Geeze Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks from me too, means can rest easier knowing there's plan b if drilling the pistons doesn't pan out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt360vw Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Which springs are best for softening up the front? Gtb? M8?Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I think there very similar to each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt360vw Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 So either will fit? People seem to recommend the gtb springs more than the m8 springs Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Either will fit, I use the stock mini 8 springs on the gtb shocks on my mini 8 there hard to tell apart to be honest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeze Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Fairly sure that my last set of Carismas came with springs so if you're looking to upgrade your shocks to alloy then that would get you springs to play with too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt360vw Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I have the alloy shocks but I think the front end is a little to hard even with the adjustment ring in softest position, I'd rather have softer springs because as they are iv got no room for adjustmentSent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocha1305 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Well at the start of 'shock-gate', I'd ordered some LC racing alu shocks. Finally come today, gonna do the fit tonight. Looks like I'll be using the exploded diagram from the manual. Wish me luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 There straight foward builds are shocks, it might look fidly but there ok. As for springs you could try the progressive ones from thetoyz.com for the mini 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocha1305 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Shock fit went fine, nps. Thanks all. I have much more confidence in the front set now Next... As I bought the RTR, I don't get the significance of some of the build (in terms of meaningful output.) Case in point....the slipper. I know it's there, I know it has something to do with delivering the full/partial rotational power from the motor (indirectly via gears ofc). But what will it do & what are the pitfalls? I guess it can be adjusted, for torque-type effect perhaps?? Any advice is appreciated before I go in & do summat silly! Edited February 2, 2014 by Rocha1305 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silone74 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Take a look at this it might just be what your looking to find out and easier than writing a big page lol http://www.horizonhobby.com/article/2075-how-to-set-your-slipper-clutch Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocha1305 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Take a look at this it might just be what your looking to find out and easier than writing a big page lol http://www.horizonhobby.com/article/2075-how-to-set-your-slipper-clutch Si Nice 1. Might tinker after Wed nights racing, this weeks race is to test out my new front shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocha1305 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) Shocks worked great! It's given me a little more confidence now to start pushing a a little more. Hence next... We have ramps at our race night, so can get some 'air'. Still getting used to the effects of throttle & neutral in mid-air, will take some practice I'm sure. But here's a Q: I think my wing angle is slightly too inclined at the rear. I think this is why the cars nose is rising on throttle off the ramp (early to mid-air). Will a more flat / horizontal wing help keep the car flatter through early stages off a ramp? Is it more natural to have a flatter wing anyway, or is there summat I'm missing? Edited February 7, 2014 by Rocha1305 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocha1305 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 I've finally ordered a shell....the Phat bodies Kaboom one. Been donated a front tower mounting post too. Paint & decals next. Any1 recommend good decal links? Or advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocha1305 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Received, prep'd, painted, fitted: What you reckon? http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/27483-/ http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/gallery/image/27480-/ I used a pearlescent white (for a little sparkle behind the white section) but I must have fingered it a little. Cos when I put on my backing colour a black smudge came through Enjoyed it though as a 1st effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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