RANDY SMOOTH

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get some k factory upgrades
you can get them at www.machinaria.com

impalabob64

iTrader: (2)

Here is what i have on my car.
K14243
k14201
k14200-you need this part
k14212
k14257
k14206
k14228
k14227
k14224
k14223
k14239
k14240
k14234
k14219
i also ran the lightweight spur gears, i would also give them a try.I also found a lipo the fits perfect an cost my $25.00, 800 mah i also installed a regulater.Later i will getting the lightweight pullies my goal is to make the drivetrain as light as possible.Give Anna a call at Machinaria she give all the help you need.
Best Rgards
Bobby Watson

Here is my car in action i passed that car coming down a 300ft straightaway.The body is RN5 from Protoform.My engine MurnanModified RB M3 major Hp motor.

aizenbelle

k14200 it's a must

abi

This upgrade looks impressive for outlaw classes, anyone use it?

Seems to have a locked rear diff as well as body downforce applied to the hubs direct as per 1/8 scale.

What would be a good high downforce body to take advantage of this feature?

Edit - Took another look at the web page, P/N K14310.

Definitely a spool rear diff complete with diff gear, upper arm pivot assy's, bulkheads etc. Front and rear wheels wider and looks to suit a 235mm body.

abi

Has anyone weighed these and compared to the stock plastic, heavier, lighter?

abi

I noticed on the TM site a revised part number for some of the arms, also noticed on the K Factory site P/N;s for arms.

So what do we know about these parts? Different material or different mouldings? Any testing been done and what are the advantages?

Any feedback welcome, seems the TM product releases are made with very little fanfare sometimes

Edit - TM front lower arm P/N revised from 504082 to 504134.
K Factory front lower arm P/N K14262
K Factory front upper arm P/N K14261
K Factory rear lower arm P/N K14263

impalabob64

iTrader: (2)

Surface-Smooth/ Bumpy
Size-Open
Traction-Med

Front Susp
Track Width-199mm
Anti-Rollbar-0
Diff-300,000(X-ray)
Toe-1+
Camber-2.0L/1.5R
RideHeight -5.5mm
Droop-2.5mm
Caster-3mm
Tires
Manu-Matrix
Shore 37L-37R
Dia-59mm L/R
Shocks
Oil -600wt Kyosho
Piston-2hole 1.1mm
Spring-Serpent Blue (new version)
Ackerman-A(B is also a good option didnt get a chance to try though)

Rear Susp
Track Width-200mm
Anti-Roll Bar-stock
Diff-80,000-(x-ray)
Toe-2.5mm
Camber-3.5L/3.0R
Droop-4mm
Tires
Manu-Matrix
Shore-40L/40R
Dia-61.5L/61.R
Shocks
Oil-600Kyosho
Piston-2hole 1.1mm
Spring-Serpent Red(new version)
Gearing
17/23
62/57
Engine
MM RB M3
Fuel 16% Byrons
Body-Rn5(ProtoForm)
Note(for the front roller center i added the 2mm shim,the rear i left stock ,i also dropped the rear uprights to the lowest hole on the inside.Laid shocks all the way down.

takeda

I´ve noticed that too... So I´m using harder tyres in the rear. 37/40 or 37/42 in some tracks.

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R.Takeda

impalabob64

iTrader: (2)

Are you running the 2mm split,also are you using the diff up front,or the solid. If you have to run 37/42, sounds like your car maybe having a pushing problem or the track has really high tire wear.Also droop settings maybe alittle off.I run 35/37,37/40,40/42 an if traction really low maybe 32/35 an thats a big maybe on the 32/35.Can you post your setup maybe i can help.

abi

Hi,

What typically would you run as a set-up when traction is real low using the 32/35?

impalabob64

iTrader: (2)

I would start with the out the box setup first, then make small changes one thing at time,until you get the car to where you like it.Try diff springs & shock oils first..

abi

Thanks Bobby, I tried the 'out of the box' set-up at the begining of our most recent champoinship round and found it very good but too stiff in the springs and shock oils. Its now been 13 rounds and 26 races in total and I have changed and tweaked a lot of the car over that time and finally came up with the overall championship win, my best result in this class.

Have you recieved the hard anodised pulleys yet, what do you think of them?

How is the weight compared to the nylon ones?

abi

Has anyone got hold of any of the new suspension arms, pulleys, 2 speed clutches etc?

TM have a revised front lower arm and k Factory have full set of front upper, lower and rear lower.

Also available is a TM front swaybar in 1.0mm (Kit style not the K Factory type)

TM have what looks like a kit type nylon pulley set with zero overdrive compared to the kit 4.xx% overdrive.

As mentioned a TM revised 2 speed clutch shoe set

Any test data or personal thoughts appreciated.

takeda

I´m running 1mm split... Cause with 2mm split my car understeer a lot!!!.

My setup is:

Surface-Smooth
Size-Open
Traction-High

Front Susp
Track Width-199mm
Anti-Rollbar-0
Diff-200.000 (Xceed)
Toe-1+
Camber-1.5L/1.0R
RideHeight -5.5mm
Droop-2.0mm
Caster-3mm
Tires
Manu-Matrix
Shore 37L-37R
Dia-60mm L/R
Shocks (Mugen)
Oil -450
Piston-(standart)
Spring-1.6 TM
Ackerman-D (but the car overteer in the middle of turn - off power)
I didn´t have time to test another position...
Rear Susp
Track Width-200mm
Anti-Roll Bar-stock
Diff-50,000 TM
Toe-3.0mm
Camber-3.5L/4.0R
Droop-4mm
Tires
Manu-Matrix
Shore-40L/40R
Dia-61.0L/61.0R
Shocks (Mugen)
Oil-450
Piston-(std)
Spring-1.7mm TM
Gearing
16/22
62/56
Engine
Nova 353 Flaxh
Fuel 20% Byrons
Body-A5 (Xceed)

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takeda

Another problem that I have in the last national round was the clutch bell touching the 2nd speed housing...

This has happened to you?

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R.Takeda