Roger

iTrader: (10)

I'll see if I can get in contact with one of them and post thier set-up asap for everybody.

Roger

iTrader: (10)

This is the set-up that I got from Jimmy Deprez afew days before the Rams race. I know he ran this set-up and if there are any changes, i'll let you guys know.

FRONT SUSPENSION:

Track width: 252.5mm
Ride Height: 5.5mm
Camber Angle: -2.0 degrees
Toe Angle: +1.0 degrees
Rebound Stop: 1.0mm
Front Shock mount position: Middle
Caster: one BIG and SMALL clip up front and one BIG and MEDIUM clip in the back.
Steering Ackerman: B block with turnbuckles mounted towards the front of the car ( There are 2 positions on the steering ackerman block ).
Front Sway Bar: Flat position
Ecentric Roll Center bushings: Both upper and lower bushings mounts in the downward position.
( On the lower front arms, set the wheelbase to its SHORTEST setting. There is ONE caster clip that we use to either lengthen or shorten the wheel base. )


FRONT SHOCKS:

Shock piston: 1 hole piston ( piston hole was enlarged )
Oil: Mugen 90 wght.
Spring: PRP front Yellows

REAR SUSPENSION:

Track Width: 264.5mm
Ride Height: 6.0mm
Camber Angle: -2.0 degrees
Toe Angle: -2.5 degrees
Rebound Stop: 8.0mm
Rear Shock Mount Position: All the way down
Rear Sway Bar: REMOVE ( No swaybar )
( Use a 3mm shim under the upper arm that mounts to the rear hub carriers ).

REAR SHOCKS:

Shock Piston: 2 hole piston ( piston holes were enlarged )
Oil: 90 wght.
Spring: Rear mugen white

TIRES:

Enneti 37's, Jaco 38's, or Ellegi 38's
Front diameter: 66.0
Rear diameter: 73.0
( use a seven millimeter split )

DRIVE RATIO:

48/44 SPURS
16/21 PINIONS
OVERDRIVE PULLY: 26T

I will try to have either Jimmy or Kevin post any possible changes they may have done to the car.

Rich Browne

Roger,

Good to see set-up info. That was Jimmy's car, correct?

Roger

iTrader: (10)

Browne: I'll contact you in regards to that. Thankyou.

Roger

iTrader: (10)

Jimmy's set-up

Darthswan

Ran my car for the first time today, this thing screams. Have a couple of adjustments to make, but I like what I see. And the VZ-R II, the engine is unbeleivable. The just paved the street on my block. I'm like a kid in a candy store.

My question:

What the advantage to having a Rulon shoe?

Thanks.

Raul Garcia

iTrader: (79)

The clutch shoe grabs earlier, and more consistent. I am glad you like the car and the VZ-RII. MY last race, I destroyed my crankcase, shearing off the exhaust flange. My car is a heap of parts right now....

Darthswan

Ouch, how did that happen?

I think I'm going to have to pick up a couple of add ons.

K

epicbloodline

im a newbie to "THIS" type of car, but i bought the rtr the other day and ran 2 tanks through it today, i love it... "the 27 motor has to go",

i live in newark,nj and a guy came in my lhs with a mugen "i swear these cars are set up almost the same.." i really dont feel like im cheating myself at all"$399.99

WOW... should've goten one of these a long time ago

plug......rchobbies in hillside nj

Raul Garcia

iTrader: (79)

Well, I have been experimenting with Li-poly packs, and decided to use no voltage reg on the receiver. This in turn fried two servos, not knowingly, the second decided to take a dirt knap at the top of the main straight 200'+ long. I turned the wheel and nothing happened but hitting a cement filled tire.... I will sort this out though.

R40Victim

iTrader: (1)

Ah man...sorry to hear that. Mine suffered a similar fate, but only hit a 1x10 piece of unsecured wood...almost no damage. After reading the advantages and disadvantages of Li-Po power, I decided it wasn't worth the trouble...

Raul Garcia

iTrader: (79)

R40, ther are no disadvantages running Li-poly's. They are lighter, stronger, and last longer(shelf life), than anything else out there. I think with the Novak Regulator, is the key

duneland

That's right! But you got lucky finding one that will fit in the space provided.

If they hadn't discontinued that one, I would have it in my car.

R40Victim

iTrader: (1)

That's true, and I should have specified, "in my application". I understand the advantages, I even looked into the setup for myself. Like I said, not worth the extra effort for me. I still like the idea, I've become more interested in Li-Po since they're alot more common in recent years. If there was a specific part designed to fit my car and couldn't overpower the control system, I'd be all for it. Oh yah, I'd have to get a Li-Po charger too, just not worth it. If our races were alot longer, then it would be worth the investment.

anrkii

hey guys, both my hopped up xr8s are on ebay right now, no time to race, new work schedule, less than a gallon through both cars together.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5989555143