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Old 06-26-2005, 07:24 AM
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chocyman
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Default RE: official smartech buggy thread

Hey folks

Have finished for the time being, fitting my buggy out with a few trick bits and hopping it up where I can.
Pics are below:-
http://www.rcpics.net/img/59779
http://www.rcpics.net/img/59780
http://www.rcpics.net/img/59781
http://www.rcpics.net/img/59782

Bascially, it has a new OS .18 CV-RX engine (broke the carbie retainer nut so havent had a chance to break it in yet [:@]), with a new 17T vented clutch bell housing, and new high grip clutch shoes (white nylon stuff type), and a HPI exhaust header (it actually stops the fuel going all over the engine!), plus Ive added new adjustable shockies all round (rears units from a Duratrax Evader), with better spring rates, plus made up a new front shockie retainer as the old one wasnt high enough and didnt allow the new shockies their full travel.
Just waiting for the spare part from OS to arrive and I`ll begin breaking the engine in. Hoping the main drive gear hold up with the increased engine power and torque, but Ive geared it down from the original 15T to 17T so hopefully the bigger engine will give me the same acceleration as the .15, but a slightly better top speed.
Guess only time will tell though.