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12-14-2010, 11:24 AM
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Posted By YmeBP

The type-r is one of the most potent VTA cars out...

The type-r is one of the most potent VTA cars out there because of the turn in it has and the short arms. As for the FDR i was able to get to 4.2 w/ stock kevlar 118 and larger pinions. in VTA i've...
12-13-2010, 08:23 PM
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Posted By YmeBP

Yes, I ran huge pinions all the way up until...

Yes, I ran huge pinions all the way up until boost and turbo came out in the Tekins and you didn't need it anymore.

I'd suggest the FF layshaft over the PRS I had some issues w/ themand slop on...
12-13-2010, 04:03 PM
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Posted By YmeBP

When i was running vta i had a 52 tooth pinion in...

When i was running vta i had a 52 tooth pinion in it =D PRS sells pinions that big i think at one point iw as all the way up to 58t!!
12-13-2010, 02:44 PM
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Posted By YmeBP

Still here and I honestly do my best to get back...

Still here and I honestly do my best to get back to folks as soon as possible often on Sunday, at 11pm whenever I get the messages. I have them all routed to my phone so no matter where I am I can...
08-04-2010, 05:49 AM
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Posted By YmeBP

The shims (you should buy teflon shims, I plan to...

The shims (you should buy teflon shims, I plan to carry them on my store soon) are to shim out the play in the arms and knuckles.

#4 washers are to add small amounts of roll center rather than...
07-25-2010, 04:09 PM
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Posted By YmeBP

Yes i've been running it that way and a diff...

Yes i've been running it that way and a diff lasts about 2 weeks before a rebuild on an asphalt track.
07-16-2010, 07:11 AM
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Posted By YmeBP

Dragonfire mentioned that he puts the thrust...

Dragonfire mentioned that he puts the thrust bearing closest to the diff gear and it works like a charm.
07-14-2010, 06:17 PM
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Posted By YmeBP

I was trying to be funny :). By shims i mean #4...

I was trying to be funny :). By shims i mean #4 washers, you can get them from anywhere you can buy losi parts from .
07-14-2010, 11:04 AM
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Posted By YmeBP

Go to this page:...

Go to this page: http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-road/125537-team-losi-jrxs-type-r-297.html

posts 11866 (http://www.rctech.net/forum/7506204-post11866.html) and 11867...
07-09-2010, 05:27 AM
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Posted By YmeBP

Yes, and i'm not sure i'm going to do that. I was...

Yes, and i'm not sure i'm going to do that. I was tempted to do it so i could get rid of two more wrenches in my kit but some of the walls are already thin enough!
07-08-2010, 05:40 PM
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Posted By YmeBP

Unfortunately it's a re-tap. I'm curious how this...

Unfortunately it's a re-tap. I'm curious how this will work though. I wonder how it will stretch the parts out.
07-07-2010, 12:42 PM
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Posted By YmeBP

yes, rcscrewz makes a metric conversion. I was...

yes, rcscrewz makes a metric conversion. I was going to carry some but i didn't think anyone really cared ;). I'll have to get some listed on the site for you. In the mean time you can special order...
07-06-2010, 06:48 PM
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Posted By YmeBP

Thanks, the colors are tickling my brain but i...

Thanks, the colors are tickling my brain but i really don't remember seeing them before, hmm i think i may have to paint up a body for my shelf queen. The Mclaren is my dream car :) before i die i'd...
07-06-2010, 02:13 PM
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Posted By YmeBP

If we stuck to using things for what they were...

If we stuck to using things for what they were designed to do I don't think we'd have nearly as much fun hahaha. I have all kinds of weird Frankenstein stuff in my pit box.

Is that a Mclaren in...
07-06-2010, 01:49 PM
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Posted By YmeBP

I ran green slime on my 1/12 scale diff and it...

I ran green slime on my 1/12 scale diff and it worked well so i just kept using it ;). I will try some of the silicon lube you mentioned for my next rebuild and see what it feels like.
07-06-2010, 08:49 AM
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Posted By YmeBP

Adding a gear diff to the Type-R wouldn't be that...

Adding a gear diff to the Type-R wouldn't be that hard at all. It would require a new eccentric to be bigger than the current one but that's about it. The other option is to use small gears, like the...
07-05-2010, 06:43 AM
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Posted By YmeBP

Some of the new parts have a tighter fit I've...

Some of the new parts have a tighter fit I've noticed that w/ the steering knuckles. The reason you may be binding is becuase your bearing is misaligned. see what you can do about pressing the...
06-28-2010, 12:54 PM
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Posted By YmeBP

I've been using Avid's (http://www.avidrc.com/)...

I've been using Avid's (http://www.avidrc.com/) steel and ceramics for my electric and gas cars and they've been great!
06-18-2010, 12:52 PM
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Posted By YmeBP

Use the inner front ackerman holes (as described...

Use the inner front ackerman holes (as described on this page),
put shims under the ball studs in the rear hub carrier
the car is sensitive to roll center and camber gain settings so use these to...
06-15-2010, 10:25 AM
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Posted By YmeBP

Paul, I think my skype thing is broken for...

Paul, I think my skype thing is broken for whatever reason it doesn't want to start-up anymore, I'll drop you an email when I get home from work.

Hahaha, welcome to my world ;) let me tell you...
06-15-2010, 10:21 AM
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Posted By YmeBP

http://www.standard-gasket.com/plastic-washers/ind...

http://www.standard-gasket.com/plastic-washers/index.html

I was going to resell them but someone beat me to it, they had a thread in the forsale for a while. They had a bunch of thickness and...
06-02-2010, 05:58 AM
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Posted By YmeBP

I've been running the 5400 25c...

I've been running the 5400 25c Fantom/Thunderpower for more than a year now and they fit fine, the 5600 50c IP also fit fine no dremeling needed.
05-16-2010, 09:14 PM
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Posted By YmeBP

Looks like we are going to have some decent...

Looks like we are going to have some decent Type-R representation at the NC State race!

I'll keep you guys posted on our results ;)!!
05-05-2010, 11:21 AM
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Posted By YmeBP

I've been running the McMaster Carr thrust and my...

I've been running the McMaster Carr thrust and my diffs are as smooth as anyone who has a ceramic. I've been running the same one for 2 years and it's like glass. I never clean the blasted thing...
05-05-2010, 08:37 AM
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Posted By YmeBP

It's funny but I see more people picking up a...

It's funny but I see more people picking up a Type-R recently than ever. I just sold one at my shop the other day and there were three or four of them at the track (one was mine, it was second behind...
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