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Forum: Nitro On-Road
07-05-2008, 01:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By ShrekNZ

Hmmm you say you had a plug blow is there any...

Hmmm you say you had a plug blow is there any scoring on the side of the pistion maybe? or damage to the top of the pistion? - the pistion getting tight at TDC is normal on most motors as the bore...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
05-07-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17,239
Views: 1,173,349
Posted By ShrekNZ

You generally need to go little lighter than the...

You generally need to go little lighter than the MTX4 due to differences in geometry and being able to overdrive the MTX4.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
04-24-2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,165
Posted By ShrekNZ

Ahh I know now - that's Rocky's old Car right...

Ahh I know now - that's Rocky's old Car right that he got from Fong........:sneaky:

You will need a full clutch setup including flywheel - try putting a want add up on rcracer.co.nz

The...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
03-14-2008, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,866
Posted By ShrekNZ

It's all personal preferance but body reamer for...

It's all personal preferance but body reamer for posts etc. is a must I also use a circle cutter for wheel arch's etc. fantastic tool - it only scores though and you basically tear the remainder...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-25-2008, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,262
Posted By ShrekNZ

What happens is the stone gets wedged betwen the...

What happens is the stone gets wedged betwen the diff (and belt) and the diff cover you soon know when you have all that white fluff from your belt in the car. I suspect the Cyclone reat belt fits...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-24-2008, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,262
Posted By ShrekNZ

There is alternate cut out part of the diff cover...

There is alternate cut out part of the diff cover so the stones can escape when they get in - I've tried the lexan trick (use DS tape) and the stones still get in there.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
02-05-2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,648
Posted By ShrekNZ

Sam they don't have to be expensive check this...

Sam they don't have to be expensive check this out http://reprap.org/bin/view/Main/WebHome

I've seen one of the protypes working - an amasing project imagine printing replecement parts at the...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
01-27-2008, 05:50 AM
Replies: 9,087
Views: 802,254
Posted By ShrekNZ

Recently we had a real problem with snapping side...

Recently we had a real problem with snapping side belts (esp the Urathane ones) I think the problem was that we were running the side belt too tight or that the tensioner was too low and both sides...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
01-03-2008, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3,921
Views: 436,953
Posted By ShrekNZ

Not too sure if the applies to the graphte...

Not too sure if the applies to the graphte impregented plastics we use but I know produts like plastic strapping are often passed through steam or heated air to aneal the plastic after forming - I...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
12-06-2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,151
Posted By ShrekNZ

The internal ratio is a integral part of the...

The internal ratio is a integral part of the final drive ratio and you tend to change the gearing by changing the spur and pinion. It is the prime reason that when you compare cars the spur gear...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
12-05-2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3,921
Views: 436,953
Posted By ShrekNZ

There are a few parts that cross over Sway...

There are a few parts that cross over

Sway bars
Second gear and clutch
Front uprights are the same as the 4 but have been replaced for the R with lowered arms
Flywheel and clutch are the same -...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
12-02-2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3,921
Views: 436,953
Posted By ShrekNZ

Not too sure about the 2 rear belts as we tend to...

Not too sure about the 2 rear belts as we tend to go through more side and front belts - the rubber ones do tend to last longer.

I would also add a pulley set (you can easily strip the rear side...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
11-13-2007, 07:07 AM
Replies: 3,921
Views: 436,953
Posted By ShrekNZ

I would suggest if you are worried about the...

I would suggest if you are worried about the binding at the moment that you need to get at least a basic setup over the front end before checking for binding by getting some wheels on it and doing...
Forum: Onroad Nitro Engine Zone
10-30-2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,292
Posted By ShrekNZ

I've been running an old Nova with 2 screws for...

I've been running an old Nova with 2 screws for sometime with no leaks
Forum: Nitro On-Road
10-14-2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3,921
Views: 436,953
Posted By ShrekNZ

Honestly IMHO you don't have to go overboard to...

Honestly IMHO you don't have to go overboard to prevent second gear stripping just set the mesh well don't run pinions that are worn as they will start eating pinions and ajdust the second gear...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
10-14-2007, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3,921
Views: 436,953
Posted By ShrekNZ

The R does not come with the 4mm shock tower.

The R does not come with the 4mm shock tower.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
10-09-2007, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3,921
Views: 436,953
Posted By ShrekNZ

The instructions have the tension screws flush...

The instructions have the tension screws flush where the screw exits on the other side - this is a good place to start. Set the middle screws so they are even and there is just a little clearance in...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
10-07-2007, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3,921
Views: 436,953
Posted By ShrekNZ

I guess you used the 10,000 oil that is supplied...

I guess you used the 10,000 oil that is supplied with the kit. It is quite stiff, acts like a limited slip and stops the inside wheel spinning up coming out of a corner.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
09-03-2007, 05:35 AM
Replies: 3,921
Views: 436,953
Posted By ShrekNZ

I know them well one of our local clubs use them...

I know them well one of our local clubs use them yep they are solid (kind of like heavy flattened woks) but if you clip em they will launch your car took a few chunks out of my sons 12th chassis too.
Forum: Nitro On-Road
08-29-2007, 05:50 AM
Replies: 17,239
Views: 1,173,349
Posted By ShrekNZ

I think the front uprights have been superceeded...

I think the front uprights have been superceeded by the new lowered front uprights but if you add 4mm shims it will be the same as stock.

Second Gear clutch and spur's and one way etc are all the...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
08-07-2007, 12:57 AM
Replies: 9,087
Views: 802,254
Posted By ShrekNZ

Do you perhaps mean the new hardened pinons that...

Do you perhaps mean the new hardened pinons that come with the MTX4-R We are still using the original pinions with about 10 litres or so through the motor and they are only just showing some wear -...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
08-05-2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9,087
Views: 802,254
Posted By ShrekNZ

You may be starting off in second if you have...

You may be starting off in second if you have wound out everything - it may be sluggish down low and changing almost immedately.

Set the shue clearance to almost nothing (probably about half the...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
08-03-2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,534
Posted By ShrekNZ

Remove the piston and sleve check the piston for...

Remove the piston and sleve check the piston for scuff marks and if the piston will go all the way to the top of the sleve (and maybe out a little) it needs replacing. By the way check your crank...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
08-03-2007, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9,087
Views: 802,254
Posted By ShrekNZ

I understand the only change for the T0164...

I understand the only change for the T0164 upright is that the steering arm is 4mm lower allowing you to use shims to change the bump steer. However this will be limited unless you also update the...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
07-26-2007, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3,921
Views: 436,953
Posted By ShrekNZ

I've always wrapped the reciver in electrical...

I've always wrapped the reciver in electrical insulation tape and never had a problem. The radio is not that close to the tank and IMHO fuel spillage does not get that far as it drains down by the...
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