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2Lmon 03-12-2004 08:49 PM


Originally posted by Pyramid
None that I know.. just make sure you tighten it enough on assembly. No locktite, you need locktite on wheel axle (as no rubber ring on it) as it might come loose on long usage (such as final).
Thanks...oh yes, I always use Locktite on wheel nuts...I've seen way too many wheels come off during a race. I know people who use Locktite even on nylon lock nuts.

SupermaxxRich 03-12-2004 09:06 PM

well, i straightened the wobble on the front one way by lightly pushing the pulley over. That didn't work on the rear so I guess I'll have to to pull the rear diff out.:blush:

cox049 03-12-2004 09:17 PM

My car
 
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Finally I got it all together :)

Went to the track to run in the engine some and crashed at speed in the second lap... front right end gone ( the aluminum pivotballs are very fragile).
LHS's don't stock 710 parts yet so I ordered a second kit as spares. I think it's cost effective on the long run

I love this car!!

SupermaxxRich 03-12-2004 09:57 PM

Nice paint scheme! Looks killer. When you assembled your diffs, did they wobble at all?

cox049 03-12-2004 10:28 PM


Originally posted by SupermaxxRich
Nice paint scheme! Looks killer. When you assembled your diffs, did they wobble at all?
I just checked them. The rear has up to .6 or .7mm wobble (it has some side play) and the front is .3mm (Smaller pulley). Nothing to worry about... when those things pick up revs they'll straighten out.

markp27 03-12-2004 11:09 PM

Re: My car
 

Originally posted by cox049
Finally I got it all together :)

Went to the track to run in the engine some and crashed at speed in the second lap... front right end gone ( the aluminum pivotballs are very fragile).
LHS's don't stock 710 parts yet so I ordered a second kit as spares. I think it's cost effective on the long run

I love this car!!

Beautiful! :nod:

Hey Crashed_1, we have another brother-in-arms - nice powerbook! http://212.227.253.81/forum/images/graemlins/bow.gif

vadn1 03-12-2004 11:11 PM

Does anyone run 26mm rear tires on the 710 or majority of the racers are using 30mm...? Is it possible to run 26mm in the rear...?

cox049 03-12-2004 11:23 PM

Re: Re: My car
 

Originally posted by markp27
Beautiful! :nod:

Hey Crashed_1, we have another brother-in-arms - nice powerbook! http://212.227.253.81/forum/images/graemlins/bow.gif

I will never again be able to live a life without a powerbook by my side ;) ;)

markp27 03-12-2004 11:35 PM

Re: Re: Re: My car
 

Originally posted by cox049
I will never again be able to live a life without a powerbook by my side ;) ;)
Obviously another graphically talented person :D

Back to your car pic - what do you use to mask the body work? - the lines look very clean.

markp27 03-13-2004 12:50 AM


Originally posted by InitialD
Yes of course. Not blocks made by Hudy but a decent droop gauge and droop measured at the bottom of the knuckle.:nod:

No worries and no Jedi tricks to the numbers ! :D

I meant to ask you this earlier - which droop gauge are you using?

Is that Mazda of your's ready yet? :D

crashed_1 03-13-2004 12:52 AM

Re: Re: My car
 

Originally posted by markp27
Beautiful! :nod:

Hey Crashed_1, we have another brother-in-arms - nice powerbook! http://212.227.253.81/forum/images/graemlins/bow.gif

Nice body...nicer Titanium Powerbook..;)

Together we shall fight this war...:sneaky:

cox049 03-13-2004 06:28 AM

Markp27
 
The masking tape I used is "pactra" 1/4" to divide the colors and than regular one to fill out the big areas. It's a very easy tape to work with!

Thanks for the good comments on the graphics! :D It's nothing special but been a rookie at paint jobs I wanted to to play it safe and have a simple yet racy look.

Diesel Racer 03-13-2004 06:30 AM

Updated my website to include my 710 and courtesy of markp27 there is a link to his 710 FAQ pages, I'll try and keep the link up to date for easier reference.

http://www.markanddebbie.net

InitialD 03-13-2004 08:20 AM


Originally posted by 2Lmon
Been following this thread since the beginning and I always find the answer I'm looking for. I just have one question...is it necessary to use Locktite on the Centax 3 pinion gears? I've always used Locktite on my Centax 1, and never really ran without it, so I don't even know if it's necessary. Has anyone had any issues with pinions coming loose? Thanks.
To tell you the truth, I stopped using loctite on my car after I stripped the engine screws ! Perhaps I was new at that time and never thought that you just needed a little of it to get it to work.

I only use on the grub screws on the aluminum pulley adapter. I only use on the grub screws on the aluminum pulley adapter.

I don't use loctite on my Centax pinions and on my engine screws as well as the wheel nuts. I just tighten them up very tightly.

InitialD 03-13-2004 08:22 AM

Re: Re: My car
 

Originally posted by markp27
Hey Crashed_1, we have another brother-in-arms - nice powerbook!
:rolleyes: :lol:


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