Jim-Bob Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Noj I did warm this would be the slowest build ever! Lol I'm with with TW on this one slowly but surely! I have in fact had another half an hour on it tonight so the front end is coming on well now... However I've hit my first problem, I'm using the I-RC hinge pins and the bolts that hold the pins in foil the steering linkage?! Anyone else had this before or am I missing something? I know the steering linkage shouldn't technically be on but as I brought it fully assembled and it self destructs if I don't keep it in one piece! James Edited April 15, 2014 by Jim-Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 this was a problem in the v1 hinge pins. there should be 2 button head screws in the packet, they are ment to be there instead of the cap ones you got there now, they let the steering wipers clear the screws and work correctly sheila had the same issue as v1 hinge pins, ruby got the v2 ones and i fitted the button head screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Bob Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 this was a problem in the v1 hinge pins. there should be 2 button head screws in the packet, they are ment to be there instead of the cap ones you got there now, they let the steering wipers clear the screws and work correctly sheila had the same issue as v1 hinge pins, ruby got the v2 ones and i fitted the button head screws. Ah I was rushing and didn't realise until after I'd fitted them and packed everything away about the clearance issue, these are the V2's so I'll have to find and swap the screws over, cheers mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) However I've hit my first problem, I'm using the I-RC hinge pins and the bolts that hold the pins in foil the steering linkage?! Anyone else had this before or am I missing something?I know the steering linkage shouldn't technically be on but as I brought it fully assembled and it self destructs if I don't keep it in one piece!Jamesi had the same thing happen today with my irc pins and tw is right you use the other screw`s but you may need a shim on the front side as the pins may move backwards i used some plastic shims i had lying around so mine wont move back Edited April 15, 2014 by mini-z-awd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Bob Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 i had the same thing happen today with my irc pins and tw is right you use the other screw`s but you may need a shim on the front side as the pins may movebackwards i used some plastic shims i had lying around so mine wont move back Mine need a very small shim, think I'll double up the front washers that should be enough looking at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Mine need a very small shim, think I'll double up the front washers that should be enough looking at it should do the job nicely the one i used was roughly 1/2mm if that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Bob Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 should do the job nicely the one i used was roughly 1/2mm if that Do they all need shimming or is just the lower fronts? Might need to get some more washers if they all need a shim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Do they all need shimming or is just the lower fronts?Might need to get some more washers if they all need a shim!iam not sure iam just running the bottom ones fro now but here`s what from rob at irc sent me in email when i queried my ones.dont forget we have to allow abit of room due to errors in HPI moldingsand also any aftermarket parts ud not belive some of the sizes they workto, but we had not had any other people say they have issues fittingthem etc... Edited April 15, 2014 by mini-z-awd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Bob Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 iam not sure iam just running the bottom ones fro now but here`s what from rob at irc sent me in email when i queried my ones.dont forget we have to allow abit of room due to errors in HPI moldingsand also any aftermarket parts ud not belive some of the sizes they workto, but we had not had any other people say they have issues fittingthem etc... Fair enough, if the arms fit tight on their mounts (which my arms definitely do) then a little movement in the pins won't make any difference, except where clearance is an issue I guess? I'll fit all of mine in time and will probably shim any that need it just for aesthetics if nothing else! Need to measure the hinge pin washers and upper arm bolt too and buy some washers for shimming the baja up nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 it only a problem with the front lowers due to the steering set up i got a washer on the fronts of mine just to stop them slipping back too far and locking the steering up (had it happen before, baja ended up under a mondeo) the rest of them can be shimmed if you want but there is nothing they can touch and get in a way of so not alot of point in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Bob Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 it only a problem with the front lowers due to the steering set up i got a washer on the fronts of mine just to stop them slipping back too far and locking the steering up (had it happen before, baja ended up under a mondeo) the rest of them can be shimmed if you want but there is nothing they can touch and get in a way of so not alot of point in it. Cheers bud, if I can find some suitable washers in bulk I'll shim the lot if not I'll leave the gaps as they come! Need some washers for front upper camber shims anyway so hopefully they are all the same size (they look it but not measured them) and I can buy a pack of 30(ish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 m5 washer is what you need, like these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M4-M5-M6-M8-M10-M12-STAINLESS-STEEL-A2-FORM-C-FLAT-WASHERS-X-10-20-50-100-PK-/110912569040?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&var=&hash=item19d2e77ed0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Bob Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 m5 washer is what you need, like these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M4-M5-M6-M8-M10-M12-STAINLESS-STEEL-A2-FORM-C-FLAT-WASHERS-X-10-20-50-100-PK-/110912569040?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&var=&hash=item19d2e77ed0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Bob Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Got a bit more done tonight, had about an hour and a half on it, hoped to get a bit further than I did but didn't realise how fiddly the hubs are on your first attempt! This is how it stands at the moment (steering arms and upper arm rod ends need adjusting/setting up at some point but they are on for now so I could carry on! Mr-m steering arm and GM rod ends close up: Few bits I'm not happy with, first is just cosmetic but the hub bolts need swapping round so just the bolt heads are showing not the thread and nut: Next is the gap on the front lower hinge pins/arms, is this normal and ok or do I need to pack/shim it out? The upper arm has a gap of about 1mm which allows a bit of twisting is that acceptable or again needing shimming? Lastly for now are the clipless vertigo extenders, there's at least 1mm of movement between the hex and the bearing which I guess definitely shouldn't be there as the hex moves enough without a wheel on it and sat stationary?! Any help/advice is greatly appreciated! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Bob Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Got some more bits done last night, but I'm out of bits to fit now RPM front bumper and IRC chassis brace now on: Front hub bolts swapped round to keep it looking cleaner from the front: Swingy P shock limiters fitted (1 is a touch long so I will have to get another lug and shorten the wire 2-3mm): How the baja stands now: Just need some washers to shim the front hubs, upper arm ends and hinge pins and I can start saving for the rear half! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(-:AD:-) Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 looks great Re the play in the front hub. mine had play both on stock hubs and darksoul hubs. tfe do some shims the right size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Bob Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 looks great Re the play in the front hub. mine had play both on stock hubs and darksoul hubs. tfe do some shims the right size. Cheers mate, I've got stock hubs to go on the vertigo extenders as well now and the play is the same, will look into the shims! If not an M12 washer will do the trick of they come thin enough...more research needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(-:AD:-) Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 here's a link http://www.freeprawnracing.co.uk/team-fasteddy-pro-series-shim-kit.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim-Bob Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 here's a linkhttp://www.freeprawnracing.co.uk/team-fasteddy-pro-series-shim-kit.html Cheers mate, found the same thing on eBay but those fast Eddie ones are much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(-:AD:-) Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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