2005 V5 slide pics...lots of em
06-02-2005, 07:25 PM
#32
slide
Originally Posted by dremelboy
hey there suntok2
if you have one of the 2003 kits, do you have a way of posting any pictures of it so i can let you what you will need.
essentially the 2005 v5 has new bulkheads for the front, new front top arms, front top arm hingepins, caster clips from a mugen mrx4, servo saver assembly pieces, i.e., the tube, spring preload adjuster, servo pipe, 6x10 unflanged bearings for servo saver tube, front bodymount, new chassis and radiotray, steering servo mount holder pieces, these are from the mugen mrx4 also so you might find these locally and save yourself some money.
the fuel tank that this kit uses is from a serpent 950r, dont know if it will come with this, but we are looking for possible alternatives to that in case of availibility problems with getting serpent fuel tanks.
the newer cars have the new rear downstops and new rear swaybar so if your kit does not have this you will benefit from having it. the car has significantly more rear grip with the newer swaybar setup than the older one that attached to the 2 lower rear arms from the backside
stay posted i will have more pics uploaded tonight, there are a few other pieces of intrest that i will post on here tonight as well
kevin
if you have one of the 2003 kits, do you have a way of posting any pictures of it so i can let you what you will need.
essentially the 2005 v5 has new bulkheads for the front, new front top arms, front top arm hingepins, caster clips from a mugen mrx4, servo saver assembly pieces, i.e., the tube, spring preload adjuster, servo pipe, 6x10 unflanged bearings for servo saver tube, front bodymount, new chassis and radiotray, steering servo mount holder pieces, these are from the mugen mrx4 also so you might find these locally and save yourself some money.
the fuel tank that this kit uses is from a serpent 950r, dont know if it will come with this, but we are looking for possible alternatives to that in case of availibility problems with getting serpent fuel tanks.
the newer cars have the new rear downstops and new rear swaybar so if your kit does not have this you will benefit from having it. the car has significantly more rear grip with the newer swaybar setup than the older one that attached to the 2 lower rear arms from the backside
stay posted i will have more pics uploaded tonight, there are a few other pieces of intrest that i will post on here tonight as well
kevin
06-02-2005, 08:14 PM
#33
hello suntok2
if the pictures of the slide on your website are what you have than you already have most of the new rear end. there is actually a new downstop on the newer cars.
i will take pictures later this evening once i have completed putting the new kit together
kevin
if the pictures of the slide on your website are what you have than you already have most of the new rear end. there is actually a new downstop on the newer cars.
i will take pictures later this evening once i have completed putting the new kit together
kevin
06-02-2005, 08:15 PM
#34
hello r40victim
actually the bulkheads are very different in the way the mount to the chassis and the radioplate.
while many things "look" the same, believe me they are very different.
kevin
actually the bulkheads are very different in the way the mount to the chassis and the radioplate.
while many things "look" the same, believe me they are very different.
kevin
06-06-2005, 08:39 AM
#35
reciever cover
here are some of the pics as promised guys
this is a mugen mtx3 reciever cover that works perfectly to protect
notice the electric car pinion for the brake adjuster and the end of the brake rod
this is a mugen mtx3 reciever cover that works perfectly to protect
notice the electric car pinion for the brake adjuster and the end of the brake rod
06-06-2005, 08:41 AM
#36
reciever wire clearance behind cover
as you can see there is sufficent room to have the wires exiting the reciever
06-06-2005, 08:43 AM
#37
transponder mount holder
a closeup of how clean everything can be ran and the transponder mount is held in place from a mtx3 transponder mount holder that also came with the recieved cover
i dont know the part number for this bag off hand, but i used these parts right off of our wall at the shop so it is readily available for all to do the same
i dont know the part number for this bag off hand, but i used these parts right off of our wall at the shop so it is readily available for all to do the same
06-06-2005, 08:46 AM
#38
optional aluminum clutchbell
this is a closeup of the aluminum clutchbell that is available from smp.
this is not an orignal equipped piece, slide offers it as an aftermarket piece.
4 grams is all it weighs, this is less the thread on gears obviosly
this is not an orignal equipped piece, slide offers it as an aftermarket piece.
4 grams is all it weighs, this is less the thread on gears obviosly
06-06-2005, 08:49 AM
#39
newer style rear swaybar and droop setting screws
from this picture you can see the newer style rear swaybar and the droop screws and holders.
the 5x10 steel screw in the droop setting aluminum holders is something i picked up at orchard supply hardware, the stock ones they provide with the kit are plastic and prone to stripping, this is a definite replacement in my opinion
the 5x10 steel screw in the droop setting aluminum holders is something i picked up at orchard supply hardware, the stock ones they provide with the kit are plastic and prone to stripping, this is a definite replacement in my opinion
06-06-2005, 08:52 AM
#40
conical washers
i have used the serpent conical washers on the kit for a few years now. it does take some modifying to the existing plastic washers that come with the kit as axle spacers, but it is a very doable thing and the conical washers give you the added peace of mind that you will not strip out the backside of the rims
06-06-2005, 08:54 AM
#41
front end w/conical washers
as you can see the conical washers from serpent, ser909228 i think is the part number, you can get these to fit with careful filing or sanding down of the stock plastic washers that go behind the drive axle pin
06-06-2005, 08:56 AM
#42
pipe mount wire
here is an extreme closeup of the pipemount wire that comes in the kit.
this helps to save the pipe in light crashes or contact
this helps to save the pipe in light crashes or contact
06-06-2005, 08:58 AM
#43
rear swaybar mounting location and serpent rear dogbones
as you can see i also use the serpent short rear dogbones they offer, they fit with some careful fuel tubing inserts put in the side of the wheel axle to keep it from sliding over too far in the axle under driving conditions
a close up of where the rear swaybar mounting location is on the control arms
a close up of where the rear swaybar mounting location is on the control arms
06-06-2005, 09:01 AM
#44
optional color radio trays
i have pictures of the radio trays here guys, but they files are simply too large.
if you are interested in pics of them email me direct at [email protected] and i would be happy to send you pics of what they look like
i have them in silver color small weave, titanium color small weave and more traditional carbon weave large black
kevin
if you are interested in pics of them email me direct at [email protected] and i would be happy to send you pics of what they look like
i have them in silver color small weave, titanium color small weave and more traditional carbon weave large black
kevin
06-08-2005, 10:41 AM
#45
good to see they went to a more conventional hinge pin setup.
those inner pivot balls that the suspension arms rode on are a weak point, i pitte for two seasons with a dude who ran that car and those were always a weak point!
Other than that, the car was a jewel.
did they do away with the prismatic cell receiver packs?
those inner pivot balls that the suspension arms rode on are a weak point, i pitte for two seasons with a dude who ran that car and those were always a weak point!
Other than that, the car was a jewel.
did they do away with the prismatic cell receiver packs?