not much time to order stuff.
Best Regards Robert
05-17-2010, 03:54 AM
#493
Guy's
I've been building the car this weekend, didn't had much time, so the elec's are not in yet... Had to drive a tammy race. But.... I'm not happy with the building. I'm havin' no (read: not much) droop at the rear side, and have (like all others) a lot of ride hight at te front. The front will be fixed. But the rear concerns me. I'm havin' long shock shaft's to give the rear more droop, but it's not in my liking. Anyone having another idea?
Also the rear diff fit's really tight... I've been sanding the bearing holders, but still there is no play, this slows down my drive train a bit, and now there a expensive ceramic bearing set in, which does nothing
Last but not least, all the ball heads are tight.... I've cut off the top of the ball head, tried to "ream" them, but still they are tight.
Anyone of you havin' issue's with this? Solutions maybe?
It needs to be ready for the European Touringcar Series this weekend in the Netherlands, so not much time to order stuff.
Best Regards Robert
I've been building the car this weekend, didn't had much time, so the elec's are not in yet... Had to drive a tammy race. But.... I'm not happy with the building. I'm havin' no (read: not much) droop at the rear side, and have (like all others) a lot of ride hight at te front. The front will be fixed. But the rear concerns me. I'm havin' long shock shaft's to give the rear more droop, but it's not in my liking. Anyone having another idea?
Also the rear diff fit's really tight... I've been sanding the bearing holders, but still there is no play, this slows down my drive train a bit, and now there a expensive ceramic bearing set in, which does nothing
Last but not least, all the ball heads are tight.... I've cut off the top of the ball head, tried to "ream" them, but still they are tight.
Anyone of you havin' issue's with this? Solutions maybe?
It needs to be ready for the European Touringcar Series this weekend in the Netherlands, so not much time to order stuff.
Best Regards Robert
Cant comment on the droop
I had issues with the diffs until I found i didn't have the bearing holders sitting down properly. My car is now fine
Ball cups. Never had an issue. My suspension drops very fast with no shocks in place so the ball cups are not binding
Last edited by cannon; 05-17-2010 at 04:07 AM.
05-17-2010, 05:15 AM
#494
Does anyone know how to properly build the RDS diff, do I sand the rings? What kind of diff lube do I need? Niftech alright?
Oh BTW, The car runs amazing. Everyone at my local track seems pretty impressed with it.
Just having a hard time stopping the roll in my car, but I think thats the Tamiya white and blue short springs.
-Troy
Oh BTW, The car runs amazing. Everyone at my local track seems pretty impressed with it.
Just having a hard time stopping the roll in my car, but I think thats the Tamiya white and blue short springs.
-Troy
05-17-2010, 05:35 AM
#495
Guy's
I've been building the car this weekend, didn't had much time, so the elec's are not in yet... Had to drive a tammy race. But.... I'm not happy with the building. I'm havin' no (read: not much) droop at the rear side, and have (like all others) a lot of ride hight at te front. The front will be fixed. But the rear concerns me. I'm havin' long shock shaft's to give the rear more droop, but it's not in my liking. Anyone having another idea?
Also the rear diff fit's really tight... I've been sanding the bearing holders, but still there is no play, this slows down my drive train a bit, and now there a expensive ceramic bearing set in, which does nothing
Last but not least, all the ball heads are tight.... I've cut off the top of the ball head, tried to "ream" them, but still they are tight.
Anyone of you havin' issue's with this? Solutions maybe?
It needs to be ready for the European Touringcar Series this weekend in the Netherlands, so not much time to order stuff.
Best Regards Robert
I've been building the car this weekend, didn't had much time, so the elec's are not in yet... Had to drive a tammy race. But.... I'm not happy with the building. I'm havin' no (read: not much) droop at the rear side, and have (like all others) a lot of ride hight at te front. The front will be fixed. But the rear concerns me. I'm havin' long shock shaft's to give the rear more droop, but it's not in my liking. Anyone having another idea?
Also the rear diff fit's really tight... I've been sanding the bearing holders, but still there is no play, this slows down my drive train a bit, and now there a expensive ceramic bearing set in, which does nothing
Last but not least, all the ball heads are tight.... I've cut off the top of the ball head, tried to "ream" them, but still they are tight.
Anyone of you havin' issue's with this? Solutions maybe?
It needs to be ready for the European Touringcar Series this weekend in the Netherlands, so not much time to order stuff.
Best Regards Robert
You can add 0.3mm on the screws (sandwiched between the upper bulkhead cover and the lower bulkhead) this will free up the diffs. Just like Jilles did to his TRF on the video (he was using 0.1 mm though)
Ball heads connectors: check that you are not screwing in too much of the thread in to the plastic ball cup. Mine are free except for the stabiliser ball connectors, so I found out by unscrewing it a bit will free those ball connectors. Everything is fine now.