Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
05-24-2008, 11:08 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6wcXIJhGuw
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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?
05-25-2008, 01:45 AM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
The more I watch this thing the more impressed with it I am ..looks like it's handling quiet well..balance seems good from what I can see ....thanks for the vid's hellya
05-25-2008, 07:02 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
ORIGINAL: hellya
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
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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
05-26-2008, 06:00 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
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So you have to split the motor case to get the clutch housing off?
So you have to split the motor case to get the clutch housing off?
Yep, thats what its looks like, you would be removing the flywheel and then you have access to those bolts...its like 2 halfs
05-26-2008, 07:57 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
I don't know if I like that idea....I have seen engines with the clutch case cracked or one corner broken off. With this design you would have to replace the engine case.
05-27-2008, 12:03 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
It appears to handle well. An elcon adj. clutch would help with that low end bog. It seems, as far as chassis, suspension and drive train goes, they might have a winner here. The stock motor would have to go in favor of a Zen 260 IMO. It would be really nice if we could get these cars without the motors and electronics. Most people would change these anyway.
06-01-2008, 09:56 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
the carson pipe is the one for this vehicle
try it out for sure. very minimal trimming, lowend is great....Now I need a new body[
]..I hope they come out with the upgraded body soon
try it out for sure. very minimal trimming, lowend is great....Now I need a new body[]..I hope they come out with the upgraded body soon
06-01-2008, 10:31 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
Did EPA work on your throttle?
Mine must have been built on a Friday...
Back screws completely missing on the throttle servo, no clips on the front of the electronics compartment, and no wing in the box.
Also, the throttle EPA doesn't seem to work. It's almost like a wire is crossed with the trim. It furthers out the end point, but it changes the servo position as well.
I really want to run it in stock form, but I don't feel that I can trust the stock RX/TX. Smartech, you should really consider selling it ARTR (no radio), or outsource a decent system.
On the positive, the stock servos seem pretty decent...both are metal gear. The failsafe seems to function well. The included battery was marked as 1800mah, but took closer to 2300 (just luck of the draw with cheap cells). Overall, much better quality control than FS, and lots of metal on this rig.
I'll drop in a Nomadio receiver and get some drive time next weekend. Hopefully, the wing will be here by then.
There is no doubt that this is a good unit. My biggest concern at the moment is price point. With Redcat/Pro-Spec and FS at around $1000, it will difficult to make a major impact in the market at anything more than that. Include a DX2, then possibly... Hit the market hard and fast, and take less margin if necessary. HPI and others will be quick to the 4x4 scene when it takes off.
Mine must have been built on a Friday...
Back screws completely missing on the throttle servo, no clips on the front of the electronics compartment, and no wing in the box.Also, the throttle EPA doesn't seem to work. It's almost like a wire is crossed with the trim. It furthers out the end point, but it changes the servo position as well.
I really want to run it in stock form, but I don't feel that I can trust the stock RX/TX. Smartech, you should really consider selling it ARTR (no radio), or outsource a decent system.
On the positive, the stock servos seem pretty decent...both are metal gear. The failsafe seems to function well. The included battery was marked as 1800mah, but took closer to 2300 (just luck of the draw with cheap cells). Overall, much better quality control than FS, and lots of metal on this rig.
I'll drop in a Nomadio receiver and get some drive time next weekend. Hopefully, the wing will be here by then.
There is no doubt that this is a good unit. My biggest concern at the moment is price point. With Redcat/Pro-Spec and FS at around $1000, it will difficult to make a major impact in the market at anything more than that. Include a DX2, then possibly... Hit the market hard and fast, and take less margin if necessary. HPI and others will be quick to the 4x4 scene when it takes off.
06-01-2008, 10:53 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
Did EPA work on your throttle?
06-01-2008, 11:21 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
the problems Ive had with the buggy were very simple fixes.......only wear so far is the rear dog dones they rub alittle.... and the wheel nuts came loose went and bought 10 teflon locking nuts for $1.00
went and bought 10 teflon locking nuts for $1.00
06-02-2008, 01:22 AM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
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Did EPA work on your throttle?
Mine must have been built on a Friday... Back screws completely missing on the throttle servo, no clips on the front of the electronics compartment, and no wing in the box.
Also, the throttle EPA doesn't seem to work. It's almost like a wire is crossed with the trim. It furthers out the end point, but it changes the servo position as well.
I really want to run it in stock form, but I don't feel that I can trust the stock RX/TX. Smartech, you should really consider selling it ARTR (no radio), or outsource a decent system.
On the positive, the stock servos seem pretty decent...both are metal gear. The failsafe seems to function well. The included battery was marked as 1800mah, but took closer to 2300 (just luck of the draw with cheap cells). Overall, much better quality control than FS, and lots of metal on this rig.
I'll drop in a Nomadio receiver and get some drive time next weekend. Hopefully, the wing will be here by then.
There is no doubt that this is a good unit. My biggest concern at the moment is price point. With Redcat/Pro-Spec and FS at around $1000, it will difficult to make a major impact in the market at anything more than that. Include a DX2, then possibly... Hit the market hard and fast, and take less margin if necessary. HPI and others will be quick to the 4x4 scene when it takes off.
Did EPA work on your throttle?
Mine must have been built on a Friday...
Back screws completely missing on the throttle servo, no clips on the front of the electronics compartment, and no wing in the box.Also, the throttle EPA doesn't seem to work. It's almost like a wire is crossed with the trim. It furthers out the end point, but it changes the servo position as well.
I really want to run it in stock form, but I don't feel that I can trust the stock RX/TX. Smartech, you should really consider selling it ARTR (no radio), or outsource a decent system.
On the positive, the stock servos seem pretty decent...both are metal gear. The failsafe seems to function well. The included battery was marked as 1800mah, but took closer to 2300 (just luck of the draw with cheap cells). Overall, much better quality control than FS, and lots of metal on this rig.
I'll drop in a Nomadio receiver and get some drive time next weekend. Hopefully, the wing will be here by then.
There is no doubt that this is a good unit. My biggest concern at the moment is price point. With Redcat/Pro-Spec and FS at around $1000, it will difficult to make a major impact in the market at anything more than that. Include a DX2, then possibly... Hit the market hard and fast, and take less margin if necessary. HPI and others will be quick to the 4x4 scene when it takes off.
My battery took 1500 after 2 cycles. I expect with more cycles I'll get it up a bit more. It lasted a good hour and a half constant running, and still had plenty of juice.
Hellya, did you notice that torquing down the wheels caused the square to move on the shaft and bind with the hub? Mine does, maybe it needs a washer.
06-02-2008, 06:56 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
so heres a short video of the new engine and new pipe
.......................... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51qFMjk3u4w
towards the end of this one, the front tire ballons up gets really skinny
............................... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WnixdmKdVA
I was looking at the rear dog bones.... looks like they added some round ruber/silicone spacers inside the output cup.....its like using a piece of cork or a spring
.......................... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51qFMjk3u4w
towards the end of this one, the front tire ballons up gets really skinny
............................... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WnixdmKdVA
I was looking at the rear dog bones.... looks like they added some round ruber/silicone spacers inside the output cup.....its like using a piece of cork or a spring
06-03-2008, 03:58 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
the aluminum diff conversion is a little wider than the plastic one. which removes some of the space between the bone and outdrive
06-03-2008, 04:04 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
Mine didn't have any spacers in the diff outdrives. [] Definitely needs them. DIABLOTAC78 had to go searching for one of my bones and it's corresponding outdrive. I used fuel tubing temporarily.
] Definitely needs them. DIABLOTAC78 had to go searching for one of my bones and it's corresponding outdrive. I used fuel tubing temporarily.
06-03-2008, 10:06 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
ORIGINAL: hellya
so heres a short video of the new engine and new pipe
.......................... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51qFMjk3u4w
so heres a short video of the new engine and new pipe
.......................... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51qFMjk3u4w
That is a big diference alot more go off the line.
06-04-2008, 03:49 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
you should see my titan w/ machined and ported 30.5cc and a jetpro pipe.
dammit where are the aluminum center diff mounts?
dammit where are the aluminum center diff mounts?
06-04-2008, 04:47 PM
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RE: Smartech 4x4 NEW Thunderbolt buggy video
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you should see my titan w/ machined and ported 30.5cc and a jetpro pipe.
dammit where are the aluminum center diff mounts?
you should see my titan w/ machined and ported 30.5cc and a jetpro pipe.
dammit where are the aluminum center diff mounts?
Right here
http://www.rc-car-online-shop.de/cgi...etitan%20alloy
