143LikesAwesomatix EP Touring Car (A700 Shaft Drive)
07-02-2012, 07:14 PM
#2236
Put a bigger front bumper in the A700, and nothing will pop Off ! The current bumper is way too small, and I had rather put on some weight up front than breaking at every meet... If you also use Mr. Dawson's ties on top of the bigger bumper, you will be bulletproof ! Parma makes a 3X8” universal foam bumper that can be cut wide enough to protect your investment , use it !!!!!!
jake
07-02-2012, 07:19 PM
#2237
Tech Fanatic
Yes I agree with u 100% the A700 in a clean run is the fastest chassis out there ....i was just stating how if the company wanted to sell to the masses coming up for solutions for these minor problems would help in that......i also agree with you on the parts aspect i have only had to buy 7 shock rods for this car nothing else because of the fact that the car was desigend to pop it saves you money on parts.....i just think it pops too easily .
I think that something is wrong with your SPR02 ( maybe it was bended during crash ) or P04 ( spherical hole was destroyed).
SPR02 Shock Rod Guide must have right shape to provide smooth movement of ST05 Shock Rod without jamming.
Usually, cases of ST05 pop out are very rare even without any additional 0-rings or tubes and we have not received complaints about it.
07-03-2012, 01:15 AM
#2238
Hi Oleg,
Do you know more please when A700 will be available again?
Nico'
Do you know more please when A700 will be available again?
Nico'
07-03-2012, 01:18 AM
#2239
07-03-2012, 01:19 AM
#2240
07-03-2012, 04:48 AM
#2241
Hi theatriks,
I think that something is wrong with your SPR02 ( maybe it was bended during crash ) or P04 ( spherical hole was destroyed).
SPR02 Shock Rod Guide must have right shape to provide smooth movement of ST05 Shock Rod without jamming.
Usually, cases of ST05 pop out are very rare even without any additional 0-rings or tubes and we have not received complaints about it.
I think that something is wrong with your SPR02 ( maybe it was bended during crash ) or P04 ( spherical hole was destroyed).
SPR02 Shock Rod Guide must have right shape to provide smooth movement of ST05 Shock Rod without jamming.
Usually, cases of ST05 pop out are very rare even without any additional 0-rings or tubes and we have not received complaints about it.
07-03-2012, 05:28 AM
#2242
When the shock rod is popping out does this happen to the same side every time? Is this only the front or Rear as well?
I don't run any o ring or tube and never have, We need to try and see why this is happening.
When the Shock rod pops out is this only the rod what pops or does the Hub pop out as well?
07-03-2012, 06:26 AM
#2243
I have had my car since Novemeber i done a full indoor winter Series and half way thought outdoor series and could probably count the parts i have broken on one hand and never had this happen.
When the shock rod is popping out does this happen to the same side every time? Is this only the front or Rear as well?
I don't run any o ring or tube and never have, We need to try and see why this is happening.
When the Shock rod pops out is this only the rod what pops or does the Hub pop out as well?
When the shock rod is popping out does this happen to the same side every time? Is this only the front or Rear as well?
I don't run any o ring or tube and never have, We need to try and see why this is happening.
When the Shock rod pops out is this only the rod what pops or does the Hub pop out as well?
07-03-2012, 09:08 AM
#2244
If you haven't already done so I recommend filing/cutting down the axles so that they are flush with the wheel lock nuts. This will prevent them from 'grabbing' onto the board. In my personal experience, the combination of using a stiffer/wider bumper and cutting down the axles drastically reduced the parts breakage in both my A700 (stock 17.5) and 417x (mod) cars.
07-03-2012, 02:09 PM
#2245
Thank you John C. ! I did not mention filling the axles because I thought that was too obvious... The part of the bumper that protects the Tires has to be stiff enough and has to be anchoring the body tightly, even slightly pushing the body outward.... No way this Car will break after that, unless you're jumping boards.... Good luck....
07-03-2012, 02:22 PM
#2246
thanks mdawson .. john c.. oleg ..and jake you guys have been a great help with your responses hopefully everything u mentioned will work.
07-03-2012, 03:53 PM
#2247
where to buy parts
Where are you guys buying parts?
I see you can order directly from awesomatix but I don't know about doing a bank transfer - i have never done one.
Help me out. I am interested in the battery clamp system.
I see you can order directly from awesomatix but I don't know about doing a bank transfer - i have never done one.
Help me out. I am interested in the battery clamp system.
07-03-2012, 04:05 PM
#2248
Jake
07-03-2012, 04:36 PM
#2249
Two weeks ago I got myself an Awesomatix, I'm really liking it a lot. The quality of the parts and the design are simply unrivaled. 
Since it's my first electric touring car (I'm an experienced nitro driver) it's a steep learning curve, but thus far I'm really pleased with the way the car handles.
I've got two questions though:
-Has anyone tried to run the car without the main shaft support, the two ball bearings which support the shaft?. Since I'm only running 13,5 blinky I thought about leaving it out to create a bit more space for the electronics.
-Last week I had my first race with the car, and this was also the first time I ran new tires. I scrubbed them in to get rid of the molding line (Ride 32 tires) and prepared them for the first qualifier. For some reason the car was slower on the new tires compared to older tires which had been run for around 400 laps.
They started to get better after 3 runs, but still the car wasn't as good as on the old tires. It felt very nervous, unstable and the rear was breaking loose at the apex of several corners.
Does anyone know how this can happen?. The rubber tires are new to me so I guess it has something to do with tire preparation or car setup.
I will post my setup tomorrow since I don't have my car with me right now.
On old tires the setup is very close to what it should be, slight hint of understeer at corner entry but very stable and easy to drive.
Since it's my first electric touring car (I'm an experienced nitro driver) it's a steep learning curve, but thus far I'm really pleased with the way the car handles.
I've got two questions though:
-Has anyone tried to run the car without the main shaft support, the two ball bearings which support the shaft?. Since I'm only running 13,5 blinky I thought about leaving it out to create a bit more space for the electronics.
-Last week I had my first race with the car, and this was also the first time I ran new tires. I scrubbed them in to get rid of the molding line (Ride 32 tires) and prepared them for the first qualifier. For some reason the car was slower on the new tires compared to older tires which had been run for around 400 laps.
They started to get better after 3 runs, but still the car wasn't as good as on the old tires. It felt very nervous, unstable and the rear was breaking loose at the apex of several corners. Does anyone know how this can happen?. The rubber tires are new to me so I guess it has something to do with tire preparation or car setup.
I will post my setup tomorrow since I don't have my car with me right now.
On old tires the setup is very close to what it should be, slight hint of understeer at corner entry but very stable and easy to drive.
07-03-2012, 04:51 PM
#2250
Battery clamp is awesome causes no tweak genius design ..so simple ...and amazing nobody has ever thought of it before ........he takes paypal at an extra 4%