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07-02-2019, 07:07 PM
#4441
AAA dummy bateries
Anybody use these or something like these to run li-ion cells without the need to solder wires? This would make it easy to switch between a stock and super stock car. Quickly switch between nimh and li-ion. Seems like that would be really convenient if it works.
Anybody use these or something like these to run li-ion cells without the need to solder wires? This would make it easy to switch between a stock and super stock car. Quickly switch between nimh and li-ion. Seems like that would be really convenient if it works.
I'm currently using the ISDT N8 for most of my charging. However, I still find myself using my Lii-500.
07-02-2019, 07:10 PM
#4442
There’s 2 sliders I’m now watching. Rhino has one. That’s around $400. Found another on eBay for around $250. I’ve always liked time lapse video. I’ve done one that worked good for us taking down the track. I put it on Facebook in one of the groups. I’ll try to find it.
found my time lapse tear down.
https://m.facebook.com/story/graphql...Y4MTgxNTEwNDkz
Heres Mike’s video with the cinematic lens.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...cus_composer=0
He definitely took the time to get the shots lined up well too. That makes for a good video
07-02-2019, 07:14 PM
#4443
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For just holding the camera( iPhone) it’s remarkably stable. He’s also got the software to better edit( I’d think) then my phone only. Most likely I will wait till next phone upgrade to get the lens. But the slider.......
07-02-2019, 07:17 PM
#4444
Im not a fan of the dummy cells. Not for weight, but because the 10440 lithium cells alway have relatively low current, and running only 2 cells exacerbates the issue. 2S2P is still less current than 2S lipo, but it is competitive. 2S1P lithium doesn't have the punch off the corner, and voltage sag is more noticeable.
07-03-2019, 11:59 AM
#4445
Our local competition limits the weight of the superstock 3500 class to a minimum of 160 grams so that everyone tries to reduce the weight to near 160 grams. Can an additional 15 grams to 175 grams affect the punch and speed? honestly for handling I prefer the heavier ones, but I don't want to lose in speed
Box Stock-Ferrari 458 White Body painted, all parts and decals- 168.9grams
Stock 90mm Porsche GT1 white body painted and decals, Atomic pod, PN70T motor, inner-tube damped front end- 176.5grams
Pro-Stock 102mm LM Mazda 787B white body painted and decals, Atomic pod, Atomic 48T motor-179grams
First off I am not sure how you can get a car down to 160grams, the 458 body is noticeably lighter than any of the bodies I have checked though I would like to see how it compares to the the Porsche GT3 body. With that said I would think a Box Stock car could go lighter and still perform well.
I do wonder if both my Stock Car and Pro-Stock car would benefit from some additional weight. My GT1 will traction roll if I get ham fisted but I have done a bunch of stuff to alleviate traction rolling and it worked but I do wonder what a few grams on the bottom of the car would do for it. My Pro-Stock car is pretty fast but when I get lazy/tired and start getting less smooth with the throttle I get wheel spin and I wonder if a little more weight on the back of the car would increase straight ahead traction.
Cheers,
Jim
07-03-2019, 05:06 PM
#4446
Tech Adept
First off I am not sure how you can get a car down to 160grams, the 458 body is noticeably lighter than any of the bodies I have checked though I would like to see how it compares to the the Porsche GT3 body. With that said I would think a Box Stock car could go lighter and still perform well.
Cheers,
Jim
Cheers,
Jim
Last edited by b.wihardja; 07-03-2019 at 07:13 PM.
07-03-2019, 07:52 PM
#4447
for 458 you can cut the roof and window and change with optional lexan roof making it a hybrid between lexan & hardbody. On the tail you can make some hole and change the rear wing with lexan. At the front you can change the headlamp with a scrap of lexan. Somebody cut the front lips fender to go down even further and not stuck on side rail RCP when it crashes
Cheers,
Jim
07-03-2019, 11:09 PM
#4448
Tech Rookie
Just an update: I bought the white Mclaren F1 GTR for 129.99 and it came with bearings pre-installed. I read somewhere on this thread that this particular set comes without the bearings and that makes it cheaper than the regular RWD's but that's not true. So if anyone is interested to get an RWD you guys can save 40 bucks or so.
07-03-2019, 11:50 PM
#4449
Tech Adept
I do not know exactly the reduction obtained only from the body, but I have reduced weight in the chassis and others. To be sure, the use of lipo batteries greatly reduces the weight so after that I need to add more weight to get the final result of around 160 grams
07-04-2019, 04:31 AM
#4450
Just an update: I bought the white Mclaren F1 GTR for 129.99 and it came with bearings pre-installed. I read somewhere on this thread that this particular set comes without the bearings and that makes it cheaper than the regular RWD's but that's not true. So if anyone is interested to get an RWD you guys can save 40 bucks or so.
07-04-2019, 05:43 AM
#4451
Just an update: I bought the white Mclaren F1 GTR for 129.99 and it came with bearings pre-installed. I read somewhere on this thread that this particular set comes without the bearings and that makes it cheaper than the regular RWD's but that's not true. So if anyone is interested to get an RWD you guys can save 40 bucks or so.
Cheers,
jim
07-04-2019, 05:44 AM
#4452
Cheers,
jim
Last edited by LJH; 07-04-2019 at 05:35 PM.
07-04-2019, 05:24 PM
#4453
Tech Rookie
07-04-2019, 05:56 PM
#4454
Tech Adept
07-04-2019, 06:33 PM
#4455
Tech Rookie
It may be a batch thing. Kyosho's website doesn't advertise bearings for the RWD Mclaren and the GT-R (r35) so it may as well be a production mistake. I've ordered one more and would update if that one comes with bearings as well.