Those washers are "cool things" and they come in lots of styles and a few colors They will be on the website eventually
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GoMachV wrote: ↑Wed May 03, 2017 4:19 pm
Those washers are "cool things" and they come in lots of styles and a few colors They will be on the website eventually
The large ones are good for the motor screws. Keep it from moving around
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Can anyone recommend a pinion/spur (48p) for the LW? Nearly certain I will need to get a Power Clutch for it.
Motor will be a 17.5 brushless (because I have a new Reedy Mach 3) with 2s Lipo battery.
Also, where can I get a plug/cap for the lexan gear cover so I can easily adjust the power clutch without having to remove the cover? My LW kit did not come with one.
When you buy the Power Clutch it comes with the plug for the gear cover. The non Power Clutch transmissions don't need it so it isn't included
I couldn't tell you where to start on gearing with a brushless motor. These transmissions were never built for that kind of power (especially without the Power Clutch) so just be aware, these come from the days of 12 and 13 turn mod motors. You may experience stretching belts or skipping teeth if the power is too high. There is a download on the website under instructions called "pit boss" that gives some gearing tips for the old brushed motors.
The LW is a 2.22 ratio compared to the stealth at a 2.25, so gearing should be relatively close
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Thanks GoMachV. I'll get with you in an email later today about a Power Cluth and a couple other things I'd like to get.
I might go with something a bit milder, say a 21.5 instead?
While jammin to some Supertramp this morning, I built the LW. I used ACERracing ceramic nitride diff balls. It's smooth as silk!
I have come up with one part from the C2 kit that needs a slight modification, the Kydex motor guard. I'll need to take a little off of the top, maybe an 1/8" or so. It is just a tad to long for the LW, hitting on the back end of the tranny, not letting everything bolt in place. It's either cut or heat and bend it up some.
Those were cut down from the full size bumpers used on the actual C2. Your kit was never produced, that's something new being able to use the two together. I'll start cutting off a little more.
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Alec wrote a post here long ago and explained how to tighten up the belt for stronger motors. The team drivers added layers of cellophane tape on the belt tensioning wheel surface
Mr. ED wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2017 3:25 am
Alec wrote a post here long ago and explained how to tighten up the belt for stronger motors. The team drivers added layers of cellophane tape on the belt tensioning wheel surface
I'd like to read that post. I'll try the forum search feature.
The Power Clutch and a spare belt are on the way. I was thinking of trying a short stack rotor 17.5 brushless. It would have less torque and I could tinker with all kinds of parameters within the ESC programing. That's something to ponder while I wait on the USPS to bring me all my stuff!
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After hitting up two Walmart's and three Dollar stores yesterday I was not able to track down some Rit DyeMore graphite to do my bulkhead and other parts. No worries, Amazon Prime will get me a couple of bottles here the first of the week.
This is a build for a customer, I'm still finishing it. I have to say, as much as I hate Carbon Fiber, it sure looks nice!
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Hey, that's right! I found a good photo online that has very little perspective, laid my six-hole directly on my laptop screen over the photo and resized the photo until their sizes match and the holes you mentioned line-up perfectly. Now, I can...
Hey Nomad, did you drill the chassis yet? I have a set of 180* Delrin bellcranks that i just cut out, I’ll send you a pair if you want to try them since you already have the posts, rack and bearings. Just let me know.
I got the bellcranks from...
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That seems like a good method. Your eyeball must be calibrated 'cause you appear to have nailed the shock cutout perfectly. Well done Nomad!! :D
I couldn't pass up one of these new Factory Works chassis kits. It is very similar to the ultra rare vintage Composite Craft Worlds RC10T chassis, however it uses the stock aluminum front end. The material finish is very similar to the original, and...
I've wanted a tube caged RC10 since joining the forum. What would be a cool platform? Trailing Arm, semi-vintage from Factory Works! I already had some of the components to get started, that made the choice pretty easy. Here's a couple of pics to...
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Looks nice, Nomad. Yes, that wing will be tricky to mount but I have confidence you'll find a clever solution.
Well done!! :D
Thank you, brother :D
I have a brain spurt about it, came about at lunch today. a pivot with position locking screws...
I just got my RC10GT partially reassembled, and discovered that the steering is worse than useless. I want to get a Factory Works ball bearing steering kit for it, but am utterly lost as to what these 3 drag link options are. Is there any...
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Thanks for the help! I didnt realize you were factory works.
Here we have some pics of my C2.1 that I have been slowly getting together. It has custom parts made by myself, GoMachV, and lots of AVID parts. I'm trying to stick with a black and silver them. Lots of stainless steel hardware and Factory Works...
The C2.1 isn’t for everyone. While they have a wild styling, they also have very little room for electronics. Their curves don’t suit everyone. I wanted to offer a variation with different styling, thus the C2.2
This one was built as a truck (using...
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I'm digging it, there's room for it at my place!
Edit: I posted by mobile in a can't sleep mode . Could I get some detail pics of where the trailing arms attach to the chassis plate? Please :D
Well, the C2 chassis was due for an update. The 2.1 versions have a narrowed chassis and are braced for rigidity. They are now drilled for the Lethal Weapon and 6 gear, and can be special ordered for stealth. The truck version requires A&L or Worlds...
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Cool, thanks Jeff. I think I'll slow down a bit... get my s**t together :mrgreen:
I ordered that aftermarket nose plate this morning. I'll get with you for a buggy version after the holidays :wink: