Hot Bodies Cyclone
03-02-2009, 11:25 AM
I got happy right before the main when Scotty broke a knuckle
on his warm up lap. I started yelling I beat Scotty, I beat Scotty! Do you know this guys changed out a knuckle and was back on the starting grid just shy on the 2min race delay
He must have had some practice changing those before
on his warm up lap. I started yelling I beat Scotty, I beat Scotty! Do you know this guys changed out a knuckle and was back on the starting grid just shy on the 2min race delay He must have had some practice changing those before 
03-02-2009, 11:33 AM
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so, who won yesterday??
03-02-2009, 11:34 AM
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03-02-2009, 11:38 AM
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i knew he tq'd, but i couldnt stay for the mains. i had to get home for my son's birthday party. the fat guy sure is fast with his car, isnt he? wait,,,i know it isnt a cyclone tho, lolol
03-02-2009, 12:06 PM
Shocks Leak?
Hi, just want to ask about the new TC shocks or the new special coated shocks see if anybody have an oil leak from the bottom? I got some info. is put 0.2 thick shim between shocks body and the O ring. But so far it's still have a problem. Anybody have any idea? Thanks!
03-02-2009, 12:24 PM
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03-02-2009, 12:31 PM
03-02-2009, 12:32 PM
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no need to worry advil, lol,
i do believe that the fat guy would take any car he drove into the winners circle tho. i dont think the brand of car would make a difference to him.
i do believe that the fat guy would take any car he drove into the winners circle tho. i dont think the brand of car would make a difference to him.
03-02-2009, 12:35 PM
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hey stlnlst, did you ever beat scotty? no, i didnt think so,lol, wait, isnt he still running a cyclone?
03-02-2009, 12:42 PM
Are all your shocks leaking?
03-02-2009, 12:53 PM
Adding shims may make the leak worse. It will put added pressure and could cause the o-ring to distort and not seal correctly. Try building the shock with a new o-ring. Be sure to lube the shock shaft and o-ring with shock oil or green slime so they will slide together smoothly. Sometimes putting these together unlubed can damage the o-ring just enough for it to leak.
Are all your shocks leaking?
Are all your shocks leaking?
03-02-2009, 01:35 PM
Hello everybody ,
I have a question , i went racing on sunday and it was really good excepte one thing , i need a bit more mid corner steering .
I had more than enough entry steering but for mid corner exit i need a litle bit more steering if its possible .
The track is carpet medium traction quite flowing , and when i raced at the same place before with a tighter layout , i also needed more mid exit steering.
My current setup is the following :
Controlled tires are SWEEP 32 ,
front
ride height : 5.25 mm
droop over ride height :3.5 mm
base role center ( under pivot blocks ) : 1mm
role center under camber links : 3mm
1.5 camber
0.5 toe out
pink spring with 50w oil
1.5 in-board toe block
silver roll bar ( 1.4mm )
shock positon #2.5
spool
ackermann 2mm
rear
ride height : 5.75 mm
droop over ride height : 4mm
base role center ( under pivot block ) : 1mm
under camber link : 2mm
1.5 camber
3.0 in-board toe block
copper roll bar ( 1.2mm )
silver spring with 45w oil
shock position #3.5
It was ran on a WCE cyclone .
If anyone could give me any advice of how to have more mid corner and exit steering it will be much appreciated .
Thanks for any help .
I have a question , i went racing on sunday and it was really good excepte one thing , i need a bit more mid corner steering .
I had more than enough entry steering but for mid corner exit i need a litle bit more steering if its possible .
The track is carpet medium traction quite flowing , and when i raced at the same place before with a tighter layout , i also needed more mid exit steering.
My current setup is the following :
Controlled tires are SWEEP 32 ,
front
ride height : 5.25 mm
droop over ride height :3.5 mm
base role center ( under pivot blocks ) : 1mm
role center under camber links : 3mm
1.5 camber
0.5 toe out
pink spring with 50w oil
1.5 in-board toe block
silver roll bar ( 1.4mm )
shock positon #2.5
spool
ackermann 2mm
rear
ride height : 5.75 mm
droop over ride height : 4mm
base role center ( under pivot block ) : 1mm
under camber link : 2mm
1.5 camber
3.0 in-board toe block
copper roll bar ( 1.2mm )
silver spring with 45w oil
shock position #3.5
It was ran on a WCE cyclone .
If anyone could give me any advice of how to have more mid corner and exit steering it will be much appreciated .
Thanks for any help .
Also try moving the front arms all the way back. It will put more weight over the front and give you more mid and exit steering.
As a general comment, you must be getting a lot of roll out the car... normally I don't see carpet/rubber setups with low roll centers and soft springs (looks like a pavement setup). I find on carpet it takes away some responsiveness out of the car.
03-02-2009, 01:52 PM
And make sure that you're using the stock o-rings and not the 38755 Competition O-rings as listed in the Hara cyclone build guide. The comp. o-rings are super smooth but they leak big time. I have no idea how the guy gets them to work... maybe you're supposed to motor spray them to enlarge them before you lube them.
03-02-2009, 01:59 PM
03-02-2009, 03:18 PM
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Remember to use new O-rings and apply o-ring lube.
good luck and LMK how it works!!
Arv.
PS all the front end breakage concerns, caused 3 drivers to switch to other cars for durability.....