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12-28-2007, 02:38 PM
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Posted By Vance

Howzit guys, Just a reminder of an old post...

Howzit guys,

Just a reminder of an old post I placed a good while back. By the way, shaft is better for a 540 motor ... also try spools & 1-way diffs.

* Make sure to get your 'of the shelve'...
11-08-2006, 11:27 AM
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Posted By Vance

Howzit guys, Has anyone tested the...

Howzit guys,

Has anyone tested the Robitronic dyno? Any good & value for money?

Cheers,
Vance.
09-27-2006, 06:44 AM
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Posted By Vance

Aussie Bob, I like the way you think, but I...

Aussie Bob,

I like the way you think, but I have to protest and say that those motors smokin sensation is more like a Aussie cricket fielder just missing another 4 hitting the boundry while eating...
09-27-2006, 01:46 AM
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Posted By Vance

Hey guys, The normal Johnson 540 is what...

Hey guys,

The normal Johnson 540 is what makes this tread. I know that a local hobby shop stocked dodgy matt-grey coloured motor with a built-in fan in the end bell. This thing was really k@k...
09-26-2006, 03:20 AM
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Posted By Vance

Aussie Bob, Your instructions are wayyyyy to...

Aussie Bob,

Your instructions are wayyyyy to technical, are you a numb-nut of sorts? ;-)

Cheers,
Vance.
09-21-2006, 07:07 AM
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Posted By Vance

RocketRacer, I am stuck in my bosses grip, I...

RocketRacer,

I am stuck in my bosses grip, I am out of town on a work project and will not be able to race at Keywest (d@mm!!!). Make some skid marks on the tarmac for me ;-) Enjoy it and as...
09-20-2006, 07:31 AM
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Posted By Vance

Hey guys, Has anyone had a 540 silver can...

Hey guys,

Has anyone had a 540 silver can enduro race? I would like a few comments on howto ran such an event i.e. rules, time, etc...

Thank you.

Vance
09-13-2006, 01:53 AM
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Posted By Vance

Hi there guys, "the cleaner, the better" is...

Hi there guys,

"the cleaner, the better" is pretty obvious guys. What I think we need to focus on is what method of running the brushes/spring tension after the brushes are set/shellite/metho...
09-02-2006, 11:05 AM
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Posted By Vance

Hav_lova, What's "shellite"? I have read about...

Hav_lova,
What's "shellite"? I have read about it once before, but cann't recall the details....

Thanks,
Vance.
09-01-2006, 05:05 AM
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Posted By Vance

RR, Goto www.gearchart.com. I recommend...

RR,

Goto www.gearchart.com. I recommend 49-51mm for a long high speed track and 44-48mm for a short twisty track. Have you tried the chamoise glove, soak in water, nitro freezed... yet?
...
08-30-2006, 11:59 PM
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Posted By Vance

Howzit All, I would like your comments... I...

Howzit All,

I would like your comments... I have a theory that a shaft chassis (i.e. Pro4 / TC4) is more appropriate for silver-can racing, as it is more capable of setting a smoother+efficient...
08-30-2006, 12:43 AM
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Posted By Vance

Hey RocketRacer, Nice too see another SA...

Hey RocketRacer,

Nice too see another SA racer on this site! I'm in Jo'burg, send me a PM to chat further and not glogup this thread.

Cheers,
Vance.
08-29-2006, 02:34 AM
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Posted By Vance

Howzit guys (maybe girls!?!?), Wild Cherry,...

Howzit guys (maybe girls!?!?),

Wild Cherry, I understand you point of view. The main reason that got me dabbling in 'tuning' silver can motors, was when I received a total dud handout motor a...
08-26-2006, 05:48 AM
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Views: 520,971
Posted By Vance

Howzit guys, Just a bit more detail...

Howzit guys,

Just a bit more detail following on my previous message:

* Make sure to get your 'of the shelve' motor specs before your start
* Get a container with lukewarm-to-hot soapy...
08-25-2006, 08:19 AM
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Views: 520,971
Posted By Vance

Howzit guys, I have been a 540 GT racer for...

Howzit guys,

I have been a 540 GT racer for few years at club&national level, here is my way to supe-up your Johanson 540 2-vent motor.
* Make sure to get your 'of the shelve' motor specs before...
08-07-2006, 12:32 AM
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Views: 52,119
Posted By Vance

Mistercrash ... nice work. Tell me, what tools 7...

Mistercrash ... nice work. Tell me, what tools 7 machinery did you use to make all these? Also, what did you use to design them (i.e. CAD, etc..)?

Thanks!
08-06-2006, 01:41 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 52,119
Posted By Vance

Hey guys, I reckon the idea with the peltier...

Hey guys,
I reckon the idea with the peltier cooler is too zero-cool your motor just before you race, correct? I'm sure that a permanent mounted peltier while racing will be more effective, but the...
08-02-2006, 02:31 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 52,119
Posted By Vance

Hey guys, GREAT forum idea this. Regarding...

Hey guys,
GREAT forum idea this. Regarding this PC power supply above. I have detailed instructions to build your own. Unfortunately the doc doesn't indicate a voltage pot, but it does allow for...
04-01-2005, 12:20 AM
Replies: 16,231
Views: 1,535,284
Posted By Vance

Moot : For a normal Tamiya type 540 2xvent...

Moot : For a normal Tamiya type 540 2xvent Johnson motor, I used from 47-51mm rollout ... depending on track. Using 60T(48P) spur & from 36T-40T(48P) on Jaco Nitro Shoes foams. Further...
03-13-2005, 09:47 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 38,434
Posted By Vance

Thanks Ray, I will give it a go. Cheers

Thanks Ray, I will give it a go. Cheers
03-13-2005, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16,231
Views: 1,535,284
Posted By Vance

Yellow15, The MIP TC3 bones are crap. Try...

Yellow15,

The MIP TC3 bones are crap. Try the new upgraded AE TC3 thick blue bones. They are stronger & lighter than the steel MIP's.

Cheers.
03-09-2005, 08:42 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 38,434
Posted By Vance

Thanks Danny!

Thanks Danny!
03-09-2005, 01:12 AM
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Views: 38,434
Posted By Vance

JDM_DOHC_SiR >> For stock racing, do you recomm....

JDM_DOHC_SiR >> For stock racing, do you recomm. 7a charge at what delta-peak; discharge; linear/pulse on a turbo35gfx? Thanks
03-09-2005, 12:39 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 38,434
Posted By Vance

Also a question on the new ib3600 compared to...

Also a question on the new ib3600 compared to gp3700, which are the best to spend $'s on? As a stock racer, would gp3300 still be the best at a 6a charge & 20a discharge? Or would I be able to...
02-04-2005, 04:33 AM
Replies: 16,231
Views: 1,535,284
Posted By Vance

I am using currently Ass. Red in front & Ass....

I am using currently Ass. Red in front & Ass. Gold in the back, on jaco foams and hi/low bite & twicty/straight tracks, in mod/stock. Very few times I used red&red.
Works for me!
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