305LikesXray X1 - Formula One Car
07-13-2015, 01:38 AM
#1022
Tech Rookie
Hi Jay,
The bladder I received was so large it did not fit inside the shock and the shock was unbuildable. I am not sure what issue you are talking about before but the bladder I received was completely wrong for the shock body. I would expect that the bladder provided would actually fit in the shock body as standard issue. This was my problem. Xray authorised the replacement. It was just never shipped. So regardless of what the issue was the slackness of HEI meant that I never received what even Xray themselves thought I should.
Which was my entire point. No problem with Xray. My problem is with HEI who are the distributor in Aus.
The bladder I received was so large it did not fit inside the shock and the shock was unbuildable. I am not sure what issue you are talking about before but the bladder I received was completely wrong for the shock body. I would expect that the bladder provided would actually fit in the shock body as standard issue. This was my problem. Xray authorised the replacement. It was just never shipped. So regardless of what the issue was the slackness of HEI meant that I never received what even Xray themselves thought I should.
Which was my entire point. No problem with Xray. My problem is with HEI who are the distributor in Aus.
07-13-2015, 08:50 AM
#1024
Hi Jay,
The bladder I received was so large it did not fit inside the shock and the shock was unbuildable. I am not sure what issue you are talking about before but the bladder I received was completely wrong for the shock body. I would expect that the bladder provided would actually fit in the shock body as standard issue. This was my problem. Xray authorised the replacement. It was just never shipped. So regardless of what the issue was the slackness of HEI meant that I never received what even Xray themselves thought I should.
Which was my entire point. No problem with Xray. My problem is with HEI who are the distributor in Aus.
The bladder I received was so large it did not fit inside the shock and the shock was unbuildable. I am not sure what issue you are talking about before but the bladder I received was completely wrong for the shock body. I would expect that the bladder provided would actually fit in the shock body as standard issue. This was my problem. Xray authorised the replacement. It was just never shipped. So regardless of what the issue was the slackness of HEI meant that I never received what even Xray themselves thought I should.
Which was my entire point. No problem with Xray. My problem is with HEI who are the distributor in Aus.
07-13-2015, 02:32 PM
#1025
raced my X1 for the first time this past weekend. This was my first F1 race (have raced other classes for several years). But first time w/ an F1 and certainly a first w/ the X1. We only ran 1 main, had about 8 entrants ...I actually ended 5th out of 8ish ...for my first attempt at F1 I felt that was a good result. Was very pleased w/ my car, I don't have other F1's to compare it to, but it felt good. Errors were all on my part and lack of experience finessing the X1. But love my new wheels!
One complaint/wish I didn't do:
I purchased an Exotek heat sink for the motor ...waste of $20. Everytime you slightly nudge a wall the heat sink dislodges and rubs against the rear axle making a horrible sound. I yanked it off during warm-ups and never looked back. Anyone want to buy my Exotek heatsink? It's really nice?
--JK.
One complaint/wish I didn't do:
I purchased an Exotek heat sink for the motor ...waste of $20. Everytime you slightly nudge a wall the heat sink dislodges and rubs against the rear axle making a horrible sound. I yanked it off during warm-ups and never looked back. Anyone want to buy my Exotek heatsink? It's really nice?
--JK.
07-13-2015, 02:44 PM
#1026
Tech Regular
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[QUOTE=eR1c;14093365]raced my X1 for the first time this past weekend. This was my first F1 race (have raced other classes for several years). But first time w/ an F1 and certainly a first w/ the X1. We only ran 1 main, had about 8 entrants ...I actually ended 5th out of 8ish ...for my first attempt at F1 I felt that was a good result. Was very pleased w/ my car, I don't have other F1's to compare it to, but it felt good. Errors were all on my part and lack of experience finessing the X1. But love my new wheels!
Did you race on carpet or asphalt?
Did you race on carpet or asphalt?
07-13-2015, 03:09 PM
#1027
asphalt, ...newly sealed, fairly high traction, warm day outside ...track was about 90degrees. The car stuck to the track nicely, ...mostly I gave it too much throttle and the rear would want to kick out ...i was able to control it and managed a decent place. Yet I literally came from racing my TC only a few minutes earlier ...where I could just throttle and point and it went... F1 takes softer/easier/smoother controlling.
07-13-2015, 03:45 PM
#1029
shimizu tires, ...like I said, this is my first F1 car so I don't have experience w/ any other tires. The Shimizu tires were nice and sticky, really kept my car planted on the track. They are on par w/ a great set of TC tires.
I run the 771 and 772's (I think that is the correct part number ...but at work so can't look it up right now).
I run the 771 and 772's (I think that is the correct part number ...but at work so can't look it up right now).
07-13-2015, 03:57 PM
#1030
asphalt, ...newly sealed, fairly high traction, warm day outside ...track was about 90degrees. The car stuck to the track nicely, ...mostly I gave it too much throttle and the rear would want to kick out ...i was able to control it and managed a decent place. Yet I literally came from racing my TC only a few minutes earlier ...where I could just throttle and point and it went... F1 takes softer/easier/smoother controlling.
07-13-2015, 04:03 PM
#1031
Compared to touring car how do they drive?
I am no expert, i've only started racing my X1.
Speaking of the Shimizu tires I used:
They compare to a nice set of TC tires in that they stick to the road really well and keep the X1 planted on the track, no sliding or drifting.
Speaking of the X1 and how it compares to driving a Touring Car:
Totally different driving experience. That is the nature of F1's from what I've learned. Typical TC's are 4wd, F1's are RWD. The rear of the X1 (and probably most F1's) wants to kick out if you get on the throttle too hard. Also you really have to slow down to take tight turns otherwise it will really push and you'll not make the turn. TC's can take tight turns much easier.
Again, I preface w/ this as saying I have experience racing other types of cars, but not much when it comes to the X1. I am very low/early on the X1 learning curve.
07-13-2015, 05:38 PM
#1033
One complaint/wish I didn't do:
I purchased an Exotek heat sink for the motor ...waste of $20. Everytime you slightly nudge a wall the heat sink dislodges and rubs against the rear axle making a horrible sound. I yanked it off during warm-ups and never looked back. Anyone want to buy my Exotek heatsink? It's really nice? --JK.
I purchased an Exotek heat sink for the motor ...waste of $20. Everytime you slightly nudge a wall the heat sink dislodges and rubs against the rear axle making a horrible sound. I yanked it off during warm-ups and never looked back. Anyone want to buy my Exotek heatsink? It's really nice?
--JK.I put a dot of shoe-goo on the rear most tab before popping it onto the motor and it has never moved the whole season.