new ofna DM1 pics and thoughts :):)
#1501
let me know what you get your weight down too. I still have a used dm-1 I never used lol. I haven't had much time but i am planning on making some.
#1502
Yeah ok, just by switching the chassis you can reduce weight by 117gr
In overall I think I will reduce at least 5% of the total weight
Just haven't got the time to do this yet ...
In overall I think I will reduce at least 5% of the total weight
Just haven't got the time to do this yet ...
#1503
OK, got it together. Weight down to 3469gr !! Very happy with 250g weight loss.
This is without any Ti parts and slightly heavier Kyosho AM body.
Gonna be interesting to try it out. Cheers!
This is without any Ti parts and slightly heavier Kyosho AM body.
Gonna be interesting to try it out. Cheers!
Last edited by MikaR; 07-30-2015 at 12:57 PM.
#1504
#1505
Thanks. A few more outdoors.
Still need to adjust the servo wires and rx position.
Weight reduced was like 7% which was pretty good!
I ordered front and top carbon supports from SNR to complete the package.
Still need to adjust the servo wires and rx position.
Weight reduced was like 7% which was pretty good!
I ordered front and top carbon supports from SNR to complete the package.
Last edited by MikaR; 07-30-2015 at 11:44 PM.
#1506
Here's a short video of evening's quick testing after rains.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0maiLgEPXCw
The chassis is pretty much untuned after the modifications and there's also some gravel/sand on the parking lot that shows.
I think it definitely takes off better and handling is somewhat lighter (no big surprise there after loosing over 200g in weight), also the engine seems to be working better now though I did not tune it much, only set it slightly richer because it was overheating at the start.
What do you think ? Pretty decent, no? The motor is a budget Novarossi Rally, not a high end motor. Though I'm definitely thinking a more serious one for the next year. Clutch shoes are also worn out (Fioroni clutch). Am using 16% nitro at the time, burning old fuels off. 25% next.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppDVWlNuN4Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0maiLgEPXCw
The chassis is pretty much untuned after the modifications and there's also some gravel/sand on the parking lot that shows.
I think it definitely takes off better and handling is somewhat lighter (no big surprise there after loosing over 200g in weight), also the engine seems to be working better now though I did not tune it much, only set it slightly richer because it was overheating at the start.
What do you think ? Pretty decent, no? The motor is a budget Novarossi Rally, not a high end motor. Though I'm definitely thinking a more serious one for the next year. Clutch shoes are also worn out (Fioroni clutch). Am using 16% nitro at the time, burning old fuels off. 25% next.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppDVWlNuN4Y
Last edited by MikaR; 07-31-2015 at 02:47 PM.
#1507
Some track time finally!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huYNcIFaT8w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8tCwS0AEzw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnRjO_TCQYc
edit:
One more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp7u6xQqwTg
local were running electric and they sure were fast! Couldn't quite keep up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huYNcIFaT8w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8tCwS0AEzw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnRjO_TCQYc
edit:
One more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp7u6xQqwTg
local were running electric and they sure were fast! Couldn't quite keep up.
Last edited by MikaR; 08-02-2015 at 11:55 AM.
#1508
hi, is there a way to make the gearing a bit shorter? pinions or spurs ? currently stock 44/48, don't excatly know about the bell ..
#1509
Well I got a preowned nova Bonito .21. Hope the gearing works better with It than the nova rally (not flash). Also a new mugen gt clutch. Let's see!
#1510
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I've tried it once and went back to the 14/18, as the tires would not grip coming out of a corner.
Also, check the bell, some RTR kits came with 16/20 which is way too tall. I keep the 45/49 in the car most of the time and switch between 14/18 and 15/19.
#1511
Ok many thanks again!
#1512
Hi,
a little more testing on a different, larger track.
Before tuning the tranny to change 2nd gear later:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CBlJNoIIPo
After:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLcf-AEiwbc
Much better I think, the Nova rally started working.
Same worn out clutch and 16% nitro still. Will get the Bonito tomorrow and then a bit more.
Cheers
a little more testing on a different, larger track.
Before tuning the tranny to change 2nd gear later:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CBlJNoIIPo
After:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLcf-AEiwbc
Much better I think, the Nova rally started working.
Same worn out clutch and 16% nitro still. Will get the Bonito tomorrow and then a bit more.
Cheers
#1513
Thanks for your postings - motivation to get my 2nd hand acquisition - rebuilt from the chassis up .... finished.
Hi,
a little more testing on a different, larger track.
Before tuning the tranny to change 2nd gear later:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CBlJNoIIPo
After:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLcf-AEiwbc
Much better I think, the Nova rally started working.
Same worn out clutch and 16% nitro still. Will get the Bonito tomorrow and then a bit more.
Cheers
a little more testing on a different, larger track.
Before tuning the tranny to change 2nd gear later:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CBlJNoIIPo
After:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLcf-AEiwbc
Much better I think, the Nova rally started working.
Same worn out clutch and 16% nitro still. Will get the Bonito tomorrow and then a bit more.
Cheers
#1514
No problem
Actually I noticed my bell is 16/20 so trying to get 15/19 (already ordered the gears).
And tune the motor bit + 25% nitro instead of 16%
Actually I noticed my bell is 16/20 so trying to get 15/19 (already ordered the gears).
And tune the motor bit + 25% nitro instead of 16%
#1515
With the alpha r3 body weight down to 3390 without fuel