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09-16-2002, 12:01 AM
#1682
Originally posted by jesse370
Ok i finished building it and put the electrics in the car. I was really really impressed with the acceleration of the kit. I don't think I'll be missing my tc3 one bit.
But I have a question the front belt is real loose. I have the front eccentric hubs on the notch that would be at 9 oclock. And by the instructions that is as tight as it goes. And I didn't notice a bit of difference at all in the tension of the belt. Its so bad I can roll the front belt off the diff pulley if you coax it a little. Is this something I should worry about? My last belt touring car was a hpi mini that had a belt tensioner. And input would help, the belt does seem to tighten some on power so I guess I'll see what happens at the track?? But so far I think this kit is really free, and is more free than my associated that is being replaced by this kit.
Ok i finished building it and put the electrics in the car. I was really really impressed with the acceleration of the kit. I don't think I'll be missing my tc3 one bit.
But I have a question the front belt is real loose. I have the front eccentric hubs on the notch that would be at 9 oclock. And by the instructions that is as tight as it goes. And I didn't notice a bit of difference at all in the tension of the belt. Its so bad I can roll the front belt off the diff pulley if you coax it a little. Is this something I should worry about? My last belt touring car was a hpi mini that had a belt tensioner. And input would help, the belt does seem to tighten some on power so I guess I'll see what happens at the track?? But so far I think this kit is really free, and is more free than my associated that is being replaced by this kit.
i think you may have put the eccentric hubs in the wrong locations. i've had to put mine in the 4 oclock position(initial instructed setting was to put in 6 oclock). give it a try, it should be ok.
09-16-2002, 11:35 AM
#1683
Jesse, there correct. I spent over 2hrs. assm. and dis-assm. the frontend until I found out the instructions were backwards. I've since made a tensioner out of a servo horn with a couple of bearings. Now I don't have to rip the front apart again just to change the tension. I run it loose in stock and semi-tight in mod. I ran my EVO2 outside with rubber tires had an 8x1 in it and I walked every nitro car at the track on the straightaway!!! I love the car.
09-17-2002, 08:26 AM
#1685
Has anyone tried to convert the old Serpent shocks to the new Evo 2 shocks with the alloy shock bodies??
I tried tonite and found the plastic cap holding the O-ring in place does not fit the new Evo 2 shock bodies!!! There is a very slight difference.........
I tried tonite and found the plastic cap holding the O-ring in place does not fit the new Evo 2 shock bodies!!! There is a very slight difference.........
09-17-2002, 08:28 AM
#1686
Originally posted by Trinityracinnut
I agree i ordered the belt tensisoner. so now i can assemble it the way they say and not have to do ne thing.
I agree i ordered the belt tensisoner. so now i can assemble it the way they say and not have to do ne thing.
09-17-2002, 08:53 AM
#1688
Ah well....at least I'm not alone!!!!
09-18-2002, 03:45 AM
#1689
well i got my evo2 and just finished building it last night. excellent quality! except for a couple parts, the rear bulkhead brace was not tapped at one end so i emailed xray, and the wheelbase clips. but i love all the features of the car and cant wait to try it out next week.
09-18-2002, 04:06 AM
#1690
Originally posted by spaz456
well i got my evo2 and just finished building it last night. excellent quality! except for a couple parts, the rear bulkhead brace was not tapped at one end so i emailed xray, and the wheelbase clips. but i love all the features of the car and cant wait to try it out next week.
well i got my evo2 and just finished building it last night. excellent quality! except for a couple parts, the rear bulkhead brace was not tapped at one end so i emailed xray, and the wheelbase clips. but i love all the features of the car and cant wait to try it out next week.
09-18-2002, 04:18 AM
#1691
I agree with dtm on the clips. Worth the effort. I have done this twice as I have c-hub also.
09-18-2002, 05:47 AM
#1693
I am having to order a new top deck, there was a section of the track that had changed from others hitting the turn......and I let off the throttle to adjust and the guy behind me pushed me into the turn. I snapped only one side of the top deck at the base of where it splits so I was able to use a home remedy and glue to continue with my last qual and main.
That added flex seemed to agree with the car, so I will try the original flexible top deck this weekend and see how it runs.
That added flex seemed to agree with the car, so I will try the original flexible top deck this weekend and see how it runs.
Last edited by RCCadet; 09-18-2002 at 11:12 AM.
09-18-2002, 08:39 AM
#1694
Originally posted by RCCadet
Someone on another discussion board found out the same thing you did about the shock bodies.
Someone on another discussion board found out the same thing you did about the shock bodies.
09-18-2002, 11:07 AM
#1695
ya i spent what seemed like forever getting the thickness just right on wheelbase clips with the dremel but now i have near no play with bind free suspension.
rc cadet what surface are you running on, ashpalt?
rc cadet what surface are you running on, ashpalt?