Hot Bodies Cyclone
05-16-2009, 10:44 AM
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question about cyclone tc
hey i just recieve my cyclone tc it a nice kit a upgrade from my black version when it came out 4yr ago why the kit did not come with purple turnbuckle and purple wheel hexs like the kits in the past. also on my black version since i took the bmi carpet kit off and put a new chassis on it for asphalt my belts are still tight and gear mesh still not right and today my main belt not turning any more what can i do thxs reggie
05-16-2009, 10:46 AM
Tech Fanatic
05-16-2009, 11:04 AM
05-16-2009, 12:11 PM
Korey, have you tried the xray springs at all ? In particular I was wondering about the springs that are rated in wire size i.e. 2.2, 2.4, .... 3.2 .
Thanks.
Thanks.
05-16-2009, 05:51 PM
05-16-2009, 09:36 PM
Just tested the full graphite 3 racing conversion
wow ...
Toorrow first race on cyclone, wish me luck !!
wow ...
Toorrow first race on cyclone, wish me luck !!
05-17-2009, 06:17 AM
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hey i just recieve my cyclone tc it a nice kit a upgrade from my black version when it came out 4yr ago why the kit did not come with purple turnbuckle and purple wheel hexs like the kits in the past. also on my black version since i took the bmi carpet kit off and put a new chassis on it for asphalt my belts are still tight and gear mesh still not right and today my main belt not turning any more what can i do thxs reggie
if all you changed was the main chassis, the belts should not be tight. if you changed the layshaft with the main chassis, make sure you are using the proper length belt and layshaft pulleys. the black edition stock comes with the 16 tooth layshaft pulleys, count the teeth on both pulleys and a shorter belt. the TC edition comes with longer belt and 18 tooth pulleys. If it was built with 18 tooth pulleys and short version belt is will be real tight!!! Check the hingepin mounts, there is a front/rear and rear/front, if backwards, the belts will touch....... if thats all good, make sure the eccentric diff holders are facing the proper position.. check the manual for notch position. if still tight, disconnect the front and rear camber links to allow the arms to drop and the axles to disengage from the diffs and backtrack to why it is tight.... probably seized bearing? this car when maintained is real "free" when motor/ pinion is not installed...
Good luck... let us know.
05-17-2009, 11:19 AM
with rubber tires, the cyclone runs excellent on carpet.
For foam tires, you can convert your car to foam spec use with those parts below,
#61285 3.6mm Solid Main Chassis
#61286 2.5mm Solid Upper Deck
#61289 Solid Middle Deck
#61283 Chassis Post With ATC -Adjustable Torsion Control-
#72036 Aluminum Hex Hub Clamp Type (6mm/4pcs)
For foam tires, you can convert your car to foam spec use with those parts below,
#61285 3.6mm Solid Main Chassis
#61286 2.5mm Solid Upper Deck
#61289 Solid Middle Deck
#61283 Chassis Post With ATC -Adjustable Torsion Control-
#72036 Aluminum Hex Hub Clamp Type (6mm/4pcs)
05-17-2009, 11:42 AM
Does anyone drift with their cyclone?
05-17-2009, 12:02 PM
you have the best tech.net name ever
05-17-2009, 12:05 PM
Haha thanks
05-18-2009, 08:53 PM
Reedy Body!
05-18-2009, 08:55 PM
05-18-2009, 09:00 PM
It's kind of all across my table right now.... I'll try and take some pics and post them up for people to see.
-Korey
-Korey
05-18-2009, 10:13 PM
