HPI Pro 4
01-17-2005, 10:37 PM
#61
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Originally posted by Edwin Lee
I saw that coming ... that's why I accepted HPC's 1/2 price offer!!
I saw that coming ... that's why I accepted HPC's 1/2 price offer!!
Half price offer ??
01-17-2005, 10:39 PM
#62
Originally posted by tornado
I've not serviced my hub bearings since the day I've installed it and just last week out of curiosity I've checked them and found them to be free rolling !! I would highly recomend it.
I've not serviced my hub bearings since the day I've installed it and just last week out of curiosity I've checked them and found them to be free rolling !!
I would highly recomend it.
01-17-2005, 10:44 PM
#63
Originally posted by Edwin Lee
I saw that coming ... that's why I accepted HPC's 1/2 price offer!!
I saw that coming ... that's why I accepted HPC's 1/2 price offer!!
01-17-2005, 10:57 PM
#64
Originally posted by HPC II
Half Price Offer!?!?!?! What half price offer??? Something I dunno know??? Hmmm....
Half Price Offer!?!?!?! What half price offer??? Something I dunno know??? Hmmm....
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Last edited by Edwin Lee; 01-24-2005 at 10:15 PM.
01-17-2005, 10:57 PM
#65
Alternatively you can try tuff-oil (for bearings and etc) which comes with some PTFE teflon based compound. Tried and it works great too!
01-17-2005, 11:19 PM
#67
I suppose if it has some teflon compound in it, then it should be pretty good. I compared mine (with tuff oil) to another Fw05, and the difference is day and night!
01-18-2005, 01:49 AM
#68
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I believe PTFE only attaches itself to metal after being heated up. Anyone ??........
If this is so.......PTFE aka. teflon will not coat itself onto bearings if you just dip it unless you bake it after dipping.
Anyone ??........If this is so.......PTFE aka. teflon will not coat itself onto bearings if you just dip it unless you bake it after dipping.
01-18-2005, 01:58 AM
#69
Originally posted by tornado
I believe PTFE only attaches itself to metal after being heated up. Anyone ??........
If this is so.......PTFE aka. teflon will not coat itself onto bearings if you just dip it unless you bake it after dipping.
I believe PTFE only attaches itself to metal after being heated up.
Anyone ??........If this is so.......PTFE aka. teflon will not coat itself onto bearings if you just dip it unless you bake it after dipping.
Yes, at a very very high temp.!
01-18-2005, 02:29 AM
#70
Originally posted by tornado
I believe PTFE only attaches itself to metal after being heated up. Anyone ??........
If this is so.......PTFE aka. teflon will not coat itself onto bearings if you just dip it unless you bake it after dipping.
I believe PTFE only attaches itself to metal after being heated up.
Anyone ??........If this is so.......PTFE aka. teflon will not coat itself onto bearings if you just dip it unless you bake it after dipping.
Just make sure u add some baking powder before baking them in the oven! They'll ensure yr bearings will rise properly
01-24-2005, 08:38 PM
#71
Hi guys,
Pro4 front fixed solid Spool and Delrin outdrives are now in stock. These are original HPI Racing option parts.
Cheers,
Pro4 front fixed solid Spool and Delrin outdrives are now in stock. These are original HPI Racing option parts.
Cheers,
01-24-2005, 11:05 PM
#72
Originally posted by HPC II
Hi guys,
Pro4 front fixed solid Spool and Delrin outdrives are now in stock. These are original HPI Racing option parts.
Cheers,
Hi guys,
Pro4 front fixed solid Spool and Delrin outdrives are now in stock. These are original HPI Racing option parts.
Cheers,
02-07-2005, 12:39 AM
#73
Originally posted by Windtalkers
how much are these?
how much are these?
Anyway ... just a little update on my lastest findings. Tested the Katana TS and SS yesterday at Subang speedway and boy ... these babies are really smooth and has loads of RPM.
MY favourite is still the TS as I feel it has a more balanced RPM and torque. geared it at 5.63 and it was getting out of the corners quicker than most of my other buddies.
The SS is also nice with a gering of 6.21 on the Pro4. The top end is very fast but a little lacking in torque in the infield. It would be great if there is another 10m of straight. My car was pulling away from the other cars towards 3/4 of the straight but had to slow down to take the turn, that's when they play catch up (in the in-field).
These motors are really smooth and have very little drag when off-throttle. There are quite efficient too ... run time was slightly longer than the other laydown motors which I had tried (these include Tamiya RZ, Yok LT and Katana SL). Love them.
Last edited by Edwin Lee; 02-07-2005 at 01:41 AM.
02-07-2005, 01:19 AM
#74
My current set-up for subang speedway is as follows: -
Camber 1 deg all round
Damping 40 in front and 30 rear #3 damper piston
Springs HPI gold in front and HPI Pink rear
Droop 6 all round
ride height 4.5mm front and 5mm rear - a bit low ... chassis tend to bottom out at bumpy sections - but this is only in subang speedway.
4 deg caster in front
3mm spacer at camber link all round
2.5 deg rear pivot block
1.4mm rear stabiliser bar, front 1.6mm
This set-up is reasonably easy to drive but I still feel there is a slight on-power push. Off-power steering response is rather slow. Does anyone know how to improve this?
Camber 1 deg all round
Damping 40 in front and 30 rear #3 damper piston
Springs HPI gold in front and HPI Pink rear
Droop 6 all round
ride height 4.5mm front and 5mm rear - a bit low ... chassis tend to bottom out at bumpy sections - but this is only in subang speedway.
4 deg caster in front
3mm spacer at camber link all round
2.5 deg rear pivot block
1.4mm rear stabiliser bar, front 1.6mm
This set-up is reasonably easy to drive but I still feel there is a slight on-power push. Off-power steering response is rather slow. Does anyone know how to improve this?
Last edited by Edwin Lee; 02-07-2005 at 02:42 AM.
02-07-2005, 02:30 AM
#75
Originally posted by Edwin Lee
My current set-up for subang speedway is as follows: -
Camber 1 deg all round
Damping 40 in front and 30 rear
Springs HPI gold in front and HPI Pink rear
Droop 6 all round
ride height 4.5mm front and 5mm rear - a bit low ... chassis tend to bottom out at bumpy sections - but this is only in subang speedway.
4 deg caster in front
3mm spacer at camber link all round
2.5 rear pivot block
This set-up is reasonably easy to drive but I still feel there is a slight on-power push. Off-power steering response is rather slow. Does anyone know how to improve this?
My current set-up for subang speedway is as follows: -
Camber 1 deg all round
Damping 40 in front and 30 rear
Springs HPI gold in front and HPI Pink rear
Droop 6 all round
ride height 4.5mm front and 5mm rear - a bit low ... chassis tend to bottom out at bumpy sections - but this is only in subang speedway.
4 deg caster in front
3mm spacer at camber link all round
2.5 rear pivot block
This set-up is reasonably easy to drive but I still feel there is a slight on-power push. Off-power steering response is rather slow. Does anyone know how to improve this?
My setup ain't far from urs... work great with a mod... running with one way... excellent drive train... damn smooth