hellya

Yep its the center diff making it sing like that

sheograth

Are you sure its the center diff? I've always thought its those 2 big metal gears inside the cover.

John H (DK)

Doesnt it brake on the front wheels?, on the last video it brakes like a rwd, the rear slides out. I have seen the 4wd MCD's brake, they stop almost instantly, with no rear slide.

I'm still looking forward to hearing the engine nicely tuned -)

RCnut80

Hellya: Looks like the plastics are pretty tough. It took a pretty good hit on the fence from that " glitch " in your video. Engine also sounded much better then on your first video. Did you just play with the needles to extract the extra power? Can you take few more close ups of the buggy?

hellya

Well I'm going to mount the titan pipe... but I have to build a roll cage to fit....the body still fits

RCnut80

Hellya , Did you get a chance to test the pipe? Looking forward to see more of your videos and reviews.

Smartechracing

any new videos?

gunner221

yer and where's these reviews guys

hellya

Did a test run with the tuned pipe, then the rear center drive dog came loose right at the end of this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f80Prz_jIOg

this was with the gutted out can http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r9v6iYQZI0 .......The pipe gives it more low end




I'm going to get 2 longer grub screws and some locktite ...EDIT.... mabey not


.... wanted to do a hill climb...thats next

Cal-Torque

Smartech, you should put pins on the drive cups. The holes are already in the shafts.

Foxy

Yes, that's a really good idea. Use a pin through the shaft and cup, and a setscrew to grip the pin, rather than relying on a setscrew to grip the shaft. That will be a far more durable setup.

hellya

how about a pin thats threaded on 1 end, so it secures itself ........slide it in then thread it

Foxy

That would work too!

raptor 8

Wow even with pipe it's a dog. No offense, but it looks like it needs some more power. What motor is in that again.

Foxy

Don't worry, I'l show you what that motor can do. Pipe or not. [>:][X(][:-][8D]

raptor 8

I just read intro, it's a 28cc. Who makes this motor is it a cy, it's definately not a zenaoh.

Foxy

Yes, it's definitely not a Zenoah, and I'm pretty sure it's not a CY either, by the casing.

raptor 8

Hmmm.....I would think they might sell abit better with a quality powerplant. I know when i bought my fg a few years ago everyone wanted one with a zenoah, but alot came with a cy. The cy's have proved to be not bad, but i like the zenoah quality.

Foxy

It's an RTR, not an ARTR or a kit. That's the thing. When have you ever seen an RTR of any kind (electric/nitro/gas, whatever) supplied with a racing engine. Basically, it's a mess around engine, probably makes good torque. Run it into the ground then buy a better one, just like you would with any RTR.

raptor 8

That's true, but i would pay a bit more for quality motor. But to keep cost down, the average consumer would buy, and upgrade later. It seems to be the norm. Come on foxy, i am looking forward to your review to.

Foxy

Lets hope they make a 'Pro' version with a Zenoah and no electronics then.

hellya

I have messed with the needles believe you me ......... I think the 4x4 set up and the 28cc engine is more torque than topend

I bet if I took the 23 cc from my KM Baja and stuck it in there it would move....23s always have more top end

I know how to tune a engine Baja went from this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1zUMuMkbDQ

to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsaPT01jW80

dgav407

hellya one simple and low cost improvement is to replace the standard clutch spring with a high response one - the red HPI one or similar. You will find that the engine no longer struggles to get the buggy moving from a standing start or out of low speed turns.

Clive

hellya

springs on the way ....I wanted to run the vehicle stock from Smartech and then start modding

Figure breakin with their exhaust, switched to a hpi can gutted, ( had it on hand) then switched to the titan pipe ( donated from a friend)

clutch spring (purchased monday)...then I'm going to switch out motors before the races here on the 27th

John H (DK)

It still looks like it only brakes with the rear wheels? is that right? and the engine need a tuneup