pucho

I trashed on Wednesday night to get my T1R built, built it with the front one way and rollcenter bridge off the back. I have to say it's a very nice kit. Unfortunately I didn't get to drive it much. I have a couple of tips for those that haven't build their kits yet or have but could use it.

Soak the belt's on some WD-40 overnight it will help speed up the break in prosses.

Put a flat spot on the rear pivot balls it will help the set screw grab them better.

place a 1mm washer between the chassis and baterry post to race them up if your running 3300's they will fit better.

Other than that the car was built per the instructions I ran 4 packs trough before it started raning ang got the car running well as soon as Im settle in a set up Ill post back.

Jimmy Fukuyama

If you can, go with 64pitch for finer tuning depending on your track. With the Monster Pro Stock, it's safe and fast with plenty of torque running between 7.29 to 7.50. If the track is truly techical and every single drop of punch is needed, then gear it back to 48p to get 7.60. The motor should run hot but not hot enough to burn your fingers and is the most suitable gearing for the Monster Stock. If you place a digital temp gun on the motor just right after your race, it should register 130~139f. Anything above that would be overgearing, anything under 130 would be undergearing. I hope this is not too techical in terms of knowledge. LOL..

Jimmy

Jimmy Fukuyama

Devin,

What I do after filling the shocks and capping them, I would turn them upside down and unscrew the black cap, lightly pop them off while the shaft is fully extended. *Make sure the o-ring is inside the black end cap and not sliding on the shaft or else you'll need to rebuilt again., By being sure, add a little Associated "Green Slime" to the o-ring for a good seal and smoothness.* Then slowly press the shaft inward and let the end of the shaft bring the cap back into place, then tighten it. This should force all the air out and the excessive oils out just enough for the shaft to have a slight or no rebound. Rebound of 2mm and below is ok depending on which shock bladder you use. RC zombies suggested the GS bladder which are great bladder with a tight seal which will allow you to rebuilt your shock less often. My brother rebuilt his shocks with those bladder and have had over 50 runs on them and they still feel like newly builts. Xray shocks are a pain to build but they are great shocks once the painstaking process is done correctly. I find that the most valuable thing in building these shocks are the "Green Slime" which can be easily had at any LHS. Oh, and I forgot to mention, when pumping your shocks to get the air out, always start off with all holes closed, then finally open all holes once the airs are gone so you can feel the smoothness of the flow. Once the shocks are built, they should feel the same way. Good Luck! Happy Racing!

Jimmy

Jimmy Fukuyama

Yes, those bladders are great! Can't wait to get some more. Oh, sorry for the delay in replying, just got back from out of town. Will be emailing you soon.

Jimmy

RBLove

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Mobile 1 Synthetic is also very good to soak the belts in....

John Fontaine

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Thanks Jimmy, i'll try that.

Neil Rabara

What kind of breakdown of mat'l did you get with the synthetic?

Joneser

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Rob, what does the T1R weigh in at with the body and GP cells? Is your friend running a graphite top deck or shock towers? I am assuming I know who your friend is and he was balistic with the EVO 2 so that is really saying something. May have to buy a second car now!

Eric

rayhuang

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Joneser,

I just bought a killer second evo2 for the hop-up parts and I also am buying the T1R chassis soon. Spending a lot on my 4wd Impact right now too-so chassis might have to wait a bit!!!

Expect to see a Very Nice-and full composite C-hub Xray T1 evo2 on the swap and sells early next week-cheap from me!!!

Ray

Joneser

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I just got your email and phone message a little while ago. Had a field trip with my 4 year old then we went golfing. So now you have 2 sets of aluminum......too bad I already bought the 3 degree c-hubs. Maybe I will be in the market for rear hubs? Giving some thought to an entire racer kit. This will give me spares of everything and the chassis. Sounds like it may be a winner.

rayhuang

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Cool-sorry for cussing on your answering machine!! I hope its Voice Mail-not on a speaker phone!!!!

Yeah-between Rob and Junior with the T1R-we'll be set on a set-up.

I took the kick-up out of the car in front as I thought it was killing my mid-corner speed and it freed car up-but it wont stay on the line anymore. I push out on exit. When the aluminum 6-degree caster blocks come in-I will put them on with arms flat and see if thats the hot ticket!!! From what I feel right now-I think it will be!!

J_Longbrake

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Some info on those ever mysterious top shaft pulleys.

http://www.rczone.net/modules.php?na...rticle&sid=371

pucho

With GP cells a GM V12 Airtronics 2 chanel recever Futaba 9450 servo, AMB personal transponder, Monster stock motor, and CS-27's on speedmind dish wheels also a stratus 2.0 mine weght in at 53.3oz Perfect for asphalt. I am going to put my ti screws from my Mission on there thoug And Ill see how that affects the weight.

Joneser

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Thanks for the weigh in.....seems a bit heavy. Need to get it close to 50 ounces. How much more do those tires weigh compared to foams.....any idea?

pucho

Im out to the shop to practice Ill try and see what the difference is and Ill post it latter.