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02-12-2024 | 01:22 PM
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Well, I got board and my stock chassis wasn't handling well, so I switched it back to Box Stock. It is going to take some serious tuning to get my lap times down. It went from a fast lap of 4.7 in Stock form to 5.37 in Box Stock. It feels like I'm running on a dirt track! The A$$ end whips around super easy and the steering had to be turned way down. I'm simply amazed what a Disk Damper does for the handling!
Also am getting the track down going CCW, but my consistency is way down. I keep telling myself practice, practice practice...
Take Care and Drive Fast! Drew
Also am getting the track down going CCW, but my consistency is way down. I keep telling myself practice, practice practice...
Take Care and Drive Fast! Drew
02-13-2024 | 08:01 AM
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Thanks for the help Traveler2! I was only able to find 1 EVO board in stock anywhere, and I scooped it up. It was at Hobby Addicts, it's the first time ordering from there, but they looked legit so I'll let yall know. I completely pulled the circuit board out of the 98mm, and really looked it over, and the only thing I can see that is bit off it the tiny capacitor doesn't look quite right. But I figured I will just use it to break in motors in since reverse works. I'm going to build the 2.5 with the EVO board that's on it's way, and I'm n the look out for a second EVO board. I already have 2 EVO receivers, and the ISC adaptor so I'm set there. I'm going to try out a brushless motor for the first time at this scale, so any recommendations would be appreciated! It is going in a PN mount and for Mini96 only, so I was figuring a 3500k.???
I REALLY LIKE the layout this month, both fast and technical. The MX-5 needs a bit more dialing in. It's turning well, but I get quite a bit of rear wheel hopping when I get into the throttle. I have a PN Dual Spring shock to add, and tires and T plates to try, and I also have some tungsten putty to add weight, as it's very light!
Here's the pics of the 90mm with the Nexx 90/94mm RM Pod and Toyota GT1 PN carbon nose clip. If you look close you can see the notch I filed to get the thickness right for the MX-5. The thickness is good but it is about a half mill to narrow, so there is a bit of side to side play. I'm going to try plastic putty in the body mount hole to tighten things up. With 20mm wheels and standard height tires I have just under 1.5mm ground clearance under the PN 70T motor, and just under 3mm clearance at rear of chassis and just under 2.5 at the front.
Take Care and Hope Everyone is safe in this crazy weather!
Drew
P.S. Forgive the patch job on the positive motor wire, but it was 2mm short going from a MM to RM mount, But my Soldering supplies just got here, so I can now TRY to solder these tiny wires! Thanks EMU for the soldering Iron recommendation! Now to get a Magnifying visor so I can see these tiny connection with my old eyes! LOL I'll probably get on of those "Helping Hands" solder jig to help!
I REALLY LIKE the layout this month, both fast and technical. The MX-5 needs a bit more dialing in. It's turning well, but I get quite a bit of rear wheel hopping when I get into the throttle. I have a PN Dual Spring shock to add, and tires and T plates to try, and I also have some tungsten putty to add weight, as it's very light!
Here's the pics of the 90mm with the Nexx 90/94mm RM Pod and Toyota GT1 PN carbon nose clip. If you look close you can see the notch I filed to get the thickness right for the MX-5. The thickness is good but it is about a half mill to narrow, so there is a bit of side to side play. I'm going to try plastic putty in the body mount hole to tighten things up. With 20mm wheels and standard height tires I have just under 1.5mm ground clearance under the PN 70T motor, and just under 3mm clearance at rear of chassis and just under 2.5 at the front.
Take Care and Hope Everyone is safe in this crazy weather!
Drew
P.S. Forgive the patch job on the positive motor wire, but it was 2mm short going from a MM to RM mount, But my Soldering supplies just got here, so I can now TRY to solder these tiny wires! Thanks EMU for the soldering Iron recommendation! Now to get a Magnifying visor so I can see these tiny connection with my old eyes! LOL I'll probably get on of those "Helping Hands" solder jig to help!
02-15-2024 | 01:32 PM
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That's AWESOME Traveler!!! I've got some straining screens for my airbrush paint on order, and will be painting my MX5, F1Short Tail, Skyline, Camaro, and 575 when they arrive. The Skyline is 94mm that I run Narrows all around, and it drives well, but technically can't be run in the Narrow class since it's 94mm.
It would be VERY COOL if someone with a 3d printer could print a roll cage for the MX5s to make it look like the actual MX5 race cars!
Also pricing the parts I need to build an EVO with the parts I already have, and it almost comes to the same price as a complete EVO!
So I am going to the local HobbyTown Saturday and check out their new indoor carpet off road track and might be coming home with a Losi MiniB, since that's what they run. The Owner is worried my Reflex will tear up the carpet being Brushless, but he wants me to try it with my factory pins that are now slicks and some Contact Foams. After watching some FaceBook videos of them running the track it looks fun, but sooo slow compared to the M96WC! Hope I can try it out, and if it's not my thing they have most of what I need to finish the EVO in stock, so I might just go that route. 
If I go the complete EVO route, I will eventually have to get a Kyosho alum pod as the plastic pod will break if it's built anything like the RTR plastic pods. And I already have 2 PN V3 94/98mm pods not being used. Anyway I'll be waiting to check out the new paint schemes!!!
Take Care and Drive Fast! Drew
It would be VERY COOL if someone with a 3d printer could print a roll cage for the MX5s to make it look like the actual MX5 race cars!
Also pricing the parts I need to build an EVO with the parts I already have, and it almost comes to the same price as a complete EVO!
So I am going to the local HobbyTown Saturday and check out their new indoor carpet off road track and might be coming home with a Losi MiniB, since that's what they run. The Owner is worried my Reflex will tear up the carpet being Brushless, but he wants me to try it with my factory pins that are now slicks and some Contact Foams. After watching some FaceBook videos of them running the track it looks fun, but sooo slow compared to the M96WC! Hope I can try it out, and if it's not my thing they have most of what I need to finish the EVO in stock, so I might just go that route. If I go the complete EVO route, I will eventually have to get a Kyosho alum pod as the plastic pod will break if it's built anything like the RTR plastic pods. And I already have 2 PN V3 94/98mm pods not being used. Anyway I'll be waiting to check out the new paint schemes!!!Take Care and Drive Fast! Drew
02-15-2024 | 04:00 PM
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I have thought about the MR04 very hard, but there are some questions I have that I can't seem to find the answers to. If anyone can help me I would GREATLY appreciate it!
1. Kyosho says it has new ICS software, so is it just a different program than the MR03 ICS, or is it a whole different USB plug in needed?
2. I have a PN V3 94/98mm pod and DDS system, will it fit? As my luck with the plastic pods isn't the best.
3. Kyosho talks about high speed steering, etc.. but they don't have a Noble EVO2 RX. SO will I get the benefit with the standard NB4 RX, and does it have problems with the "older" RX?
4. Are the sensored board/motor of the MR04 comparable in speed and power of the MR03 EVO with the same KV Motor?
Thanks for any Help! Drew
1. Kyosho says it has new ICS software, so is it just a different program than the MR03 ICS, or is it a whole different USB plug in needed?
2. I have a PN V3 94/98mm pod and DDS system, will it fit? As my luck with the plastic pods isn't the best.
3. Kyosho talks about high speed steering, etc.. but they don't have a Noble EVO2 RX. SO will I get the benefit with the standard NB4 RX, and does it have problems with the "older" RX?
4. Are the sensored board/motor of the MR04 comparable in speed and power of the MR03 EVO with the same KV Motor?
Thanks for any Help! Drew
02-15-2024 | 04:06 PM
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I have thought about the MR04 very hard, but there are some questions I have that I can't seem to find the answers to. If anyone can help me I would GREATLY appreciate it!
1. Kyosho says it has new ICS software, so is it just a different program than the MR03 ICS, or is it a whole different USB plug in needed?
2. I have a PN V3 94/98mm pod and DDS system, will it fit? As my luck with the plastic pods isn't the best.
3. Kyosho talks about high speed steering, etc.. but they don't have a Noble EVO2 RX. SO will I get the benefit with the standard NB4 RX, and does it have problems with the "older" RX?
4. Are the sensored board/motor of the MR04 comparable in speed and power of the MR03 EVO with the same KV Motor?
Thanks for any Help! Drew
1. Kyosho says it has new ICS software, so is it just a different program than the MR03 ICS, or is it a whole different USB plug in needed?
2. I have a PN V3 94/98mm pod and DDS system, will it fit? As my luck with the plastic pods isn't the best.
3. Kyosho talks about high speed steering, etc.. but they don't have a Noble EVO2 RX. SO will I get the benefit with the standard NB4 RX, and does it have problems with the "older" RX?
4. Are the sensored board/motor of the MR04 comparable in speed and power of the MR03 EVO with the same KV Motor?
Thanks for any Help! Drew
1. Same ICS adapter for the MR03 EVO works with the MR04 EVO2. Just a new version of the software is needed.
2. The T-Plate attachment area is the same as the MR03, so I think that'll work OK.
3. I use Futaba, so not sure on the Noble setup
4. The MR04 seems to lack a bit in the punchiness and top end as compared to the MR03 EVO, but it is smoother and I just put a bigger pinion on it to make up for it.
02-17-2024 | 01:35 PM
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Another thing I am wondering about with the MR04 is loosing the ability to add shims to the top of the knuckle. I don't fully understand the science shimming above the knuckle does, but I have used it to change the handling of the car in the corners to my liking. So has anyone missed this with the 04?
Thanks, Drew
Thanks, Drew
02-22-2024 | 12:02 PM
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Well after A LOT of thinking, adding, and figuring, I decided to build a MR03 EVO with the parts I have and ordered the rest! I also ordered a 3500 and 5500kv rocket brushless motors, so I can move all my EVO's to brushless, as I seem to drive them more consistent. I'm not sure what motor pod I'm going to run. I have a PN V2/3 94/98mm pod, but I'm going to get a Nexx 90/94 pod. I just don't know if I want to go with the RM or MM pod. I really like the RM pod, but have never run the 90MM.
For those who have ran them both which do you prefer?
THANKS for all who have helped!!! Drew
update:
After rereading the Mini-Z and Mini96WC threads for info on the Nexx MM 90/94mm pod, it seems that the MM is limited in the gearing so I went with what I know, the 90/94mmRM. So I will now be able to setup this new chassis from 90mm Narrow to 98mmm. It will have PN Low Down Knuckles, Inner Tube Friction Shock set front end/ or normal, delrin servo gears /w brass 4th, PN king pins w/Kyo floro balls, PN V2/3 94/98mm or Nexx 90/94mmRM motor pod, Rocket 3500Kv, and a PN Gear Diff.
Now the dreaded wait for shipping!!! I have 2 orders coming from Japan, so knock on wood everything goes through customs easily! One pkg has some 750hv AAA's, so we'll see!
For those who have ran them both which do you prefer?
THANKS for all who have helped!!! Drew
update:
After rereading the Mini-Z and Mini96WC threads for info on the Nexx MM 90/94mm pod, it seems that the MM is limited in the gearing so I went with what I know, the 90/94mmRM. So I will now be able to setup this new chassis from 90mm Narrow to 98mmm. It will have PN Low Down Knuckles, Inner Tube Friction Shock set front end/ or normal, delrin servo gears /w brass 4th, PN king pins w/Kyo floro balls, PN V2/3 94/98mm or Nexx 90/94mmRM motor pod, Rocket 3500Kv, and a PN Gear Diff.
Now the dreaded wait for shipping!!! I have 2 orders coming from Japan, so knock on wood everything goes through customs easily! One pkg has some 750hv AAA's, so we'll see!
Last edited by BoxxerBoyDrew; 02-25-2024 at 09:20 AM. Reason: added info
02-29-2024 | 12:35 PM
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February 2023 Box Stock
Class-Box Stock
Date-2/29/2024
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-325.3
Fastest Lap-4.15
Chassis-MR-03 FHSS
Body-2012 NSX
Wheelbase-98mm
Tires-PN KS Med fronts glued and trued, Marka V1R15 rears
Motor-Stock
Batteries-SpeedHouse 800s
Front Springs-Kyosho Orange
T-Plate-Kyosho FRP 6H
Motor Mount-Stock MM
Dampener (If applicable)-None
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-K 15k grease on top shock
Gearing-Stock Gear Diff/7T pinion
Notes-No changes from last month other than changed motor after last one died.
Date-2/29/2024
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-325.3
Fastest Lap-4.15
Chassis-MR-03 FHSS
Body-2012 NSX
Wheelbase-98mm
Tires-PN KS Med fronts glued and trued, Marka V1R15 rears
Motor-Stock
Batteries-SpeedHouse 800s
Front Springs-Kyosho Orange
T-Plate-Kyosho FRP 6H
Motor Mount-Stock MM
Dampener (If applicable)-None
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-K 15k grease on top shock
Gearing-Stock Gear Diff/7T pinion
Notes-No changes from last month other than changed motor after last one died.
Last edited by Traveler2; 02-29-2024 at 04:59 PM.
02-29-2024 | 12:36 PM
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February 2024 Porsche Cup
Class-Porsche Cup Class
Date-2/17/2024
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-318.5
Fastest Lap-4.07
Chassis-MR-03 EVO
Body-911 GT3
Wheelbase-90mm
Tires-PN KS Soft on RTRC 19mm +1 fronts, Marka 1vR10 rears
Motor-ATM 3500
Batteries-Orion 750s
Front Springs-Kyosho Stock
T-Plate-GT55 +0.6 FRP #4
Motor Mount-Nexx Round RM
Dampener (If applicable)-PN G10 DDS and Kyosho Inner Tube Shock MZW442
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-1300 Silicone Oil
Gearing-PN 64p 13/53 Ball diff
Notes-This one was the fastest of my 3 Porsche Cup cars, beating the other two by a lot this month. No changes from December.
Date-2/17/2024
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-318.5
Fastest Lap-4.07
Chassis-MR-03 EVO
Body-911 GT3
Wheelbase-90mm
Tires-PN KS Soft on RTRC 19mm +1 fronts, Marka 1vR10 rears
Motor-ATM 3500
Batteries-Orion 750s
Front Springs-Kyosho Stock
T-Plate-GT55 +0.6 FRP #4
Motor Mount-Nexx Round RM
Dampener (If applicable)-PN G10 DDS and Kyosho Inner Tube Shock MZW442
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-1300 Silicone Oil
Gearing-PN 64p 13/53 Ball diff
Notes-This one was the fastest of my 3 Porsche Cup cars, beating the other two by a lot this month. No changes from December.
Last edited by Traveler2; 02-29-2024 at 01:05 PM.
02-29-2024 | 12:36 PM
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February 2024 Stock Class
Class-Stock GT 4100
Date-2/26/2024
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-304.4
Fastest Lap-3.92
Chassis-MR-03EVO
Body-2010 Audi R8
Wheelbase-98mm
Tires-PN KS Med on RTRC 19mm +1 fronts, Marka V1R15 rears
Motor-Kyosho 4100
Batteries-Kyosho SpeedHouse 800s
Front Springs-PN Green
T-Plate-Kyosho FRP 5S
Motor Mount-Kyosho MZW309 MJ (LM)
Dampener (If applicable)-Kyosho MZW310 with PN dual shock
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-None
Gearing-10/44 Kyosho Ball diff
Notes-My go to stock cars (PN70T F-430GT and 3500kv AArm 458) were both much slower than this car on this layout. The PN70T F-430GT ran a 316.5/4.02 (310.4/3.99 last month) and the 3500 458 car ran a 309.4/3.98 (307.8/3.89 last month) time.
Date-2/26/2024
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-304.4
Fastest Lap-3.92
Chassis-MR-03EVO
Body-2010 Audi R8
Wheelbase-98mm
Tires-PN KS Med on RTRC 19mm +1 fronts, Marka V1R15 rears
Motor-Kyosho 4100
Batteries-Kyosho SpeedHouse 800s
Front Springs-PN Green
T-Plate-Kyosho FRP 5S
Motor Mount-Kyosho MZW309 MJ (LM)
Dampener (If applicable)-Kyosho MZW310 with PN dual shock
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-None
Gearing-10/44 Kyosho Ball diff
Notes-My go to stock cars (PN70T F-430GT and 3500kv AArm 458) were both much slower than this car on this layout. The PN70T F-430GT ran a 316.5/4.02 (310.4/3.99 last month) and the 3500 458 car ran a 309.4/3.98 (307.8/3.89 last month) time.
Last edited by Traveler2; 02-29-2024 at 12:57 PM.
02-29-2024 | 12:46 PM
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February 2024 Pro Stock Class
Class-Pro Stock GT
Date-2/29/2024
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-300.1
Fastest Lap-3.84
Chassis-PNR2.5W with EVO Board
Body-Jomurema GT01
Wheelbase-98mm
Tires-PN KS Firm on RTRC 20mm +1 fronts, Marka V1R15 rears
Motor-PN50T Bushing
Batteries-Orion 750
Front Springs-PN Purple
T-Plate-PN G10 #4
Motor Mount-PN 93-102 Multi Motor Mount
Dampener (If applicable)-PN TDS
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-None
Gearing-64p Ball Diff 10/54
Notes-No changes from December.
Date-2/29/2024
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-300.1
Fastest Lap-3.84
Chassis-PNR2.5W with EVO Board
Body-Jomurema GT01
Wheelbase-98mm
Tires-PN KS Firm on RTRC 20mm +1 fronts, Marka V1R15 rears
Motor-PN50T Bushing
Batteries-Orion 750
Front Springs-PN Purple
T-Plate-PN G10 #4
Motor Mount-PN 93-102 Multi Motor Mount
Dampener (If applicable)-PN TDS
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-None
Gearing-64p Ball Diff 10/54
Notes-No changes from December.
Last edited by Traveler2; 02-29-2024 at 01:14 PM.
02-29-2024 | 04:38 PM
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February 2024 Narrow Class
Class-90mm Narrow Stock
Date-2/13/2024
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-362.6
Fastest Lap-4.53
Chassis-MR-03 ASF
Body-Ford Focus
Wheelbase-90mm
Tires-PN KS Super Soft fronts, PN KS Firm rears (19mm 0 offset all around)
Motor-ATM 70T
Batteries-TRP 747s
Front Springs-PN Green
T-Plate-Kyosho CF Hard
Motor Mount-PN MR9094 90mm
Dampener (If applicable)-PN Integrated
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-None
Gearing-9/44 Gear diff
Notes-This car requires extra smooth throttle and steering input, but is one of the funnest to drive and watch going around the track!
Date-2/13/2024
Location-Winston-Salem, NC
Race Time-362.6
Fastest Lap-4.53
Chassis-MR-03 ASF
Body-Ford Focus
Wheelbase-90mm
Tires-PN KS Super Soft fronts, PN KS Firm rears (19mm 0 offset all around)
Motor-ATM 70T
Batteries-TRP 747s
Front Springs-PN Green
T-Plate-Kyosho CF Hard
Motor Mount-PN MR9094 90mm
Dampener (If applicable)-PN Integrated
Dampener Fluid (If applicable)-None
Gearing-9/44 Gear diff
Notes-This car requires extra smooth throttle and steering input, but is one of the funnest to drive and watch going around the track!
02-29-2024 | 08:04 PM
#2025
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From: Santa Rosa, California
February 2024 Box Stock Class
February 2024 Layout
Class ~ Box Stock
Date ~ February 29, 2024
Location ~ Santa Rosa, California
Race Time ~ 445.446 Seconds / 7:25.446 Minutes
Fastest Lap ~ 5.339 Seconds
Chassis ~ Kyosho MR03
Body ~ McLaren I2C GT3
Wheelbase ~ 98mm
Tires ~ Kyosho 20 Shore Slick Fronts & Kyosho 10 Shore Radial Rears
Springs ~ Orange
T-Plate ~ Generic Carbon 3
Motor ~ Stock
Batteries ~ Eneloop Pro 900mah AAA
Gearing ~ 7t Pinion
Notes ~ I'm getting faster. I knocked almost 30 seconds off last months time
Box Stock Class - February 2024
Class ~ Box Stock
Date ~ February 29, 2024
Location ~ Santa Rosa, California
Race Time ~ 445.446 Seconds / 7:25.446 Minutes
Fastest Lap ~ 5.339 Seconds
Chassis ~ Kyosho MR03
Body ~ McLaren I2C GT3
Wheelbase ~ 98mm
Tires ~ Kyosho 20 Shore Slick Fronts & Kyosho 10 Shore Radial Rears
Springs ~ Orange
T-Plate ~ Generic Carbon 3
Motor ~ Stock
Batteries ~ Eneloop Pro 900mah AAA
Gearing ~ 7t Pinion
Notes ~ I'm getting faster. I knocked almost 30 seconds off last months time
Box Stock Class - February 2024
Last edited by HeyDay; 02-29-2024 at 09:06 PM. Reason: Fix