1LikesXray T1FK05
04-21-2005, 04:55 PM
#1937
Tech Regular
Bah...
Just tried to order PRS spur gears... it was going to cost me $20 USD for shipping to Canada for 4 spur gears...
Not worth it...
Just tried to order PRS spur gears... it was going to cost me $20 USD for shipping to Canada for 4 spur gears...
Not worth it...
04-21-2005, 06:40 PM
#1939
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Set-Up
Originally posted by =MisFitz= NuKe
Having the arm "kicked-up" like that calms the car down, to me. I did that because the car would get to rear-end happy going into the chicane on our track.
Having the arm "kicked-up" like that calms the car down, to me. I did that because the car would get to rear-end happy going into the chicane on our track.
try closing shock pistons front and rear at least 1 hole.
04-21-2005, 07:27 PM
#1940
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Set-Up
Originally posted by S-T-R-l-K-E-R
try closing shock pistons front and rear at least 1 hole.
try closing shock pistons front and rear at least 1 hole.
...thanks, but thats alright, kicking up the front arms, helps better on our track for that purpose.
04-22-2005, 12:56 AM
#1942
Originally posted by Mike Mandio
A post from Mario Hudy on the FAQ section of the Xray site:
mario
Joined: 03 Sep 2004
Posts: 643
Location: Trencin, Slovakia
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:07 am Post subject: I have a dry differential
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I have a dry differential
The differential has been built per factory specifications and this way it has been build for several years by well trained factory assembly staff with great results. The diffs are being build and set-up for ultra smooth operation. All factory team drivers have been using the original diffs without modification or re-assembly which is a proof that the diffs are build ready for any high competition conditions. There is a thin and sufficient layer of grease put on the large diff shims, there is sufficient amount of grease applied on the carbide balls and there is sufficient amount of grease applied on the axial bearing as well.
You will not find any extra amount of grease in the differential because XRAY differential has been build for smooth operation and features only the neccessary, appropriate and sufficient amount of the grease. If a large amount of grease would be applied, this will make the operation of the differential not as smooth and efficient like it is now - built per factory specifications.
Moreover XRAY differentials feature the XRAY Dust-Covers which seals the differential perfectly and no or very minimum of dust can get into the differential. Therefore even a small amount of grease is sufficient to make the differential work smoothly and perfectly for a long time.
Please note that XRAY has been using a very special grease which is very thin and transparent so it may look the differential is dry. XRAY strongly suggest NOT to use any other grease than the original XRAY grease.
To summarize the answer - XRAY differentials are NOT dry. If you do not see any overflowing amount of grease in the differential do not worry, your differential has been built properly with thin and sufficient layer of thin grease for smooth operation of the differential. If you believe you need more grease than is the factory standard, then please use the included grease in your kit but remember that a larger amount of grease may make the differential run not that smooth. You can purchase the XRAY Grease under part number #30 9500 Silicone Grease
At the end, please remember if you want your differential to last long you need to break-in the differential properly. We will add another FAQ section about the proper differential break-in.
A post from Mario Hudy on the FAQ section of the Xray site:
mario
Joined: 03 Sep 2004
Posts: 643
Location: Trencin, Slovakia
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:07 am Post subject: I have a dry differential
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I have a dry differential
The differential has been built per factory specifications and this way it has been build for several years by well trained factory assembly staff with great results. The diffs are being build and set-up for ultra smooth operation. All factory team drivers have been using the original diffs without modification or re-assembly which is a proof that the diffs are build ready for any high competition conditions. There is a thin and sufficient layer of grease put on the large diff shims, there is sufficient amount of grease applied on the carbide balls and there is sufficient amount of grease applied on the axial bearing as well.
You will not find any extra amount of grease in the differential because XRAY differential has been build for smooth operation and features only the neccessary, appropriate and sufficient amount of the grease. If a large amount of grease would be applied, this will make the operation of the differential not as smooth and efficient like it is now - built per factory specifications.
Moreover XRAY differentials feature the XRAY Dust-Covers which seals the differential perfectly and no or very minimum of dust can get into the differential. Therefore even a small amount of grease is sufficient to make the differential work smoothly and perfectly for a long time.
Please note that XRAY has been using a very special grease which is very thin and transparent so it may look the differential is dry. XRAY strongly suggest NOT to use any other grease than the original XRAY grease.
To summarize the answer - XRAY differentials are NOT dry. If you do not see any overflowing amount of grease in the differential do not worry, your differential has been built properly with thin and sufficient layer of thin grease for smooth operation of the differential. If you believe you need more grease than is the factory standard, then please use the included grease in your kit but remember that a larger amount of grease may make the differential run not that smooth. You can purchase the XRAY Grease under part number #30 9500 Silicone Grease
At the end, please remember if you want your differential to last long you need to break-in the differential properly. We will add another FAQ section about the proper differential break-in.
Pure BS.
Mine was as dry as a sunny day in the Sahara.
And those e-clips sure are a b!tch to get out.
Paul
04-22-2005, 04:35 AM
#1943
Tech Regular
i just got my fk05 on tues and i'm glad i asked about the diffs because mine are dry to and yes those clips are a pain in the ass even with snap ring pliers .
04-22-2005, 05:15 AM
#1944
Originally posted by rcfreak24
i just got my fk05 on tues and i'm glad i asked about the diffs because mine are dry to and yes those clips are a pain in the ass even with snap ring pliers .
i just got my fk05 on tues and i'm glad i asked about the diffs because mine are dry to and yes those clips are a pain in the ass even with snap ring pliers .
04-22-2005, 05:32 AM
#1945
Originally posted by rcfreak24
i just got my fk05 on tues and i'm glad i asked about the diffs because mine are dry to and yes those clips are a pain in the ass even with snap ring pliers .
i just got my fk05 on tues and i'm glad i asked about the diffs because mine are dry to and yes those clips are a pain in the ass even with snap ring pliers .
Here is what I am using
04-22-2005, 07:03 AM
#1946
Alright, so I just got the thicker chassis inn from Xray (3.00mm), and I noticed the battery slots look kind of filed, but not all the way??? Are they already cut or do I need to go in and dremel more on the chassis to get the batteries to sit correctly? Also, how is everyone's car reacting with the different roll center due to the areas where the bulk-heads sit, not being machined out?
-Mike
-Mike
04-22-2005, 07:58 AM
#1947
Tech Regular
Nuke,
Surely you have a battery pack you can put on the chassis to check the fit.... You will have to do that anyways if you have to dremel.
Surely you have a battery pack you can put on the chassis to check the fit.... You will have to do that anyways if you have to dremel.
04-22-2005, 08:22 AM
#1948
Originally posted by MartynD
Nuke,
Surely you have a battery pack you can put on the chassis to check the fit.... You will have to do that anyways if you have to dremel.
Nuke,
Surely you have a battery pack you can put on the chassis to check the fit.... You will have to do that anyways if you have to dremel.
04-22-2005, 08:27 AM
#1950
Reading Set Up Sheets
I have a question about droop vs downstop.
I am trying to learn/figure out the difference in these two things - can someone explain the difference? Also, from looking at the setup sheets from X-Ray, I don't see a "droop" setting, just a downstop - are they counting it as the same thing?
I am trying to learn/figure out the difference in these two things - can someone explain the difference? Also, from looking at the setup sheets from X-Ray, I don't see a "droop" setting, just a downstop - are they counting it as the same thing?
