Harlen Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Ill keep an eye out for that shell at Soul sometime I've seen your photos around Teshi you take a hell of a picture! Had some issues with my real car lately so I'm just waiting to build my funds up to get a couple of Lipos and a charger, then I'm sorted! ETA next Saturday at Soul until late I reckon, fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teshi Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I've seen your photos around Teshi you take a hell of a picture! Had some issues with my real car lately so I'm just waiting to build my funds up to get a couple of Lipos and a charger, then I'm sorted! ETA next Saturday at Soul until late I reckon, fingers crossed Cheers dude. Ive been away for a bit myself so a lot of new faces to catch up with I bet. Im hoping to make it down this Sat just to catch up with everyone and jam at the Corrola event they have on but if not ill def be down next week. Reminds me, I better check up on my lipos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louder Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 How did you find the cheeta ESC and Motor? Did you ever run them or with the mounting issues couldn't? I am kind of temped by one for the price as I have a very old AE belt TC chassis and am looking for a cheap combo to throw in. I have never had the SkyRC stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlen Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 How did you find the cheeta ESC and Motor? Did you ever run them or with the mounting issues couldn't? I am kind of temped by one for the price as I have a very old AE belt TC chassis and am looking for a cheap combo to throw in. I have never had the SkyRC stuff. Never even got it hooked up, the mounting issues were too crazy. I tried so hard to undo the welds that were on the battery so I could position it right but it was too much. If you need the connectors facing backwards I'd steer clear of it as they are solid! I was impressed with it though. The quality felt good, really good, for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlen Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Got it all together tonight as I've ordered the last few bits for it. All it needs on the chassis is a pinion gear which I'm trying to decide on. I've heard a 6-7 fdr ratio is good so I was going to go with a 20t one. Considering I've done no soldering at all on it I think it's come out alright! I've cable tied the crap out of it to keep it neat which was the most important thing for me. The centre between the ESC and servo houses all excess wires cable tied up and tucked away, so I popped the RX upright on top of the servo. I think it looks pretty badass. Image spam inbound The shell fitment is a little bit shonky, partly because it's the first I've done in years and partly because it's a very cheap Matrixline shell. One side seems to sit lower than the other at the moment, and it's bias to the right by a few mm. I need to attack the holes with a dremel so that it sits properly I think, it looks awesome but it's also driving me mad So things to do! - Fit pinion - Correct battery harness (my lipos have bullet connectors ) - Fit body details, mirrors, wipers - Get the batteries charged! I'm going to set the car up at Soul RC I think. Before even powering it up here I want to get down there and do everything in the pits. I know support there from the team is great so I know if I run into any issues I'll be in good hands. I'm also looking forward to setting up the alignment! I've straightened the rear toe up but I have no clue what the recommended setup is down there with their carpet. I can't wait to get cracking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teshi Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I think the only thing that I didnt like about the MS which you done a good job is if you cables were messy, you ran the risk of them being cut and exposed by the belt. Also a tip with those wheels, on the hex they are marked L and R to let you know what side they go on since you have some on the wrong way. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlen Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) I think the only thing that I didnt like about the MS which you done a good job is if you cables were messy, you ran the risk of them being cut and exposed by the belt. Also a tip with those wheels, on the hex they are marked L and R to let you know what side they go on since you have some on the wrong way. ;-) Haha how did i not see that! I'll switch them over now. Feeling like a bit of a div! Cheers for the heads up before I really embarrassed myself lol. And yeah that belt is in a really awkward position considering how skinny the chassis is. I'm used to running tamiya which have pretty wide chassis for all your goodies. Glad I've done a decent job. Cheers again Edited August 3, 2014 by Harlen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teshi Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Haha how did i not see that! I'll switch them over now. Feeling like a bit of a div! Cheers for the heads up before I really embarrassed myself lol. And yeah that belt is in a really awkward position considering how skinny the chassis is. I'm used to running tamiya which have pretty wide chassis for all your goodies. Glad I've done a decent job. Cheers again Sorry dude, I just have a massive OCD over those wheels. Never really notice it once running on track. Youve done a good job on keeping the chassis tidy. Some people heat shrink it all so its got a little more protection but see you have done it right the first time. Whats next on the list for it, just setting it up now? Its been a good few months since ive run mine so im not sure how everyone has been setting up oils and spring rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlen Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) Sorry dude, I just have a massive OCD over those wheels. Never really notice it once running on track. Youve done a good job on keeping the chassis tidy. Some people heat shrink it all so its got a little more protection but see you have done it right the first time. Whats next on the list for it, just setting it up now? Its been a good few months since ive run mine so im not sure how everyone has been setting up oils and spring rates. Yeah pretty much just setting it up! Should have the batteries Wednesday, I'll get everything programmed and ready to go and then see if one of the guys at Soul wants to help me do the alignment. All goes well I should be up there day and night this Saturday if it's open! And there's no need for a sorry I'm glad it's been pointed out Edit: just chucked my last order down. I've got an Etronix Deans lipo harness coming to replace the bullet one, was Edited August 4, 2014 by Harlen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teshi Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I should be down on Saturday pay day depending Fingers crossed since its been forever. Just need to throw all my electronics back in. I wouldnt worry too much about your FDR since quite a few people mess around with theres especially since they change cs ratios alot but a 48dp 20T is a good start. If i make it saturday ill jam with ya and help setup since that is what ill be doing also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlen Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Bah, just had my HPI pinion arrive and the clearence between the pinion and spur is too far so they don't touch at all. Furiously searching the internet for tips on how to get them together! Edit: Further investigation shows that even if I put the motor on a small plate to raise it up to the spur, the motor housing then SLIGHTLY touches the belt. Would rather not fart arse around with this and blow belts left and right on top of that. So my job just got a lot bigger! I need to get a new pinion at Soul tomorrow (I'm hitting up Soul tomorrow instead of Saturday, the missus dropped the bombshell we have something to go to Saturday ). Everything is ready to go apart from this pinion. Gonna charge my lipos up tonight ready for the morning start. Once the pinion is in at the shop, I can set the electronics up and get them talking to each other and FINALLY drive the bloody thing. I'm crazy excited. Edited August 7, 2014 by Harlen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teshi Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Bah, just had my HPI pinion arrive and the clearence between the pinion and spur is too far so they don't touch at all. Furiously searching the internet for tips on how to get them together! Edit: Further investigation shows that even if I put the motor on a small plate to raise it up to the spur, the motor housing then SLIGHTLY touches the belt. Would rather not fart arse around with this and blow belts left and right on top of that. So my job just got a lot bigger! I need to get a new pinion at Soul tomorrow (I'm hitting up Soul tomorrow instead of Saturday, the missus dropped the bombshell we have something to go to Saturday ). Everything is ready to go apart from this pinion. Gonna charge my lipos up tonight ready for the morning start. Once the pinion is in at the shop, I can set the electronics up and get them talking to each other and FINALLY drive the bloody thing. I'm crazy excited. heh so you going tomorrow but not Saturday because you got something to do on Saturday? Confused! Real there is very little play on the motors so get everything to slot in. Reminds me I need to find my pinion also! Electrics go back in mine today. Hope my lipos are ok considering they been stored for about 6 months. IF you are there tomorrow, i should be up in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlen Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 heh so you going tomorrow but not Saturday because you got something to do on Saturday? Confused! Real there is very little play on the motors so get everything to slot in. Reminds me I need to find my pinion also! Electrics go back in mine today. Hope my lipos are ok considering they been stored for about 6 months. IF you are there tomorrow, i should be up in the afternoon. Haha sorry lol posted that last night in relation to today Went up today and got a new pinion, silver dot tyres and grease as I'd used the wrong stuff. It was awesome! Couldn't program my ESC as I didn't have a PC at hand so had to take it easy as I didn't have lipo cut off set (why on earth is it not set as default?) but had a good 4 or 5 runs and really enjoyed it! All I need to do is program the ESC properly and do some alignment work. The car was a little too understeery which meant needing lots of throttle in the corners, resulting in shallow drifts and lots of spins. It's all a learning curve though! I'll be going up again next Saturday One of my lipos was duff out the box and wouldn't balance properly (cheers for the help Mitto) so I'm getting onto Hobbyking about that now. I'm glad I've got two Lipos but to be honest it's overkill, I'm surprised at how long they last and how quickly they charge, even with just budget stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 sounds like my practising pal cs is a whole new drift skill compared to 50/50. keep at it pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratcher Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 It's addictive up there isn't it! That's a shame about your battery though. I'll be going up next Saturday if you want some help setting the car up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlen Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 It's addictive up there isn't it! That's a shame about your battery though. I'll be going up next Saturday if you want some help setting the car up? Sounds like a plan dude, I'll probably be there too. A few pointers will definitely come in handy as I have no idea where to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratcher Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I'll give you a text later in the week then Which tyres are you running for the carpet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlen Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 I'll give you a text later in the week then Which tyres are you running for the carpet? Silver dot mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlen Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Had loads of fun at Soul today Really feel like I achieved a lot! Met Scratcher and Teshi both top blokes , met a bunch of regulars for the first time too all of which are extremely helpful! Within seconds of getting the shell off I had 3 people over throwing me advice on the alignment. Once the rear camber was gone, front camber and caster was added it drove leaps and bounds better. No longer a twitchy mess of a car which can barely drive in a straight line. Next upgrade will be a pair of GA26 tyres for the rear, I ran on a spare pair of Scratchers all day and they are INCREDIBLE, if you run carpet you need to use these tyres, I can't believe how much better they were. When I've got the cash I'll be getting alloy shocks and a turnbuckle kit too, as setup was a real pain in the arse and took probably an hour longer due to having to pull the car apart every time one thing needed adjusting. Got a good feel of the car too. I'm still sketchy as hell, struggle to do 2 or 3 laps without a spectacular spinout. I was pretty much riding the barriers most of the day. All part of the experience though. Can't wait to get up there again! Cheers lads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teshi Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Good to meet ya too dude. Sorry was in my own little world tweaking mine like crazy today and getting back into it. After 6 months out thees a lot I need to do again. As you could see from the regulars, they are pretty sharp out on track. Wait till you start learning proper drift technique. Hard but well worth it! Edited August 16, 2014 by teshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratcher Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 It was good to meet you dude. It's cool to have someone local to go drifting with too. It's fun to learn how all the tiny settings make a big impact in different ways. You seemed to be getting the hang of it quickly, you'll be shredding in no time The GA26 tyres run so much better out back don't they. With the dampers and turnbuckles you'll have a great car that's easy to set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlen Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Cheers for the words guys! Can't wait to get back down, will probably head over to soul again in a couple of weeks. The GAs were ridiculously different, the car felt so planted at the rear and they weren't even set up properly even. It's tough getting the setup even all around without the turnbuckles. Was tempted to skint myself out for a couple of weeks just so I could get some on Saturday! Edited August 17, 2014 by Harlen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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