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GoldFinger 01-04-2005 10:08 PM


Originally posted by InitialD
You mean you've not received the engine yet? :eek: Bro, join us lah... We are all using .12 engines. :sweat: :lol: :cry:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :cry: :cry: :lol:
Please open the registration till Tuesday, is there any late fee if we want to joint your club ? :lol: :lol: :lol:

crashed_1 01-04-2005 10:17 PM


Originally posted by GoldFinger
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :cry: :cry: :lol:
Please open the registration till Tuesday, is there any late fee if we want to joint your club ? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Us poor souls are gonna smell smoke and become mobile chicanes...:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :(

GoldFinger 01-04-2005 10:26 PM


Originally posted by crashed_1
Us poor souls are gonna smell smoke and become mobile chicanes...:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :(
Dont be like that lah.....
Its gonna be lots of fun, the entry is reaching 84.. wow!!

Profoxcg 01-06-2005 03:57 PM

Question about building shocks
 
since the shocks have pistons that are adjustable, when I am pushing the pistons up and down, should i have all the holes open?

also, I remember from my first 710 that it was really hard to ge the pistons on the rods, any tips to help me out?

Thanks.

(I going to get a kit tonight ! - I hope its the new kind)

Sow&Steady 01-06-2005 04:38 PM


Originally posted by crashed_1
Us poor souls are gonna smell smoke and become mobile chicanes...:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :(
Never say die my friend! :nod:

crashed_1 01-06-2005 04:57 PM


Originally posted by Sow&Steady
Never say die my friend! :nod:
Aye aye sir...:nod: :nod: :nod:

Ummm, got .15? engine to spare?...:sweat: :sweat: :sweat: :sweat:

Brett.w 01-06-2005 07:11 PM

Tires
 
Hello people

Just a quicky! My car handles well on new tyres (run in) but when they get realy low my car handles GREAT i mean it seems to hold the sweepers extreamly well and there is so much on power steering, i love it! but before i go and tru all my tyres down i would just like to know why my car performs better on low tyre?

Thanks chaps :D

Brett

InitialD 01-06-2005 07:28 PM

Re: Tires
 

Originally posted by Brett.w
Hello people

Just a quicky! My car handles well on new tyres (run in) but when they get realy low my car handles GREAT i mean it seems to hold the sweepers extreamly well and there is so much on power steering, i love it! but before i go and tru all my tyres down i would just like to know why my car performs better on low tyre?

Thanks chaps :D

Brett

Brett, how are you? Smaller tires always work better for the car when you're running on smooth and flat tracks. That's a general statement.

Do you constantly reset the ride height and maintain the same ride height everytime?

Doing that when you use smaller tires at a particular ride height would give you less front and rear droop as compared to running bigger tires with the same ride height. Less droop in the front and rear is usually better for smoother and high traction track. It makes the car roll less and makes the car more responsive.

Profoxcg 01-06-2005 07:31 PM

I got my kit !
 
Initial,

how do I know if my kit is the "new" updated kit?

I have a black flywheel, but that is the only different thing.
does the production No. on the box is the difference?

THanks

InitialD 01-06-2005 07:46 PM

Re: I got my kit !
 

Originally posted by Profoxcg
Initial,

how do I know if my kit is the "new" updated kit?

I have a black flywheel, but that is the only different thing.
does the production No. on the box is the difference?

THanks

No idea on the production no. on the box.

Does your kit have any extra shocks pistons? Does it have extra tools to tighten the Centax pre-adjusting nut and a tool to take out the 2nd gear off the aluminum hub?

InitialD 01-06-2005 07:50 PM

Re: Question about building shocks
 

Originally posted by Profoxcg
since the shocks have pistons that are adjustable, when I am pushing the pistons up and down, should i have all the holes open?
Those holes are adjustable. Follow the instructions on the manual to set the number of open holes (2, 3, 4 or 5 holes open). It would depend on your setup. Stock setup calls for 3 holes in the front and rear.


Originally posted by Profoxcg
also, I remember from my first 710 that it was really hard to ge the pistons on the rods, any tips to help me out?
Slowly align them so that the flat part on the piston is the same side on the shaft.

As for the ball joints that go on the other end, pre-tread them with an M3 screw.

Profoxcg 01-06-2005 07:55 PM


Does your kit have any extra shocks pistons? Does it have extra tools to tighten the Centax pre-adjusting nut and a tool to take out the 2nd gear off the aluminum hub?

no.... all i have is a black flywheel. but not tools. I dont even have the new style wheels ( which I didnt mind if they go switched) but now I am really upset.

InitialD 01-06-2005 07:59 PM


Originally posted by Profoxcg
no.... all i have is a black flywheel. but not tools. I dont even have the new style wheels ( which I didnt mind if they go switched) but now I am really upset.
Where did you get your kit? I did mention that if you get it from one of the LHS, they may still have stocked the "older" 710 which only had the black flywheel.

Slowly check every bag as these new stuff could be "hidden" in one of them.

Anyway, the newer kits that I saw still did not include the foams with newer style Ellegi rims.

Profoxcg 01-06-2005 08:03 PM


Where did you get your kit? I did mention that if you get it from one of the LHS, they may still have stocked the "older" 710 which only had the black flywheel
well the guy (at the LHS) told me the got the kit from serpent USA last week.... if he lied to me im gonna mail the kit back and call my Credit company , I hate being lied to !

there is only the black fly wheel

the rear lower arms are not even stronger i bet.

InitialD 01-06-2005 08:08 PM


Originally posted by Profoxcg
the rear lower arms are not even stronger i bet.
The newer kits do not have the updated rear shock tower and the rear lower arms.

The newer rear shock tower is made of thicker CF and the rear lower arms have slightly longer edge for the pivot ball thread to grab more plastic.:nod:


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