2SpeedRs40

WHat would be A good drop in engine for my r40. I just got it built and i was using a hpi 15fe from my old rs4. SO im still looking for a engine.

AMGRacer

I just won our 2006 winterchamps over here in the sub 1hp class against Mugens, GPX4s and Kyoshos with my R40 by 2 laps. I probably could have held the gap to 3 laps but I just cruised the last 10 minutes by cutting throttle half-way down the straights. So I would say that the R40 2005/Hara can cut it against most cars still.

Artificial-I

iTrader: (17)

Wow nice achievement AMG. Your definitely on top of your game! Congrats and good job representing the R40.

Also do you have a setup sheet, what type of track was it? Also any other option parts that are on it.

DOMOisCOOL

I just don't want to spend the money on a new body, because I don't really run/race my R40, I just need a cheapo banged-up body in case I go out and bash or race.

AMGRacer

Thanks! I was in fact the only R40 at the track which was nice!

This particular track is a carpark track (some pics here http://www.lcrccc.com ) with medium type grip levels. It is really bumpy in sections and you need to pick your line quite carefully to get fast times. Also timing of braking is very important.

I have not done a setup sheet yet, will do one soon. But my car was very close to a stock 2005 edition. Only changes to stock shocks are silver front springs, use all the stock mounting positions. Used stock camber, caster, rear toe and roll centres. 50K front diff and 30K rear diff. I like the Nitro Shoe tyres and used 40 front and 35 rear with a 2mm split for main and even for the qualifiers. I ran them at around 63mm and ran 8mm ride height. Motor was a stock OS 15 CV with stock HPI clutch, 0.4mm gap and 1.7mm on the adjuster nut. The only hopup on my car was the optional brake disc. I used a Stratus 3.1 body with normal wing mounting postion.

AMGRacer

Here are a couple of pics.

hooked_on

iTrader: (1)

Well Done!

H_O

factory racer

does anyone no the part number for the HPI TITANIUM PILLOW BALLS????....i went ahead and ordered the HARA kit today with the os tz motor....i also ordered some upgrades like the rear sway bar kit and the carbon mid brace and the alum rear brace and i am getting the mugen red clutch shoes for the clutch....and i got the protoform cadillac cts vr body.....does hpi sell their springs in the spring kit like AE does.....will i be able to use the AE springs for the R40 or are the springs shorter....????????.....what pinions and spurs come with the 0.8M gears??? so i can order the others.....i would also like to get the carbon bumper plate...does anyone know who carries upgrade parts for the R40..except HPI???

thanks

Mike

Turbo Joe

iTrader: (41)

I'm pretty sure the pillow balls are the same as the kyosho 1/8th car...I'm not really into them, but I broke one at the track and my friend gave me one and it worked perfect. It didn't have the shoulder, but it was otherwise identical.

Artificial-I

iTrader: (17)

I got the kyosho v-one-rrr's they are quite a bit bigger , couldnt imagine a 1/8scale having smaller ones , but perhaps.

factory racer

ok so does anyone no if HPI sells them...or anyhthing else in my lil blog??

AMGRacer

The HPI titanium balls are I believe Asia only and expensive. $93 last I enquired. HPI does not sell springs in a kit, but you only need 4 sets to get all of the available ones. No idea whether you can use the AE springs, but I would not recommend it. The stock HPI ones work perfectly fine and suited the car in terms of the spring rates. The NTC3 is a much older car, and older cars usually had much firmer springs.

The asian 0.8m gearbox comes with 21/27 pinions, not sure where you ordered it from. I got the front graphite plate from 3 racing which is readily available from most shops in Asia, not sure again about the US.

HarKonnenD

iTrader: (23)

Great Job AMG!

Well guys after moving to Stratford, CT now and checking my budget I'd have to see what other stuff I'd need/want to get to go run the R40. Still with the original kit, but still fast.

bucknuts

iTrader: (3)

Mugen ones are same; 8 mm pivot ball. Maybe just a little longer though.

factory racer

thanks alot AMG...i appreciate it...thanks for taking the time to answer my questions

Mike