Speedmerchant Rev 8
#1052
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just replace the turn buckles that are included in the kit with Lunsford titanium and it'll be dang close to bullet proof. that's all I've done and I race with 2x4 barriers and haven't broken any front end parts. no slop either, I just ordered the parts to update my rev8 to 8.5.
#1053
The "i" version as seen here - https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...a29f163b1.jpeg
It was mentioned in the Speedmerchant news as well...
"The new Rev 8.5 and RoadKill 10 Carpet, and the 8.5i variant Chassis/Bottom Plate"
I'm just hoping the "i" version is real thing and not just a factory team special.
It was mentioned in the Speedmerchant news as well...
"The new Rev 8.5 and RoadKill 10 Carpet, and the 8.5i variant Chassis/Bottom Plate"
I'm just hoping the "i" version is real thing and not just a factory team special.
We have tried a few minor tweaks over the past couple years and the current inline kit I have been running is stellar. Bruce has built a couple for some of my local drivers so it should not be a problem to get one in short order. Let me know if you have any questions on setup. Andrew Mowery
#1054
I don't get to race often, when I do it's on asphalt. Sometimes a long flowing track, sometimes at a much shorter, technical track. I run a REV 8.5 with a new school front end that I'm pretty happy with. What does changing to an Associated style pivoting front do for the handling? We have low to medium drip and when I have a problem, it's getting off the corner under power. Would changing help or hurt that?
#1055
8.5i setup from NYGP
Front: toe in 2 deg, camber .2, asc .20 springs, rd ht 3.4 Droop 1.5mm, Reactive block 5 deg, Caster 2.5 deg
Servo full forward, Xray saver, tie rods flat
Middle 30 wt oil, Blue asc spring, .5mm under front ball stud on side links
Rear: orange spooge tube lube, .18 side springs, rd ht 3.4, droop 3mm
Tires Hand out
FR tires 40.2mm CA side wall
R tires 40.2
Motor Hand out CanAM, Gearing spec 72/56
Front: toe in 2 deg, camber .2, asc .20 springs, rd ht 3.4 Droop 1.5mm, Reactive block 5 deg, Caster 2.5 deg
Servo full forward, Xray saver, tie rods flat
Middle 30 wt oil, Blue asc spring, .5mm under front ball stud on side links
Rear: orange spooge tube lube, .18 side springs, rd ht 3.4, droop 3mm
Tires Hand out
FR tires 40.2mm CA side wall
R tires 40.2
Motor Hand out CanAM, Gearing spec 72/56
#1056
If you're going to try the I set up, does it make any difference if the battery contacts are in the front by the servo or in the back by the motor? I know one end of the battery is heavier, but is it enough to alter the handling of the car?
Last edited by LonnyJ1950; 06-30-2020 at 08:33 PM.
#1058
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From: Kettering
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