Originally Posted by metalnut

Alright guys, I need spur gear advice once again. I've been using Xenon VSS spur gears but I have two problems

1. They're too tight when inserted over the axle, so I've been having to sand the inside to make them smooth. This is a less-than-perfect process.

2. Superior Hobbies is basically out of stock on the range I've been using, I can't find any other good supplier

So, in 64p, what gears are you all using. I'm sad to say that the new Exotek spurs don't fit the SP-1 axle properly, there is a TON of slop.

Originally Posted by InspGadgt

I use the Xenon VSS spur gears and use a body reamer to just open the center hole enough to where it spins freely.

Originally Posted by metalnut

Do you mind posting your setup?

Originally Posted by j.d.roost

I pretty much blended what I liked about the two setups posted on the prior page.I feel the key thing was getting ride height around/under 4mm. Not sure if Mike adjusted anything ( aside from fixing my failure to tighten the lower plate bolts..duh) but the car was dialed. We had a good race going until some traffic got rowdy bush with us..lol. Can't wait to get my car out of tcs trim and see if I can hang with it.

Originally Posted by j.d.roost

I pretty much blended what I liked about the two setups posted on the prior page.I feel the key thing was getting ride height around/under 4mm. Not sure if Mike adjusted anything ( aside from fixing my failure to tighten the lower plate bolts..duh) but the car was dialed. We had a good race going until some traffic got rowdy bush with us..lol. Can't wait to get my car out of tcs trim and see if I can hang with it.

Originally Posted by metalnut

I had Mark, our local F1 guru, work my SP-1 over this past weekend. He adjusted a number of things and the car definitely drives better, but it still pushes more than the F104s at our track. I'll try a few more things that he suggested (mostly weight balance), but I'm starting to give up on this chassis. I smell a Tamiya in my future.

Originally Posted by hanulec

hopefully JD will try and post the setup. i think it was more than decent for the first attempt (and for doing nothing other than adding more front sauce, and playing with timing)

Originally Posted by j.d.roost

I will get a setup sheet done this week.

What I have found with my VII
is it's all about the front tire prep and tire compound.

Mikes car absolutely had the turn in advantage...so I know this car will rotate.

Metalnut....What tires are you using?

Originally Posted by j.d.roost

I will get a setup sheet done this week.

What I have found with my VII
is it's all about the front tire prep and tire compound.

Mikes car absolutely had the turn in advantage...so I know this car will rotate.

Metalnut....What tires are you using?

Originally Posted by metalnut

I'm running the recommended 571/572 combo and we run on CRC carpet.

Originally Posted by hanulec

thanks to JD for helping finish my build, and Dan Garber of Speedwerkes for helping me get a lot of the parts/body/tires. after only a small build failure and stripping the too small ball stud on the servo rack this car went on to TQ (+ fail -- traffic) against a big batch of F1 racers all working towards TCS @ Horsham RC yesterday.

car drives really nice. just not sure if i'm going to keep the steering rack, or go to a more traditional servo saver design.

Originally Posted by Solara

I might be wrong....(is been awhile). For indoor carpet, I thought 574/575 is what we should use....571/572 is what I used for outdoor.

Originally Posted by Solara

Glad you like it..................now, I might need you to help me to decide why I should buy another A700 EVO after my visit over TITC, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan....the amount of A700 over Asia I saw are just NUTS.