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#961
I'm not sure if the Mugen grease is bad, but I have a feeling that doesn't like a lot of pressure and dries out quickly.
I got a tip from a pro driver that they had the same problem as me. He recommended me this grease: AM-210212 Molyfu Ep2 Grease
I did some research about moly grease and it's perfect for metal to metal connections that are under high pressure. And I think I AE Black grease is more or less the same kind of grease. I rebuild one of my diff with black grease on the outdrives and it's still super smooth when I apply pressure on the outdrives. I'll see how long it lasts like that, but I guess this stuff will perfect for building the diffs.
#962
For those that don't have enough steering on the buggy, Mugen releases these optional C plates:
E2169 ? Alum Rear Arm Mount F (+2): X8/E, X8T/E - Mugen Seiki Racing
E2170 ? Alum Rear Arm Mount F (+4): X8/E, X8T/E - Mugen Seiki Racing
I guess they will used on the truggy and maybe on buggy when the traction is very high.
E2169 ? Alum Rear Arm Mount F (+2): X8/E, X8T/E - Mugen Seiki Racing
E2170 ? Alum Rear Arm Mount F (+4): X8/E, X8T/E - Mugen Seiki Racing
I guess they will used on the truggy and maybe on buggy when the traction is very high.
#963
Suspended
It's not really about "more steering" its the same theory as Ongaro's setup and how JQ is setting up his car. youll find on high traction it will help with how the car rotates as it will make it smoother, however on low grip it not allow the car to transfer and force the rear wheels together to create grip(bad explanation but for my brain to understand). on extremely fast very bumpy tracks these should work as the car shouldnt grab the ruts.
I have purchased both and am going to test other suspension tuning to see if its possible to use these parts but still generate grip for a intermediate racer. i feel using more caster and more front droop with a one step lighter rear spring.
Only my thoughts on it from running a prototype i got made when i first saw them, we're also running a modified split centre diff (custom cnc bottom halfs with tops modified with a cnc machine to make it all slot together.
I have purchased both and am going to test other suspension tuning to see if its possible to use these parts but still generate grip for a intermediate racer. i feel using more caster and more front droop with a one step lighter rear spring.
Only my thoughts on it from running a prototype i got made when i first saw them, we're also running a modified split centre diff (custom cnc bottom halfs with tops modified with a cnc machine to make it all slot together.
#964
It's not really about "more steering" its the same theory as Ongaro's setup and how JQ is setting up his car. youll find on high traction it will help with how the car rotates as it will make it smoother, however on low grip it not allow the car to transfer and force the rear wheels together to create grip(bad explanation but for my brain to understand). on extremely fast very bumpy tracks these should work as the car shouldnt grab the ruts.
I have purchased both and am going to test other suspension tuning to see if its possible to use these parts but still generate grip for a intermediate racer. i feel using more caster and more front droop with a one step lighter rear spring.
Only my thoughts on it from running a prototype i got made when i first saw them, we're also running a modified split centre diff (custom cnc bottom halfs with tops modified with a cnc machine to make it all slot together.
I have purchased both and am going to test other suspension tuning to see if its possible to use these parts but still generate grip for a intermediate racer. i feel using more caster and more front droop with a one step lighter rear spring.
Only my thoughts on it from running a prototype i got made when i first saw them, we're also running a modified split centre diff (custom cnc bottom halfs with tops modified with a cnc machine to make it all slot together.
#965
Tech Initiate
Hi, does anybody run or have tested extended/offset:ed shock mounts / shock bushings? what did you found out? any difference in handlings?
Example https://raceimbue.com/index.php?main...roducts_id=255
Example https://raceimbue.com/index.php?main...roducts_id=255
#966
Hi, does anybody run or have tested extended/offset:ed shock mounts / shock bushings? what did you found out? any difference in handlings?
Example https://raceimbue.com/index.php?main...roducts_id=255
Example https://raceimbue.com/index.php?main...roducts_id=255
#967
How much do your nitro cars weight ready to race (battery installed, full fuel tank, body installed) but without tires on the car?
I would like to know how much heavier my mbx8eco is than the average nitro car.
I would like to know how much heavier my mbx8eco is than the average nitro car.
#969
I was even looking for more on-power steering at the race yesterday.
The problem I had in the beginning was that the diffs would lock up. I used the Mugen grease on the outdrives and it dried out quickly. After rebuilding the diffs with moly grease (or AE black grease), they are super smooth. Also put the 2 big shims on the outside as per Adam Drake youtube video.
The center universals also put more pressure on the center diff outdrives than the dog bones and when you don't maintain the center diff very well, it can lock up. If you get the center dog bones, it's less of an issue and power will bled to the front easier.
If you still need to purchase the car, get the worlds edition. It has all the upgrades you need. Otherwise build you diffs as per Adam's video and use a difference grease for the outdrives.
I started a race yesterday morning with 5-7-3 in the diffs (Drake base setup) with the ackerman in the 4th hole. The car could use a little faster steering reponse and it understeered on power. I went to the middle hole on the ackerman plate and change my front diff to 8k and the car was almost perfect. I didn't wanted to change else because I was afraid to make it worse and the quali's had started. I qualified as 6th and ended up as 5th in the A main.
I been 2 months since I started driving again after a 5 year break from RC, so I'm still a bit rusty :-) And maybe my building skills were also a bit rusty which is why I had a difficult car the first times it tried it out. But now that the car is broken in and I have found out the right way to build and maintain the diffs, I'm really happy with the car's performance and the rear is really locked in to be honest.
#971
Tech Rookie
I'm currently using Drakes low grip setup as a base to adjust off of.
#972
#973
Tech Rookie
That is literally Adam Drakes low grip setup
#974
#975
Tech Rookie
Ahh ok, went back and looked at it and saw the changes, that's what I get for multitasking lol