Alex97 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 I tried it with the whole thing done but it didn't look right over the fin. I have a few other sticker but other than that its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 First run today the I just couldn't drive the car fast while cornering on the stock setup. I changed the springs, camber and diff in the attempt to slove the problem. What ever I did it was just not working. Since getting home I've used someone else's setup, hope that this helps. Something else that didnt help was that I had warn tires that had very little grip, I forgot that 2wd needed more rear end grip compared to my b44 that would have been fine on the tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 I've just ordered b5 straight wishbone and b5 shock tower, these are meant to help with the front and a lot of the pro drivers are using them. I've also ordered every screw x20 off of ebay, with a small container and 160 steel 10.9 screws for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Just a quick update I've fitted the b5 straight wishbones and b5 hard shock tower. Alot of other drivers have done the same and said it helped. I'm not a fan of the gray though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Just added the extra 8mm grub screws to the hubs as its a "racer tip" to stop all any movement in the hubs. The idea is very good but I don't know why associated doesn't include them in the box as they cost very little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Second run today and with the new setup and parts the car was great. My goal was 11 laps but I only managed a strong 10, this was down to a bad start and poor marshing (nothing to do with my driving) so with a clean run 11 should be doable. At some points I was faster than the 4wd so I see really promise with the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 I haven't updated this for a while. Not much has really changed other and a few sticker on the shell, I was planning to get a few alloy parts but as I like the look of the yeti they will have to be put on hold for a while. I might be racing the car on a carpet track on Thursday for the first time for both me and the car so that should be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilbertRC1 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 That looks sweet!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 thanks. Im really happy with how it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch2807 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Lookin good lad looks the part cant wait to get my done an finished now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Lookin good lad looks the part cant wait to get my done an finished now Thanks, I take it you have a b5m? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch2807 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Nope, absima cr3p i think its an ansmann virus 3.0 Tha pic of Tha gt3 (pink carbon) is my daughters for her turnigy 1/16 monster beetle an me lads got a gt3 an his turnigy 1/16 buggy Sent from my Windows Phone 8S by HTC using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 That looks really nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 not much has really changed on the car for a few weeks but ive added some under battery and servo weights to try and aid front traction as that is my real problem with atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 An alright days racing yesterday but my fastest race was heat 1 in the damp with wet tires on. I've got a few small changes to make to get the setup how I like. I think I'll be buying a new controller as when I drove someone else's car it felt so much easier to control using a different controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Different (stick/wheel) or make? What do you use atm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Spectrum dx3c and the one I used was a dx3r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesk Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Was it the wheel positioning or just the settings on his? Things like amount of steering and expo can help quite a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 The overall feel from the controller felt so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 I just ordered the alloy steering rack and anti roll bars from the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Added some shiny bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Not to much to update other than I finally got the setup right and added a few new parts, the anti roll bar, alloy steering setup, blue nuts all round and the schelle slipper pad setup that looks very nice. I have also flipped the gull wing wish bones upside down and that seems to have improved the car a bit. Other than a few other bits that I want to get it will be finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) something finally broke after all the bad jumps and crashes! It was part of the gear box that connectors to the shock tower,it didn't stop me running though but it will need replacing. Here's a quick rundown of all the extras ive addedAlloy steering setAnti roll barsMIP top shaftSchelle slipperChassis protectorUnder servo and battery weights8mm grub screws all round to keep the hubs from movinglustford ti turn bucklesalloy pin bracealloy ball stud mount I think this is now above the FT version that associated will bring out. Alex Edited September 23, 2014 by alex97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) I hope to be getting a new shell painted up soon so it will no longer be Martini themed!!!!! I did around 3 to 4 hours of practice today and got though 5 packs doing around 175 laps of herts astro track. Nothing broken and it took some big hits. Overall I'm really happy with the car and the setup that am running as it makes it so easy to drive. I might be getting the carbon fibre chassis so I have a 2wd chassis for low to high grip tracks. Edited August 28, 2014 by alex97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Ti turnbuckles fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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