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Originally Posted by LAGuy
(Post 13313561)
Those trying the TRF set ups, are you using the HPI silver medium springs?
Red is very close to HPI silver, basically identical rate - apparently "feel" slightly different. |
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Originally Posted by torg
(Post 13313306)
"The tapered face of the piston provides different damper characteristics to regular flat-faced pistons, increasing your setup options."
Different how? does anyone know? |
What other spur gears fit with the 418 (besides Kawada and Panaracer)? Anyone try ARC spurs?
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Kawada super EX and panaracer fit.
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+1 on what Quatmix said.
I've used Panaracer, Kawada, and Spec R spur gears. Panaracer combined with Xenon pinions offer a super smooth mesh. On the other hand, Kawadas are cool because their black and hide dirt :lol: Ran Jilles setup yesterday at the Tamiya track again. Traction was less than that of the Reedy Race, yet was able to match the 13.5 fast lap of 12.6 Very promising. Also, a friend tested the setup as well, but with Xray springs of a *similar rate*...was frustrated and nearly kinked it on purpose to be done for the day. On the last run, he switched to HPI springs, which resulted in a quick, consistent, error free run, with a smile. |
Ok thanks, hope to make it out to tamiya on Saturdays with my 418
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Hi guys, the 3hole piston on Jilles setup, what is the hole diameter (0.8mm, 1.1mm?)
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Originally Posted by rtypec
(Post 13320800)
+1 on what Quatmix said.
I've used Panaracer, Kawada, and Spec R spur gears. Panaracer combined with Xenon pinions offer a super smooth mesh. On the other hand, Kawadas are cool because their black and hide dirt :lol: Ran Jilles setup yesterday at the Tamiya track again. Traction was less than that of the Reedy Race, yet was able to match the 13.5 fast lap of 12.6 Very promising. Also, a friend tested the setup as well, but with Xray springs of a *similar rate*...was frustrated and nearly kinked it on purpose to be done for the day. On the last run, he switched to HPI springs, which resulted in a quick, consistent, error free run, with a smile. How did you manage to get the droop setting? Did you measure it to the hingepin? |
Originally Posted by Qatmix
(Post 13320930)
Sounds cool
How did you manage to get the droop setting? Did you measure it to the hingepin? |
Originally Posted by rtypec
(Post 13320800)
Also, a friend tested the setup as well, but with Xray springs of a *similar rate*...was frustrated and nearly kinked it on purpose to be done for the day.
Originally Posted by LAGuy
(Post 13313561)
Those trying the TRF set ups, are you using the HPI silver medium springs?
(Scott that you?) |
Originally Posted by Qatmix
(Post 13320930)
Sounds cool
How did you manage to get the droop setting? Did you measure it to the hingepin? Once I figured out his method, makes complete sense. |
Can I trouble somebody to measure the distance between the chassis and the top of the bulkhead where the ballstud screws in, please?
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Originally Posted by CraigMBA
(Post 13321918)
Can I trouble somebody to measure the distance between the chassis and the top of the bulkhead where the ballstud screws in, please?
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As promised, how I understand Jilles is measuring droop.
"Normal" measurement, under the hub/arm at 5.5mm, using std TRF droop blocks and gauge. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psm4flcqcq.jpg Is equal to circa 9mm measured at the centre of the pin! http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psxlzbt6ki.jpg So at the rear, 8mm http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps2urzk2kh.jpg Is about 4.3-4.4mm http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...pshitnc9qr.jpg Mind the dirty car! Was too dark and cold to clean at the end of yesterday's meet :D |
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