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#5221
Originally posted by InitialD
What does it say on your heatsink? M5? I only know of P5 and S5 but M5 is pretty new to me.
For your info, all NovaMax engines are tuned by Massimo Fantini.
What does it say on your heatsink? M5? I only know of P5 and S5 but M5 is pretty new to me.
For your info, all NovaMax engines are tuned by Massimo Fantini.
#5222
Originally posted by markp27
Is it only the rear shock tower which is weak? I'm just getting a list of parts to order. I'll probably also get a second kit - but wait until I find a cheapish one on ebay - seen one go for just over €340 so far.
Cheers, Mark.
Is it only the rear shock tower which is weak? I'm just getting a list of parts to order. I'll probably also get a second kit - but wait until I find a cheapish one on ebay - seen one go for just over €340 so far.
Cheers, Mark.
#5223
Well, I think after cartwheeling, your bumper and rear wishbones will be a little more prone to breakage than normal... well, no offence intended. Well, I am after some decent advice as this is the only place to get good advice... what do you all think of this airfilter...? http://acehardwarehobbies.com/2.2/ca...oducts_id=2472
and this one?
http://acehardwarehobbies.com/2.2/ca...97fe187a2136bb
Remember that the Nova I have has a carb with a 15mm opening like a .21.
and this one?
http://acehardwarehobbies.com/2.2/ca...97fe187a2136bb
Remember that the Nova I have has a carb with a 15mm opening like a .21.
#5224
I got this tip from the guys ar my track. They cut their front bumper so that during impact it wont damage the downstop screws. Mine was already broken so might as well shave it off
By the way when in a crash I dont understand why the shock pistons break. What kind of impact makes the pistons break, the bumper hitting it or the arms bending back? Or is the whole car jolting when hitting a wall?
By the way when in a crash I dont understand why the shock pistons break. What kind of impact makes the pistons break, the bumper hitting it or the arms bending back? Or is the whole car jolting when hitting a wall?
#5225
Originally posted by BaxterC
Well, I think after cartwheeling, your bumper and rear wishbones will be a little more prone to breakage than normal... well, no offence intended. Well, I am after some decent advice as this is the only place to get good advice... what do you all think of this airfilter...? http://acehardwarehobbies.com/2.2/ca...oducts_id=2472
and this one?
http://acehardwarehobbies.com/2.2/ca...97fe187a2136bb
Remember that the Nova I have has a carb with a 15mm opening like a .21.
Well, I think after cartwheeling, your bumper and rear wishbones will be a little more prone to breakage than normal... well, no offence intended. Well, I am after some decent advice as this is the only place to get good advice... what do you all think of this airfilter...? http://acehardwarehobbies.com/2.2/ca...oducts_id=2472
and this one?
http://acehardwarehobbies.com/2.2/ca...97fe187a2136bb
Remember that the Nova I have has a carb with a 15mm opening like a .21.
See what airfilters these racers are using at the preworlds race in Brazil.
#5226
Thank you Cyba888, you have really helped, I dont really want to spend alot of cash but I also dont want it coming apart either, it happened to a few guys here, you can just imagine what happened to the guy's motor with all the foam particles and the pebbles, one guys motor swalloweg a small pepple and it ripped his piston, how it got into the chamber, I dont know, but we found bits of his piston in the header pipe. the motor was 10 or 11 tanks old. Lets just say that I got a fright...
#5227
Originally posted by BaxterC
Thank you Cyba888, you have really helped, I dont really want to spend alot of cash but I also dont want it coming apart either, it happened to a few guys here, you can just imagine what happened to the guy's motor with all the foam particles and the pebbles, one guys motor swalloweg a small pepple and it ripped his piston, how it got into the chamber, I dont know, but we found bits of his piston in the header pipe. the motor was 10 or 11 tanks old. Lets just say that I got a fright...
Thank you Cyba888, you have really helped, I dont really want to spend alot of cash but I also dont want it coming apart either, it happened to a few guys here, you can just imagine what happened to the guy's motor with all the foam particles and the pebbles, one guys motor swalloweg a small pepple and it ripped his piston, how it got into the chamber, I dont know, but we found bits of his piston in the header pipe. the motor was 10 or 11 tanks old. Lets just say that I got a fright...
http://www.teammpp.com/preworlds
Last edited by cyba888; 03-04-2004 at 07:58 AM.
#5228
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BaxterC........let see I can understand this issue, I think the only part that I don't understand is why your CARB AIR inlet is bigger then typical 12 Nova based engines..? All Nova based 12 engine (except those who run the OS type engine) are using the same diameter at the air inlet.
All NOVA based engine should be able to fit with this type of air filter....
http://www.mytsn.com/products/product.asp?prid=674
About the K&N filter....I don't want to say they are nothing but good, but 1 thing I can see..........when you look at that filter from the bottom right underneath a light, there are quite a lot of light went thru the filter, those are HOLES.........when you do the same thing on FOAM type filter, you won't have light see thru foam filter..............that means, those HOLES are too big and to allow dust and other object to go thru to your carb, and you don't want to see that happened on your $200 plus engine, right..?...........honestly, those filter are GOOD for real car, but still, the filter are NOT fine enough for 1/10th RC engine. (apparently, they are only 1/10th smaller in size but NOT 1/10th scale FINER in the foam area)
If they are any good (or better)........you will see those filter everywhere at all major national races used by all team drivers.
Ventura is the white insert inside the carb that can be change to different sizes in order to change engine performance or fuel milage.......that has nothing to do with the carb's outside diameter.
About what happened to your friend's engine....I never seen that happen, but 1 thing for sure, those foam filters are good for like 2-3 races (full race) and that is considered a CHEAP WAY to do....for those who ran $300-500 engine, they use a brand new foam filter on each race day.
If Nova MEGA or Rossi filter is too expensive for you, take a look at RD Logic's filter under www.speedtechrc.com, they are like $8 for 2..........I think spending $4 for 2-3 races to protect the $200 plus engine is cheap enough...........and you cannot be too cheap on RC sometimes - period.
All NOVA based engine should be able to fit with this type of air filter....
http://www.mytsn.com/products/product.asp?prid=674
About the K&N filter....I don't want to say they are nothing but good, but 1 thing I can see..........when you look at that filter from the bottom right underneath a light, there are quite a lot of light went thru the filter, those are HOLES.........when you do the same thing on FOAM type filter, you won't have light see thru foam filter..............that means, those HOLES are too big and to allow dust and other object to go thru to your carb, and you don't want to see that happened on your $200 plus engine, right..?...........honestly, those filter are GOOD for real car, but still, the filter are NOT fine enough for 1/10th RC engine. (apparently, they are only 1/10th smaller in size but NOT 1/10th scale FINER in the foam area)
If they are any good (or better)........you will see those filter everywhere at all major national races used by all team drivers.
Ventura is the white insert inside the carb that can be change to different sizes in order to change engine performance or fuel milage.......that has nothing to do with the carb's outside diameter.
About what happened to your friend's engine....I never seen that happen, but 1 thing for sure, those foam filters are good for like 2-3 races (full race) and that is considered a CHEAP WAY to do....for those who ran $300-500 engine, they use a brand new foam filter on each race day.
If Nova MEGA or Rossi filter is too expensive for you, take a look at RD Logic's filter under www.speedtechrc.com, they are like $8 for 2..........I think spending $4 for 2-3 races to protect the $200 plus engine is cheap enough...........and you cannot be too cheap on RC sometimes - period.
#5229
Originally posted by Diesel Racer
Mark the lower rear wish bones are definitely weaker, almost pulled my pivot ball out after only a minor cartwheeling experience!!! the front bumpers are also prone to breaking apparently.
Mark the lower rear wish bones are definitely weaker, almost pulled my pivot ball out after only a minor cartwheeling experience!!! the front bumpers are also prone to breaking apparently.
#5230
Here's the evidence you've been looking for D!!!
Not so far with the assembly yet, but here's a couple of full technicolour D1 pics!
#5231
Re: Here's the evidence you've been looking for D!!!
I'm using the race brake disc and pads, as can be seen here.
More pics when I get some more time.
Cheers, Mark.
More pics when I get some more time.
Cheers, Mark.
#5232
Originally posted by BaxterC
[B]Well, I think after cartwheeling, your bumper and rear wishbones will be a little more prone to breakage than normal... well, no offence intended.
[B]Well, I think after cartwheeling, your bumper and rear wishbones will be a little more prone to breakage than normal... well, no offence intended.
Well, I am after some decent advice as this is the only place to get good advice... what do you all think of this airfilter...? http://acehardwarehobbies.com/2.2/ca...oducts_id=2472
and this one?
http://acehardwarehobbies.com/2.2/ca...97fe187a2136bb
and this one?
http://acehardwarehobbies.com/2.2/ca...97fe187a2136bb
#5233
Re: Here's the evidence you've been looking for D!!!
Originally posted by markp27
Not so far with the assembly yet, but here's a couple of full technicolour D1 pics!
Not so far with the assembly yet, but here's a couple of full technicolour D1 pics!
Raced indoor just now and naturally had my first big shunt onto the boards,, broke one pivot ball and steering block.
Definitely time to build my second car ... anyway am jealous looking at pics of your new one.
#5234
Re: Re: Here's the evidence you've been looking for D!!!
Originally posted by markp27
I'm using the race brake disc and pads, as can be seen here.
More pics when I get some more time.
Cheers, Mark.
I'm using the race brake disc and pads, as can be seen here.
More pics when I get some more time.
Cheers, Mark.
Or is your girlfriend venting some braking on you now!
#5235
Originally posted by cyba888
So whats the difference between the S5 and P5? MY bad, mine is the P5
So whats the difference between the S5 and P5? MY bad, mine is the P5
S5 is based on the NSR version of the NovaMax which is with the micro casted piston which should be the one that is currently sold. The P5 is the older one based on the NS piston.