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Marcos.J 02-24-2008 04:38 PM


Originally Posted by JayBee (Post 4202018)
Here's a few:D

very nice!!

yyhayyim 02-24-2008 07:25 PM

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:cry:
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:nod:

Marcos.J 02-24-2008 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by yyhayyim (Post 4202657)
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:cry:
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:nod:

sorry to hear that!! If you get a chance look at my new set up for the E4 is very good!!!:nod:

and check out the shirt that i have coming :)

yyhayyim 02-25-2008 05:54 AM

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:nod: 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:nod:

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:lol:

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.

Marcos.J 02-25-2008 06:02 AM


Originally Posted by yyhayyim (Post 4203895)
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:nod: 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:nod:

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:lol:

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:nod:

jheimb4897 02-25-2008 06:10 AM

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!

Marcos.J 02-25-2008 06:15 AM


Originally Posted by jheimb4897 (Post 4203932)
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!

Im may order the FS too and run the RS top deck , i think the thicker chassis and thinner top deck will be a good combination:nod:

and on the setup that I'm running i'm not using the middle plastic brace underneath the topdeck.

yyhayyim 02-25-2008 08:45 AM


Originally Posted by Marcos.J (Post 4203948)
Im may order the FS too and run the RS top deck , i think the thicker chassis and thinner top deck will be a good combination:nod:

and on the setup that I'm running i'm not using the middle plastic brace underneath the topdeck.

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:lol:

Weight: 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:confused:

Marcos.J 02-25-2008 08:51 AM


Originally Posted by yyhayyim (Post 4204252)
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:lol:

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:confused:

mine weighs 1332 with the body ready to race

yyhayyim 02-25-2008 09:39 AM


Originally Posted by Marcos.J (Post 4204272)
mine weighs 1332 with the body ready to race

1332g:eek: 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

Marcos.J 02-25-2008 10:16 AM


Originally Posted by yyhayyim (Post 4204401)
1332g:eek: 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

lol mine is not anywhere near legal weight but i have a few spots already to add the weight:sneaky:

Ill have it already figured out for this weekend:)

yyhayyim 02-25-2008 10:39 AM


Originally Posted by Marcos.J (Post 4204481)
lol mine is not anywhere near legal weight but i have a few spots already to add the weight:sneaky:

Ill have it already figured out for this weekend:)

Get the weight legal so Adrian wont hold that against you when the broomstick E4 leaves him in the dust:lol:

Marcos.J 02-25-2008 10:47 AM


Originally Posted by yyhayyim (Post 4204535)
Get the weight legal so Adrian wont hold that against you when the broomstick E4 leaves him in the dust:lol:

lol after long hours of testing I came to the conclusion that a Mr.Mop swings a lot better especially when you attatch the mop bucket full of mop water on the other end.

Marcos.J 02-25-2008 12:12 PM


Originally Posted by yyhayyim (Post 4204535)
Get the weight legal so Adrian wont hold that against you when the broomstick E4 leaves him in the dust:lol:

but Adrian has alot of knowledge with cars so im sure he will figure something out that works!!

AdrianM 02-25-2008 12:23 PM


Originally Posted by yyhayyim (Post 4204535)
Get the weight legal so Adrian wont hold that against you when the broomstick E4 leaves him in the dust:lol:

It hasn't happened yet no matter what car he's driven so by all means keep it light...I don't care.


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