Barracuda from Alex racing
#3016
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Part 2 of how to make the Cuda Quiet
OK now that we have figured out that there is 2 different R2 bevel gears..
next step is to shim the Dang bevel gear to get every last bit of play out of it
You will need a shim set that is 8X10mm and in sizes 0.1~0.3mm Kyosho makes a nice set........ have a look at the pic for the part #
-Dave
next step is to shim the Dang bevel gear to get every last bit of play out of it
You will need a shim set that is 8X10mm and in sizes 0.1~0.3mm Kyosho makes a nice set........ have a look at the pic for the part #
-Dave
#3017
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final step on how to make your cuda quiet
OK now that we have the gears and the shims ..it`s time to determin what size you will need.... ...
Well luckly I saved you a a bunch of time buy doing the simming on both gears to find out what works best... so here it is..
if you have the small riged 1st gen R2 gears then you will need two 8x10 0.2mm shims`
and if you have the newer Gen R2 bevel gears then you will only need one 8x10 0.2mm shim....
place the shim or shims on the gears ( best to replace front and rear as a set and if you have an extra diff gear and front one way diff gear it`s best to change them out with the new gears at the same time to get the best results and to have a quiet drive train...) also shiming of the diff and one way now ...you have to place all of the shims on one side to get the gear the far from the bevel gear...... and make sure that there is very minimal side to side play in the diff and front one way....
after you have done this.....your Cuda "Will" become quieter.. also you no longer have to mess around with sanding any of the gears...all you have to do is a light clean up of any flash left behind from the mold....
well have a look at the last pic for the details on were to place the shim on the bevel gears...
I hope you all will try this because I got sick of my japanese buddys?@making fun of my car because I have one of the only a few barracudas at my home track and it`s very loud
-Dave
Well luckly I saved you a a bunch of time buy doing the simming on both gears to find out what works best... so here it is..
if you have the small riged 1st gen R2 gears then you will need two 8x10 0.2mm shims`
and if you have the newer Gen R2 bevel gears then you will only need one 8x10 0.2mm shim....
place the shim or shims on the gears ( best to replace front and rear as a set and if you have an extra diff gear and front one way diff gear it`s best to change them out with the new gears at the same time to get the best results and to have a quiet drive train...) also shiming of the diff and one way now ...you have to place all of the shims on one side to get the gear the far from the bevel gear...... and make sure that there is very minimal side to side play in the diff and front one way....
after you have done this.....your Cuda "Will" become quieter.. also you no longer have to mess around with sanding any of the gears...all you have to do is a light clean up of any flash left behind from the mold....
well have a look at the last pic for the details on were to place the shim on the bevel gears...
I hope you all will try this because I got sick of my japanese buddys?@making fun of my car because I have one of the only a few barracudas at my home track and it`s very loud
-Dave
#3019
OK I have a question about those shims, how the heck do you get them over the notches on the bevel gears or do they have enough play in them to make it simple?
#3020
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Originally posted by Herminator
OK I have a question about those shims, how the heck do you get them over the notches on the bevel gears or do they have enough play in them to make it simple?
OK I have a question about those shims, how the heck do you get them over the notches on the bevel gears or do they have enough play in them to make it simple?
-Dave
#3021
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Re: RocketFish & "El Rando" LLLoookin Tough !
Originally posted by RedBullFiXX
Hey "El Rando" just wanted to give you the thumbs up on yer performance out there with the new fish. Nice work.
Go easy on Rtype though, you get that guy fired up and he'll pull off another RROC type performance, he's fast enough already
4 Cuda's Tuesday night, didn't catch the other cats name, wonder if he's a board member
Hey "El Rando" just wanted to give you the thumbs up on yer performance out there with the new fish. Nice work.
Go easy on Rtype though, you get that guy fired up and he'll pull off another RROC type performance, he's fast enough already
4 Cuda's Tuesday night, didn't catch the other cats name, wonder if he's a board member
There were 3 Barracudas in our pit alone, and I saw 2 others lurking around, I was really surprized to see that many, when I went there 2 weeks ago, there was 1 or 2 tops.
I was talking to the person that had just gotten his cuda and was running it for the first time in the BL class with you guys, and he's a board member here, just doesnt post much he said.
Hope to see you there next Tuesday, hopefully I will be better with a little more practice under my belt.
#3023
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Hmmm interesting stuff Dave
I guess we don't have the new gears over here yet ?
Thanks for the tips, I must say however that the drivetrain on my cuda is pretty quiet since I did the following...
Forget the plastic bumps on the ends, I prefer to cut them off with a dab of ca in there place, the reason for this is when & if you take a big hit the shaft and the gears will want to shift around a bit, this keeps everything nicely tight & aligned. I also reccommend setting the end play by moving the aluminum blades for & aft on the carbon shaft, this is to keep the spur gear in perfect position.
With this simple mod my CUDA is pretty quiet, but it still has a distinctive shriek, I quite like that sound
The new hard graphite C-hub & Knuckle arm pieces can't arrive soon enough, outstanding !
Thanks for the tips, I must say however that the drivetrain on my cuda is pretty quiet since I did the following...
Forget the plastic bumps on the ends, I prefer to cut them off with a dab of ca in there place, the reason for this is when & if you take a big hit the shaft and the gears will want to shift around a bit, this keeps everything nicely tight & aligned. I also reccommend setting the end play by moving the aluminum blades for & aft on the carbon shaft, this is to keep the spur gear in perfect position.
With this simple mod my CUDA is pretty quiet, but it still has a distinctive shriek, I quite like that sound
The new hard graphite C-hub & Knuckle arm pieces can't arrive soon enough, outstanding !
#3024
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Originally posted by Randman
Thanks for the shimming lessons dave
My cuda wasn't really loud, but definately louder than others. I'll definately order one of the Kyosho shim kits and a set of new gears and give that a shot.
Thanks for the shimming lessons dave
My cuda wasn't really loud, but definately louder than others. I'll definately order one of the Kyosho shim kits and a set of new gears and give that a shot.
-Dave
#3027
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Re: Hmmm interesting stuff Dave
Originally posted by RedBullFiXX
I guess we don't have the new gears over here yet ?
Thanks for the tips, I must say however that the drivetrain on my cuda is pretty quiet since I did the following...
Forget the plastic bumps on the ends, I prefer to cut them off with a dab of ca in there place, the reason for this is when & if you take a big hit the shaft and the gears will want to shift around a bit, this keeps everything nicely tight & aligned. I also reccommend setting the end play by moving the aluminum blades for & aft on the carbon shaft, this is to keep the spur gear in perfect position.
With this simple mod my CUDA is pretty quiet, but it still has a distinctive shriek, I quite like that sound
The new hard graphite C-hub & Knuckle arm pieces can't arrive soon enough, outstanding !
I guess we don't have the new gears over here yet ?
Thanks for the tips, I must say however that the drivetrain on my cuda is pretty quiet since I did the following...
Forget the plastic bumps on the ends, I prefer to cut them off with a dab of ca in there place, the reason for this is when & if you take a big hit the shaft and the gears will want to shift around a bit, this keeps everything nicely tight & aligned. I also reccommend setting the end play by moving the aluminum blades for & aft on the carbon shaft, this is to keep the spur gear in perfect position.
With this simple mod my CUDA is pretty quiet, but it still has a distinctive shriek, I quite like that sound
The new hard graphite C-hub & Knuckle arm pieces can't arrive soon enough, outstanding !
As far as the for and aft movemnet of the shaft I found it best if you leave about a 0.5~1mm end play...in the shaft and if you have a PAL system 1~1.5mm end play...
#3029
Don't see how you can get much end play in the stock shaft, mine fits tightly in the bevel gears, so all play is in the gears/shaft holders and there isn't much there. hmm.....
#3030
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Originally posted by Herminator
Don't see how you can get much end play in the stock shaft, mine fits tightly in the bevel gears, so all play is in the gears/shaft holders and there isn't much there. hmm.....
Don't see how you can get much end play in the stock shaft, mine fits tightly in the bevel gears, so all play is in the gears/shaft holders and there isn't much there. hmm.....
-Dave