R/C Tech Forums - Xray NT1

Hi Guys,

I've been running the NT1 for a while now, i like the car a lot. One thing i always have trouble with is the clutch. It just doesn't seem to be ok. Setting it is fine, so it engages pretty good but not as good as i want. This seems to because of some play on the clutch bell and the bearings. Anybody noticed this too, the small bearing in front of the clutch always has some play. How did you guys removed that?

Regards,
Ruben

I changed to a serpent WC clutch :nod: It's a perfect fit, a much better clutch which is easy to set up. It's also about 10 grams lighter than the original xray clutch(without any options).

musti72

04-07-2009 10:12 AM

how about pinions? I heard that serpent pinions are crap... can we use xray ones on them?

AddictedToRacin

04-07-2009 01:27 PM

Just use the Capricorn WC-Clutch. It's way better than the original one and also much lighter.

DS Motorsport

04-07-2009 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by musti72 (Post 5652635)

how about pinions? I heard that serpent pinions are crap... can we use xray ones on them?

Xray pinion's are a straight fit.

In my opinion the capricorn clutch is way to expensive, it's almost double the price of the serpent clutch.

jelayne

04-07-2009 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by grub (Post 5649100)

gidday jelayne
mate first i would check your bearinngs on the two spead shaft and the bearing in your clutch bell
also check the travel on the throttle servo as to much end play will pull on the carby and move the your gear mesh..
just check to make shore the engine is square to the engine mounts as you can get second gear to mesh up perfectly but end up with to much of a cap on the first gear...
also how old your engine the front bearings not shot is it????

In checking it over after all the suggestions, I realised I am getting some movement when the carby slides for brakes, i have increased the the EPA to reduce the movement but I have gotten to 120 EPA on Brakes and still movement, if I reduce the EPA movement increases

NiTrO BoOsTeR

04-07-2009 08:17 PM

i dunno about the NT1 but on the mugen there is a nut thing on the wire from the brake arm to the servo and all u do is tighten it a bit more, also screw the screws in on the brake pads mabey a 1/4 of a turn then try i again.

Mitchell

_cyclops_

04-08-2009 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by aussies1129 (Post 5651536)

bearings have only a limited life span and will vary depending on conditions etc so best bet try some new bearing in your clutch bell front and rear there cheap so its no big deal then check the end of your crank shaft to see if you have any wobble really there should be no wobble at all, I replace engine bearings say every 6 months or so and that will depend on how much run time I do on the engine, finally check your thrust bearing and washers are the right way round. once you have your bearings sorted make sure you setup your clutch with a few washers in front of your tension nut to set your end play and all should be good to go:nod:
cheers

Well the thing is, the bearing is new, the clutch housing is new. So it can only be the trust bearing holder. But still, if that's new, there's still some play. I feel the small bearings are just to loose, so what small bearings are you guys using?

warpspeed57

04-08-2009 02:02 AM

Brake Pads

Hey guys can any-one tell me if the option Kyosho ACRE brake pad is a direct fit on to the NT!,, Thanks. At the moment we run the Exceed option Disc, has anyone else tried this with the Kyosho pada.. Thanks in advance.

_cyclops_

04-08-2009 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by warpspeed57 (Post 5656225)

Don't think they fit.
Try the mugen yellow thingys :)

ToysRUsKid

04-08-2009 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by warpspeed57 (Post 5656225)

Don't fit, don't waste your money.

D-nicest

04-08-2009 10:59 AM