17LikesGT8 Class--buggy-based on road electric!
05-05-2011, 07:25 AM
#1711
05-05-2011, 07:26 AM
#1712
Tech Initiate
I mentioned turning off the reverse in our conversation last night. 
Glad you got it!
I have reverse and speed control braking turned off (brakes you just set to 0) All you need is forward.
Did you adjust your transmission any for the 2speed shift? I have not heard mine shift unless it is doing it very early on. I know it's running in 2nd, because I can hit over 60mph on 4s. I just need to look at mine, but it hasn't been a problem (so much torque), so I have not yet.
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Glad you got it!
I have reverse and speed control braking turned off (brakes you just set to 0) All you need is forward.
Did you adjust your transmission any for the 2speed shift? I have not heard mine shift unless it is doing it very early on. I know it's running in 2nd, because I can hit over 60mph on 4s. I just need to look at mine, but it hasn't been a problem (so much torque), so I have not yet.
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05-05-2011, 07:37 AM
#1713
Tech Initiate
I am going to talk to the wife and father-in-law today about it. I know I got house cleaning for our guests this weekend. I will let you know as soon as I know.
Here are some pix of the completed rig without body. Body goes on today.
Here are some pix of the completed rig without body. Body goes on today.
05-05-2011, 08:12 AM
#1715
Hey Charlie,
Victor will be there Saturday to meet with you. We have some new sample GRP rally tires coming in should be here in a week or so. We would like you to give us some input.
Thanks!
Angel C.
Victor will be there Saturday to meet with you. We have some new sample GRP rally tires coming in should be here in a week or so.
We would like you to give us some input.Thanks!
Angel C.
05-05-2011, 08:15 AM
#1716
Having yours to compare will help us both understand it better. I think.
There are adjustments to the transmission shift points through a small hole in the spool.
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05-05-2011, 08:17 AM
#1717
I'll probably plan a trip out there either way. Hope you can make it. Driving your DM-1 on the street is like off-road for it. The track is smooth as silk.
05-05-2011, 08:45 AM
#1718
05-05-2011, 09:42 AM
#1719
lol. no fun getting lapped either. hahaha. The main was more fun though! We should be able to battle in both qualifiers as well as the main this time around. Looks like the SD crew will be coming out in force! Can't wait.
Forget shock springs, oil, diff weight, camber, caster, toe, droop, ride height, etc....
The single biggest change you can do for the GT8E cars is TIRES!!!!
Believe that.
2 seconds off the mark last time out. Quick change of tires and was instantly in the game.
How do you guys feel about running a spec tire? I believe that is the great equalizer. Driving/setup skills would play a huge role, vs whose car has the correct tires for the day and is able to lay down the power.
I'll post it in OC CIRCUIT's thread to ask the GT8E guys that we run with.
Forget shock springs, oil, diff weight, camber, caster, toe, droop, ride height, etc....
The single biggest change you can do for the GT8E cars is TIRES!!!!
Believe that.
2 seconds off the mark last time out. Quick change of tires and was instantly in the game.
How do you guys feel about running a spec tire? I believe that is the great equalizer. Driving/setup skills would play a huge role, vs whose car has the correct tires for the day and is able to lay down the power.
I'll post it in OC CIRCUIT's thread to ask the GT8E guys that we run with.
, FangCPO and Aaron all the Tekno boys are scared out of their mind they won't show.
05-05-2011, 09:57 AM
#1720
Tech Initiate
Well same thing happened. Shifted to 2nd gear and 1st gear pinion popped out. Had blue loctite on as well. Hmmm
05-05-2011, 10:26 AM
#1721
05-05-2011, 10:32 AM
#1722
Tech Initiate
05-05-2011, 10:45 AM
#1723
Too weird... hopefully you can make it out to Mike's tomorrow.
If not, maybe we can arrange to meet elsewhere to check it out.
Out of curiosity, do you hear it switch gears? Does the screaming monkey make a different sound after it shifts?
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If not, maybe we can arrange to meet elsewhere to check it out.
Out of curiosity, do you hear it switch gears? Does the screaming monkey make a different sound after it shifts?
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05-05-2011, 11:09 AM
#1724
Tech Initiate
So far when I have had it shift it actually runs a little quieter and the gears sound smooth..but I only got to 2nd gear for a second or 2 before I had to stop from the small pinion coming loose
05-05-2011, 12:14 PM
#1725
what time would you want to go out tomorrow...it really depends on that..later afternoon might work for me. Still trying to see whats up.
So far when I have had it shift it actually runs a little quieter and the gears sound smooth..but I only got to 2nd gear for a second or 2 before I had to stop from the small pinion coming loose
So far when I have had it shift it actually runs a little quieter and the gears sound smooth..but I only got to 2nd gear for a second or 2 before I had to stop from the small pinion coming loose
Make it if you can.
(I can never find a place to top mine out. I am chicken on my street due to cars and curbs and I can only get there for about 1/2 second on the back stretch at Mikes before I have to brake hard)
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