Hot Bodies Cyclone
06-04-2008, 06:56 PM
If you buy an entry level kit dont expect it to be ideal for running a modified class motor.
06-04-2008, 07:36 PM
Tech Adept
Yeah, I know what you mean. I asked originally because HB offers an option part for about half as much as the kit costs that's called "brushless motor mount", and I wanted to see if it was absolutely necessary to spend that much in order to run a motor of the brushless variety. I take it if I want a car that can handle any motor I probably need to look beyond the S, say the TC that just came out? Are the competition level cars actually more capable or are they more about the bling?
Last edited by aviaar; 06-04-2008 at 07:46 PM.
06-04-2008, 09:25 PM
DRUM ROLL PLEASE...........................
Jet Racing part # CYL-08P has corrected my toe in problem. Now I know for sure that my plan B will work as well. My buddy will be meeting me at Norcal hobbies this weekend to give me the two parts I need to solve the toe in problem at a cheaper price. Although the Jet racing part was only $17 for alum rear hubs. Look for a full race report on Saturday night/Sunday from me.
Jet Racing part # CYL-08P has corrected my toe in problem. Now I know for sure that my plan B will work as well. My buddy will be meeting me at Norcal hobbies this weekend to give me the two parts I need to solve the toe in problem at a cheaper price. Although the Jet racing part was only $17 for alum rear hubs. Look for a full race report on Saturday night/Sunday from me.
06-05-2008, 12:00 AM
DRUM ROLL PLEASE...........................
Jet Racing part # CYL-08P has corrected my toe in problem. Now I know for sure that my plan B will work as well. My buddy will be meeting me at Norcal hobbies this weekend to give me the two parts I need to solve the toe in problem at a cheaper price. Although the Jet racing part was only $17 for alum rear hubs. Look for a full race report on Saturday night/Sunday from me.
Jet Racing part # CYL-08P has corrected my toe in problem. Now I know for sure that my plan B will work as well. My buddy will be meeting me at Norcal hobbies this weekend to give me the two parts I need to solve the toe in problem at a cheaper price. Although the Jet racing part was only $17 for alum rear hubs. Look for a full race report on Saturday night/Sunday from me.
does rc market stock this part or is it only available from precision rc?
06-05-2008, 02:04 AM
06-05-2008, 05:48 AM
anyone know aood starting point for a stock motor, what FDR with 100 spur?
06-05-2008, 06:05 AM
I'm not sure. I plan on checking out RCMarkets website and seeing what they have.
The header card has a website for jet racing.
www.jethobby.com
The header card has a website for jet racing.
www.jethobby.com
Last edited by STLNLST; 06-05-2008 at 06:06 AM. Reason: added more info
06-05-2008, 06:46 AM
I have a cyclone for sale in the sale trade forum if anyone is looking for one. Ready to run with radio and charger and TONS of extra parts.
06-05-2008, 07:23 AM
DRUM ROLL PLEASE...........................
Jet Racing part # CYL-08P has corrected my toe in problem. Now I know for sure that my plan B will work as well. My buddy will be meeting me at Norcal hobbies this weekend to give me the two parts I need to solve the toe in problem at a cheaper price. Although the Jet racing part was only $17 for alum rear hubs. Look for a full race report on Saturday night/Sunday from me.
Jet Racing part # CYL-08P has corrected my toe in problem. Now I know for sure that my plan B will work as well. My buddy will be meeting me at Norcal hobbies this weekend to give me the two parts I need to solve the toe in problem at a cheaper price. Although the Jet racing part was only $17 for alum rear hubs. Look for a full race report on Saturday night/Sunday from me.
06-05-2008, 07:41 AM
06-05-2008, 08:08 AM
Yeah, I know what you mean. I asked originally because HB offers an option part for about half as much as the kit costs that's called "brushless motor mount", and I wanted to see if it was absolutely necessary to spend that much in order to run a motor of the brushless variety. I take it if I want a car that can handle any motor I probably need to look beyond the S, say the TC that just came out? Are the competition level cars actually more capable or are they more about the bling?
Like i said:
Depends on brushless motor and cells.
6 cell, 3.5 and 4.5 you probably need it
5 cell you dont.
If you dont understand what that means you shouldnt be running motors of that type and you wont need the brushless motor mount.
If you are going to run anything faster than 27T stock you would be better off considering a full level kit.
It sounds like you are new to racing, if this is the case you shouldnt be considering running anything bigger than 27T brushed 13.5T for a year. There is a lot more to learn than strapping in the fastest motor to a chassis. The cyclone S is a cheaper car its tuning options are little more limited and some parts less efficient/durable.
You should probably read/enquire in the Cyclone S thread for Cyclone S queries as most people here have probably never seen one.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=112814
06-05-2008, 08:11 AM
06-05-2008, 08:12 AM
3 degrees either side, obviously depending on the pivot block actually being used....
06-05-2008, 09:33 AM
DRUM ROLL PLEASE...........................
Jet Racing part # CYL-08P has corrected my toe in problem. Now I know for sure that my plan B will work as well. My buddy will be meeting me at Norcal hobbies this weekend to give me the two parts I need to solve the toe in problem at a cheaper price. Although the Jet racing part was only $17 for alum rear hubs. Look for a full race report on Saturday night/Sunday from me.
Jet Racing part # CYL-08P has corrected my toe in problem. Now I know for sure that my plan B will work as well. My buddy will be meeting me at Norcal hobbies this weekend to give me the two parts I need to solve the toe in problem at a cheaper price. Although the Jet racing part was only $17 for alum rear hubs. Look for a full race report on Saturday night/Sunday from me.
Anybody knows another brand of composite hubs that are good fit for the cyclone?
I know that xray ones are good quality, but they use 3mm pivot (not big problem since i can dremel the arms to 3mm) and are slightly taller. They also seem to run the cvd in a lower position.
06-05-2008, 09:47 AM
Yeah i dont like the idea of aluminium hubs either. Ive had a lot of spare hubs for a while and i think mine are ok.
But now that means when you buy a knuckle you are effectively getting charged double cause the rear hub is useless. Although they should be sold seperately anyway as knuckles get replaced twice as fast as the rear hub. We should parcel a bunch of faulty hubs together and send them back to the factory for replacement as faulty parts.
I wonder what all the factory guys are doing to get around the problem.
But now that means when you buy a knuckle you are effectively getting charged double cause the rear hub is useless. Although they should be sold seperately anyway as knuckles get replaced twice as fast as the rear hub. We should parcel a bunch of faulty hubs together and send them back to the factory for replacement as faulty parts.
I wonder what all the factory guys are doing to get around the problem.