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Forum: Electric On-Road
03-27-2024, 12:27 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,532
Posted By MartinSorlie

Too kind, but thank you! I have seen videos,...

Too kind, but thank you! I have seen videos, you're no slouch, Robbob :)

Just to add, I followed the advice I got from you regarding cornerweighting. I have never really bothered as much before as...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-25-2024, 11:46 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

Awesome Adrian! Have fun out there!

Awesome Adrian! Have fun out there!
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-25-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,532
Posted By MartinSorlie

​​​​​​This was one of my biggest question marks...

​​​​​​This was one of my biggest question marks before I switched. The car seems to be less sensitive to "spring tweak", if we can call it that. The springs are mounted further in on the chassis, so...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-25-2024, 02:51 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,532
Posted By MartinSorlie

Just a repost from Facebook, but if someone...

Just a repost from Facebook, but if someone tripped in here curious about this car, here's a little writeup from my first weekend with it :) I came from running the Schumacher Eclipse 2-3-4-5 since...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-21-2024, 12:44 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

Also, order some of the O-rings for the pivot...

Also, order some of the O-rings for the pivot balls, U8133. When the plastic cracks, the O-ring that holds it goes flying;) Having a beam, U8372, is not a bad idea, but I have yet to change one.
I...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-20-2024, 01:25 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

The front bumper plate(U8462), a few front pivot...

The front bumper plate(U8462), a few front pivot balls(U8475), a few of the plastic steering links, and a bigger load of bearings :-) Usually the car can take a severe beating, so not much you need....
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-20-2024, 01:10 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

I polish mine with a metalpolish from a local...

I polish mine with a metalpolish from a local scandinavian supplier, but I'm guessing anything you can get would work. Autosol will work just fine, as an example. I feel this helps quite a lot. Also,...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-22-2024, 02:29 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

If it is so that they are slipping, simply score...

If it is so that they are slipping, simply score the inside with a scalpel, making score lines that add traction for the axle inside the hubs.
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-22-2024, 02:27 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

You make one of steel, don't you? :)

You make one of steel, don't you? :)
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-05-2024, 12:30 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

Aha, didn't know that. As I have seen setups use...

Aha, didn't know that. As I have seen setups use motorspacers, I thought it was usually the other way around. I usually check weight distribution by first doing "tweak" with no springs and moving...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-04-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

I see you have a weight on the right side of the...

I see you have a weight on the right side of the podRobert K , isn't the pod usually lighter on the left side?
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-02-2024, 01:39 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

Tried to figure this one out, but can't really...

Tried to figure this one out, but can't really tell. And regarding that diff, I can't se how that can work without a giant width-problem?
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-31-2024, 04:31 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

Yes, and that is 4 pieces too few to reach stock...

Yes, and that is 4 pieces too few to reach stock pivot height on both mounts;-)
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-30-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

Not sure what you are getting at?😅 Yes, Robert...

Not sure what you are getting at?😅 Yes, Robert writes two pieces of shims, which is what the manual states. In total four pieces, two under the front pivot, two under the rear, one on each side of...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-30-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

I just did the measurement, and I stand by the...

I just did the measurement, and I stand by the fact that the plastic mount is 2mm higher, not just the one stated in the manual.
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-30-2024, 05:42 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

Maverick440 Robert K The manual states 1mm shim...

Maverick440 Robert K The manual states 1mm shim to reach kit rollcenter. I am rather certain that with a caliper at hand, you will find that this is not correct. I will measure again tonight, as it...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-18-2024, 01:46 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

Another thing that is easily missed is the...

Another thing that is easily missed is the shimming of the rear axle. Make sure you are as close to legal width as possible, and that you have the right amount left to right.
The manual for the car...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-17-2024, 02:31 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

Did you get it to handle right?

Did you get it to handle right?
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-05-2024, 02:13 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

Oh, that left one was an interesting combo of...

Oh, that left one was an interesting combo of cars :-P Looking good :)
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-03-2024, 09:15 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

I like pictures and colors, I even subscribe to a...

I like pictures and colors, I even subscribe to a few physical magazines, so I figured a picture of my ride was in order.

How about showing off some of yours? And even if you did it before,...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-03-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

​​​​​​Yeah, tighten until it's obviously binding,...

​​​​​​Yeah, tighten until it's obviously binding, then loosen little by little. Had the exact same issues as you.
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-03-2024, 04:03 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

I polished my kingpins properly, and I can barely...

I polished my kingpins properly, and I can barely see how it can be any smoother:eek:
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-03-2024, 01:04 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

I have had this issue in the past, also due to a...

I have had this issue in the past, also due to a worn center pivot mount and ball, it wasn't just sloppy, it was binding in points. I felt quite stupid when I found out. :) If you want an insanely...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-02-2024, 06:09 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

Start out with kit on T-35 tyres, then most of...

Start out with kit on T-35 tyres, then most of the time that is the ticket :)
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-02-2024, 12:16 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 34,480
Posted By MartinSorlie

I'm 99% sure I know what your problem is. As...

I'm 99% sure I know what your problem is.

As long as you have made sure your pod is straight, your links are free, but not sloppy, and that the tweak is ok, there is one more thing that is very...
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