Originally Posted by Benzaah

I had my first run with the CX on Sunday. The meet was at a track i dont normally run at so i spent some time getting used to the track again but overall im very happy with the new car. Plus I didnt want to push it too hard being a new car and having never driven a Shuie before. One thing I am not happy with the amount of play in the steering. I am going to have to get some very thin shims to get this play out as it seems its all in the shaft and bearing for the Alloy steering housing. Other than that meet was almost flawless with the car. I will have to change my driving style a bit to suit this chassis though as it has so much corner speed .

In hindsight I wish i had have started with the kit set up instead of running an LP set up that was suggested. The kit castor blocks have way too much flex in them for my liking and I will now change to the different front castor blocks especially after reading others thoughts on this cars steering. I found it would steer about half way through the turn and then dig in and feel as though it was going to traction roll and i would have to flick the steering to hold my line.

My only sore point was a massive rock i picked up on the track which popped off the rear diff fence and flipped and chewed out my rear belt I am going to pull the car apart and rebuild everything now for next session.




Hi, In your build you mention "if you are going to do it you need washers with a 1/8th inch hole". Which brand of shims did you find with these size holes? thanks Benzaah

Originally Posted by grippgoat

Benzaah,

Some people just grind down the vertical steering post to get rid of the slop. Also, the twin point steering has less slop, and seems like it might put less twisting force into the chassis.

-Mike

Originally Posted by FLAT OUT

Hi John, what grease do you use in the drive shafts and how often do you re - grease them ? Thanks

Originally Posted by GSM Storm

Hi all

To all you guys that are running Mod, which did balls have you found the best to use, Carbide or Ceramic.

Regards
Gary

Originally Posted by Benzaah

The diff still feels very stiff to me compared to an Xray diff

Originally Posted by Benzaah

I cant afford the twin point steering atm so it Looks like some wet and dry just got added to the shopping list Thanks for the Tip.

I was initially frustrated when building this car but now im really impressed with the way this car builds now Ive serviced it. The diff still feels very stiff to me compared to an Xray diff but Im hoping to catch up with the other guy locally who races this car to compare as on track its fine. Although the car was a little taily in some sections which may have meant it was a touch too loose. Ive rebuilt it with my preferred associated grease this time to compare as the schumacher grease always built a stiff xray diff.


I gotta ask what are you guys doing for a heat sink? Currently i have a fan blowing at the can and the motor mount but this is drawing air over the esc which is not preferable. I was thinking the LPR sink would fit one side and mount the fan above the motor but Thats a lot of weight up high. Any thoughts are apprecaited.

regards Benzaah

Originally Posted by grippgoat

A couple unrelated questions...


1) Are the diff / spool pulleys and fences on the CX the same as the LP? What about the diff balls and rings?

2) Can someone explain the theory behind narrow front wheel hexes again?

-Mike

Originally Posted by grippgoat

A couple unrelated questions...


1) Are the diff / spool pulleys and fences on the CX the same as the LP? What about the diff balls and rings?

2) Can someone explain the theory behind narrow front wheel hexes again?

-Mike