Project Name: Black Magic ..

[Hypnotiq]

Hey Mike,

It might be a good idea to get some door screening and gluing it around the window and grill. This will keep the airflow going but help keep most dirt and stones out.

I was thinking about that the other day at work for my grille.

 

[kvnnets]

I was thinking about that the other day at work for my grille.

It works great. I did that with my old body. I wish I had some pics. Sorry.

 

[Hypnotiq]

Well i have some major adjusting to do with my tranny and i am starting to believe my clutch shoes are not biting.

Current plans...

Dynamite Max-Life shoes (props justin) Ordered
Racing Clutch Bell 17 T
HD Spur Gear 47 T

Might have a deal on a 3Speed Tranny... just need to looking into if the high speed third gear is installed. I don't believe it came out of an XL.

Question:

How difficult is it to change out the clutch shoes? Should i be ordering new springs as well? IF so which do you recommend?

 

[orcusomega]

I like the idea of adding the screening to the windows to keep out debris - I need to do the same to other parts of the truck I think 🙂

Love the look of that truck - VERY slick.

 

[Hypnotiq]

I like the idea of adding the screening to the windows to keep out debris - I need to do the same to other parts of the truck I think 🙂

Love the look of that truck - VERY slick.

Thanks.. this is what i did..


Looks very nice on the truck with the body mounted.

 

[Combuster]

for springs i would get mugen 1.0 springs and i think clutches are pretty easy to change but the first time i did it, it was a pain

http://storefront.smfstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=32_128&products_id=116

 

[Hypnotiq]

Thanks for the linkage comb.

Yeah my LHS has them shoes in stock.. After i receive my springs ill attack this. Got a 17t HD CB coming to!

 

[orcusomega]

How did you mount the screen so that it did not work loose? I like that idea a lot - since I am going to need a body soon,. this will help me keep it in one piece and not have to hack it to pieces 🙂

Anyone every try using an air duct to help channel air over the cooling fins?

Bob

 

[Hypnotiq]

How did you mount the screen so that it did not work loose? I like that idea a lot - since I am going to need a body soon,. this will help me keep it in one piece and not have to hack it to pieces 🙂

Anyone every try using an air duct to help channel air over the cooling fins?

Bob

Stretch after i hot glued one side. Tryed my Bronco body last night.. i must say.. i do like the look.

 

[Hypnotiq]

Finally got an exhaust coupler last night... nice and snug. Just need to pickup some zip ties. Got some 3Mx10 Allen screws to replace the entire chassis.. Now i have to get some 4Mx10 for the motor mounts. Its coming along. Deal still pending with 3speed tranny.

 

[MikeK1981]

As far as the clutch springs go you can use the stock ones however I noticed that the Dynamite max-life shoes have a small bump on them to give clearance between them and the flywheel so the hpi springs can't reach the groove in the nut very well. I'm running them and they do hold but you can pull the shoes off very easily which doesn't seem good. I have run several tanks on them with no issues though.

 

[Hypnotiq]

As far as the clutch springs go you can use the stock ones however I noticed that the Dynamite max-life shoes have a small bump on them to give clearance between them and the flywheel so the hpi springs can't reach the groove in the nut very well. I'm running them and they do hold but you can pull the shoes off very easily which doesn't seem good. I have run several tanks on them with no issues though.

Going with Mugen 1.0mm springs! Thanks for the reply though mike. I really would like to be able to wheelie my savy with the Ext TVP on. Just the goal i kinda have going at the moment.

 

[Hypnotiq]

This is what my clutch shoe looks like.. I was gonna put on my dynimate max lifes but need the mugen springs.. I called the LHS and once again.. they don't have what I'm looking for.. Ordered them from SMF!!

 

[MikeK1981]

I have been playing around with all different things with my truck to get it wheellying consistently. Tried different fuel, plugs, max-life clutch shoes, etc. I have an XL with the 5.9 in it still. I'm running Sidewinder 30% nitro, 10% oil with a medium cold plug. I have it wheelying pretty good now, but I notice that having my shocks softer makes it harder to wheely. I have the adjustable aluminum bodied shocks and I notice that if I stiffen all the shocks it helps get the torque to the chassis better. Otherwise the shocks soak up most up the chassis movement. My engine is running very strong now and my cltuch seems to be grabbing better. I am now seeing the traction as the weak point for getting the front end up. It seems to spin the terra-pinns everywhere now. Pavement and grass both. If the tires grab enough, it picks the front end up form a stop now, which is basically all I wanted. I don't want the front wheels to constantly be in the air, but it's nice to show off once and a while LOL.

 

[Hypnotiq]

Thanks for the reply mike...

I am doing the following things to get this started..

Dyanmite Max-Life shoes
Mugen 1.0mm springs
17T HD clutch bell
47T Steel Spur
220Cen tank (mid-tank)
Radio box behind the mill
Hump back behind the mill
Throttle / Brake servo to rear (midtank)

Basically trying to transfer some weight to the rear of the truck. Talked to a few of the guys in the shout the other day and tossed some ideas around.. this might work other than me not knowing where I'm gonna mount the steering servo without a plate. Just gonna go with two aluminum motor mounts one on the servo saver one by the tranny.. I believe savagesam runs that setup for his midtank.

 

[wildchild27]

you gettin the HD cb cuz with the steel spur youll need the vented 17T cb instead of the HD one

 

[Hypnotiq]

you gettin the HD cb cuz with the steel spur youll need the vented 17T cb instead of the HD one

Oh man.. i hope thats not true because i believe i already ordered the HD one. bad driver

 

[Bankrupter]

Oh man.. i hope thats not true because i believe i already ordered the HD one. bad driver

Its true. I know the HD,HD thing you would think is a matched set but its not. Only the vented race bells.

Hey side note I forgot you got that mill from me. How is it running ?

 

[Hypnotiq]

Its true. I know the HD,HD thing you would think is a matched set but its not. Only the vented race bells.

Hey side note I forgot you got that mill from me. How is it running ?

Yeah I'm gonna check my order in a bit.. I think its the hd one.. ERRRR.

Yeah bank thats the F mill... no complaints from me. Things ripping still.. As you can see from the pics above clutch shoe finally ripped but i got those dynimate max lifes you recommended just waiting on my mugen springs and ill post on how its goes from there. I definitely see a modded pico in this projects future.

 

[MikeK1981]

How did that hump pack ever work out for you hyp? How long do they last you before they need charging? They were 2700mah right? I'm using the 1200mah still but I got a 1600 coming for super cheap brand new from max amps. I think it was like $16 and I had a $10 coupon from them in my email. I figure I'll just keep them both charged and have the 1200 in my tool box just in case I run out of juice one day away from home.

 

[Hypnotiq]

How did that hump pack ever work out for you hyp? How long do they last you before they need charging? They were 2700mah right? I'm using the 1200mah still but I got a 1600 coming for super cheap brand new from max amps. I think it was like $16 and I had a $10 coupon from them in my email. I figure I'll just keep them both charged and have the 1200 in my tool box just in case I run out of juice one day away from home.

I get about 3 good runs with one before it needs recharging. I went from the stock setup to this and WOW what a difference. I'm just trying to find a battery box to mount to my shock tower. I don't know if it will fit in there.

 

[Hypnotiq]

Clutches shoes are easier to install than i thought. Took me about 10 mins tops. Tried to run her but need to tune her a bit. Since it gets dark at 5 here ill have to wait till tomorrow. Heres a pic of the dynimate shoes installed.




EDI: 7:45pm
Took her out to a well lit parking lot! Tuned her up! Its running like a rapped ape. Just waiting on my 3 speed tranny stuff and 17T CB!!

 

[Hypnotiq]

Well looks like ill be assembling my 3speed tranny with high speed gears tomorrow and still waiting on my 17T CB and SF-5 Servo! Got a set of big bores headed this way also. Got about another hundred to toss into this thing till I'm gonna have to wait till after x-mas to do anything else.

Two things I'm thinking about doing...

1.) Mid-tank setup
2.) 2.4 Tx/Rx

What you guys think?

 

[MikeK1981]

Go with the radio for sure. This is something you should have ASAP. The mid tank can wait, especially if your truck is running good with minimal HTL.

 

[Hypnotiq]

Spektrum DX3S is probably what I'm gonna go with.. After ive had some help researching it i may go pick this beast up on my way home.. Thanks LJ!!

 

[ljrce]

no problem glad to help

 

[farmawi]

looks great like the Clutche shoes you've got
cheers

 

[Hypnotiq]

looks great like the Clutche shoes you've got
cheers

Thanks homeslice. Wait till you see what i toss in there next... muahahahha!

 

[farmawi]

lol sounds like your savy will be a great monster.........
wish you'll get all that you want from it......
it's all about speed....lol....

 

[Hypnotiq]

New love....

Some shoots for you guys.









Charges my rechargeable s ^

haven't used it yet.. rain :crazy:. TOMORROW!!!

3speed high gear installed.. going in later this evening.