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Forum: Electric On-Road

03-09-2008, 12:00 AM

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Tub Cyclone `S`

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Posted By bullfrog_racer

Well I raced today and went well, I raised my FDR...

Well I raced today and went well, I raised my FDR and stuck with the 16tooth pulleys and sure enough, I got better acceleration, more power, slightly less speed but it wasnt an issue and more run...

Forum: Electric On-Road

03-03-2008, 01:46 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

Thanks hyperdrive, how much difference would...

Thanks hyperdrive, how much difference would dropping a couple of teeth on the pinion make would it be noticable?

PS Thanks for putting me straight on the internal ratio, why would anyone want to...

Forum: Electric On-Road

03-03-2008, 01:42 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

Yeah I kinda have a competative streak in me!, ...

Yeah I kinda have a competative streak in me!,

I have only had about 8 races but am enjoying it alot. I love gettting more from the car and I am discovering that thier is so much to learn, I am...

Forum: Electric On-Road

03-02-2008, 10:27 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

Cool will do on next race day, we are not using a...

Cool will do on next race day, we are not using a control tyre, but am using the same brand as most and am learning which rated tyre to use as the day changes, I couldnt believe it when I learnt the...

Forum: Electric On-Road

03-02-2008, 09:43 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

OK, I think I see, the specs for the Futaba 230CR...

OK, I think I see, the specs for the Futaba 230CR that I have are Current- Forward: 90A Reverse: 45A
On resistance: .0035 Ohms, which I see when compared to the next one up is Current- ...

Forum: Electric On-Road

03-02-2008, 09:29 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

I am using powerpole connectors already and have...

I am using powerpole connectors already and have soldered the wires directly to the motor, as I am racing in a silver can class we are limited to 1500 nicads and everyones uses Sanyo 1300s which are...

Forum: Electric On-Road

03-02-2008, 12:04 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

I am pretty much a newbie so all comments are...

I am pretty much a newbie so all comments are greatly appriciated, can someone explain how a better ESC can help I am using a budget Futaba 230 ESC at the moment? I run in a class which uses the...

Forum: Electric On-Road

03-01-2008, 01:44 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

I wanted to lower the internal ratio due to the...

I wanted to lower the internal ratio due to the fact I am too slow off the line and out of sharp corners, my acceleration cant match a few of the other cars and I am loosing a few vital placings at...

Forum: Electric On-Road

02-29-2008, 12:06 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

3Racing Spur + one way

Hi all, I have just installed the 3Racing center oneway, spur holder etc, CY-17/18/30 (http://www.3racing.com.hk/manuals/cy17.jpg) and used the 18 tooth pulley to lower my internal ratio, the problem...

Forum: Electric On-Road

12-01-2007, 11:32 AM

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Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

Internal Ratio is 2.4375, not sure what you mean...

Internal Ratio is 2.4375, not sure what you mean by 5.3 but this place has some cool ways to work various things out. Hope this helps.

http://www.gearchart.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=chart.create

Forum: Electric On-Road

10-18-2007, 11:19 PM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

About the Oneway, I see you can use a HB front...

About the Oneway, I see you can use a HB front oneway or 3Racing Center oneway, am pretty confused about what the difference is?

Great too see lots of helpful advise!

Cheers Guys!!:)

Forum: Electric On-Road

10-10-2007, 12:30 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

More speed is what I am after, would a front...

More speed is what I am after, would a front oneway be faster than a spool using a silvercan? you are right I can drive the track with out using the brakes, I just throttle off on the corners and...

Forum: Electric On-Road

10-09-2007, 12:54 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

Is it possible to use the 3Racing universals? or...

Is it possible to use the 3Racing universals? or am I best to stick with the HB products? I cant see myself running anything other than a silvercan. Thanks

Forum: Electric On-Road

10-08-2007, 12:13 AM

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Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

Front 3Racing Spool

Hey guys, can you help please. I run a silvercan motor and am considering trying a front 3racing spool.

http://www.3racing.com.hk/x_descriptions.jsp?x_products_key=8760

I was wondering what...

Forum: Electric On-Road

08-07-2007, 01:51 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

Cool, thanks for the info, am pretty new to RC...

Cool, thanks for the info, am pretty new to RC but am having fun. Learning heaps, I posted the link as some of the info to me still seemed interesting and it was a bit of a random find so thought I...

Forum: Electric On-Road

08-06-2007, 01:55 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

Thats right.

Thats right.

Forum: Electric On-Road

08-05-2007, 01:14 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

Our rules state we must use, a Standard 27Turn...

Our rules state we must use, a Standard 27Turn motor no variations such as RZ etc (the silver can type you get in basic car kits), most guys at our track use a 51mm roll out, if you dont you just...

Forum: Electric On-Road

08-04-2007, 06:25 PM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

Intersting Link?

Heys guys thought I would share I came across this link for the Cyclone S big brother, but thought some of the build tips where useful
...

Forum: Electric On-Road

08-04-2007, 06:22 PM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

I use a stock motor on a circut that was designed...

I use a stock motor on a circut that was designed as a nitro track, so it has a long back straight, but the electric cars have a few nice set of chicanes etc to run through, we do approx 29sec lap...

Forum: Electric On-Road

07-09-2007, 01:20 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

Internal Ratio + Runtime?

Hey guys, was wondering if anyone can tell me if I was to change the internal ratio how would that affect my runtime, we run 5min races on a large track with a 51mm roll out, large straights with...

Forum: Electric On-Road

03-18-2007, 01:27 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

Thats right the Cyclone S comes standard with...

Thats right the Cyclone S comes standard with plastic shocks, they seem to work fine though. You can of course upgrade them with aftermarket alloy ones. :)

Forum: Electric On-Road

03-13-2007, 11:49 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

I'll try to remember to post my basic setup in...

I'll try to remember to post my basic setup in the next few days for you. I only run a silver can also. Good luck.

Forum: Electric On-Road

03-13-2007, 12:13 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

WOW!

I'm pretty impressed with my Cyclone S, I lined up on my first race day against about as much carbon fibre and alloy at the tour de france! I thought I would get toasted with my plastic tub chassis...

Forum: Electric On-Road

03-02-2007, 11:02 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

Cyclone S + Pro 4

Hey, can you guys tellm eis the PRO4 almost the same as the CYclone S, ie share alot of the same parts and design?

Thanks

Forum: Electric On-Road

02-22-2007, 09:53 AM

Replies: 1,199

Tub Cyclone `S`

Views: 135,407

Posted By bullfrog_racer

I see the aliminium diffs are the 2 metal cups?...

I see the aliminium diffs are the 2 metal cups? do you still use the standard pully and bearing? did you use 3R parts?, I am looking at improving my diffs can you supply the part numbers you used? ...

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