joizeex

what about .18 cv-rX variant? what does the X specify? i haven't seen your other thread, but you're right about cutting the shaft. i guess as long as you get an engine that requires fewer additional parts/mods, you'll have a good deal

that darn flywheel nut, i had loctite on it and all, i think i just didn't tighten it enough. sometimes i overlook simple things. [&:] this time i bathed it in loctite lol.

i'm prolly gonna stick with stock gearing for a while. i need to stop spending $$$ on rc's haha.

the hp in engine specs is usually overrated anyway. it's hard to really compare them based on the publicized number. i think any of the discussed .18 engines will have plenty of power for this chassis, especially if you're just bashing. you WILL overpower the tires.

jayrguidaben

oh yeah forgot to put the x. os 18cv-rx is the one. cv-rx is slide carb, side exhaust and with pullstart. the 18tz is rear exhaust and a little expensive.

me to i have to stop putting money on my rc's and stop breaking them. i have a t-maxx and broke the ball bearing on the wheel and the bulkheads.

your right in their on the .18 engines.
hey joizeex pm me your cellphone # so that i can call you tom if am going to montclair. ill pm mine to.

superjimis

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-eng...l?cPath=38_929

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-eng...l?cPath=38_929

i thought that lrp is better,it has more hp and it is cheaper.can i put them both without any modification like clutchbell flywheel?

jayrguidaben

i dont know about the lrp but the one on the site is rotary carb you need slide carb. and the os is different from here. here's the site form os
http://www.osengines.com/engines/os18cvr-index.html

joizeex

when i saw that OS, i was like "is that a bootleg? or did they just make a different heatsink?"

i like that "VTEC" on the lrp, reminds me of my Acura Integra days hehe.

jayrguidaben

right... the os is kinda different. and the price is to much. in tower its only usd 129.99.
haha i like the vtec sign too.

Renault.Tech

Anyone know what engines fit into the FW05 and FW06 cars??

superjimis

all .12-.18 engines with slide carburetor.if you don't want to do any modification buy an engine with standard shaft.i just bought .18 CV-RX with slide carburetor.

jayrguidaben

i have a fw 05t plus with .12 nova rossi slide carb http://www.novarossi.com/content_uk/...er/cx12r1n.htm
if you want no modification the gxr18 its direct drop in http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/18611

these are the things you need in order to fit a new engine with your stock clutchbell except for the gxr18:
engine .12-.18 standard shaft, side exhaust,slide carb and a pullstart
hpi pilot shaft http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXM721&P=7
teflon washers http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDEA8&P=7
ofna clutch bell kit http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXNT03&P=7
flange bearing (forgot the size)
kyosho engine mount http://www.shopkyosho.com/product/pa...5411.28938.0.0

Renault.Tech

Wow thanks for those 2 great posts. Thats all the information i really need. Someone that has actually done the swap. Too many people just saying dont know, could work etc lol.

jayrguidaben

if you need pics i can post it too.

Renault.Tech

Would you be able to? Just for clarification?? Thanks heaps. Ill post pics of my FW06 tonight.

jayrguidaben

im just gonna charge my camera. it just run out of battery. ill post the pics later or tom.

Renault.Tech

WOW! just ran the FW06 with the THS pipe on it and holy crap! Its a missile now! I was running the Kyosho tuned pipe on it but this thing is sooo much quicker and has improved fuel consumption aswell. I had to grind a ****load off the front of the pipe where the holder attaches however as the tie rods would hit the pipe.

warheadspeed

Need to find some parts for a Pure Ten GP Spider if anyone can help. let me know

Renault.Tech

anyone know how to adjust droop in the front with the FW's?? I can set the rears easily but cant find adjustment for the front!!!

jayrguidaben

hey renault im sorry about the pics. havent using my car for a long time now. its just sitting im my garage and kinda lazy to take out the engine and take pics. about the ride hight in the front you can adjust it by twisting the shocks.

Renault.Tech

hey that ok lol. i know i can adjust the height with the shocks but im trying to adjust the droop or rebound at the front.

joizeex

if you look from the top and shine a flashlight over the car, you'll see 2 holes with set screws, just like in the rear. they are located inward from where the front of the lower A-arm is attached to the hinge-pin. look in your maintenance manual to see where they are. i didn't even know they existed until the first time i took the front apart for some replacement parts.

Fatalety

Anyone kno wat mods i need to make a LRP Z18 engine fit onto FW-05t+?

Renault.Tech

anyone still rockin this chassis?

joizeex

yup. i've been running with some drifting tires recently. works pretty well at half throttle with a GXR18 engine. the one-way bearing in the gear box was slipping though. this is a 3Racing bearing and not stock. the stock one was doing the same thing some time ago. i cleaned it up and hoping it'll hold up a while longer.

superjimis

i finally fitted the OS MAX 18 cv-rx engine.here are some photos.all i needed to buy was engine mounts, a  Flywheel (for GS 15 VS054) and a Pilot shaft (for 2-speed VS059).I also bought the Team Kyosho Muffler.I've broken the engine in but i haven't  tuned it.

joizeex

your chassis is scraped same as mine, more towards the rear
post some vids with the new engine please.

superjimis

Here is the video!sorry for the bad quality![&:]i was too bored to tune the engine

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_y2TFJnKuo[/youtube]