Yorkie

Thanks for all the replies Guys,

I'll try and pick up some RPM ball cups. I did that mod to an old TC3 and that did the trick, the AE ball cups never lasted long before they would get worn. I wonder if RPM do the ball cups in purple?
I received some extra shims with my V Spec Pro3. I wonder if the where for the CVD axles? I'll give them a try.

The O-ring is also a good idea. It is something that Shumacher employs on their kits and coming to think of it the kits I have had in the past were slop free.

I'll order the HPI woven graphite chassis. I have the HB upper deck but I was concerned that there was less room for electrics on the HPI chassis versus the HB.

I have put the Xray to bed for the time being. Back to the Pro3 for Sunday's meeting.


Yorkie

sosidge

Off to durham? or is it time for that big meeting up in scotland?

newracer

you can get white RPM ballcups and dye them purple, I have done it, works great

JDM_DOHC_SiR

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rayhuang

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HPI GUys,

I just purchased a MINT bone stock Pro3 to do the HPI Challenge race in Michigan this summer!! I am thinking of doing Electric Sport to keep my costs way down.

Four Questions please!!:

1. Am I allowed to run a one-way in Electric Sport?

2. What are the popular HPI bodies for Large-treated Asphalt roadcourse?

3. What shock pistons and what weight oil is s great starting point? Also-what brand of oil? I have all of the AE and Trinity oils.

4. What rollout or gear ratio do you recommend for Monster Stock motor-rubber tires?

Thanks guys,
Ray

rc-zombies

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1. NO...I think car has to be run box-stock as is.
2. Stratus the Ford Mondeo or Alfa works well.
3. #3 piston with 35wt - 40wt oil all around.
4. I run a P2K2 at around 6.00+/- final drive

rayhuang

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aaahhhh-my old friend the Zombie to the rescue!! I got this mint car for $75.00!!! Wow!!!

Thanks for the tip. SOunds like a breeze to set-up then!!!

rc-zombies

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'coz of the soft chassis the car is easy to set-up

here's are the rules:

CAR
- Standard RS4 Sport, RS4 Sport 2, RS4 Pro 2, RS4 Pro 3, Sprint and RS4 Rally cars only
- Max Width = 200mm
- Ball bearings are allowed as direct replacement for standard bushings on the RS4 Sport only
- Saddle pack battery conversion is allowed (plastic battery cradle (#A372) and hook-and-loop straps (#6152)) for RS4 Sport 2, Sprint, or RS4 Pro chassis (#A560) for RS4 Sport or RS4 Rally)
- No other modifications or structural changes - kit springs must be used (yellow Sprint springs for Sprint, silver for all other cars)

BODYSHELLS
- Any 190mm or 200mm HPI bodyshells (including the HPI Rally bodyshells)
- See the Bodies rule section, above for complete regulations on the bodies

TIRES
- 1/10 scale touring car HPI tires must be used
- 1/10 scale touring car HPI wheels must be used

MOTORS
- An unaltered ROAR-legal 24 degree 27-turn, single wind REBUILDABLE motor must be used, because this allows easier inspection and teardown

Good luck at the race!

rayhuang

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Thank you for the fast reply!! Race is far, far away-but I have learned when racing on a tight budget-buy everything early and slowly!!! And just to prove what a dork I am-I'll start a manila folder with set-up info-rules, etc. today!!! hahaha!!! Or else my leaky brain cells will forget all this great info!!
Thought of another question. n e the rims-do I buy 0-offset? Also-do you recommend 24 or 26mm rims?

Thanks again,
Ray

rc-zombies

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0 offset for 190mm bodies
3mm offset for 200mm bodies.
stay with the standard 24mm tires and wheels.

HPI 33R w/green inserts work very well on asphalt parking lot tracks. if its cold in the am..probably 27R with red or greens.

lee82gx

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guys i just found out i have a slightly bent MIP-shiny CVD(the shiny part).runs fine i THINK but im not too sure.
is there any problems?it's more than really expensive to replace it.
i tried to bend it back..but it's hard as HELL.
any ideas?
thanks.

JDM_DOHC_SiR

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If you bend the Shiny CVD's straing you'll stand a chance of breaking them or making them weak in that area.. .. But if you have to try to use a vice to bend it back....
BTW are these for a Pro3..??
-Dave

lee82gx

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yes they are for the Pro3.japanese catalogue as option part and American as standard(spec R)
harder than the purple aluminium ones..but i managed to bend it b4 my purples bend..
are they ok to be run as slightly bent?

nozauta619

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a bent cvd will incure some power loss with each rotation, i think it can cause some wobble & suspension play. its a good idea to replace that cvd

thats what i think

JDM_DOHC_SiR

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Better safe than sorry... Replace it ....

BTW every time I screwed up a CVD it took the Outdive out also .... 1 hit = bent CVD and 1 toasted outdrive

-Dave