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stefan 07-28-2003 04:49 PM

GPM Aluminum Knuckles
 
yesterday I had the chance to run my alu knuclkles for the first time.

No problems all day long and I hit everything on the track because of radio problems.

I shattered my top deck in 6 pieces after a head on crash at ~40 mph, BUT the knuckles stayed on :D

Corse-R 07-28-2003 04:54 PM

Re: GPM Aluminum Knuckles
 

Originally posted by stefan
No problems all day long and I hit everything on the track because of radio problems.
Shattered my top deck in 6 pieces after a head on crash at ~40 mph, BUT the knuckles stayed on :D

Beware.... track owners can charge you an extra for 'stressing the boards'. :lol:

Regarding top deck. Ouch!!!!

Vinyard 07-28-2003 05:39 PM

Re: GPM Aluminum Knuckles
 

Originally posted by stefan
yesterday I had the chance to run my alu knuclkles for the first time.

No problems all day long and I hit everything on the track because of radio problems.

I shattered my top deck in 6 pieces after a head on crash at ~40 mph, BUT the knuckles stayed on :D

Ouch!! .... :eek: there goes your wallet..:D :D

mistercrash 07-29-2003 07:56 AM


Originally posted by Corse-R
Uhm.... for your symptoms and what you told about the inner side of the Sleeve your P/S is shot and needs replacement.

If you made only two races with your car and suddenly the engine lost the.........

Thank you very much Corse-R. Great post.

speedy100 07-29-2003 08:31 AM

0.8 module gear
 
hi, has anyone tried the new 0.8 module gear ? can it improve the top end with a better gear ratio 4.53 ? thanks

Corse-R 07-29-2003 08:45 AM

Re: 0.8 module gear
 

Originally posted by speedy100
hi, has anyone tried the new 0.8 module gear ? can it improve the top end with a better gear ratio 4.53 ? thanks
I'm using 0.8 spurs as many others on the thread. Personally I liked them, lesser drag (but more delicate, and you need to pay attention to gear mesh), finer stepping on the gearing and others.

4.53:1 is to me a quite steep gearing, if you're looking better high end, probably a shorter gearing will make your engine and car shine at high-end.

clmbia45 07-29-2003 10:50 AM

4 mm chassis
 
Actually, since the bulkheads, and all attached suspension parts are sitting ON TOP of the 4mm thick, unrecessed chassis, the chassis mass is LOWERED I.E. THE BOTTOM OF THE CHASSIS IS NOW 1 MM FURTHER BELOW THE BOTTOM OF THE BULKHEADS. Since the only mass which lies below the level of the chassis bottom is the portion of the 4 tires and wheels, and since this remains unchanged at the same ride height the the CG must be lower with the thicker chassis.
jack

nizee 07-29-2003 11:40 AM

Re: 4 mm chassis
 

Originally posted by clmbia45
Actually, since the bulkheads, and all attached suspension parts are sitting ON TOP of the 4mm thick, unrecessed chassis, the chassis mass is LOWERED I.E. THE BOTTOM OF THE CHASSIS IS NOW 1 MM FURTHER BELOW THE BOTTOM OF THE BULKHEADS. Since the only mass which lies below the level of the chassis bottom is the portion of the 4 tires and wheels, and since this remains unchanged at the same ride height the the CG must be lower with the thicker chassis.
jack

Mugen made 4mm Chassis that have recessed for the front & rear bulk head, radio mount, etc.. That makes roll center the same as the stock 3mm chassis. Not sure of RD, Kawahara, 3-racing or others 4mm chassis.

B 07-29-2003 11:42 AM

the kawahara chassis does it too i believe

Cartman 07-29-2003 12:13 PM

Re: 4 mm chassis
 

Originally posted by clmbia45
Actually, since the bulkheads, and all attached suspension parts are sitting ON TOP of the 4mm thick, unrecessed chassis, the chassis mass is LOWERED I.E. THE BOTTOM OF THE CHASSIS IS NOW 1 MM FURTHER BELOW THE BOTTOM OF THE BULKHEADS. Since the only mass which lies below the level of the chassis bottom is the portion of the 4 tires and wheels, and since this remains unchanged at the same ride height the the CG must be lower with the thicker chassis.
jack

WRONG!!!
because if you run 5mm ride hieght with both chassis, the four mm you have raised every thing 1mm higher than the 3mm chassis at 5 mm ride hieght!

Cartman 07-29-2003 12:17 PM

Corse what are your rough basic stiings fot low and top end then, i end up around 2 3/4 low 3 to 3 1/2 top end

Eben 07-29-2003 12:47 PM

Removing gears
 
Any tips how I can remove the gears on the bell, without damage the bell?

Cartman 07-29-2003 12:53 PM

Re: Removing gears
 

Originally posted by Eben
Any tips how I can remove the gears on the bell, without damage the bell?

buy the correct Mugen tool its not cheap but its cheaper than wreaking clutch bells

mtx3racer 07-29-2003 12:55 PM

2 spd
 
has anybody had problems w/ the 2 spd sticking sometimes in 2nd? I have lubed it and tryed it dry both don't seem to work. Help!!!?




Nitro Rules:spidey:

eddiethefish 07-29-2003 01:32 PM

Re: 2 spd
 

Originally posted by mtx3racer
has anybody had problems w/ the 2 spd sticking sometimes in 2nd? I have lubed it and tryed it dry both don't seem to work. Help!!!?




Nitro Rules:spidey:

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