34LikesSchumacher Mi5
06-21-2014, 08:12 AM
#2206
And as a comparison, my Mi5 with same body tyres etc. So 20g lighter for the 5evo.
I should note that both cars have been on a diet (alloy screws, ti ball studs, alloy driveshafts, lightish batterys) as noted here. Still a decent saving new vs old... only question is, where will I put the weight to get to 1380g?!
I should note that both cars have been on a diet (alloy screws, ti ball studs, alloy driveshafts, lightish batterys) as noted here. Still a decent saving new vs old... only question is, where will I put the weight to get to 1380g?!
06-21-2014, 03:18 PM
#2207
So my build is done... and have to say been very impressed.
Quality has taken a real step forward. In particular, the plastics are much improved, both from a fit/finsh side, and the design of some of the parts, such as the wishbone ends.
In particular the new ball cups are much improved in consistency between cup to cup. Pop on nice and tight, but still free. Also liking the moulded in anti-roll bar balls.
The shocks also stand out. Built totally dead, and every shock the same first time.. although only after ditching the kit o-rings (as usual). And ball joint tops....
I have been passed on a couple of tips on helping to free up the wishbone sockets (youtube video loading now), and look out for a blog post in a week or so, after I get to give it it's first run... but the list of build tips etc is pretty short at the moment (a good thing!).
Still, she be light... and I physically can't get the ESC any closer to the centre line, the belt gets in the way!!
Cheers
Ed
Quality has taken a real step forward. In particular, the plastics are much improved, both from a fit/finsh side, and the design of some of the parts, such as the wishbone ends.
In particular the new ball cups are much improved in consistency between cup to cup. Pop on nice and tight, but still free. Also liking the moulded in anti-roll bar balls.
The shocks also stand out. Built totally dead, and every shock the same first time.. although only after ditching the kit o-rings (as usual). And ball joint tops....
I have been passed on a couple of tips on helping to free up the wishbone sockets (youtube video loading now), and look out for a blog post in a week or so, after I get to give it it's first run... but the list of build tips etc is pretty short at the moment (a good thing!).
Still, she be light... and I physically can't get the ESC any closer to the centre line, the belt gets in the way!!
Cheers
Ed
06-21-2014, 05:58 PM
#2208
So my build is done... and have to say been very impressed.
Quality has taken a real step forward. In particular, the plastics are much improved, both from a fit/finsh side, and the design of some of the parts, such as the wishbone ends.
In particular the new ball cups are much improved in consistency between cup to cup. Pop on nice and tight, but still free. Also liking the moulded in anti-roll bar balls.
The shocks also stand out. Built totally dead, and every shock the same first time.. although only after ditching the kit o-rings (as usual). And ball joint tops....
I have been passed on a couple of tips on helping to free up the wishbone sockets (youtube video loading now), and look out for a blog post in a week or so, after I get to give it it's first run... but the list of build tips etc is pretty short at the moment (a good thing!).
Still, she be light... and I physically can't get the ESC any closer to the centre line, the belt gets in the way!!
Cheers
Ed
Quality has taken a real step forward. In particular, the plastics are much improved, both from a fit/finsh side, and the design of some of the parts, such as the wishbone ends.
In particular the new ball cups are much improved in consistency between cup to cup. Pop on nice and tight, but still free. Also liking the moulded in anti-roll bar balls.
The shocks also stand out. Built totally dead, and every shock the same first time.. although only after ditching the kit o-rings (as usual). And ball joint tops....
I have been passed on a couple of tips on helping to free up the wishbone sockets (youtube video loading now), and look out for a blog post in a week or so, after I get to give it it's first run... but the list of build tips etc is pretty short at the moment (a good thing!).
Still, she be light... and I physically can't get the ESC any closer to the centre line, the belt gets in the way!!
Cheers
Ed
Unlike scott g's and mine
Shane
06-21-2014, 06:11 PM
#2209
http://www.racing-cars.com/pp/New_Ca...evo/U4585.html
06-21-2014, 06:15 PM
#2210
You tube video - http://youtu.be/yf8C-WVA2wM
Ed
06-21-2014, 10:33 PM
#2211
It's the pro servo mount (U4585). Only has one set of mounting holes, and looks cooler, IMO
http://www.racing-cars.com/pp/New_Ca...evo/U4585.html
http://www.racing-cars.com/pp/New_Ca...evo/U4585.html
Regards Robert
06-22-2014, 10:12 AM
#2212
Tech Adept
Last edited by big paul; 06-22-2014 at 12:51 PM.
06-23-2014, 01:59 PM
#2215
06-23-2014, 02:14 PM
#2216
I have a new still in box Mi5 for sale $425.00 shipped in USA only
06-23-2014, 03:39 PM
#2217
It's going to let you get the same ratios with a smaller spur and pinion. I think two potential consequences:
1. lighter (smaller) pinion and spur
2. moves weight back in the car (motor is closer to layshaft)
It will be an interesting thing to try.
1. lighter (smaller) pinion and spur
2. moves weight back in the car (motor is closer to layshaft)
It will be an interesting thing to try.
06-23-2014, 05:53 PM
#2218
I believe the new motor mount positioning the motor back will help with rotation as it will allow for more weight transfer to the front of the car in a corner which I can see definitely help with running spec motors. mod you have a lot more momentum to transfer weight compared to a spec motored car.