Enid_Puceflange Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Good progress with this mate, Im not so sure on the colour mix, but the parts are a good choice Whens it getting out for its inaugural run?? G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 I had to get the orange TR parts cause there mostly in stock in orange, red was out of stock. But sometime in the future I might get the orange parts anodized red or black. Also i am not too sure on the red windows, should have got plain or back. The weather down my area has just been awful, been raining 24/7 so I am going to let it dry a bit. Might let it rip in the garden, but went to check it today & its 80% mud 20% grass. Maybe gonna take it to a park lot or something tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip... Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Don't forget to put your petrol cap back on before you run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enid_Puceflange Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Interested to see how the mudflaps fit on?? :-/ G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip... Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Me too. Edited February 5, 2014 by Trip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 They are not going to fit I forgot to order the "holder" for them, will do soon. I quite like the upgrades on this baja: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Limiters are on: Sway bars assembled: Sway bars were a pain in the ass to fit in the same hole as the limiters, also no assembly instructions: clutch housing on tonight, run in will be 2moro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip... Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Looking great so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 You need the 5SC rear end to run the mud flaps. That is unless you get a full cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enid_Puceflange Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 How are you getting on with getting the clutch housing fitted buddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Damn those mudflaps.. I'm doing the clutch bell carrier now, I don't have the eclip tool anyone know the best way to take the clip off the spur gear?? Edit: pulled it right off with a flat head, hope it goes back on now Edited February 6, 2014 by maesterio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Flat blade screwdriver, or an 8 or 10mm open ended spanner works a treat for popping them back on. Edited February 6, 2014 by Pistonhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 When you say pulled it right off?... You're meant to lol, you can't only take it off a little bit if you're wanting to remove the spur. And yes it goes back on just as easy as it pops off. Always good to buy a few of those, in a range of sizes, probably the most commonly lost RC related item. That and body clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 All done now, was a pretty straight forward install. Here is a quick guide to anyone following this thread wanting to replace the clutch carrier. Pop off clip with a straight head screwdriver: Spur gear comes off clean: With a plier, or even better a molegrip, hold the bell & take off screw: un-screw the 4 screws you can see in the middle (In the picture they are slightly out): The plate pops off after the screws come off, also unscrew the screws on the brackets/support and twist it vertical so you can make way to pull out the carrier, there is no need to take it off completely: unscrew the 3 screws on the carrier & it comes off easily, also take the bearing out to replace it onto your new AL carrier: I found it a pretty tight fit & needed mole grip to squeeze it back in, replace the bearing on both the top & inside: From this point reverse assemble it all back together like you took it out. How to put the clip back in, just use a plier: Should look something like this: I also did the mod to the break springs, does make a big difference: Most of the stuff is done, just waiting for a killswitch. Going to finally break it in today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supa Koopa Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Or alternatively use the spare gear you get in the box to hold the main gear and pinion from moving (like it says in the manual). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Running the TC cage doesn't automatically allow mud flaps, you still require the SC rear end parts. They don't really work effectively, but they look fantastic, which is all that really matters. The hpi ones are very tough in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 About to run in today, 1) Anyone know what carb the KM002a comes with? 2) Shall I leave the needle settings how they are right now? 3) What are the recommended needle settings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 The carb is generally a terrible clone, replace it with a 668 as fast as you can as it won't hold a tune for very long. Leave the carb settings as they are as long as it hasn't already been altered from stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlideSquad Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) I'd check the carb settings and compare to those in your manual. Mine wer half a turn to lean on both needles out the box. As FTI said the carb is ok until u hit problems then it can be a PITA and is best of to change it than try and fix Edited February 7, 2014 by SlideSquad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Sheep Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 If its bought from RCmodelz, they should have replaced with a genuine walbro carb, its something like a 920 which is equivalent to the bog standard walbro carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip... Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 If buying a new Walbro, make sure it says JAPAN on the side toward the inlet manifold, china is cloning the Walbro's now too. Anything less than 35 quid, I'd be suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Gave it a run in today, cracking sound & proper loud compared to my nitro. Slowly picking up full throttle, its bathed in mud! Pictures to come. Can anyone confirm what evil_sheep said that rcmodelz replace it with a walbro carb (mine is from rcmodelz) Also, what do you guys this about this cage? Cage with bodyshell, prepainted, with fitting kit for the 5b & top lights. Bought & delivered for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Looks nice, who makes it and has it got proven durability? Running a spare wheel on the rear will upset handling and make the Baja top heavy. My SC runs a full team chase cage, durable as anything, makes for interesting handling in the turns... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enid_Puceflange Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 That cage looks really nice, Pop a link up of where you have seen it buddy ;-) G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maesterio Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) It's a alloy cage & seller is in china. I wholesale mobile phone parts in uk so one of my suppliers gave me his friends skype who works in a factory which make losi/baja parts mostly KM & Rovan parts. I don't know if there is a link to it online as I cannot find one. I have a couple parts on order from them: FID racing hydraulic front brake kit Edited February 8, 2014 by maesterio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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