5LikesAlex Racing Barracuda R2 & R3
07-09-2003, 05:57 AM
#1516
Tech Regular
They should rename the 'cuda to "The Brick" its one tough little car.
07-09-2003, 09:13 AM
#1517
On my stock R2, I think I am going to try running 64 pitch gears without the PAL system, I have the aluminum shaft mounts, so I'm praying I can get away with it. All I have is 64 pitch, and I dont really want to have to switch everything over to 48.
07-09-2003, 09:46 AM
#1518
Originally posted by Randman
On my stock R2, I think I am going to try running 64 pitch gears without the PAL system, I have the aluminum shaft mounts, so I'm praying I can get away with it. All I have is 64 pitch, and I dont really want to have to switch everything over to 48.
On my stock R2, I think I am going to try running 64 pitch gears without the PAL system, I have the aluminum shaft mounts, so I'm praying I can get away with it. All I have is 64 pitch, and I dont really want to have to switch everything over to 48.
but then we have to wait for Steve's regular delivery time 
07-09-2003, 10:21 AM
#1520
Randman: If you are going to use 64pitch 100T spur gear, I suggest use pinions 34T or 35T. This will give you a final drive of 7.1 and 6.9 We found out and also from some PRO recommendations that the monster stock best performs with a roll out of 27mm to 28mm. We have always followed this setting and it so far yielded good results interms of power and effeciency.
If you are using a Novak GT7 and GP3300 batts, you can set your profile to #4 or for more punchy feeling try #6
If you are using a Novak GT7 and GP3300 batts, you can set your profile to #4 or for more punchy feeling try #6
07-09-2003, 11:03 AM
#1522
Originally posted by Randman
On my stock R2, I think I am going to try running 64 pitch gears without the PAL system, I have the aluminum shaft mounts, so I'm praying I can get away with it. All I have is 64 pitch, and I dont really want to have to switch everything over to 48.
On my stock R2, I think I am going to try running 64 pitch gears without the PAL system, I have the aluminum shaft mounts, so I'm praying I can get away with it. All I have is 64 pitch, and I dont really want to have to switch everything over to 48.
you will want to run the 48 with out the pal drive system .
07-09-2003, 11:04 AM
#1523
Originally posted by Randman
UPS just dropped my R2 off, so I'm sealing up the chassis now. Not many parts, should be very easy to build. I'll let you guys know the progress as I go.
UPS just dropped my R2 off, so I'm sealing up the chassis now. Not many parts, should be very easy to build. I'll let you guys know the progress as I go.
07-09-2003, 11:05 AM
#1525
Originally posted by Randman
That's what Dave Berger is telling me as well... 48 pitch, here I come!
That's what Dave Berger is telling me as well... 48 pitch, here I come!
07-09-2003, 11:13 AM
#1526
ooh, you have your first cuda 
taking your time with the chassis is well worth it, saves slicing your fingers open when you pic it up plus it looks nicer when done properly, I found some super glue that came with a little brush attached to the lid, it was very handy for sealing the edges.
Get a few nice fat pinions in 48dp, it'll save a lot of hassle, the kit spur is quite soft since it's delrin so a wide contact area with the pinion is better.
Remember to use a nice flat surface to build on and tighten the screws little by little in star formation, topdeck before the main chassis.
taking your time with the chassis is well worth it, saves slicing your fingers open when you pic it up
plus it looks nicer when done properly, I found some super glue that came with a little brush attached to the lid, it was very handy for sealing the edges.Get a few nice fat pinions in 48dp, it'll save a lot of hassle, the kit spur is quite soft since it's delrin so a wide contact area with the pinion is better.
Remember to use a nice flat surface to build on and tighten the screws little by little in star formation, topdeck before the main chassis.
07-09-2003, 11:22 AM
#1527
Almost done sealing it up, got the outer edges of the main chassis done, and both shock towers. Dont have any battery packs yet, waiting for them to arrive, so I dont have to do the battery slots as of yet (thank god!)
Everything looks cool, I think I'm going to take a break from the chassis and build the diff. I'll keep you guys posted with how it goes
Everything looks cool, I think I'm going to take a break from the chassis and build the diff. I'll keep you guys posted with how it goes
07-09-2003, 11:32 AM
#1528
Originally posted by Randman
Almost done sealing it up, got the outer edges of the main chassis done, and both shock towers. Dont have any battery packs yet, waiting for them to arrive, so I dont have to do the battery slots as of yet (thank god!)
Everything looks cool, I think I'm going to take a break from the chassis and build the diff. I'll keep you guys posted with how it goes
Almost done sealing it up, got the outer edges of the main chassis done, and both shock towers. Dont have any battery packs yet, waiting for them to arrive, so I dont have to do the battery slots as of yet (thank god!)
Everything looks cool, I think I'm going to take a break from the chassis and build the diff. I'll keep you guys posted with how it goes
good idea to wait Be careful when building the diffs, don't want to put the screw in the wrong side now do we
(and no it wasn't me that did it 
)
07-09-2003, 11:42 AM
#1529
Originally posted by Herminator
Ah yes the joy of sanding the battery slots good idea to wait
Be careful when building the diffs, don't want to put the screw in the wrong side now do we (and no it wasn't me that did it )
Ah yes the joy of sanding the battery slots
good idea to wait Be careful when building the diffs, don't want to put the screw in the wrong side now do we
(and no it wasn't me that did it )
LOL
I recall reading that and it wasnt me that did that either I know who it was and now he isnt a cuda owner
07-09-2003, 12:00 PM
#1530
Man, I just built the diff, I love the 1/8 balls, they are really smooth once it's done. I used the tips off of the Alex USA site on sanding the gear a little bit on the edges, and I think it will make it much easier to break in the drivetrain. Time to do the 1 way