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Post by swiftkart on Jan 9, 2024 8:05:36 GMT -7
You don't have to have experienced guys pass you anything, I learned on my own by taking the initiative to learn from trial and error, all you have to be willing to do is try and you are on your way, how do you think the so called experienced guys got where they are.
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Post by dave632 on Jan 9, 2024 10:14:31 GMT -7
Very true, having a track to compare times and MPH is a huge assist, however. Most of my so called "discoveries" were made testing on the track. Nothing wrong with asking for some advice though.
I have to say that a 4 gear chassis is basically at a disadvantage since the extra gear drag will slow it down some even when comparing it to the AFX 3 gear chassis. When I prepared identical chassis except for the 3 vs 4 gears the 3 gear was quicker and faster 90% of the time.
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Post by crazynski on Jan 9, 2024 11:16:11 GMT -7
It's rare to see someone do absolutely everything on their own. Many have had help from friends along the way. A phone call or email here and there. No man is a one man army.
Many here have earned a friend for life for helping me with my cars. They helped me when I was stuck in a rut, and still do. But I'm new to HO since 2021. Drag racing even more so. I doubt I'll ever have a T-jet that runs 0.500.
Shipping from Canada costs me more than the price of a couple of new cars to enter every race. But I'm in it to have fun. It's been a blast so far.
Newbies rarely have test tracks. Who has the room? I thought I did. But the location I have on the floor would mean it would have to be taken up between testing. Or take the risk of the track getting stepped on. Any help is greatly appreciated by the newbies.
I plan on moving in the next year or two. The new place should have room for a dedicated shelf for a test track. I just need to be patient and lose a bunch more races. It's not easy being located in Canada.
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Post by dave632 on Jan 9, 2024 16:53:27 GMT -7
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Post by dave632 on Jan 9, 2024 17:27:48 GMT -7
One more thing that I did was install braid on the slower of the 2 cars after the adjustable brush install. It had a best of 18 MPH before, after braid it went 21 MPH on the first pass. One unexpected thing that happened was the wheelspin was very strong and it lost about .02 in the 60' department which hurt the ET and it still lost to the previously faster and quicker car which was now 2 MPH slower.
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Post by swiftkart on Jan 9, 2024 18:50:15 GMT -7
Yep, adjustable brush barrels are certainly a performance enhancer over the standard setup, being able to adjust the brush tension and get it spot on is an advantage.
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Post by skillet on Jan 10, 2024 3:29:50 GMT -7
Biggest part is not wearing those tabs out honestly. Been there done that. Definitely put some Elmer's glue on those screws so they don't back out.
Wizzard (storm) brush barrels fit with spacers on the out side. That's nice because you can use the head of the tube to secure it to the chassis. Bad thing it sticks out to far for most bodies... you could always file the brush barrel itself or ...
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Post by ecbill on Jan 10, 2024 9:09:41 GMT -7
Biggest part is not wearing those tabs out honestly. Been there done that. Definitely put some Elmer's glue on those screws so they don't back out. Wizzard (storm) brush barrels fit with spacers on the out side. That's nice because you can use the head of the tube to secure it to the chassis. Bad thing it sticks out to far for most bodies... you could always file the brush barrel itself or ... Like you said, any advantage you gain from the adjustable brush tubes can be gained by other means. They just make it a whole lot more convenient. Saving wear on the weak tabs is a good plus but my favorite reason is not launching the brushes and springs into the outer space or snapping the brushes. |
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Post by skillet on Jan 12, 2024 16:09:35 GMT -7
That was a pain in the ars taking that body apart. If you have never done models or took apart bodies, I highly recommend this NOT be your first one. Got the front wheels off first. Gave them a twist and came right off.  Next I hit the plastic inside Bill was mentioning with a drill in reverse...  Came right apart...  |
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Post by skillet on Jan 12, 2024 16:22:46 GMT -7
Wasn't sure where to go next so I finished up grinding the rest of the melted plastic tab in white.  Here's where everything goes bad. If you do this next part correct you'll have an hour in it... You have to get the front of the pit to lift first. There's a small rod if you pull on the back first you will bust the rod.  In the back there are 2 side holders.work those slowly  You will see the pit raised about a finger nail height all the way around then you can lift safely...  The plastic on bottom in white we took off is actually holding the driver not the pit cover.  |
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Post by crazynski on Jan 12, 2024 16:26:00 GMT -7
Thanks Uncle Sam! This article is perfect! Now comes the fun part. Choosing the colours.  |
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Post by skillet on Jan 12, 2024 16:26:10 GMT -7
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Post by skillet on Jan 12, 2024 16:35:32 GMT -7
Motor top is easy   |
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Post by skillet on Jan 12, 2024 16:37:54 GMT -7
Next part the parachute part... well I think if your going to use it just leave it on don't take it off. If your doing wheelie bars you probably want to remove it. It will need sanded and glued to reuse...  |
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Post by skillet on Jan 12, 2024 16:38:50 GMT -7
Disassembled  |
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