eR1c

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..Note: I just quickly put that body ontop of my 1/10th, ...in the photos I notice that it isn't correctly seated all the way down (hence the extra space in the upper front wheel well). It should go down a tad bit more...

LJH

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Looking good.

Cheers,
Jim

EMU

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That body came out well. Looks clean!

eR1c

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Thanks guys!
That was a challenge ...body was so small. I wanted to get more detail and also wanted to feather the colors like in my 1/10th but the paint came out too fast/too wide of a spray ..so just kept it simple.

eR1c

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..wheels FINALLY arrived! Now I can get this AMZ project wrapped up and start driving it! I'll post my thoughts on the driveability once I get it going.

eR1c

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I am really pleased with this car,
it handles really well and is really responsive. I need to adjust some of the settings as well as adjust the body and car ride height, etc... but so far this is a very promising little car. I have a video uploading right now... will post a link,

EMU

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Nice to hear, cant wait to watch the video

eR1c

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EMU

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The car goes pretty well, what motor did you end up using for it? I don't think you mentioned before.

Do you have the shocks greased? That might take a little of the roll into the mid corner out of the car and make it smoother through the corners.

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I am using this motor
ATOMIC R/C Products Official Web Site
it's a 5500kv motor. It's a bit too fast so I turned my throttle down. After the video i was able to turn it up a bit more but still only at about 50% of full power. I imagine if I ever get this on a bigger/longer track I'll be able to turn it up more.

as for the shocks, no they are dry. What type of grease do you recommend? Something thick ? What about Tamiya anti wear grease? Or a thick diff oil (yet that might just leak out)?

thanks,

EMU

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The best grease that I have used for Mini-Z shocks, is Kyosho differential gear grease. I usually start with 15000 weight, and switch to 30000 when the traction comes up. This breaks down very slowly, so one application lasts longer than other greases. I have used it effectively for my 1/10 F1 as well on black CRC. It is a little expensive, but I am still on the same bottles of grease that I purchased 10 years ago.

If you have a high viscosity silicone oil, give it a shot. Anything is better than nothing. The best method of application would be to dip the shaft into the grease, and then install into the female side. I am not sure of how you installed the shocks, but if you install the shaft ends on the shock tower, you can just unscrew the shock tower to pull both male ends, and clean and dip the shafts in the grease then reinstall. I prefer not popping the shocks off the arms, I dont want to put excess pressure on the plastic ball joint.

An additional benefit to this mounting method, is that it will keep track debris away from the shock as well. There is more unspring mass with the shocks reversed, but I think the pros outweigh the cons.

eR1c

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Thanks EMU,

I have lots of different greases and diff oils at home, yet none from Kyosho ...so I may try something I have in a heavier viscosity like your suggesting first.
I installed my shocks per the manual ...that is opposite of I think what your suggesting? but if I am correct your saying to install them upside down? That seems like it would also help keep the oil from seeping out. I'll take a look tonight and make some adjustments.

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I drove the car more after the video I posted, I really am getting the hang of it and am able to drive it much better.

EMU

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Yeah, my suggestion is opposite of the manual. I think it helps keep them clean, and lighter viscosity from seeping out as much.