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Originally Posted by Dan
(Post 12764511)
It really doesn't need anything out of the box unlike all the other mini 4WD cars out there. Maybe a tiny spur and a giant pinion if you're running 21.5 or 17.5 due to the ridiculously high internal ratio. (2:1)
I too picked up a used Genetic but then decided to not build it up since i would sink another $150 into it after it was all said and done. There are guys at my track who have been running it box stock and have been doing fantastic with it. Some of the aussie guys have broken the stock steering arm on the center post but thats about it. The hardware is all metric and seems of much higher quality that the ones that came on the original Photon, which stripped easily. |
Originally Posted by bigb11
(Post 12764912)
Dan, what are you using for diff oils, motor (17.5, 21.5), spur that comes with kit is 84. I thought about starting at 100 spur 25-30 pinion for 17.5.
I have fitted mines with a front spool from the Photon to experiment. Minor mod to the spool is grind down the 4 ridges on the sides so the bearings can sit inside more, so it fits between the sabre mini bulkheads properly. If you are running 55mm diameter tires, you would seriously undergeared with 100 spur and 25-30 pinion. For 21.5, I'm running a 80T 64p spur gear with a 59T pinion. For 17.5, I'd drop it down 4 or 5 teeth for the pinion. |
I just got one from my LHS Norcal hobbies. Priced at $275. I know a local guy who got his in HK for around $290. Looking forward on the build.
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Stock setup is 500k in the front diff. Anyone else use some other stuff to thicken or lock the front. Local guy at the lhs said use silicone ear plugs. Cut them up in small pieces the fill up the diff and add some diff oil. I just finished building the Sabre and will run it first with the recommended setup.
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hi guys,
i've got this wonderful kit from santa :lol: i've never had a T.O.P. kit before. what do you recommend which spare parts i should buy before starting the first race? e.g. C-Hubs , .... thanks for your suggestions. it will be used for 17,5t blinky races. at the moment i already ordered the aluminum bell crank :nod: and , did anybody try to use "normal" Touring car tires on it, e.g. ride 26007 a.s.o.? thanks once again :) |
Originally Posted by sipaboy
(Post 12773290)
Stock setup is 500k in the front diff. Anyone else use some other stuff to thicken or lock the front. Local guy at the lhs said use silicone ear plugs. Cut them up in small pieces the fill up the diff and add some diff oil. I just finished building the Sabre and will run it first with the recommended setup.
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Originally Posted by Aitutaki
(Post 12844007)
hi guys,
i've got this wonderful kit from santa :lol: i've never had a T.O.P. kit before. what do you recommend which spare parts i should buy before starting the first race? e.g. C-Hubs , .... thanks for your suggestions. it will be used for 17,5t blinky races. at the moment i already ordered the aluminum bell crank :nod: and , did anybody try to use "normal" Touring car tires on it, e.g. ride 26007 a.s.o.? thanks once again :) i should have (like others) C-Hubs, Front and Rear Suspension, Steering block, Rear hub the the other parts dependece how you drive:lol: i used the solaris tires for mini and works great!:nod: |
Originally Posted by Jonnydb
(Post 12850863)
i should have (like others) C-Hubs, Front and Rear Suspension, Steering block, Rear hub the the other parts dependece how you drive:lol:
i used the solaris tires for mini and works great!:nod: already ordered these things. now i am struggling to get touring car tires fit properly on this car. why? i want to start against the 418s, bd7s, sakuras a.s.o in our club races with this cool saber 4wd *gg* |
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in addition i ordered stronger bellcranks: (original from TOP and one from king headz)
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I've been pretty rough on my car (traction rolling hard too). I've broken two front C-hubs so far and bent a CVD dogbone. The car is developing slop a little faster than I'd like too. Thinking of replacing the stock plastic ball connectors and ball ends with something else.
When I'm not having problems with traction rolling or any other weird issues, it handles like a dream. |
I've been pretty rough on my car (traction rolling hard too). I've broken two front C-hubs so far and bent a CVD dogbone. The car is developing slop a little faster than I'd like too. Thinking of replacing the stock plastic ball connectors and ball ends with something else.
When I'm not having problems with traction rolling or any other weird issues, it handles like a dream. |
My only complaint is finding a freaking body. Jeez what a pain. So far only bodies I've found are all in Asia. Other than that car is fantastic. Looks awesome.
Hi Dan! |
pretty good selection of 1/12 bodies in stock here in the US:
http://abchobbyusa.com/110miniscalebodyshells.aspx |
Originally Posted by meddman
(Post 12910574)
My only complaint is finding a freaking body. Jeez what a pain. So far only bodies I've found are all in Asia. Other than that car is fantastic. Looks awesome.
Hi Dan! |
Yeah I've tried them. They are sold out of every thing except mini van looking bodies and bmw which is 225mm. I'll order that one. Wasn't sure if it would fit .
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