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Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-18-2006, 12:08 AM
Replies: 3,281
Views: 348,658
Posted By Bob The Builder

I use a dremmel to shorten them when I can't get...

I use a dremmel to shorten them when I can't get hold of the correct length screws.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-13-2006, 06:00 AM
Replies: 3,281
Views: 348,658
Posted By Bob The Builder

I used two shorter grub screws - put one in and...

I used two shorter grub screws - put one in and tighten it down - then follow the first one with another grub screw and lock them together.

Never had one come loose this way.
Forum: Tennessee-Kentucky Racing
08-02-2006, 04:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 905
Posted By Bob The Builder

Shops & Tracks in Nashville

I am in Nashville on business during september 2006. Are there any tracks or shops in the area with meetings between 4th and 15th September ?

I will be staying in Goodlettsville but have access...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
07-07-2006, 12:18 AM
Replies: 3,281
Views: 348,658
Posted By Bob The Builder

One of the broken shafts had 4 flats on it - the...

One of the broken shafts had 4 flats on it - the other one only had two flats on it ( Latest version I belive ).

Looks like the way to fix it properly is to identify and fit the new bearing...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
07-06-2006, 04:48 AM
Replies: 3,281
Views: 348,658
Posted By Bob The Builder

One was definately the two flat shaft - not sure...

One was definately the two flat shaft - not sure about the other yet - will find out at the weekend.



Are the new parts the same number as the old ones or have they used a new number ?
If...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
07-05-2006, 05:07 AM
Replies: 3,281
Views: 348,658
Posted By Bob The Builder

What is the part number for the new blocks with...

What is the part number for the new blocks with twin bearings in them ?

Two of the guys here have broken their main shaft and I would rather fix mine before it does break.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-20-2006, 12:56 AM
Replies: 3,281
Views: 348,658
Posted By Bob The Builder

It is something that we tried when I studdied...

It is something that we tried when I studdied full size vehcle dynamics.
An anti roll bar is great but when you need stability on a bumpy track the bar is like an undamped spring and passes resonant...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
06-01-2006, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3,281
Views: 348,658
Posted By Bob The Builder

It is classed as a damped sway bar and is...

It is classed as a damped sway bar and is generally used when the track is bumpy. The extra shock adds stiffness to the vertical suspension so the standard spring rate needs to be reduced ( yellow...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
05-16-2006, 12:15 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,174
Posted By Bob The Builder

(Palmaris Europe -Bob, whats your take on us...

(Palmaris Europe -Bob, whats your take on us running modified 200mm cars (same as the MVX-4 in the other thread) in the BRCA nats if it gets bigger numbers.)

I'm all for it - The rules say...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
05-15-2006, 07:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,805
Posted By Bob The Builder

In the UK - Most 235 drivers have started using...

In the UK - Most 235 drivers have started using the Porsche GT1 or Mclaren GT1 shells. It has become a GT class and differentiates itself from the 200mm touring and the 1/8th LOLA classes.

Looks...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
05-15-2006, 06:05 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,174
Posted By Bob The Builder

(willy wuyts BOB, please share your info about...

(willy wuyts
BOB, please share your info about Mega gearing and settings)

Willy, use 15 and 18 pinions on the clutch. Use 50 and 44 gears.

Use Yellow clutch shoe.

Use another Yellow...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
05-15-2006, 04:03 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,174
Posted By Bob The Builder

(willy wuyts About the longevity of smallblock/...

(willy wuyts
About the longevity of smallblock/ I run my RB rody for a year now, still going strong...)

The Mega ZX15 engine is starting to perform now that people have found the correct gearing...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
05-15-2006, 12:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,805
Posted By Bob The Builder

This is great - just what we need to get more...

This is great - just what we need to get more people interested.

235mm is not growing because people see it a a one make class ( Serpent )

This means that for all of those who have manufacturer...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
03-01-2006, 04:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,566
Posted By Bob The Builder

Quote - Kristian1974 thanks guys. I can't seem...

Quote - Kristian1974
thanks guys. I can't seem to get onto the ashford hobbies website though. I'll keep trying - maybe the site's down for a while. The RB x15 costs £300 in UK (not even the rody...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
11-06-2005, 11:48 PM
Replies: 9,087
Views: 801,830
Posted By Bob The Builder

Just buy a pair of MTX3 spur gears - then you can...

Just buy a pair of MTX3 spur gears - then you can use all of your pinions.

The plastic spurs are cheaper to replace than the alloy spurs
Forum: Nitro On-Road
11-02-2005, 01:05 AM
Replies: 17,239
Views: 1,172,578
Posted By Bob The Builder

It is used to equal the effec the anti roll bar...

It is used to equal the effec the anti roll bar has on each side.

With the car sat on set up blocks - check the droop on each side and make them equal if possible ( If not possible you will need...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
10-31-2005, 11:55 PM
Replies: 17,239
Views: 1,172,578
Posted By Bob The Builder

Don't forget the anti roll bar is also adjustable...

Don't forget the anti roll bar is also adjustable for tweak using the excentric bracket at one side.

One of the guys at our track had bent one side of his anti roll bar after an impact
Forum: Nitro On-Road
10-25-2005, 12:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,047
Posted By Bob The Builder

The length of the manifold should change where...

The length of the manifold should change where the power is.

Short manifolds give better TOP end for bigger tracks and long straights

Long manifolds give better BOTTOM end for pick up out of...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
10-18-2005, 05:06 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,174
Posted By Bob The Builder

We are also trying to increase interest in 235...

We are also trying to increase interest in 235 racing in the UK. I find it a great class to drive.
The one thing I would like to see is different shells again.

There used to be a Mclaren...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-22-2005, 05:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 736
Posted By Bob The Builder

Without the "chassis" effects the cars would only...

Without the "chassis" effects the cars would only suit one or two drivers. The various adjustments on a chassis ( springs, oils, geometry ) allow tuning to driving styles.

The idea should be to...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
08-24-2005, 05:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 810
Posted By Bob The Builder

The new spektrum is working on 2.4Ghz. This is...

The new spektrum is working on 2.4Ghz. This is the same sort of frequency range that cell ( mobile ) phones work on so the range will be quite high.

Furthermore the unit operates well above the...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
08-23-2005, 05:24 AM
Replies: 734
Views: 35,997
Posted By Bob The Builder

Glenn-bo I agree with your idea - I...

Glenn-bo


I agree with your idea - I currently run 235mm in the UK and love the class.

It's just a pity that 235 has become a one make series.

Hey you manufacturers - What about a...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
08-01-2005, 12:02 AM
Replies: 9,087
Views: 801,830
Posted By Bob The Builder

MTX4 look good. Would have looked so much...

MTX4 look good.

Would have looked so much better with a 4mm chassis and CVD's as standard.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
07-25-2005, 05:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,631
Posted By Bob The Builder

Thanks quozl ( Al ) I did a quick search...

Thanks quozl ( Al )

I did a quick search using the numbers below and found all of them listed by a company called New3Racing.

Will give them a try.

Cheers
Forum: Nitro On-Road
07-25-2005, 12:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,631
Posted By Bob The Builder

Smile I know it's off topic but have any of you 835...

I know it's off topic but have any of you 835 runners managed to get alloy pulleys for the side belt.

I am looking for the 24T and 18T pulleys in alloy because they run much truer.

Any info...
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