Team Magic E4 Thread
02-24-2008, 07:25 PM
#692
Had the run my trusty Type R for the FSEARA race at Royal Palm Beach today. Unfortunately, my E4 came with a right 6 deg caster block, and a left 3 deg
Had it all ready to go untill I noticed hrs before the racing, so I decided to just run the Type R instead. Spoke to Wolf today thru MDI hobby shop and he'll be priority mailing the correct parts and I should have them by this Thrusday, G-d willing
Had it all ready to go untill I noticed hrs before the racing, so I decided to just run the Type R instead. Spoke to Wolf today thru MDI hobby shop and he'll be priority mailing the correct parts and I should have them by this Thrusday, G-d willing
02-24-2008, 07:28 PM
#693
Had the run my trusty Type R for the FSEARA race at Royal Palm Beach today. Unfortunately, my E4 came with a right 6 deg caster block, and a left 3 deg
Had it all ready to go untill I noticed hrs before the racing, so I decided to just run the Type R instead. Spoke to Wolf today thru MDI hobby shop and he'll be priority mailing the correct parts and I should have them by this Thrusday, G-d willing
Had it all ready to go untill I noticed hrs before the racing, so I decided to just run the Type R instead. Spoke to Wolf today thru MDI hobby shop and he'll be priority mailing the correct parts and I should have them by this Thrusday, G-d willing
and check out the shirt that i have coming
Last edited by Marcos.J; 07-29-2008 at 06:26 AM.
02-25-2008, 05:54 AM
#694
I orderd an RS from Wolf, but since he cant get them in yet, what he did was he took an FS kit and converted it for me into an RS by using 2mm top deck, 2 post steering, front spool, etc...Only difference is I have the 3mm lower chassis. With this combo my E4 has more flex than my Mi3 and Type R Its not stiff at all and should be killer on the asphalt.
Only issue I had with the car was the pesky mounting my Speed Passion 10.5BL motor. It just would not fit inside the bulk heads. Instead of dremeling down the bulkheads a bit, I just slipped it in at an angle and pushed down on the endbell side and it went in without much effort
The Speed Control, I mounted it right next to the servo, and followed the ESC by the receiver, to keep the heaviest items as close to the center as possible, for better handling and steering characteristics, taking a tip from Adrian's broomstick analogy
Servo- I mounted it using spare Xray t2 servo mounts, using the servo holes in the chassis, instead of the tape the manual suggests.
Also using Yokomo BD servo saver, which is much nicer looking and much thinner than Kimbrough's.
Its not stiff at all and should be killer on the asphalt.Only issue I had with the car was the pesky mounting my Speed Passion 10.5BL motor. It just would not fit inside the bulk heads. Instead of dremeling down the bulkheads a bit, I just slipped it in at an angle and pushed down on the endbell side and it went in without much effort
The Speed Control, I mounted it right next to the servo, and followed the ESC by the receiver, to keep the heaviest items as close to the center as possible, for better handling and steering characteristics, taking a tip from Adrian's broomstick analogy
Servo- I mounted it using spare Xray t2 servo mounts, using the servo holes in the chassis, instead of the tape the manual suggests.
Also using Yokomo BD servo saver, which is much nicer looking and much thinner than Kimbrough's.
02-25-2008, 06:02 AM
#695
I orderd an RS from Wolf, but since he cant get them in yet, what he did was he took an FS kit and converted it for me into an RS by using 2mm top deck, 2 post steering, front spool, etc...Only difference is I have the 3mm lower chassis. With this combo my E4 has more flex than my Mi3 and Type R Its not stiff at all and should be killer on the asphalt.
Only issue I had with the car was the pesky mounting my Speed Passion 10.5BL motor. It just would not fit inside the bulk heads. Instead of dremeling down the bulkheads a bit, I just slipped it in at an angle and pushed down on the endbell side and it went in without much effort
The Speed Control, I mounted it right next to the servo, and followed the ESC by the receiver, to keep the heaviest items as close to the center as possible, for better handling and steering characteristics, taking a tip from Adrian's broomstick analogy
Servo- I mounted it using spare Xray t2 servo mounts, using the servo holes in the chassis, instead of the tape the manual suggests.
Also using Yokomo BD servo saver, which is much nicer looking and much thinner than Kimbrough's.
Its not stiff at all and should be killer on the asphalt.Only issue I had with the car was the pesky mounting my Speed Passion 10.5BL motor. It just would not fit inside the bulk heads. Instead of dremeling down the bulkheads a bit, I just slipped it in at an angle and pushed down on the endbell side and it went in without much effort
The Speed Control, I mounted it right next to the servo, and followed the ESC by the receiver, to keep the heaviest items as close to the center as possible, for better handling and steering characteristics, taking a tip from Adrian's broomstick analogy
Servo- I mounted it using spare Xray t2 servo mounts, using the servo holes in the chassis, instead of the tape the manual suggests.
Also using Yokomo BD servo saver, which is much nicer looking and much thinner than Kimbrough's.
the kit is killer on asphalt already
02-25-2008, 06:10 AM
#696
Instead of waiting for the E4JS, I broke and bought a E4RS. I can't wait. I think I am going to have an anuerism before it comes. The suspense is killing me!!!!
Now I will have my TB Evo III Surikarn(TB-02 parts fit, so it makes it a little easier to get for) for outdoor asphalt, Mi2EC for carpet, and the E4RS for indoor asphalt. But since I am mostly at the 'C,' the TM will be my primary car. I got to play with one the other day before I ordered when I went to practice at Mimi's. If the FS is as good as the RS, I am going to be very pleased!
Now I will have my TB Evo III Surikarn(TB-02 parts fit, so it makes it a little easier to get for) for outdoor asphalt, Mi2EC for carpet, and the E4RS for indoor asphalt. But since I am mostly at the 'C,' the TM will be my primary car. I got to play with one the other day before I ordered when I went to practice at Mimi's. If the FS is as good as the RS, I am going to be very pleased!
02-25-2008, 06:15 AM
#697
Instead of waiting for the E4JS, I broke and bought a E4RS. I can't wait. I think I am going to have an anuerism before it comes. The suspense is killing me!!!!
Now I will have my TB Evo III Surikarn(TB-02 parts fit, so it makes it a little easier to get for) for outdoor asphalt, Mi2EC for carpet, and the E4RS for indoor asphalt. But since I am mostly at the 'C,' the TM will be my primary car. I got to play with one the other day before I ordered when I went to practice at Mimi's. If the FS is as good as the RS, I am going to be very pleased!
Now I will have my TB Evo III Surikarn(TB-02 parts fit, so it makes it a little easier to get for) for outdoor asphalt, Mi2EC for carpet, and the E4RS for indoor asphalt. But since I am mostly at the 'C,' the TM will be my primary car. I got to play with one the other day before I ordered when I went to practice at Mimi's. If the FS is as good as the RS, I am going to be very pleased!
and on the setup that I'm running i'm not using the middle plastic brace underneath the topdeck.
02-25-2008, 08:45 AM
#698
I dont use that middle top deck brace either...now it flexes even more
A couple more days till my front 3R caster block comes in and its off to the trackWeight: this car is super light!!!
With my TP4900 Lipo, Futaba servo, ESC, receiver, tires, it weighs in at: 1261g!!! With the same electronics and Lipo, my Type R weighs 1300g, and so does my Mi3...
Now I'm trying to figure out where to add lead on this car to get it 1525g ROAR/FSEARA legal
Last edited by yyhayyim; 02-25-2008 at 09:31 AM.
02-25-2008, 08:51 AM
#699
If you order with Wolf he'll convert your FS to an RS by swapping out top decks, putting a Spool, and other things from the RS...I'd rather have the FS bottom plate with the thin 2mm top plate from the RS. The 3mm FS chassis is much nicer and there's plenty of flex for asphalt.
I dont use that middle top deck brace either...now it flexes even more A couple more days till my front 3R caster block comes in and its off to the track
Weight: this car is super light!!!
With my TP4900 Lipo, Futaba servo, ESC, receiver, tires, it weighs in at: 1238g!!! With the same electronics and Lipo, my Type R weighs 1300g, and so does my Mi3...
Now I'm trying to figure out where to add lead on this car to get it 1525g ROAR/FSEARA legal
I dont use that middle top deck brace either...now it flexes even more
A couple more days till my front 3R caster block comes in and its off to the trackWeight: this car is super light!!!
With my TP4900 Lipo, Futaba servo, ESC, receiver, tires, it weighs in at: 1238g!!! With the same electronics and Lipo, my Type R weighs 1300g, and so does my Mi3...
Now I'm trying to figure out where to add lead on this car to get it 1525g ROAR/FSEARA legal
02-25-2008, 09:39 AM
#700
1332g
What's the weight limit at your clubs? Where are you adding weight to make the 1525g required by ROAR/FSEARA races?
Places to add weight:
1) under the battery tray by using lead strips in the battery tray holes
2) top deck
3) in front of servo
4) Battery sides
What's the weight limit at your clubs? Where are you adding weight to make the 1525g required by ROAR/FSEARA races?Places to add weight:
1) under the battery tray by using lead strips in the battery tray holes
2) top deck
3) in front of servo
4) Battery sides
