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Old 09-26-2007, 08:00 PM
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Has anyone used TC5 dogbone in the cyclone with a spool? I was thinking of trying some.
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Old 09-26-2007, 08:13 PM
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i think tat can categorise as OVERSTEER, try chg hard spring for front n softer at d rear....


jus my 2cents
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Old 09-26-2007, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Rookie4life
Thanks, I have to take apart the rear end this weekend and clean the bearings, diff, etc. so I will see if that works. I am pretty sure that is what is happening or at least I hope it is because of how the car handles is so strange I think.

If the rear diff is too tight will the rear of the car swing out when you first accelerate out of a corner while turning? I can't seem to get on the throttle if my wheels are turned even 1% or the car fishtails so bad I go into the wall. I race rubber tire, asphalt, 19T, Brushless if this information helps.

I find this happens when my rear diff loosens too much and the spool seems to be driving it too much at that point. You can also try to add droop to the front to allow more weight transfer to the rear while on-power out the corner. Hope this helps.
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Old 09-27-2007, 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by revo61
Has anyone used TC5 dogbone in the cyclone with a spool? I was thinking of trying some.
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Old 09-27-2007, 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by TheCoolCanFanMan
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Cyclone parts are hard to find here in the states, just wonder if they might make a good substitute.
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Old 09-27-2007, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by revo61
Cyclone parts are hard to find here in the states, just wonder if they might make a good substitute.
really?? try towerhobbies they have alot of cyclone parts in stock!!
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXNZH2&P=7
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Old 09-27-2007, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by revo61
Cyclone parts are hard to find here in the states, just wonder if they might make a good substitute.
try Asia, there seem to be stocked up on part RC Mushroom and alike
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Old 09-27-2007, 12:03 PM
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I find this happens when my rear diff loosens too much and the spool seems to be driving it too much at that point. You can also try to add droop to the front to allow more weight transfer to the rear while on-power out the corner. Hope this helps.
I guess that could be a possibilty as well. I get more and more confused when adding droop in that I don't know if adding means going from 5-6 in the front or if adding means going from 5-4. Also is the rear diff gear supposed to be able to move side to side a lot?
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Old 09-27-2007, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Rookie4life
I guess that could be a possibilty as well. I get more and more confused when adding droop in that I don't know if adding means going from 5-6 in the front or if adding means going from 5-4. Also is the rear diff gear supposed to be able to move side to side a lot?
Adding droop means allowing the arms to droop down more. Going from 6mm to 5mm on the droop gauge would be an example of adding droop.

The rear diff pulley will wobble left to right. That's normal.
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Old 09-28-2007, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ShaunMac
Adding droop means allowing the arms to droop down more. Going from 6mm to 5mm on the droop gauge would be an example of adding droop.
Well said. This allows the front to "pick-up" more on power causing the weight to shift to the rear giving you more rear traction.
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Old 09-28-2007, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by revo61
Cyclone parts are hard to find here in the states, just wonder if they might make a good substitute.
For Japanese cars.. Go to Japan!!
I always shop here first..... then go elsewhere if they don't stock it (like Asia or the States)
RC Champ

or here
Pro Shop Futaba
They speak/write English very well and are very helpful. They pack there orders very well and there soo cheap!!!

PS> "Pro Shop Futaba" is just there name not a dedicated store that only sell Futaba Radio gear... Ok
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Old 09-29-2007, 02:30 PM
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Ok guys

What does it take to get lipos in this car?

I want to run a Trakpower gold pack

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXRWF7&P=ML

Or one of the orion packs

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXLXR6&P=ML

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXNMF9&P=ML

First choice is the trakpower because trakpower/flight power have the enerland cells, which are the nicest lipos made by most poeple

Next is the orion platinum pack because kokam is also very nice lipos

And the carbon pack is not so much on the list because of how light it is, I dont want to be adding lots of weight to make the car balanced, even with the platinum pack the car at my track was LIGHT, and he didnt add any weight, and the car was on rails

Im so glad lipos are legal there now

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Old 09-29-2007, 02:42 PM
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Choose any pack and use tape, that's all it takes.
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Old 09-29-2007, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TFR
Choose any pack and use tape, that's all it takes.
The bullets and the pack height all fits with no mods?

I always use tape


And then with the platinum or any flat pack, I have heard of shoo goo-ing plexi glass, or lexan etc to fit in the batt slots?

Whats people using?


EDIT, Im pretty shure you use the carbon pack, but I cant find the pics, could you re post them?
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Old 09-29-2007, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackedOutREVO
The bullets and the pack height all fits with no mods?


And then with the platinum or any flat pack, I have heard of shoo goo-ing plexi glass, or lexan etc to fit in the batt slots?
I can only speak about the Orion 4800 pack. It fits fine with zero modifications needed to fit into the Cyclone.

Another thing you can try are these weights from NEXUS Racing. They will help keep the battery in place and help add weight while maintaining a lower center of gravity.

Check them out: Nexus Racing LiPO Weight Set
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