Hot Bodies Lightning Stadium (PRO/RTR) - Page 16

Monsterbrad · #**376** 01-03-2005, 05:38 PM

I also run the 40 series fuzzy and they work great.
I like to slide the truck through the corner and proved to work on the last race cause I kicked butt all three races including the main.
I have not had any serious crashes yet to bend the wheels so I can't say that they are the toughest but i have seen alot of other older regular style monster wheels bend.
Gcobra16
Hey let me know how much you will want for a set of those thicker holders and post the pics asap.
I might pick up a set from ya.

gcobra16 · #**377** 01-03-2005, 10:32 PM

I actually have three Motor Savers. The one that fits the Savage also fits LSP but it comes up against the roll bar. This one has a shorter elbow, nice fit I thaught. I also agree with you guys about the 40 series, although my experience is with them was on a Savage (over 11 lbs.). Depending on the track suface I kind of have to lean torwards the standard Bowties. With the 40 series on a hard track it was real easy just to spin the tires. For instance look at a dragster with wrinkle walls, 40s with the short side walls are just to rigid. I have been able to run my LSP a few times with the stock motor before the snow came. With the standard Bowties I was able to throw that thing into a burm as I hard as I could, and it would roost around it like a M-Xer. it's awsome. The 40s true probably give a truck more stability through the turns providing you need it. I don't think the LSP needs it.

spesh · #**378** 01-04-2005, 05:03 PM

Got my Lightning last week and have loved every minute of it so far, some good tips in this thread with regards to what to sort before it breaks too

Running pretty much out the box at the moment, only changed the shock oil so far although some heavy diff oil is going in the centre as soon as i can get some, front wheels ballooning like crazy on clay and a little on grass. Most of my racing over the summer (when it finally gets here) will be on grass so thats the setup i need to aim for, stock motor is staying for now also as its more than plenty for the class i will be in

Monsterbrad · #**379** 01-04-2005, 07:00 PM

Get some ofna 100,00 in the center diff
that will stop the wheels balooning on ya.
Grass racing thats something new?????

CRSMP5 · #**380** 01-04-2005, 07:49 PM

grass.. got to try some panther plowboyz.. they shred grass when its well groomed..

id rather clairify this on the forum rather then the PM sent to me.. id like all to see it...
steering servo for 40 series.. IMO it needs changed from the get go, it has plastic gears and well not ment for a offroad vehicle that gets jumped, so yes change it.. does not matter if 40 series or not. as far as needing one for 40 series, no, not if your running a light weight tire like a road rage or a bowtie.. the weight will be slightly different and not a issue, BUT throw a big joe on it the thing will laugh at ya..

ok.. 40 rim thats good
the outback weld with savage-central adapters for a savage
possibly the NEW still untested 23mm Hex ones that require hexadapters
and well.. the other 40 series wheels if you buy from proline the spinner nut directly at 6$ each..

CRSMP5 · #**381** 01-04-2005, 09:40 PM

project ive been workign on since last thurs night, stripping down the pro1 and 2 buggies and tonight i finally got the lsp stripped down. im going thru each one for cleaning/race prep for this upcoming season, but the question is anyone need any specific pics of anything? it will probally be this weekend when i go to rebuild them all and now is the time for compairison photos or such, so let me know what ya wanna see

spesh · #**382** 01-04-2005, 09:49 PM

Grass is what the local club race on here, UK weather doesnt really favour clay/dirt tracks outdoors

http://pwned.me.uk/~admin/June27-02.jpg <- the track as it was last year.

As for getting oils in the diff's - it would seem that i can get oil in the centre without removing it as there is a small grub allen bolt there so can pump some in via that with a syringe but i guess the front/rear will require dissasembling to get oil in them.

Could you suggest oil weights for front/rear/centre for grass running? The grass there is kept pretty well groomed.

are these the tires you mean?
http://www.teamduze.com/i/plowboy2.jpg

If so, could you suggest some wheels to fit them too?

and CRSMP5 - some pics of your setup with regards to droop would be good, if possible as, still being kinda new to this, its got me a little puzzled

CRSMP5 · #**383** 01-05-2005, 09:37 AM

http://www.panther-rc.com/tmaxx.htm plowboy... any maxx sized wheel, i suggest rpm monster claws as they are lightweight and strong..

droop.. hmmm cannot say i can photo that, the screw goes into the control arm, it raises the arm upwards, i and many others use the screw to limit how far down the arm goes, do not want the shock limiting this as it breaks the shock end... i suggest stick a screw in, tighten her down and you will see what it does.. you will see the arm move upwards..

Keegy · #**384** 01-05-2005, 09:51 AM

i use the Panther bow ties TMaxx size and also really like the Imex pin dawgs as they are slightly shorter and less rounded than the panthers... they have just small rounded pins w/o the step...and theyre just a little cheaper...

Keith-OH · #**385** 01-05-2005, 12:17 PM

I was told yesterday the Panther Python is the new tire everyone likes at my local track.

http://www.panther-rc.com/Python-Flyer-10-04.gif

http://forums.******.net/showthread....panther+python

sutman · #**386** 01-05-2005, 01:36 PM

Just like to say hello, got my self a LSP for Christmas and i am well impressed so far . I am from the UK and raced a SUT last year which I one the outlaw class at my local club

"The Maxbashing Track" in Guildford, and got a prize of a sirio 27 10 port which i have fitted to my LSP. I have done couple of modes so far, but there's no rush as the race season doesn't start till the end of March

, keep up the good work. Kev

Keegy · #**387** 01-05-2005, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith-OH

I was told yesterday the Panther Python is the new tire everyone likes at my local track.

http://www.panther-rc.com/Python-Flyer-10-04.gif

http://forums.******.net/showthread....panther+python

yeh those panthers look awesome...
may get a pair when my Imex and Bowties are done...

Monsterbrad · #**388** 01-05-2005, 06:27 PM

Those panther tires look good but i did notice one thing.
They are alot like the bow ties and also the ones pictured are the direct fit for the Revo rims and remember the revo rims DO NOT have the standard lip that all other MT truck wheels do!!!
Sweet pic of the new LSP
sutman>
How do you like that .27 engine with the 10 ports????

CRSMP5 · #**389** 01-05-2005, 07:15 PM

sweet xmas gift..

the revo wheels need to be modded, Robert knows the mod and yes im trying to decide if im going that way or with 40 series..

http://www.atomicmotorsports.com/main.htm is roberts webpages, he also sells HB parts and is a direct sales for them now also.. he was also dealign with panther, so check with him for the BEST deals on panther tires..

Monsterbrad · #**390** 01-05-2005, 08:12 PM

HEy CR havn't talked with you in a while.
Here is what I am dealing with here
Changing to the new 23mm adapters and what tire for bashing
???????????????????????????
I like the bow ties for racing so thats that.
I like the new 23 mm rims and adapters so thats what I am going with.
Any sugestions for tires would be cool
Race and Bash
???????
another race session this weekend for the LSP

CRSMP5 · #**391** 01-05-2005, 08:47 PM

bashing on what kind of surface?

IMO the joe/masher weigh way too much for this truck..

Monsterbrad · #**392** 01-05-2005, 10:11 PM

This truck will just have the bow ties on it.
I mean for the other trucks.
Hey cr try to be on the net in the evening
want to chat with ya about this.
One of you guys that has done all the hop ups for this truck making it tougher.
List everything if you would for us reading this all the time and the new guys.

sutman · #**393** 01-07-2005, 08:11 AM

Monsterbrad well impressed with the .27 sirio so far its only had about six tanks so far, so much quicker than my SUT can't wait till racing starts.
Got a set of komodo dragons on RPM today, has anyone tired to dye RPM? what dye do you use?

VMach · #**394** 01-07-2005, 10:46 AM

What Clutchbell comes on the truck? What CB are you running for a small, med and large track and with what engine? I plan on pttuing a P5 or a VZ-B on my LSP when my order finially arrives.

CRSMP5 · #**395** 01-07-2005, 11:33 AM

comes with a 13t cb, 50t spur, im using a 15t cb with my rossie 28 and use figer control for different size tracks

dye, rit is best, powder not liquid, find it in most stors around the laundry detergnt, i have 2 tone ones even

Keegy · #**396** 01-07-2005, 04:25 PM

here are my wheels and tires for the LSP... they are RC Raven wheels w IMEX pin dawg tires...
OH and CRSMP5- i loved your purple Bronco body and it totally inspired me to make one like yours...so in a way its a tribute to yours... i used silver metalflake and metallic purple backed with indy silver....it doesnt show in the lite but it totally sparkles like an old school Coney Island bumper car!

CRSMP5 · #**397** 01-07-2005, 06:50 PM

kewl.. me and mb takled lastnight... i have some clear lsp bodies on order and im goign to paint him one to copy this..

he likes the flames, the colors and how im goign to do ti will be unique.. he wants chrome/silver flames, black body, but then i suggested some candy tiips and coat the black section in candy red, spray it with silver metal flake, he likes metalic black, but IMO the black metalic lacks metalic to be real noticable, but the candy red will make the silver metal flake red =) and the candy red will give a sligh hue to th black to make it real deep looking.. now just gotta get teh bodies..

i called Robert of http://www.atomicmotorsports.com/main.htm today to ask how he was and check lightning and panther status, he says he has all the lightning parts thats avaliable in stock, his parts sheet needs updated, but today he was sendign parts to utah to get them cut in cf to sell, like radio tray, rear brace, center diff flex plate thinggy, and some other ods and ends, he also sent off instructions and screw bags to someone who is making us a alloy steel screw kit to sell for this beast thats supposed to be able to be gottn in a few weeks.. so it was a much worth while conversation like it always is..

he has chopped over a pound off his lsp also at the moment, we discussed the new panther tires for revo wheels and well cut bowties weigh 70 grams each less then they do.. so that kinda throws the panther tires out the window for now..

winning edge designs · #**398** 01-07-2005, 07:03 PM

sutman, that pic looks like a 1/6th scale buggy, LOL......People here have said they bottomed out way too much with the small diameter tires.....Have you run it yet with them?.......Jim, www.jconcepts.net

Monsterbrad · #**399** 01-07-2005, 07:56 PM

Well I ran mine a couple laps with the Komodos on and it was not bottoming out on me.
But then again I was not jumping any crazy jumps or anything like that but I was getting pretty good air over the camel back.
I liked them but to be honest I did not notice anything different in handleing other than the truck had more low end but not that much compared to the bow ties 40 series.
that was mt take on the komodos
but they do make this truck look crazy
Also when mounted on the imex rims with the super off set they look really really awesome and the truck is super wide!!

andersun16 · #**400** 01-07-2005, 10:11 PM

I have found the ultimate upper chassis braces for the LSP - Use a set of Traxxas Revo P3 Rocker Arms (Part No. 5319X = $9.99/pr.). They require very little alteration to fit. They come in 7075 Aluminum and look pro. I originally got them to use one for the rear brace, then I found I could replace the turn buckle I was using in the front and have a matched set. The red doesn't go with the purple anno, but I like the pro look.

Front: Note - The rod is actually a smidge too long so I unthreaded one end, cut about 1/8 inch of the threads off with a pair of big wire cutter and cut about 1/8 inch off the plastic end and adjusted the length as needed. (You could probably muscle it on there without cutting it but you might get some adverse tweak in the chassis - I still thought about it though . . ). I used a throttle linkage collar as a standoff for clearance in the front - this will put added stress on the bolt, but I think overall stiffness should be better as this setup ties directly into the bulkhead (and bolts are cheap). I used a long bolt to get good bite in the bulkhead.