Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
05-09-2008, 07:15 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
I wished that they had stuck with Zenoah, When I purchased my Smartech Traveller it came equipped with a Zenoah 230RC and being a cheaper model on the market compared to main stream brands, I was surprised how well it held up to bashing..admittedly mine did more racing on dirt track oval than doing jumps..but it was well built, as in it held up very well ..I know they have gone to their own brand engines but I hope the durability is similar..I might be hoping for to much because of the added drive train...the more mechanical parts you have the more chance of breaking something..but hey , I guess thats our hobby!
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
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how about a pin thats threaded on 1 end, so it secures itself ........slide it in then thread it
how about a pin thats threaded on 1 end, so it secures itself ........slide it in then thread it
Actually, the Savage one fits, but Smartech would have to change one hole on the cup to be the diameter of the pin (instead of threaded). Otherwise, it's too much slop, and I think that the pin would bend in the threaded hole. Make sense?
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
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I wished that they had stuck with Zenoah, When I purchased my Smartech Traveller it came equipped with a Zenoah 230RC and being a cheaper model on the market compared to main stream brands, I was surprised how well it held up to bashing..admittedly mine did more racing on dirt track oval than doing jumps..but it was well built, as in it held up very well ..I know they have gone to their own brand engines but I hope the durability is similar..I might be hoping for to much because of the added drive train...the more mechanical parts you have the more chance of breaking something..but hey , I guess thats our hobby!
I wished that they had stuck with Zenoah, When I purchased my Smartech Traveller it came equipped with a Zenoah 230RC and being a cheaper model on the market compared to main stream brands, I was surprised how well it held up to bashing..admittedly mine did more racing on dirt track oval than doing jumps..but it was well built, as in it held up very well ..I know they have gone to their own brand engines but I hope the durability is similar..I might be hoping for to much because of the added drive train...the more mechanical parts you have the more chance of breaking something..but hey , I guess thats our hobby!
05-10-2008, 12:20 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
It sounds alot like a homelite chainsaw. [
] That metal on metal trany chang chang chang jingle would drive me insane after 10 minutes ( about howlong the video is LOL)
BUT, atleast it is metal, and wont fatigue as rapid as some plastic would, so I guess thats the trade off
] That metal on metal trany chang chang chang jingle would drive me insane after 10 minutes ( about howlong the video is LOL)BUT, atleast it is metal, and wont fatigue as rapid as some plastic would, so I guess thats the trade off
05-15-2008, 02:40 AM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
You will find that the engine is starving for air. The std air cleaner choke's the engine. I had the same problems with my Titan. I fitted a Baja 5B air cleaner set up and it was like a whole new truck. The engine is a copy of the CY. Tho it dosent have the porting a stock CY has.
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Cheers,
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05-19-2008, 05:20 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
the jinglely noise we hear is actually play/movement that the steel gear on the clutch bell has.....the bell is a vented clutch bell just to let everyone know that
heres a short clip of the movement..dont know if its from bad carrier bearings or the bell itself ...gona try a alloy carrier and new bearings ..maybey a clutch bell.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6wcXIJhGuw
heres a short clip of the movement..dont know if its from bad carrier bearings or the bell itself ...gona try a alloy carrier and new bearings ..maybey a clutch bell.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6wcXIJhGuw
05-19-2008, 09:11 PM
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So I installed my new engine and reinstalled the stock clutch bell and carrier...... the play is less (but there is still play) and the sound is almost gone??
...........................................will be doing test runs tommorrow......................................... .
...........................................will be doing test runs tommorrow......................................... .
05-20-2008, 03:41 AM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
I'm thinking of getting one of these for when my thunderbolt arrives
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2-STROKE-UPGR...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2-STROKE-UPGR...QQcmdZViewItem
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
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So I installed my new engine and reinstalled the stock clutch bell and carrier...... the play is less (but there is still play) and the sound is almost gone??
...........................................will be doing test runs tommorrow......................................... .
So I installed my new engine and reinstalled the stock clutch bell and carrier...... the play is less (but there is still play) and the sound is almost gone??
...........................................will be doing test runs tommorrow......................................... .
Nice engine! that should make it move
05-20-2008, 11:20 AM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
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I'm thinking of getting one of these for when my thunderbolt arrives.
I'm thinking of getting one of these for when my thunderbolt arrives.
do you have a spare 23cc?? ...the kit for $109 http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rccar/...n/30cc_kit.htm
or the engine.. $239 http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rccar/.../30ccmotor.htm
Save a couple $$$
Nice engine! that should make it move
thanks I hope it does the bugggy good.........we got rain today in Washington......Go figure
05-20-2008, 11:26 AM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
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I just read intro, it's a 28cc. Who makes this motor is it a cy, it's definately not a zenaoh.
I just read intro, it's a 28cc. Who makes this motor is it a cy, it's definately not a zenaoh.
05-21-2008, 07:15 AM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
ORIGINAL: hellya
299 aussy plus 19 ship $305US
do you have a spare 23cc?? ...the kit for $109 http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rccar/...n/30cc_kit.htm
or the engine.. $239 http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rccar/.../30ccmotor.htm
Save a couple $$$
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I'm thinking of getting one of these for when my thunderbolt arrives.
I'm thinking of getting one of these for when my thunderbolt arrives.
do you have a spare 23cc?? ...the kit for $109 http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rccar/...n/30cc_kit.htm
or the engine.. $239 http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rccar/.../30ccmotor.htm
Save a couple $$$
1) improve the existing motor first..making it breathe , open up the exhaust etc ...or
2) If I want to try something different I could throw in one of my racing zen's 230's just for the heck of it
but weak spots first ..then modify..seems you've already a couple of small ones but no biggies which is good
05-23-2008, 05:22 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
ORIGINAL: hellya
299 aussy plus 19 ship $305US
do you have a spare 23cc?? ...the kit for $109 http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rccar/...n/30cc_kit.htm
or the engine.. $239 http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rccar/.../30ccmotor.htm
Save a couple $$$
thanks I hope it does the bugggy good.........we got rain today in Washington......Go figure
ORIGINAL: HaveBlue
I'm thinking of getting one of these for when my thunderbolt arrives.
I'm thinking of getting one of these for when my thunderbolt arrives.
do you have a spare 23cc?? ...the kit for $109 http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rccar/...n/30cc_kit.htm
or the engine.. $239 http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rccar/.../30ccmotor.htm
Save a couple $$$
Nice engine! that should make it move
thanks I hope it does the bugggy good.........we got rain today in Washington......Go figure
Thanks
05-24-2008, 02:06 AM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
I'm still disecting the vehicle and taking pictures...the 28 cc engine head is alittle different its a 3 bolt head, most of ours have 2
The construction of the bottom end is also different the clutch housing is solid no bolt heads
The carburator is not a Walbro but works very well
The pad on the clutch is also different but works good... CY on the left
The construction of the bottom end is also different the clutch housing is solid no bolt heads
The carburator is not a Walbro but works very well
The pad on the clutch is also different but works good... CY on the left
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
hellya, is there a name on that engine anywhere?
I like the idea of 3 bolts holding the pot on.
I just replaced the base gasket on mine this week, 2 bolts on a standard r/c engine is just not enough.
CY and Zenoah should follow that design.
How does the overall power and quality of the engine seem?
I like the idea of 3 bolts holding the pot on.
I just replaced the base gasket on mine this week, 2 bolts on a standard r/c engine is just not enough.
CY and Zenoah should follow that design.
How does the overall power and quality of the engine seem?
05-24-2008, 11:06 AM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
this engine is made in house...smartech built it themselves
the engine runs great, torque is good... never had a problem starting it.....only thing I didn't like is the stock airfilter it clogges easy when in the grass choking the engine
The filter draws air from the rear of the filter
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We make this engine by ourself.
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I just read intro, it's a 28cc. Who makes this motor is it a cy, it's definately not a zenaoh.
I just read intro, it's a 28cc. Who makes this motor is it a cy, it's definately not a zenaoh.
the engine runs great, torque is good... never had a problem starting it.....only thing I didn't like is the stock airfilter it clogges easy when in the grass choking the engine
The filter draws air from the rear of the filter
05-24-2008, 02:43 PM
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Is the clutch housing in the same casting as the motor half? What I mean is it integral with the side of the engine?
05-24-2008, 02:56 PM
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Is the clutch housing in the same casting as the motor half? What I mean is it integral with the side of the engine?
Is the clutch housing in the same casting as the motor half? What I mean is it integral with the side of the engine?
What I believe they did was reversing the bolts and the bolt heads are behind the flywheel going into the clutch houing...its not 1 piece
05-24-2008, 09:39 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
.................................................. .......NEW VIDEOS............................................ ...........
Had some fun tuning the new engine.......but it still likes to sing ...... jingle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIKFjd28Qx4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ5JOFcoxu0
Putting the stock 28cc engine back in after I run it in a baja
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Are the differentials not packed with grease? Why they shreaking like that? or that is the disc brakes?
Are the differentials not packed with grease? Why they shreaking like that? or that is the disc brakes?