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Old 01-05-2004, 10:25 AM
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I definately like the front bumper brace they added, looks like it'll make the front end very strong...

What's up with the shim under the motor mount, is that needed?
It's in the manual...
there will be a 0.5mm gap if without the shim/washer.
I heard some people don't even bother to mount the bottom screw.
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You planning on getting an R3 Mike?
I just got the Xenon stage 2- does that count as the R3?
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It's in the manual...
there will be a 0.5mm gap if without the shim/washer.
I heard some people don't even bother to mount the bottom screw.

Now that doesnt sound like a good ideal not putting the screw in the bottom
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It makes the whole motor mount block hanging on the upper deck. Not sure too if it's a good Idea to do that, just overheard.
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Default Re: Re: Re: STOCK R3 out of the box
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It's in the manual...
there will be a 0.5mm gap if without the shim/washer.
I heard some people don't even bother to mount the bottom screw.
I wonder why they didn't mill the motor mount to the correct size???

You could leave out the bottom screw if you wanted to get more flex, but you may hurt the gear mesh like the R2.
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Originally posted by MikeR
I just got the Xenon stage 2- does that count as the R3?
Close enough man... I dont know if I would like the TC3 steering over the Yokomo steering, I think the R2 will be a little better in that dept.
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Without the motor mount screwed to the bottom of the chassis...I think it may twist the upperdeck due to the motor weight on one side..... my 2 yens.....
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Hey Ramon, will you be at Stockton on Friday for practice. Do you know if you'll be able to get an extra can of tire sauce?
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Originally posted by Randman
Close enough man... I dont know if I would like the TC3 steering over the Yokomo steering, I think the R2 will be a little better in that dept.
the Pro4 steering looks pretty trick... has bearings on the ackerman graphite link.

See page 12 of the manual:

http://www.hpiracing.co.jp/contents/.../download.html

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Hey Ramon, will you be at Stockton on Friday for practice. Do you know if you'll be able to get an extra can of tire sauce?
Right now it's about 90% sure I'll be there on Friday. sorry no sauce...working hard in getting some.... Billy From Speedworld has them in stock...and he will be racing as well.... I've contacted him already to bring a couple cans.... his shop is closed 'til thurs AM. Worse comes to Worse... I'll personnally drive down to Speedworld Friday morning and pick them up then head down to Stockton....

don't forget to bring a pit table and extension cords....
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I wonder why they didn't mill the motor mount to the correct size???

You could leave out the bottom screw if you wanted to get more flex, but you may hurt the gear mesh like the R2.
hmm wonder why...last minute findings?
I will stick with the bottom mounting.
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Originally posted by rc-zombies
the Pro4 steering looks pretty trick... has bearings on the ackerman graphite link.

See page 12 of the manual:

http://www.hpiracing.co.jp/contents/.../download.html
That is very nice, I have similar on my RS steering...
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Originally posted by rc-zombies
Right now it's about 90% sure I'll be there on Friday. sorry no sauce...working hard in getting some.... Billy From Speedworld has them in stock...and he will be racing as well.... I've contacted him already to bring a couple cans.... his shop is closed 'til thurs AM. Worse comes to Worse... I'll personnally drive down to Speedworld Friday morning and pick them up then head down to Stockton....

don't forget to bring a pit table and extension cords....
I thought they provided pit tables??
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hmm wonder why...last minute findings?
I will stick with the bottom mounting.
I havent seen that shim in any of the R3 pics, so I doubt it's last minute findings...
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Originally posted by Randman
I thought they provided pit tables??
If they are not used by the county fair facility...there should be tables and chairs...75% of the time they are available...
it's been a while since I've been to Stockton...you may want to confirm with MO.
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