lem2

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Hi! Has anyone tried running the FK with the batteries just on one side (bats on a side by side configuration) I know its done in Oval Races but anybody tried it in Touring?
Thanks---Lem

JDXray

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i heard the weight distribution is just horrible when all the batts are on one side.

You could try it and let us know.

Jon

840918001

Hi,

In touring this gives a very bad handling.
This due the fact that the engine is in the centre of the car.
The weight of your receiver, servo and speedo can't compensate the weight of the batts.

Thomas

Neil Rabara

The balls inside the racings.

Neil Rabara

I agree, I use to do the one sided thing but discovered that the car turns better one way and not the other. Trying to navigate chicanes is one hell of a mess. In other words, don't do it unless you run oval.

lem2

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Neil and Thomas: Appreciate your inputs!

One last thing, If I break my bats to saddle pack configuration to fit the FK, can I still use it in my othe kits, TC3 and CGM?

I was thinking to just use bullet connectors to connect the saddle pack so I can shorten the wire if I use my bats in side by side configuration in my other kits?


Thanks!!

JDXray

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Yes you can use your saddled packs in a tc3 just put that foam piece in between the 2 (3 cells).

Neil Rabara

The length of the center connector wire is the same as a battery bar. When not in saddle pack, simply reposition the batts to fit into the TC3.

Joneser

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Hey guys...had a FK front diff get real notchy and since my spare is on loan, I had to rebuild. I bought a new thrust bearing, carbide balls and new rings. I assembled it like the instructions said (I think) and it is acting funny. Quick question....are the instructions correct? It says to put the smaller of the two washers into the long diff side..then the thrust bearing, and then the larger washer. It does not make sense to me...I would think the larg washer would go in first?

=MisFitz= NuKe

Hey Neil,
Both Russel (ae4ever) and I are from San Antonio. This is Mike Patterson, I spoke with you at the nats, I was running the 415. Pretty much the only comp. on-road track is the Hobby Town USA track, that is where we all race. If you want off-road, the only one in town is at Toys 4 Big Boys, where I work.
-Mike

=MisFitz= NuKe

I know Jerry Dean personally, and even though I have never seen his FK in person, I can vouch for him, he keeps his stuff in awesome condition.
-Mike

mtc3od

Nuke,
You got any pictures of the on-road track.

=MisFitz= NuKe

Hi...who ever you are? ,
I looked, and I don't have any on this computer. If I remember, I'll go out there tomorrow after school, and snap a few, its only about 5 minutes from my house. They installed new boards(although the track isn't wood...), and are going to be seal coating it on Tuesday for the regionals coming up this weekend.
-Mike

picco007

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here are a couple of pictures, the first one is without the barriers and the track has changed from this pic. We have a fence around the track and the drivers stand is place between the grass and the track..........This pic was taken when it was almost completed a few years ago. Mike will get you some better pics tomorrow.

Ronnie

picco007

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Here is how the barriers look now. This pic is right after our sweeper......again Mike will get you some better pics.