Yokomo MR4TC-BD
09-05-2006, 12:09 PM
#5926
Originally Posted by pops
Yep, too loose. If you look at the instruction manual when you assemble the diff you will see a tip on how to make sure the diff is tight. With a couple of allen wrenches you hold the outdrives and try an rotate the pulley. That is a good strart. After you install the diff in the rear, I hold the LR tire in my left hand and with my left thumb I press hard on the spur gear. With my right hand I try and turn the right tire. You should not be able to either turn it or at least be very difficult to turn. You can over tighten the rear diff and that will make the diff feel very gritty and eventually make the diff screw snap. For a front diff I put the rear tires between my knees and rotate the front tires it should make the belts click on the pulley if it is tight. But running a spool is faster on asphalt, but a front diff is better on carpet with foams. 
09-05-2006, 01:51 PM
#5927
Tech Master
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Originally Posted by Greg M
Thats how I set mine for stock and never had a problem. I actually cranked the diff screw up another half to full turn from that of setting, but if I tighten it much more, as you say I run the risk of snapping the diff screw. I've been told to replace the spring as that is quite old and may allow the diff to loosen which will cause the problem.
09-05-2006, 04:38 PM
#5928
Originally Posted by Quante
Aha, I read something about a spool... time to ask something about it.
I'm driving a with 4.5r motor on asphalt. Griplevel is medium to high.
What is the best spool out there???
I have the Team Bomber one and I'm very displeased with it. I bought it cause it required blades and I thought, nice touch, replace the blades, keep the spool alive.
Well, I'm going through blades at a rate of 1 pair on 2 batteries (NOT KIDDING). I'm a person who goes pretty soft on the throttle so that definately isnt the problem. -> these are expensive batteries at this rate!!
I now ordered the one from Titanium racing cause its thye one that comes with the grainger kit. Also ordered both types of outdrives and I wanna see what works out best.
Are there other spools better for the BD??
I'm driving a with 4.5r motor on asphalt. Griplevel is medium to high.
What is the best spool out there???
I have the Team Bomber one and I'm very displeased with it. I bought it cause it required blades and I thought, nice touch, replace the blades, keep the spool alive.
Well, I'm going through blades at a rate of 1 pair on 2 batteries (NOT KIDDING). I'm a person who goes pretty soft on the throttle so that definately isnt the problem. -> these are expensive batteries at this rate!!
I now ordered the one from Titanium racing cause its thye one that comes with the grainger kit. Also ordered both types of outdrives and I wanna see what works out best.
Are there other spools better for the BD??
09-05-2006, 08:11 PM
#5929
any lipo/BD users 
? how are you guys mounting orion platinum lipos up on your bd's? pics would greatly help thanks in advance for any info
i removed the plastic batt trays on mine, put a couple of spacers under the batt strap posts, and taped the lipo to the batt strap, before attaching the batt strap normally. im just looking for 2nd opinions
will it be better if i taped the lipo directly to the lower chassis? havent used tape in a while and im not sure how it would hold up in a crash 
? how are you guys mounting orion platinum lipos up on your bd's? pics would greatly help thanks in advance for any info i removed the plastic batt trays on mine, put a couple of spacers under the batt strap posts, and taped the lipo to the batt strap, before attaching the batt strap normally. im just looking for 2nd opinions
will it be better if i taped the lipo directly to the lower chassis? havent used tape in a while and im not sure how it would hold up in a crash
09-05-2006, 11:45 PM
#5930
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Li-Po BD
I have seen some one put stick lead weights under the pack but in position where it fit`s just in the slots of chassis in the 4 corners & they act as lugs for pack,then you just file the lead flat to stop it sticking below the chassis(get me)
this is why the new 3200 orion has little lugs built into the case now to make use of the slots in chassis
this is why the new 3200 orion has little lugs built into the case now to make use of the slots in chassis
09-06-2006, 02:56 AM
#5931
When I was given a LiPo to test I just removed the battery trays and taped it in, no problemo! Although a battery bar would probably be a lot more secure as some cell tapes don't like the LiPo case material and come unsticky.
09-06-2006, 03:54 AM
#5932
Originally Posted by aoizip
Quante:
if you don't mind the extra weight, then you can use the steel spool from speedtechrc...
~Ming
if you don't mind the extra weight, then you can use the steel spool from speedtechrc...
~Ming
thx for the advice.
09-06-2006, 05:51 AM
#5933
You will loose a lot of steering with the steel spool due to the increase in rotating mass In fact this spool is sometimes more suited to stock when corner speed is necessary
In fact this spool is sometimes more suited to stock when corner speed is necessary
09-06-2006, 07:08 AM
#5934
mr jolly, ali graham: thanks for the tips im gonna try sticking lead weight underneath
im gonna try sticking lead weight underneath
09-06-2006, 07:13 AM
#5935
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i have use it in the Yoko LCG with no probs ,just taped in no probs
case is fine ,it is there for protection to the cells if anything
case is fine ,it is there for protection to the cells if anything
09-06-2006, 03:54 PM
#5936
Tech Apprentice
just double side tape the lipo to the battery bar then when u put it into the car and clip it in its a tight fit and doesnt move. ive had some pretty nasty crashes and hasnt come out or moved yet. that way you can get it out of the car easyer and save on tape.
09-09-2006, 01:09 AM
#5937
It seems this thread has been a bit quite for a while now, is this due to people swapping to other manufacturers?!? I'm in a situation now where I would really like to get a new rolling chassis. I would like it to be a Yokomo; but some of the "newer" chassis are really starting to tempt me. So has anyone heard any rumors or mutterings of an upgrade to the current BD or a completely new chassis?
I think Yokomo make great cars and in a lot of ways, often set the standards in on road 4wd with out a lot of fuss and hype surrounding what they do. So if there is something new just around the corner that would be great. The current chassis is most certainly still more than capable but I think some new and improved suspension parts and refinements to the chassis would raise the BD to a new level and inject some new life into Yokomo. Maybe it's just me but I feel the time is right.
What are others thoughts on this?
I think Yokomo make great cars and in a lot of ways, often set the standards in on road 4wd with out a lot of fuss and hype surrounding what they do. So if there is something new just around the corner that would be great. The current chassis is most certainly still more than capable but I think some new and improved suspension parts and refinements to the chassis would raise the BD to a new level and inject some new life into Yokomo. Maybe it's just me but I feel the time is right.
What are others thoughts on this?
09-09-2006, 04:16 AM
#5938
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i`ve just come from HB to Yokomo
that car was a night mare (alot of wrenching)between race`s & at it aswell
it could be me or it might not (who know`s)
what i do know is i`m much happier being in this camp
that car was a night mare (alot of wrenching)between race`s & at it aswell
it could be me or it might not (who know`s)
what i do know is i`m much happier being in this camp
09-09-2006, 11:21 AM
#5940
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Originally Posted by Rowdy
I think Yokomo make great cars and in a lot of ways, often set the standards in on road 4wd with out a lot of fuss and hype surrounding what they do. So if there is something new just around the corner that would be great. The current chassis is most certainly still more than capable but I think some new and improved suspension parts and refinements to the chassis would raise the BD to a new level and inject some new life into Yokomo. Maybe it's just me but I feel the time is right.
What are others thoughts on this?
What are others thoughts on this?