Losi XXX-S
#8581
they are, thanx, i was wondering if the AEhexs where wider than the stock xxx-s hexs, or wider than the hop-up red ones.
Thank You
Thank You
#8582
They sit out just a tad wider, which allows you to use the wider foam tires without the worry of them rubbing on any of the suspension parts....not sure about the red ones though, they look pretty close to stock to me. Some people just put spacers behind the stock ones, which basically does the samething.
Later EddieO
Later EddieO
#8583
Regional Moderator
I am using the AE hexes and still having to severely limit my steering travel to keep the foam wheels from rubbing my lower shock captured ball cup. Is there anything else anyone is doing to make the wheels sit further out. additionally, I am having a problem with even low profile nuts coming off. I am resorting to loctite. does anyone make longer axle shafts?
#8584
Be sure when you finally get the wheel base wide enough to put some curb feelers on your body.
J
J
#8585
R/C Tech Founder
petzl: What kind of tires/wheels are you running (e.g. Jaco, TRC, etc) and what width?
I've run 28mm foams from TRC and Jaco on mine with no problems like that.
I've run 28mm foams from TRC and Jaco on mine with no problems like that.
#8586
Regional Moderator
I am using Jaco 28mm plaid/purple. The inside of the wheel only wants to rub on the outer part of the captured ball on the shock.
I have to pull my radio out to give you the limits of travel.
I'll shoot some pics later today so you can see the situation.
I have to pull my radio out to give you the limits of travel.
I'll shoot some pics later today so you can see the situation.
#8587
wheel rub
I had to remove a little material off the lwr control arm to get enough clearance. Just filed the flat spot a little so you do not conpromise the strength of the arm.
#8588
R/C Tech Founder
That's weird, I never had that problem.
#8589
Mazda 6 body
I just prepared a much touted Mazda 6 body and then tried to fit it to one of my Losi XXX-S Graphite chassis. When getting the body's wheel wells lined up reasonably well to the front and rear wheels of the chassis, the front bumper ends up being way too far behind the nose of the body (too big a gap). Don't want to add (weight) anything to fill the space either. Will be sticking with ProtoForm's great Alfa 156 body for my Losi cars.
Gotta look into the Parma Alfa thing...
Gotta look into the Parma Alfa thing...
#8590
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Originally posted by petzl
I am using Jaco 28mm plaid/purple. The inside of the wheel only wants to rub on the outer part of the captured ball on the shock.
I have to pull my radio out to give you the limits of travel.
I'll shoot some pics later today so you can see the situation.
I am using Jaco 28mm plaid/purple. The inside of the wheel only wants to rub on the outer part of the captured ball on the shock.
I have to pull my radio out to give you the limits of travel.
I'll shoot some pics later today so you can see the situation.
#8591
Tech Elite
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Re: Mazda 6 body
Originally posted by XXX-S Bill
I just prepared a much touted Mazda 6 body and then tried to fit it to one of my Losi XXX-S Graphite chassis. When getting the body's wheel wells lined up reasonably well to the front and rear wheels of the chassis, the front bumper ends up being way too far behind the nose of the body (too big a gap). Don't want to add (weight) anything to fill the space either. Will be sticking with ProtoForm's great Alfa 156 body for my Losi cars.
Gotta look into the Parma Alfa thing...
I just prepared a much touted Mazda 6 body and then tried to fit it to one of my Losi XXX-S Graphite chassis. When getting the body's wheel wells lined up reasonably well to the front and rear wheels of the chassis, the front bumper ends up being way too far behind the nose of the body (too big a gap). Don't want to add (weight) anything to fill the space either. Will be sticking with ProtoForm's great Alfa 156 body for my Losi cars.
Gotta look into the Parma Alfa thing...
#8592
Regional Moderator
I decided to replace the chassis on my car so, will have to take pics when I get it back together tonight.
Kevin, I am using the AE hexes. The rubbing is on the actualy rim itself. It is kinda weird that I am having this problem and others like shane are not. I know there are variations in any manufacturing process but, I would not think that there would be more than a fraction of a few thousandths tolerance on an injection molded part.
For info, I have had to limit the Steering travel limit to 39% which seems rather excessive. When I get the car back together, I will post pics and maybe we can figure it out together.
Thanks for all your help.
Kevin, I am using the AE hexes. The rubbing is on the actualy rim itself. It is kinda weird that I am having this problem and others like shane are not. I know there are variations in any manufacturing process but, I would not think that there would be more than a fraction of a few thousandths tolerance on an injection molded part.
For info, I have had to limit the Steering travel limit to 39% which seems rather excessive. When I get the car back together, I will post pics and maybe we can figure it out together.
Thanks for all your help.
#8593
i am having major rubbing trouble too! My d/r on my mx-3 is down to 60, pretty low, and i still rub. The hex screw(big allen) is rubbing on my foam tire, and rim. It is very loud, takes some foam away, and is a pain, i tryed to get some AE hexs, but where sold out. I'm running the red(with O0ring) losi hexs. I'm running jaco plaid 28mm. I can't file away any of the arm, because with running a sway bar, there is so little room in that area. I don't have acess to a lathe either. should i take a risk on using a ball cup? The spares i have arent' brand new(get my idea.)
#8594
Tech Master
pro3racer, use a washer of some sort to space out your foams. That is what I do running the stock losi hex adapters and only had to shave a little bit off the shock ball ends both front and rear for clearance.
#8595
where do you put the spacer? I'm guessing in between the wheel and the hex?