1LikesAtomic VM2 M-Class Chassis
03-30-2010, 09:50 PM
#151
Tech Apprentice
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04-28-2010, 04:03 PM
#153
The Official entree form is up at RCsignup.com
HURRY!
Note: this event is a open tire competiotion, however racers will have chance to purchase Sweep tires at rock bottom price for the day! (Qty is limited for each driver)
HURRY!
Note: this event is a open tire competiotion, however racers will have chance to purchase Sweep tires at rock bottom price for the day! (Qty is limited for each driver)
Last edited by SweepRacingUSA; 04-28-2010 at 04:17 PM.
06-21-2010, 07:29 AM
#154
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All the atomics were fast and by the end of the day, they were pretty dialed. the problems that I had all day were the the links popping off after barely touching or lightly tapping. I saw other atomic racers break spool cups, shred cvd's.
Do you remember what parts you used to replace the ball links? I would rate the cars speed/handling very good but the reliability/durability poor.
If I can get the right end links, I think the car can be a force to reccon with
Do you remember what parts you used to replace the ball links? I would rate the cars speed/handling very good but the reliability/durability poor.
If I can get the right end links, I think the car can be a force to reccon with
06-21-2010, 07:29 AM
#155
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Atomic parts
OK folks,
Where in North America can I or my (LHS) get parts for this critter?
Rod
Where in North America can I or my (LHS) get parts for this critter?
Rod
06-21-2010, 07:36 AM
#156
Tech Master
iTrader: (93)
Rod,
Right now it seems that only HKShobbies has parts in the US. I takes a while to get parts.
If you need parts immediately, check with Ray K. He seemed to be fed up with the Atomic and even told me he may saw the chassis in half and throw it away
I'm hoping he was just frustrated and decides to keep the car.
Right now it seems that only HKShobbies has parts in the US. I takes a while to get parts.
If you need parts immediately, check with Ray K. He seemed to be fed up with the Atomic and even told me he may saw the chassis in half and throw it away
I'm hoping he was just frustrated and decides to keep the car.
06-21-2010, 07:59 AM
#157
Tech Apprentice
A couple of shops in US had just obtained accounts with Atomic besides HKS. PM me with your location and I'll tell you where to get parts. Parts are not hard to get; just tell your LHS to stock them. Post here or PM me for technical support or warranty issues.
06-21-2010, 08:10 AM
#158
Rod,
Right now it seems that only HKShobbies has parts in the US. I takes a while to get parts.
If you need parts immediately, check with Ray K. He seemed to be fed up with the Atomic and even told me he may saw the chassis in half and throw it away
I'm hoping he was just frustrated and decides to keep the car.
Right now it seems that only HKShobbies has parts in the US. I takes a while to get parts.
If you need parts immediately, check with Ray K. He seemed to be fed up with the Atomic and even told me he may saw the chassis in half and throw it away
I'm hoping he was just frustrated and decides to keep the car.
Rod if you need something let me know ,I probably have it . Plus I just placed yet another $120 order of parts and hop-ups (*^!!%!^(*!&*(&*()
06-21-2010, 08:40 AM
#159
Guys - I got my vm2 pretty bullet proof. I will post the different parts I used in the next day or two along with some pics. 3-dee already sent me a pm about the observed issues. Sai Tam (Aka Atomic USA) and I will make sure to communicate them back to Atomic head quarters. The car is pretty fun. .. just a little fragile out of the box.
I'd love to see a picture of a broken cvd.
What bodies have you been running??
I'd love to see a picture of a broken cvd.
What bodies have you been running??
06-21-2010, 08:49 AM
#160
Tech Master
iTrader: (93)
Thanks Hanulec!
post pics of your car too! We'll probably be able to pick out the alterations and mods that make your car almost bulletproof.
I've been running the Kawada 350z. Our club suggests any mini body except for touring car bodies (mazda6, accord) From the feed back I've heard about my car, the 350 is a touring body too. I'm told I'm running a cheater body, it's all in fun but 1/2 way true.
I'm really liking the ABC Porsche body and plan to get it. I just have to clarify if this too, is considered a cheater body at my local tracks.
post pics of your car too! We'll probably be able to pick out the alterations and mods that make your car almost bulletproof.
I've been running the Kawada 350z. Our club suggests any mini body except for touring car bodies (mazda6, accord) From the feed back I've heard about my car, the 350 is a touring body too. I'm told I'm running a cheater body, it's all in fun but 1/2 way true.
I'm really liking the ABC Porsche body and plan to get it. I just have to clarify if this too, is considered a cheater body at my local tracks.
06-21-2010, 06:33 PM
#162
after looking over my VM2 one more time I see the following modifications:
A. Upper suspension links (each)
1- XRay 302664 - T2 Ball Joint 5mm Unidirectional ; these are the parts with the 'dot' on them. i've used them on the inside upper camber links.
1- Team Associated TC5 Short (height) ball studs - 8mm or 10mm length (cannot remember) for use at the c-hub or rear hub
1- 3mm set screw - unknown length - to replace the turnbuckle
1- Team Associated ASC7230 T4/B3/T3 BALL END CUPS (12) - i cut these ball ends in order to make the link short enough to put 1-2 degrees of negative camber into the suspension. i rather cut these ends as they are cheap compared to the xray ones.
B. Steering Links (each)
1- Team Associated TC5 Short (height) ball studs - 5mm for use at the the steering knuckle
1- Team Associated ASC7230 T4/B3/T3 BALL END CUPS (12) - at the steering knuckle
1- kit turnbuckle
1- kit rod end
C. Shocks
1- 3mm x 10mm (i think) cap head screw to replace the grub screws holding the bottom on the shock ends to the lower suspension car
D. Front Spool
2 - XRay 305135 - T2'008 Composite Solid Axle Driveshaft Adapters (2) - to replace the Atomic Stock Units
E. Rear Diff
1 - XRay 34tooth diff from my old T2'008 - only swapped this unit in after the kit original diff screw broke
A. Upper suspension links (each)
1- XRay 302664 - T2 Ball Joint 5mm Unidirectional ; these are the parts with the 'dot' on them. i've used them on the inside upper camber links.
1- Team Associated TC5 Short (height) ball studs - 8mm or 10mm length (cannot remember) for use at the c-hub or rear hub
1- 3mm set screw - unknown length - to replace the turnbuckle
1- Team Associated ASC7230 T4/B3/T3 BALL END CUPS (12) - i cut these ball ends in order to make the link short enough to put 1-2 degrees of negative camber into the suspension. i rather cut these ends as they are cheap compared to the xray ones.
B. Steering Links (each)
1- Team Associated TC5 Short (height) ball studs - 5mm for use at the the steering knuckle
1- Team Associated ASC7230 T4/B3/T3 BALL END CUPS (12) - at the steering knuckle
1- kit turnbuckle
1- kit rod end
C. Shocks
1- 3mm x 10mm (i think) cap head screw to replace the grub screws holding the bottom on the shock ends to the lower suspension car
D. Front Spool
2 - XRay 305135 - T2'008 Composite Solid Axle Driveshaft Adapters (2) - to replace the Atomic Stock Units
E. Rear Diff
1 - XRay 34tooth diff from my old T2'008 - only swapped this unit in after the kit original diff screw broke
06-22-2010, 12:07 AM
#163
For Sale Atomic VM II
For interested parties, a stock ready to race rolling chassis.
I will include extra output shafts, left and rear arms and original wheels that came with the kit.
Freight included within the Continental U.S.
Price $185
If you have questions please PM me for further details.
I will include extra output shafts, left and rear arms and original wheels that came with the kit.
Freight included within the Continental U.S.
Price $185
If you have questions please PM me for further details.
08-10-2010, 07:53 AM
#164
