Team Magic G4 + EVO
03-22-2009, 03:33 AM
#361
The receivers sit very close to the motor and over heat. A lot of G4 drivers have complained about this issue and like Luis said put the receiver on the transponder holder. I myself didn't do that but when i built my car and installed the receiver i put a piece if 5mm perspex (with some holes drilled in for cooling) in between the motor and the receiver holder and just used a big cable tie to hold it all together. I just didn't like the idea of my receiver hanging out on the side like that and preferred the protection of the stock position.
Sorry to hear about your loved one mate
I hope you get back on the track soon
Sorry to hear about your loved one mate
I hope you get back on the track soonI stopped using the transponder mount for that reason. Back in the G4S days i got T-Boned by a Mugen on the transponder mount. The carbon fibre split and it also cracked the servo mount.
But it might be my only option!
03-22-2009, 05:01 AM
#362
Yep. Lou is a top bloke.
You need to sort out that steering link rubbing issue dude. Free that up so the assembly does not hit and make is so stiff. Thats your battery issue taken care of. The power draw when your steering is so tight is what was killing your reciever battery.
Was good to see you racing again though mate.
You need to sort out that steering link rubbing issue dude. Free that up so the assembly does not hit and make is so stiff. Thats your battery issue taken care of. The power draw when your steering is so tight is what was killing your reciever battery.
Was good to see you racing again though mate.
easy way to check is to disconnect the steering link on the wheel hubs and check for any binding.
03-23-2009, 12:22 AM
#363
hinge pins positioning
hi,
anyone got a better explanation (than the TM manual) on the effects of moving the hinge pins position to inner or outer for the front top arms and rear lower arms?
anyone got a better explanation (than the TM manual) on the effects of moving the hinge pins position to inner or outer for the front top arms and rear lower arms?
03-23-2009, 07:00 AM
#364
a short arm will give you more camber rise, a long arm not as much. so the shorter the arm, as the suspension compresses, the camber intake increases, so its like adding more camber at a time it needs it, but you can have too much
look at the ball cups if your running the std parts. the ball cups are so tight when new, a simple squeeze with your pliers will loosen them up some. i had this happen while i was leading with a brand new G4+ it drained my LiPo twice as much.
03-24-2009, 02:42 AM
#366
more camber rise = more grip?
03-27-2009, 04:56 AM
#368
Hi
I posted this in the RS Thread as well...
Car is all back together for a track test this weekend. I have installed a new battery pack and moved the receiver out to the transponder mount.
I will track test on Sunday, if i still have issues then i have a radio problem.
I posted this in the RS Thread as well...
Car is all back together for a track test this weekend. I have installed a new battery pack and moved the receiver out to the transponder mount.
I will track test on Sunday, if i still have issues then i have a radio problem.
03-27-2009, 09:00 PM
#370
I reversed the reciever box so that the opening faces toward the front of the car. The only real problem i find in doing this is that spilled fuel can collect in there alot easier. Also the crap tiny grab handle doesn't sit as flush anymore but this doesn't really bother me as long as I keep the handle screws tightened down and check them from time to time.
03-28-2009, 08:55 PM
#371
Hi
I posted this in the RS Thread as well...
Car is all back together for a track test this weekend. I have installed a new battery pack and moved the receiver out to the transponder mount.
I will track test on Sunday, if i still have issues then i have a radio problem.
I posted this in the RS Thread as well...
Car is all back together for a track test this weekend. I have installed a new battery pack and moved the receiver out to the transponder mount.
I will track test on Sunday, if i still have issues then i have a radio problem.
03-29-2009, 12:57 AM
#372
I really don't like where i have put the receiver. After 20min on the track on my own it has still managed to come loose on the double sided tape. And it interfears with the travel of the throttle servo for the brake action!
Maybe i need a Patto modified radio tray with the stand up throttle servo!
03-29-2009, 01:21 AM
#373
True True...
I really don't like where i have put the receiver. After 20min on the track on my own it has still managed to come loose on the double sided tape. And it interfears with the travel of the throttle servo for the brake action!
Maybe i need a Patto modified radio tray with the stand up throttle servo!
I really don't like where i have put the receiver. After 20min on the track on my own it has still managed to come loose on the double sided tape. And it interfears with the travel of the throttle servo for the brake action!
Maybe i need a Patto modified radio tray with the stand up throttle servo!
03-29-2009, 03:41 AM
#374
True True...
I really don't like where i have put the receiver. After 20min on the track on my own it has still managed to come loose on the double sided tape. And it interfears with the travel of the throttle servo for the brake action!
Maybe i need a Patto modified radio tray with the stand up throttle servo!
I really don't like where i have put the receiver. After 20min on the track on my own it has still managed to come loose on the double sided tape. And it interfears with the travel of the throttle servo for the brake action!
Maybe i need a Patto modified radio tray with the stand up throttle servo!
Brendan is taking some pics.....
