D-Nicest

Im thinking that maybe there is also play in the steering system pulling the strut up when the servo operates.

Burntt32

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how is everyons cars doin?

Saboteur10573

Great here. I do need a new .12 and .12 pipe though. I'm eying the JP stock .12, but I'm torn between the .12TZ, EB mods TZ, and the Mega ZX12 which all I've seen in races are pretty fast.

DNicest- Remy says he's not racing this season...sold his mtx4 and kept some gear. He'll be running next yr.

D-Nicest

Looks like someones taking an early break, get the TZ.

Saboteur10573

I think it's because he jumped into the racing scene too soon. Busted up the MTX4 he said at prospeed fathers day race an the engine temps jumped to 300+. I personally will try to stick to what I got right now...the R40 and just get the plain TZ and not the EB mods version. My friend is all hyped up bout having the faster motor in his car n all...he says he running laps round the other guys, but I don't see it when he gets there and his name isn't in the A main. Congrats on the bump up to the team though man...now it's my turn to work my way up with the big dogs. Only issue now is work.

D-Nicest

I hear you man, you should try and get your friend to race me I guess Remy did not spend enough time preparing himself so he rushed and then stupid stuff happened. 0h well , the hobby is addictive he'll be back[:-] It must suck working sundays knowing that there is a race going on.

Saboteur10573

Yeah it definately does. I do get payed time and half...plus overtime if I do it.

D-Nicest

Just hope soon you can get out to floyed.[&:]

q8murder

i biught a r40 5 months ago i think for 300 $ with a futaba atack2 radio and sirio .12 engine and hpi pipe and untill now i never used it not even started it i will make some time

Saboteur10573

D- Definately man. I got a .12 pipe finally and may back the OS .12TZ next week too. I'll be set so far, but just need a setup system. I'm still going to run the 8th though regardless.

D-Nicest

Looks Like I'm Going To Prospeed this Sunday. Wish me Luck.

WillisMcGuiness

I might get an r-40, and i'm wondering if i could use a pull start on it. also, could i rig a centrifugal clutch on there? just wondering...

Saboteur10573

The R40 only accepts .12s or .15 small block Rear exhaust engines. NOn pull start only btw. You can use a side exhaust, but need the yokomo GT4 manifold.

D-GL man. Not sure, but I seen some of the Mega ZX12s run and they are about as fast or a bit faster than the .12tz. It's really a tough decision.[&:]

Burntt32

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willis, why would you want a centrifigul clutch on it. the centax is soo much easier to tune and its just better.

Saboteur10573

The Centax IS a centrifugal clutch anyway.

Burntt32

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yea i realized that after i posted. im thinkin he meant the ones in the rs4 and such though. not sure.

D-Nicest

Sab the mega's that you are seeing are probably modified or just got a really good tune, when it comes down to both beeing tuned well the TZ is Faster.[:-]

WillisMcGuiness

i have a rear exaust sirio (threaded crank) on the rtr3 rs4, and wanted to know if i could use the engine on the r40, maybe with the same clutch system.

Also wondering:
is the r40 hara balanced out for an aluminum pipe? or could i use a lighter carbon fiber one with out disrupting the wieght distribution?

Burntt32

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id assume its balanced for an aluminum and wouldnt have a drastic effect with the CF one. in my original r40 ive got a CF pipe and there are no balancing issues at all. i just put one more c clip on the shocks on the engine side front and back.

ELITE913

CF pipes dont get hot enough. hotter pipes get more pressure into the gas tank for a faster throttle response

Saboteur10573

Regardless of that the Vantage pipe works just excellent.

Burntt32

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ditto.

WillisMcGuiness

on my r40 hara (i finally finished it) i dont know what battery to use,[] where to put it,[X(] and how to fasten it. what kind of batts do you guys put on ur hara editions, and where do you put it?

D-Nicest

You use the same 5 cell hump that a mugen MTX-3 uses. it's sub AAA battery hump pack.

WillisMcGuiness

Ok, thanks i got one of those. But where do you put it?