kidDynomite

Ziggy, Boner said (V-One RR Thread) that the new 3R's hubs are a good fit. I'm not sure why it wouldn't work as far as handling goes. Maybe they didn't shim it for the right roll height? The 3R has a slightly different suspension geometry to the RR/Evo. So hopefully it just needs a bit of testing for the other chassis'.

NiMo, please keep us posted with your feelings on the new hub's handling. I was just about to buy the Mugen parts, but would rather wait and see if buying a pair of guenuine K parts will save me some money.

NiMo

Give me a couple of weeks to receive / fit and test them.
I have been told there is a problem with the up/down movement with these hubs, so I look forward to the challenge.

Racing4Evo

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I ran the 37T ring gears in my car with a 22/27 gear combo. Tons more top end. I can now run my tires small and that's how the car likes it. Bottom end power is still strong. If need be, I can run a FDR lower than the 710 with the Mugen 29 pinion. The drivetrain is friction free now. I was really happy with the setup I have on the car. It's perfect for the new track layout which is not 90ft longer.

This should be on the top of everyone's "to get" list!

BrainTeased

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ran my car for the first time today but only had 30 mins as it started to rain! car absolutely flies and i havent even dialed it in yet but it seems to stick to the ground very well but not yet handling on rails but not ice skating either!!! so very happy with the car! i find it more agressive as well as its very responsive to steering and throttle!

Marcos.J

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what website did you get the 37's from?

esham

Brain.. don't mind to share your setup with us?
thank you.

kidDynomite

Yes, please share the wealth!

cvccsi

iTrader: (11)

Try this site for 37T gear set. The price is ok too.

http://rc-union.com/product_info.php?products_id=1359

kidDynomite

Thanks, bro! That looks like a good site ... prices are pretty reasonable with other parts too. Is RCunion in the States?

NiMo

I cannot suss this car out!!
normally if you increase the 1st gear the car has a slower launch, right !!
Well I have now gone to the Kawahara 45t diff rings with a 22/50 1st gear and out the box Jaco Nitro Shoes yet the car still launches quicker than an MTX3 and the top end is even faster on the same straight space even though I'm using less revs.
Anyone got the 23T 1st gear Pinion yet? as I can no longer gear up the 1st gear.

cvccsi

iTrader: (11)

I am not sure... I think RCunion is a Hong Kong site.

NiMo

RCunion is in Hong Kong, but the service is fast (usually under 10 days to the UK), site recommended.

Sow&Steady

Yeap ... your car was ballistic today. Faster than my 5-port ... mind you I was using the OS-12TR and you the JP-FX.

Still, I agree with you in that the ratios for the FW05 is very good indeed.

NiMo

You didn't see it after you left, I remembered to secure the brake bolt which stopped that dragging brake, boy was it fast then.
(it is always good to remember to use threadlock)

BrainTeased

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My setup as follows

Front
Front Diff oil - 50,000 using 4 spider gears
front shock oil - 60 wt
front caster - 1 clip in between all gaps
(shock tower and arm, arm and shock brace/bulkhead, bulkhead and arm)
front camber - neg 2.5 deg
front toe out - 1 deg
droop screws screwed all the way out (not touching chassis at all times)
black kit springs (will change to light blue springs today)
shock mount position
- top : lowest hole
- bottom : top hole
front anti-roll bar - Flat
Ride height - 5.5mm
wheel base - 197mm
front foams - 40 shore


Rear
Rear diff - 5,000
rear shocks - 40 wt
rear camber - neg 3.5 deg.
rear toe in - 3 deg
rear springs - gold kit springs (will change to light blue springs today also)
rear droop screws, screwed all the way out.
rear shock mount position
- top : lowest hole
- bottom : bottom hole
Rear sway bar - silver (will change to gold also to see the affect)
Ride height - 5.5mm
wheel base - 198mm
rear foams - 37 shore

I too have the centre kawahara conversion! car feels/rolls very free.

My track is
small-medium / technical
low bite
surface is smooth but not flat.
weather condition right now is starting to hit spring so roughly 16 degree celcious which is roughly 40-45 feriheight (accuse my spelling)