7LikesTeam Associated RC10R5.1 FT World GT
12-12-2012, 04:27 AM
#138
I have done some investigating on this issue. The axles are fine, the issue appears to be the thrust cone.
When the car was drawn they used a shorter cone, but that didn't get transfered onto the bill of materials so they used the "normal" 12th one. All kits from this point forward will include a second thrust cone that is shorter and will allow plenty of thread engagement.
If you interested the part number for the short cone is 4555.
When the car was drawn they used a shorter cone, but that didn't get transfered onto the bill of materials so they used the "normal" 12th one. All kits from this point forward will include a second thrust cone that is shorter and will allow plenty of thread engagement.
If you interested the part number for the short cone is 4555.
12-12-2012, 05:39 AM
#139
From Eric Epp. The have a sneak peak of the new 1/12th body on Red RC. Should be out next week. Like I said, I bet the new "Gianna" WGT body will be out for the Snowbirds.
Hopefully its a Ferrari 599xx
Hey guys,
Thanks for all your enthusiastic replies.
A few new race bodies have been pushed to the front the line in order to meet deadlines for sanctioning body approval for 2013, so the WGT had been pushed down the 'to-do' list a bit. But according to Dale...
"Progress is being made on getting the PROTOform Gianna her passport. And she's a beautiful Italian Girl."
Thanks for all your enthusiastic replies.
A few new race bodies have been pushed to the front the line in order to meet deadlines for sanctioning body approval for 2013, so the WGT had been pushed down the 'to-do' list a bit. But according to Dale...
"Progress is being made on getting the PROTOform Gianna her passport. And she's a beautiful Italian Girl."
Last edited by AdrianM; 12-15-2012 at 09:21 AM.
12-13-2012, 09:54 AM
#140
Had a great race last night with the R5.1. Got 4th in the A but mixed it up with 2nd and 3rd for almost the whole race. We all turned 34 laps and finished within 1 sec. I need to drive more consistently and I need some more horsepower. I am not crashing at all but I will blow a corner or two every few laps and it costs me a lot over 5 minutes.
I ran my RS Pro yesterday. I put the Justock back in for next week to see if I loose anything.
I made a very small, simple modification to the carbon center rails that allowed me to mount the RX next to the speed control in the back of the car. This allows me to move the battery forward all the way up to the servo to alter the balance of the car. I want to try some of these battery positions at the next race to see how they effect lap times.
I will post some pics tonight.
I ran my RS Pro yesterday. I put the Justock back in for next week to see if I loose anything.
I made a very small, simple modification to the carbon center rails that allowed me to mount the RX next to the speed control in the back of the car. This allows me to move the battery forward all the way up to the servo to alter the balance of the car. I want to try some of these battery positions at the next race to see how they effect lap times.
I will post some pics tonight.
12-13-2012, 10:05 AM
#141
Hopefully it will be the Ferrari too... That would be great!!!
Just got a call this afternoon about mine being on it's way and should be here in a week or so... Can't wait to build it!!!
Just got a call this afternoon about mine being on it's way and should be here in a week or so... Can't wait to build it!!!
12-13-2012, 10:16 AM
#142
12-13-2012, 07:23 PM
#144
Anyone who wants to get a new thrust cone will have to contact AE customer service.
AE has no way of knowing who bought the kits since we only ship to distributors.
Email [email protected] He is aware of he issue and should be able to help out.
AE has no way of knowing who bought the kits since we only ship to distributors.
Email [email protected] He is aware of he issue and should be able to help out.
12-13-2012, 09:38 PM
#145
Tech Adept
cone
email sent today with address.Many thanks Sean.
vinny
vinny
12-14-2012, 08:51 AM
#146
Tech Adept
cone
Contacted Don in customer service speedy reply. But he didn't seem to know what I was talking about . So quote part number Cone is also in silver .
Hopefully will have replacement in a few days .
Thanks Sean for sorting this out.
Hopefully will have replacement in a few days .
Thanks Sean for sorting this out.
12-14-2012, 12:09 PM
#147
A very observant racer noticed something I didn't mention as far as another change I made.
I have been running the inline axles since i built the kit. I recent drilled a middle hole between the existing ball stud positions. I did this for the following reasons.
1. Get more Ackermann
2. It lets me shim the ball stud up to eliminate all bump steer
3. It changes the steering ratio speeding up wheel movement.
I have been running the inline axles since i built the kit. I recent drilled a middle hole between the existing ball stud positions. I did this for the following reasons.
1. Get more Ackermann
2. It lets me shim the ball stud up to eliminate all bump steer
3. It changes the steering ratio speeding up wheel movement.
12-14-2012, 03:57 PM
#148
Sorry RC didn't know what the cone was about...I get so many emails and calls, once you gave the part number I new...anyone that contacts me put about the cone just put 10R5.1 in subject and I will know, don't forget you name, address as well.
Just to let you know we are starting inventory Monday, and the item will not be able to ship till its complete. Roughly, 2 weeks...sorry but its that time of year!
Just to let you know we are starting inventory Monday, and the item will not be able to ship till its complete. Roughly, 2 weeks...sorry but its that time of year!
12-14-2012, 05:30 PM
#149
Sorry RC didn't know what the cone was about...I get so many emails and calls, once you gave the part number I new...anyone that contacts me put about the cone just put 10R5.1 in subject and I will know, don't forget you name, address as well.
Just to let you know we are starting inventory Monday, and the item will not be able to ship till its complete. Roughly, 2 weeks...sorry but its that time of year!
Just to let you know we are starting inventory Monday, and the item will not be able to ship till its complete. Roughly, 2 weeks...sorry but its that time of year!
12-14-2012, 10:33 PM
#150
AdrianM, how are you securing the battery pack to the chassis?