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Yesterday, 12:42 PM
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Posted By MDawson

I dont have the car with me to verify but the...

I dont have the car with me to verify but the area of the motor mount that might limit larger sized pinions might be the area, towards the rear, behind spur. A Dremel can probably clear enough space...
Yesterday, 11:26 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 27,420
Posted By MDawson

I have only ran the car in mod. That said...

I have only ran the car in mod.

That said the oversight of considering stock gearing configurations (25.5/21.5/17.5) in terms of spur gear compatibility and pinion size might be a challenge.

It...
04-15-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 27,420
Posted By MDawson

The car was really designed around the shorter...

The car was really designed around the shorter (17/18mm) springs.

Overall, as tempting as it might seem run the same length springs front to rear.

Unfortunate there isn’t a PSS insert/piston...
04-14-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 27,420
Posted By MDawson

Xray XLP sized (17/18mm) in 2.7 and the...

Xray XLP sized (17/18mm) in 2.7 and the progressive mentioned.

The Xray SLP springs can work with less preload.

The Yokomo/RP springs I have used were closer in size to Xray SLP. The longer...
04-11-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 27,420
Posted By MDawson

Sorry you had to witness that ;) Finishline...

Sorry you had to witness that ;)

Finishline is a great track along with a unique traction profile that really makes it a premiere facility.

That was my first weekend with the car. While there...
04-11-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 27,420
Posted By MDawson

Stick with the thinnest spur you can find AND use...

Stick with the thinnest spur you can find AND use some small spacers on the spur shaft to space out and prevent binding.
03-25-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 27,420
Posted By MDawson

Ha! So true. I remember going to Snowbirds one...

Ha! So true. I remember going to Snowbirds one year and someone showed me how to use a hotel door jam to straighten a chassis. Anything to finish out the race day!
03-25-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 27,420
Posted By MDawson

There are a couple of enhancements AXON could...

There are a couple of enhancements AXON could make to give the car more promise on high-traction asphalt or black CRC carpet.

Including;

high traction chassis option (alum or more rigid weave)...
10-11-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 50,023
Posted By MDawson

Agreed. The shipping from England is amazing -...

Agreed. The shipping from England is amazing - even cost compared, it gets here faster.
10-10-2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 50,023
Posted By MDawson

Having ran the L1R with the aluminum vs graphite...

Having ran the L1R with the aluminum vs graphite chassis on grey office carpet - my preference is graphite chassis which felt more ‘in the carpet’ as opposed to ‘on the carpet’ with the aluminum....
09-18-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 50,023
Posted By MDawson

Keep an eye on these two sites for setup sheets...

Keep an eye on these two sites for setup sheets and info:

https://www.racing-cars.com/technical-information-cat-l1r

https://www.petitrc.com/setup/schumacher/setupcatl1/
09-18-2023, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2,861
Views: 1,749,216
Posted By MDawson

I dont quite remember when the Vision bits became...

I dont quite remember when the Vision bits became available but the front end mod has been ‘a thing’ to do for at least the past year.

That is the fun thing about the platform - DIY or buy...
09-18-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2,861
Views: 1,749,216
Posted By MDawson

The humor and irony if AE released a Worlds...

The humor and irony if AE released a Worlds Edition Steering Kit for TLR 22 Series. That might have been cheaper than the ala carte list of parts I just ordered from AMAIN :)
09-15-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 352,080
Posted By MDawson

I use Evernote for everything. Easy to keep...

I use Evernote for everything. Easy to keep notebooks on tracks, cars, setups and even embed PDFs and manuals. Best of all - easy to search. I type in ‘tire sauce’ and everything is within reach. ...
09-15-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 352,080
Posted By MDawson

Ill sound like an old guy after this but those...

Ill sound like an old guy after this but those are great habits to develop. When you can pull up a digital notebook years from now you’ll be amazed how much you have ‘soaked up’ and more importantly...
09-15-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,148
Posted By MDawson

Further on Cruise’ post - Schumacher sells a kit...

Further on Cruise’ post - Schumacher sells a kit of graphite plates that you can install on your LD2 that will move the shock tower forward and allow the shock to be repositioned behind the tower. I...
09-12-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 50,023
Posted By MDawson

Trackstar RC Discount AMAIN

Trackstar RC
Discount
AMAIN
09-09-2023, 05:29 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 50,023
Posted By MDawson

Thanks Mustrum. That helps. I’ll get a set...

Thanks Mustrum. That helps. I’ll get a set ordered.
09-08-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 50,023
Posted By MDawson

Couple Q’s on my new build… For the front...

Couple Q’s on my new build…

For the front driveshafts - can I assume that the ROCHE options provide more steering than the stock units? Are folks running them just on the fronts or front/rear on...
07-16-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 50,148
Posted By MDawson

The carbon stack is about 12.3mm. Prior to...

The carbon stack is about 12.3mm.

Prior to using carbon stack, I used 14.8mm alum standoffs successfully.
06-01-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6,815
Views: 2,046,079
Posted By MDawson

Anyone have a stash of ST11, driveshaft bushings?

Anyone have a stash of ST11, driveshaft bushings?
09-21-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 54,273
Posted By MDawson

Roller for sale -...

Roller for sale - https://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-items-sale-trade/1099987-loaded-roche-rapide-p10-wgt-r-1-10-competition-pan-car-just-add-your-receiver-bat.html
08-16-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6,815
Views: 2,046,079
Posted By MDawson

Thank you. I retract my response for shock...

Thank you. I retract my response for shock bearings then.

I have never had issues with dampener bearings in MANY years of use.

Wheel hubs I resolved.

Motor bearings - needs finese and right...
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