Robitronics Scalpel 1/18th Pan Car?

[mauromj]

I wonder if you can buy foam donuts for the scalpel.

[bigb11]

Originally Posted by MikeR

I'm using a Mamba as well w/ the 6800 motor. Pretty smooth response so far. Will only cog when the battery starts to dump. The Mamba motors will fit the stock motor mount as well

MikeR, what pinion/spur are you using?

[MikeR]

Originally Posted by bigb11

MikeR, what pinion/spur are you using?

AE 14 tooth. Basketball court sized track. You have the 6800?

[bigb11]

yes, i am using the 6800 mamba.

[mauromj]

I have a scalpel and the front tires wear very fast. Does anyone have a brp and a scalpel to compare the front tire diameter? A Brp tire may be able to be modded onto a scalpel bearing and hub.

[byron.s]

Finally got a chance to finish theses. only one run on the miller car. It hooked up pretty good on asphalt.

[Afro Puff]

Wow, byron.s, those look really sweet! Whoever thought of that retro-styled, John Andretti inspired Miller body must be a genius! Your painting skills are, as they say, "hot and on fire!"

[Afro Puff]

But why is one missing a window???

[tangtester]

Brp tires are about the same diameter.....But the rim is smaller

[bigb11]

here is my 6-cell chassis is almost done. it should be availible soon.

[MikeR]

Originally Posted by bigb11

here is my 6-cell chassis is almost done. it should be availible soon.

Looks nice Marvet! Comes with the T-plate?

[bigb11]

Originally Posted by MikeR

Looks nice Marvet! Comes with the T-plate?

yes it will come with a t-plate, servo mounts, battery hold down hardware.

[teammidget lilB]

i have been running my scalpel on carpet and it runs awesome the tire i have been using are super soft in the rear and soft in the front w/ everything else stock i sause the tires w/ paragon full rear half front but it seems like the car needs a lil more corner speed on exit what should i do

thanks for any input bryan

[all4fun]

Originally Posted by teammidget lilB

i have been running my scalpel on carpet and it runs awesome the tire i have been using are super soft in the rear and soft in the front w/ everything else stock i sause the tires w/ paragon full rear half front but it seems like the car needs a lil more corner speed on exit what should i do

thanks for any input bryan

Bryan....Here are a few ideas you can try, but just try one thing at a time.
(1) when the "optional parts are available" try using softer front suspension springs than the stock ones.
(2) tighten the spring on the rear pod shock
(3) tighten the dampening disks attached to the upper rear pod "dry"
(4) put a small amount of heavy dampening lube between the dampening disks
(5) with any of these combinations, try medium front tires
(6) play with the ride height
(7) approach corners wider (larger radius)

Let me know which one of these ideas work. I have a scalpel too and would be interested to hear which idea works best for you.

[bigb11]

Originally Posted by BJL

I emailed them last week asking the same question, no reply yet. If they do reply, I'll be sure to post it.

I talked to robitronics yesterday and they said they did not know if or when the parts were coming.