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Originally Posted by brianrice
It looks like a CRC 6-pack. :)
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Originally Posted by thedigler
Hey guys I'm a 1/12 scale newb, just ordered a Carpet Knife.I have a few questions to ask you all. OK here goes:
1) any building tips and tricks other than the ones on Lufaso's site and Mark Payne's site? 2) I've seen most cars have the graphite servo saver brace, is this needed? 3) what type of servo saver should i get....im thinking of getting the futaba 9602 servo so i would need one that fits this servo--also on a tight carpet track should i mount it on the chassis or with the angled mounts 4) the GTX speedo is there any fit issues with this? 5) I have the grey spektrum reciever, are there any fit issues with it or compatablity issues with the 9602 or the GTX 6) after reading many pages of this thread i see that alot of you guys use the 16ga wire for the GTX from castle creations. Is this neccessary for the Carpet Knife or will the stock wire from the GTX work 7) Lastly are there any must have items for the car that are needed, hop ups different arms etc. Thanks for taking the time to read this, any help is appreciated greatly. The Digler 2)not neccessary, just makes your servo saver survive impacts better 3)the 9602 is fine servo. Kimbrough makes the industry's standard servo savers. there's probably one included in the kit 4)no problems 5)should work fine 6)not absolutely neccessary. just make sure the rear pod's movement is free 7)just aquire some side springs in different weights. the car comes with all you want out of the box (if you get the red version) |
thedigler,
I can help with a few of your questions. The spectrum receiver will work fine and I believe the speedo will as well (I've never owned one tho) As far as angled or mounting the servo flat, this will start a debate. This is a good thing because I am thinking of mounting mine flat and would like some input. I do know they work well either way. For hop ups I highly recomend getting the titanium front axels, new machined delrin A arms and the CRC front shims (anything but the washers that come standard). The 16 ga wire is just lighter and a little more flexable so that it won't introduce a false tweek on the rear pod. Your only using 4 cells, so a heavier gauge is not needed, but what you have now is fine. Lastly, you may want to get a bumper on the car till you get used to it to help keep the body from cutting the front tires as you bump into things. |
thanks for the quick replies :) I did order the red version so I should be ok then. I also got all the side springs and the heavy crc tube lube. Again thanks alot.
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Originally Posted by Greg45231
As far as angled or mounting the servo flat, this will start a debate. This is a good thing because I am thinking of mounting mine flat and would like some input. I do know they work well either way.
BTW, I have an L4 with the servo mounted flat and a 3.2R with the angled servo. |
I just ordered a 3.2R to! Some good tips here, thanks. Also, what tires does the kit come with (I dont have it jet) ? Does the kit include crc tube lube?
Thanks, -Hugo |
Your kit should come with a tube of Associated diff lube (I prefer the Niftech, but you know about opinions, right?) and a bottle of CRC "thin" tube lube (I never use the thin so I've got, like, four bottles of the stuff).
Tires? My kits were pre- Pro Cuts so it came with Track Magnets (which I can't fit on my truer) purple fronts and grey rears. A couple possible scenarios...they use up the Track Magnets in the kits so that's what you get OR you SCORE and get some Pro Cuts. I'd bet grey rear and purple fronts. Have fun!! Scottrik |
Any thoughts of GQ tires?
I run them on ntro tc, and love them. What's your opinion (yep, I asked for it :sweat: ) on these tires and what compounds to run. |
Originally Posted by odpurple
Your axle in black is a Trinity. They have the counterweighted clamping hub. Niftech axles and hubs only come in polished aluminum.
If you've never had Niftech diff, you are missing the Ferrari of 1/12th diffs. All the axles I use (Niftech or IRS) use two 1/4x3/8 flanged bearings on the axle, two of the same on the in and outside of the right hub and one 1/4x3/8 unflanged on the spur. I don't think it matters if you use an unflanged bearing on the inside of the right hub though. Trinity, didn't think of that, probably from a switch blade. I took apart the rear and the bearings are as you said, but the the flanged bearing was on the spur, it appears that either will work there, same as the inside the hub. I switched those two and put the unflanged on the spur. Chech out Avidrc.com for bearings, you can't beat that deal with a stick. Very high quality bearings, been using there bearings in my 1/8 clutch bells for years. |
Thanks... so the Thin lube is it useless?
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I wouldn't say it's useless, just that I don't use it. Combination of our carpet (only unrolled every two weeks Oct-Mar), my car(s) and my driving style I always end up needing to dial in more steering (always have an on-power push) and one thing that helps is heavier fluid. I like the medium (they call it "heavy") CRC fluid with the white cap. I've also had good results with the Losi Hydra-drive fluid. I've never had a bottle of the CRC "extra heavy" (always out of stock it seems) but will try it this season and see what I think.
Scottrik |
What is the best way to measure your pod droop? And how would it affect handling, I have mine set with 1.5mm droop I think. What would you set it at for asphalt, smooth high grip surface? Thanks Bill
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Originally Posted by B-B
What is the best way to measure your pod droop? And how would it affect handling, I have mine set with 1.5mm droop I think. What would you set it at for asphalt, smooth high grip surface? Thanks Bill
Print Rich Changs awesome page of tips for what it does. For sure more droop for bumpy tracks!!! |
Originally Posted by {VIC_RDX}
hey
i have been told its a L3 with a CRC rear end is this true if not what is it? also i know its missing a damper tube ok thanks for the repsonce guys now i know its a CRC 6 cell do you recon its a good buy as i only paid $55 and ite 90% new no chassis scraps? |
Thanks rayhuang, I did download Richs info sheet. Its printed in very easy to understand terms, so even I can understand it! Thanks Bill
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