Hot Bodies Lightning Stadium (PRO/RTR) - Page 28

sutman · #**676** 02-05-2005, 05:54 AM

There should be a spring behind the pin, which pushes the pin into the nike slot. If the spring is there try clean in the hole and pin to free it up.

CRSMP5 · #**677** 02-05-2005, 05:58 AM

looks like the spring broke.. LOOK FOR THE PIECES every savage they broke on the spring did BAD BAD things to the engine... a spring cut down from a bic lighter will get ya going again also.. also the pin its self can break.. use the photo above with the spring on the allenwrench to get a idea of how long its supposed to be..

ktmkurt · #**678** 02-05-2005, 08:43 PM

CRSMP5 and MonsterBrad and others,
You guys Rock. It took me about 5 hrs to go through this whole thread. Wow, there is so much info. and with pics. One of the mods I am a little confused about. I couldnt quite grasp where exactly where CR is putting the CA glue. I saw the pics, but still clueless. Also I put on my SuperMaxx shocks on my LSP, they are about 1/4 shorter
then the stockers. I used the inside holes on the arms. I haven't even run this thing yet. I have had it for almost 2 weeks, but am waiting to sell my Racer Savage from last year to buy Motor, Servo, etc. Any how the suspension seems better, but will not
know how these shocks will perform yet. Anyhow thanks again on all the great info.

AKA "MCRAE RACING"

CRSMP5 · #**679** 02-05-2005, 09:41 PM

thanks.. basically the CA im using as a loctite, cannot use normal loctite on plastic as it will soften/warp it, you know how when you use alot of loctite on a screw into metal it forms and creates a thick shim between the screw and lets say a savage tvp bolt hole? same theory.. im using ca to fill the voids and make it so the screw is shimmed with no air to the part.. with the ca between the screw and aluminum rear arm brace of the front suspention and the screws that hold the front diff to the chassis, it will have less chances to come loose...

its a old trick i learned with loctite on filed away cam sprockets where id mod the keyway is to change the cam timming with out buying a 150$ gear to do so but yet fill the void to hold it tight to the key in the cam..

gr8taz nitro · #**680** 02-05-2005, 09:43 PM

Almost ready for race season, started breakin on the stock engine just so I could run the truck, two weeks of setting on the shelf was enough.
Didn't get the peak diablo engine that I was talking about, got a new fantom fr27 instead, so we'll see how it does. Bought 2 of the new JR Z8800T servo's and so far I'm really impressed with em. 188 oz/in with .15 and coreless w/metal gears. Also got a new sportwerks 053 pipe and put on the stock motor and so far seems to be a good match, good low end grunt and I can run down a savage with a picco 26.
Anybody run a fantom motor before, took this one apart to check it over and found metal slivers in the carb area when I took the carb out. Cleaned it and got all the metal out and didn't find any in the block anywhere, but don't know if it's normal, I know hyper engines sometimes don't have all the flashing and metal cleaned out of em.

Monsterbrad · #**681** 02-05-2005, 10:32 PM

I had a small block fantom and was not impressed but thats not to tell how the bb engines are.
The stock engine is kinda lacking power but its does fine for small tracks like I am running on tomorrow.
I will probably throw the Mach 26 in the truck this comming week but it has to be broken in.
Just want more power can never have enough!

CRSMP5 · #**682** 02-05-2005, 11:33 PM

mb you will need to do the xtm back plate mod to fit the mach in it.. the back plate of the mach is too big vs the simple parts change you can do to prevent hacking up the chassis and purple engine mount plates..

CRSMP5 · #**683** 02-06-2005, 11:22 AM

MB warped the 40 series mombo wheel today... he got his body...

Keith-OH · #**684** 02-06-2005, 11:58 AM

I went to the hobby shop yesterday and they found the problem with my roto start system. The pin hole that goes into the crankshaft is over sized. So I bought a starter box to get around it.

ktmkurt · #**685** 02-06-2005, 05:22 PM

gr8az,
Do you have a part# for the Hardcore Ti draglink for kyosho 7.5?

gcobra16 · #**686** 02-06-2005, 06:13 PM

I just updated my LSP page. You can see I did my fuel line a little differant than CRSMP5. I don't go around the tank. Still I have 2 ft. of fuel line, and about 1 ft. preasure line. THE PIT STOP I am waiting for Racers Edge shock ends, and I am cutting out of SS front/rear forward hinge pin carriers. I will add photos when complete.

Monsterbrad · #**687** 02-06-2005, 08:53 PM

Well just so ya all know I threw the Mach 26 in my truck tonight after the race!
I was sick of that junk 26.
Also the pull start off the GS 25 engine bolts up nicely to the Mach 26.
I am back to the pull start days but at least I got rid of that crap force engine.
Second heat it would hardly rev and the temp was 250 or so ran ok today around 275 or so..... Too hot so its out and in the spare parts bin.
Just have to hope for the next nice day to break in the rebuilt Mach!

Monsterbrad · #**688** 02-06-2005, 08:53 PM

Oh yeah proline 40 series wheels are junk stay away from them.

CRSMP5 · #**689** 02-06-2005, 09:12 PM

LOL

mb that engine honestly loves 270-300f temps.. all force engines do for what ever reason.. yep your right.. the gs parts are a direct fit.. forgot that.. glad you got her in.. YOU DID remove the goofy on the crank between rod and 1 way shim though??

Monsterbrad · #**690** 02-06-2005, 09:21 PM

the washer!
yes the engine thats in the truck did not have one when I tore it down to rebuild it.
If thats what you are talkin about.
I hope the Mach is enough power!

stonesavage · #**691** 02-06-2005, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monsterbrad

the washer!
yes the engine thats in the truck did not have one when I tore it down to rebuild it.
If thats what you are talkin about.
I hope the Mach is enough power!

mb ''I think you'll have more than enough power'' i love my mach26 in my sut nice smooth powerband /super reliable/I like it better than my rossi28!

gr8taz nitro · #**692** 02-06-2005, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktmkurt

gr8az,
Do you have a part# for the Hardcore Ti draglink for kyosho 7.5?

hardcore racing part numbers are:
silver hcr04234
purple hcr04233
blue hcr04231

ktmkurt · #**693** 02-07-2005, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gr8taz nitro

hardcore racing part numbers are:
silver hcr04234
purple hcr04233
blue hcr04231

Thanks,
They are like $34 from HCR. Any idea where I could get it cheaper?

jmangler1 · #**694** 02-07-2005, 02:49 PM

Hey guys,
Just curious to know if the Hot Bodies team drivers have won any races yet? I went on their website and their is no info on raceing the LSP. I might pick one up today. My LHS said they should have the Pro in when I went their on Friday. Oh yea is their alot of chassis flex on this truck? It looks pritty long so it made me wonder....

ktmkurt · #**695** 02-07-2005, 04:33 PM

Hey jmangler,
There is a mod somewhere in this thread that uses the aluminum
damper rods from a Revo to stiffen the chassi.

What do you guys think of a Modded RB C5 Rody for the LSP.
I can get a smoking deal on 1 from a buddy of mine.

Monsterbrad · #**696** 02-07-2005, 07:37 PM

RB makes great engines.
Also put the Mach in mine today.
Holy crap what a difference now the truck is much more responsive.
Can't wait for the next race day.
Just a load of take off power and runs much much better.
tried putting revo wheels on the truck today no go the spokes hit the hubs kinda stinks still debating on doing some modding of the rims but I don't want to take away the strength seeing's how the Proline crap bent on me yesterday.
RPM rims are my next thing

gr8taz nitro · #**697** 02-07-2005, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktmkurt

Thanks,
They are like $34 from HCR. Any idea where I could get it cheaper?

there 31.99 on tower. That's the cheapest place I've seen them. I got lucky and a local hobbyshop had em on clearance so I got mine for $20

CRSMP5 · #**698** 02-07-2005, 08:32 PM

robert has modded revo rims on his.. says so far no issue.. BUT bruice tells me he broke a revo wheel on his LST a few weeks ago.. has something to do with the cold..

since kuhn took my 23mm hex wheels i plan to try the revo set up with cut bowties this spring..

CRSMP5 · #**699** 02-07-2005, 08:33 PM

p.s. im conspiring with a mfg on a stronger/better chassis.. so dont let that worry you.. i have had no issues with the stock one other then being a little on the soft side

kuhn2373 · #**700** 02-07-2005, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRSMP5

robert has modded revo rims on his.. says so far no issue.. BUT bruice tells me he broke a revo wheel on his LST a few weeks ago.. has something to do with the cold..

since kuhn took my 23mm hex wheels i plan to try the revo set up with cut bowties this spring..

i didnt take them from you i bought them from you LOL!