86LikesHpi Pro 4
02-21-2004, 01:31 AM
#1636
after a couple breaks, the car is finally done, saved the shocks for last. 
When the instructions say "do not crush" in big bold letters on page 23, trust me, they will crush. I'm only saying this, because I know someone else out there will do this, hopefully I help curb that.
I was tired, arm was tired, and overtightened the bottom of the shock. With the screw being warm threading into the graphite, and the pressure, it will melt / crush the shock bushing. Just be careful to snug it, and not crush it, and you will be fine. I read it not only 5 minutes before doing it to, but i could form the bushing back into shape.
other than that own builder error, the build went perfect. I'll take pics in the morning to tease the guys waiting on mail order.
EDIT - anyone else notice that the two screws on the steering shafts are PERFECT for a personal transponder. - cool moment of the night while mounting electronics at 4:00am. Have a good one!
When the instructions say "do not crush" in big bold letters on page 23, trust me, they will crush. I'm only saying this, because I know someone else out there will do this, hopefully I help curb that.
I was tired, arm was tired, and overtightened the bottom of the shock. With the screw being warm threading into the graphite, and the pressure, it will melt / crush the shock bushing. Just be careful to snug it, and not crush it, and you will be fine. I read it not only 5 minutes before doing it to, but i could form the bushing back into shape.
other than that own builder error, the build went perfect. I'll take pics in the morning to tease the guys waiting on mail order.
EDIT - anyone else notice that the two screws on the steering shafts are PERFECT for a personal transponder. - cool moment of the night while mounting electronics at 4:00am. Have a good one!
Last edited by TSR6; 02-21-2004 at 02:20 AM.
02-21-2004, 07:27 AM
#1637
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Last edited by Erik Shauver; 09-11-2006 at 11:54 AM.
02-21-2004, 11:46 AM
#1638
Erik - Thats what I figured. I just used a plier to get the area behind the "ball" back into shape, and it was all good. 
Here are a couple pictures, motor/batt wires are a mess, due to be replaced, and I don't have shoe goo to clean up the servo wires right now.
Here are a couple pictures, motor/batt wires are a mess, due to be replaced, and I don't have shoe goo to clean up the servo wires right now.
02-21-2004, 11:47 AM
#1639
two screws for the steering are perfect for a personal transponder. You might need to ream the holes *slightly* on the transponder.
02-21-2004, 11:48 AM
#1640
Last picture, I just to tease those guys waiting on the brown santa ( UPS ).
02-21-2004, 11:58 AM
#1641
looks good, and please no more pics, it makes the waiting seem like forever
lazyboy
lazyboy
02-21-2004, 12:45 PM
#1642
Tech Adept
Originally posted by TSR6
two screws for the steering are perfect for a personal transponder. You might need to ream the holes *slightly* on the transponder.
two screws for the steering are perfect for a personal transponder. You might need to ream the holes *slightly* on the transponder.
02-21-2004, 12:55 PM
#1643
Originally posted by Downforce
Good call on the location. Looks like it was made to sit there.
Good call on the location. Looks like it was made to sit there.
I could have forced the screws in and stretched the case, but I reamed out the holes just a tad to make it a better fit.
02-21-2004, 01:10 PM
#1644
Tech Adept
Transponder location is sweet. Thanks for the tip.
02-21-2004, 02:55 PM
#1645
Tech Apprentice
Have anyone raced the pro4 on carpet with foams yet? Any tips on set up?
02-21-2004, 04:06 PM
#1646
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Last edited by Erik Shauver; 09-11-2006 at 11:54 AM.
