1/8th scale Motonica
#211
Tech Initiate
Areal...Dude, how have you been man??!!!! Glad to see you are still alive. Dude, thanks for your input. You are 100% correct in stepping up in the screw length. Ayway bro, it's quite cool that you are still around. I hope you drop in more often. Take it easy dude and be sure to stay in touch!! You would be a great asset to this thread bro. Later
Nice to hear from you again!
I've been following this thread very closely, and since I've been racing the Motonica for the past year, I'll be glad to help you guys in whatever I can.
Tips:
1 - Regardless the change of the chassis screws, I advice you to countersunk the holes in the chassis a bit deeper, so that the screw heads don't touch the ground.
2 - The rear body mount has usually some end play (between the body mount and the support arms where the pin goes) that can be removed using one or two small shims. This action prevents the boy mount from poping off the guiding pin.
3 - I highly recommend the rear belt tensioner (will save lots of $$$ on new belts), the ergal middle shaft support (which is also the exhaust pipe spring support) and the ergal front bulks linkage (which will save a lot of time when you need to replace the front belt).
4 - I've tested some springs from Motonica and other manufacturers, and at my home track the Mugen white work best, however, the front springs are a bit smaller, and they require a more compressed front shocks.
5 - Take some care with both the 2-speed and front one way (lube them often and you'll be fine)
6 - When I changed to the Motonica, the first thing I noticed (besides the quality of the parts) is that this car has lots and lots of steering - I personally like this, but you can dial some of the steering off, simply by changing the front top 2mm shims with 1mm shims.
If I remember something else, I'll post it for you guys!
#212
Suspended
i may have to buy this car....
#213
Tech Rookie
Where to buy
I have called everyone with no luck.Can someone please give me a number or email of where I may buy a car.
Thanks
Thanks
#216
Tech Rookie
Please can someone tell me where I can buy one these cars
Thanks
Thanks
#218
Tech Rookie
Wow, that is one drop dead beeaauuttiiffuull car !!! I think if there were a US distributor for it there would be a bunch of guys jumping on it
#222
Tech Master
iTrader: (7)
There might be some Cosmic tires in this first shipment ;-)
I am pretty sure the black wheels are the lightweight wheels. Not to pre-judge them, but I don't know if they will be strong enough for use on US style tracks- boards, sheet metal, etc. Euro tracks generally don't have these type of barriers.
I am pretty sure the black wheels are the lightweight wheels. Not to pre-judge them, but I don't know if they will be strong enough for use on US style tracks- boards, sheet metal, etc. Euro tracks generally don't have these type of barriers.
#223
Hey Darin its been awile since we last spoke.Anyhow man I got with the new distrib and we came together an a deal for me to continue to drive for Motonica and I feel that this will be far better deal and that the new distrib will take this car where it should have been in the first place.What really made my mind was when Brad T calle me and told me he was racing for them and he was going to make parts and if I had any ideas.So right away i thought that he and I cold ffuther develop this already awsome machine. Anyhow just wanted to tell you that I am back on the scene my brotha.
Cya
Scotty Barrera
Cya
Scotty Barrera
#224
Tech Initiate
Cosmic Tyres
The black wheeled tyres are indeed Cosmic tyres and they are sold by Motonica.
Besides the kits and spare parts, Motonica also deals 2 brands of tyres: X-Tyres (in yellow/green wheels) and Cosmic tyres (normal and lightweight).
Only the lightweight tyres come in black... sorry...
I've never tried the Cosmic tyres, since we have an huge stock of X-Tyres, but according to the manufacturer, these Cosmic tyres get up to temp faster than the X-Tyres. Do they worth the extra buck??? Maybe...
Besides the kits and spare parts, Motonica also deals 2 brands of tyres: X-Tyres (in yellow/green wheels) and Cosmic tyres (normal and lightweight).
Only the lightweight tyres come in black... sorry...
I've never tried the Cosmic tyres, since we have an huge stock of X-Tyres, but according to the manufacturer, these Cosmic tyres get up to temp faster than the X-Tyres. Do they worth the extra buck??? Maybe...
#225
MOTO Brass battery Tray
I will post some pics of the brass battery tray later today for the MOTO. These will be limited production on the first go around so if you want one set aside, send me a PM and I will give you more details.
Brad
Brad