HPI Micro RS-4 Forum v2.0 - Page 10

jkerr0043 · #**226** 12-18-2002, 09:29 AM

I didn't realize your were in Canada.

redneck · #**227** 12-18-2002, 09:34 AM

jkerr0043

no prob even canadians like to race

InspGadgt · #**228** 12-18-2002, 06:32 PM

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Originally posted by Tstalion79
OH by the way, all of you with the EXO chassis, i couldnt understand the directions on "cutting teh tab" in the front steering knuckles. What should i do? And can i use my aluminum knuckles?

if you look at the bottom of the steering knuckle where the steering link screws on you'll see a pin extending down that with the stock setup is a steering limiter. Because the tie rod ends the EXO uses are thicker then the stock link they hit that pin so you have to cut it off. Yes you can still use your aluminium steering knuckle but you'll still have to cut that piece off. It's easiest with a dremel.

JR in NC · #**229** 12-19-2002, 12:39 AM

I was born and raised in GA, and I loved the state. Parents brought me to NC. I grew up 10 miles from Petty Enterprizes. I played football in H.S. against Kyle,but where else can you drive from the mountains to the ocean in a day. Lowes Motor Speedway is 75 miles from home Rockingham is less than an hour and I've got 3 Firday nite tracks within 25 miles, Bristol is 3hours west and Richmond is 3 north.

Only prob no LHS's and no road courses,but we got the "03 On- Road Electric Nat's in Durham this June.

Gettin' late Merry Christmas and Happy New Years To all us R/C crazzies.

JR in NC

k_sw31 · #**230** 12-19-2002, 12:51 AM

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Originally posted by JR in NC
I was born and raised in GA, and I loved the state. Parents brought me to NC. I grew up 10 miles from Petty Enterprizes. I played football in H.S. against Kyle,but where else can you drive from the mountains to the ocean in a day.

Ha! Here in western washington you can do that in a few hours! Though it may not be exactly the warmest beach

jkerr0043 · #**231** 12-19-2002, 01:14 AM

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but where else can you drive from the mountains to the ocean in a day.

Here in San Diego you can go from the mountains that this time of year are covered in snow, to the beach and watch the surfers in about an hour.

InspGadgt · #**232** 12-19-2002, 02:06 AM

Here in Hawaii you can drive from the Mountains to the beach in about 10 minutes.

redneck · #**233** 12-19-2002, 06:34 AM

wow did we ever take this thread off topic

JR in NC · #**234** 12-19-2002, 08:53 AM

O.k. O.k.,

I give up, but you don't have Winston Cup in your backyard!!!

JR in NC

redneck · #**235** 12-19-2002, 08:57 AM

wish i did

jkerr0043 · #**236** 12-19-2002, 09:14 AM

California Speedway- 1 1/2 hours
Irwindale Speedway- 1 hour
Cajon Speedway (kinda of a cruddy track but what the heck) 5 minutes.
My cousin has been racing late models for a few years between Cajon and Irwindale and we're putting together a Southwest tour car this season. I'm on the pit crew. We'll be going all over the western US.

jkerr0043 · #**237** 12-19-2002, 09:20 AM

By the way, has anyone had trouble with the keyed diff ring adapter on a GH ball diff stripping? Mine did when I started running my 370 motor, all of a sudden the diff started slipping bad. I pulled it apart and the flat spots for the key on the axel to fit into had been rounded. Anyone else have this problem? Also I heard that you can't run 1 peice rims on the HPI ball diff. Is this true?

Scarab RC · #**238** 12-20-2002, 11:23 AM

I have freeed up my drivetrain amazingly. After you release the throttle the tires and belt continue to spin for about 5 seconds. I have freeed up the front end even more. The non-drive (non-pulley) side front tire continues to spin for about 10 to 15 seconds after throttle release. However, the front tire attached to the pulley stops just after the pulley stops turning. I have added Teflon lub to the plastic part that the drive shaft passes through. Any ideas to free up that side of the front?

Scarab

k_sw31 · #**239** 12-20-2002, 02:11 PM

Heh, 2wd freed my tranny up so much, when my gear mesh is perfect, I can flick the wheels and they'll cost for a few seconds

InspGadgt · #**240** 12-20-2002, 02:39 PM

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Originally posted by jkerr0043
By the way, has anyone had trouble with the keyed diff ring adapter on a GH ball diff stripping? Mine did when I started running my 370 motor, all of a sudden the diff started slipping bad. I pulled it apart and the flat spots for the key on the axel to fit into had been rounded. Anyone else have this problem? Also I heard that you can't run 1 peice rims on the HPI ball diff. Is this true?

I havn't had this problem yet but you might try an old school pan car trick since it's the same type of diff...CA glue the diff rings in place.

metalry101 · #**241** 12-20-2002, 03:37 PM

K, I totally want one of those aluminum front diff carriers, but I cannot find the damn thing on HPI's website. I searched it, looked through the lists, etc, and I couldn't find it at all. The stock one does not last very long with Big Block power and 7.2 volts. Neither does the diff pulley for that matter. I want aluminum for both of those, and I've seen posts for them in here, but I don't know where they are and I don't really feel like scrolling through 50 pages worth of posts to find them. So the point being, can anyone tell me where I can find them and how much they are? I like low prices because my funding is very low. I owe my mom four hundred bux, some of which is from buying my Micro. Also, does anyone in here run 9.6 volts? I want to run 8 of those new rechargable AA's w/ like 1700-2000 mAh capacity. That would be insane speed and run time. Will this fit if I put a mini steering servo in? Any suggestions on what servo to get? I've heard some racing leagues in Cali run 9.6 volts and that the cars do 35+. One last question. when I bought my micro off a friend, it came with the Big Block and an Elite Mod. The Elite Mod doesn't work because one of the motor mounting tabs is broken off. My friend said that I could send it in to Orion and get it fixed for less coinage than it would cost to buy a new one. Anybody know anything about that? I'm done now, but any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanx guyz

jkerr0043 · #**242** 12-20-2002, 04:43 PM

It's not the rings them selves. It's the purple adapter that the ring goes on and keys into the brass part on the axel. It almost seems like the oring thats between them is too thick and won't allow it to get good bite and when a lot of power was applied, it slipped out and rounded it.

InspGadgt · #**243** 12-20-2002, 07:55 PM

hmmm...maybe your running your diff too loose? I'm gonna have to check mine to see if it's doin the same thing.

InspGadgt · #**244** 12-20-2002, 11:18 PM

updated pics on my rear body/shock mount mods for the Epic chassis.

InspGadgt · #**245** 12-20-2002, 11:21 PM

See how much better the body mount positioning is on the Toyota GT1 body...

InspGadgt · #**246** 12-20-2002, 11:24 PM

Also access to the motor is much easier...all I need now are aluminum standoffs to complete the modification. I'll be using either shorter aluminum standoffs with the AE 4-40 screw with the body mount hole in them for the body posts or the aluminum body post for the Tamiya F1 car...

redneck · #**247** 12-21-2002, 12:20 AM

just got my nsx body and light kit started working on the body when i noticed that the headlight buckets are made for four head lights not two i will have to order the add on lights now another week wait my local LHS only stocks hpi kits you have to order parts as you need them

jkerr0043 · #**248** 12-21-2002, 03:26 PM

I just mounted up a set of new tires and screwed up and got a big blotch of tire glue on the foot print. Any ides on how to get it off? Should I just try and run it and hope it wears off. It's goanna handle real funkey if I do that.

Grifter · #**249** 12-21-2002, 04:07 PM

Guys I need your help.

I have a $25 Gift Certificate to Tower, I wanted to get stuff for my Rustler but relized it's not really worth it. I still kinda want a car to fool around with, but I dont want to spend a lot. I can get the Micro for around $75 with the GC. So should I get it? I already have all the electrics. Or is the Micro a pain and breaks a lot becasue it's small?

I heard a lot of great things about it but I dont know

The Gift Certificate epires tomorrow..the 22nd.

Thanks!!

^j!nx^ · #**250** 12-21-2002, 04:09 PM

get the micro its a blast. i own 3 of them and have yet to brake one(other then the plastic drive shafts when you upgrade to larger motors and more cells)