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06-21-2003, 03:58 AM
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Originally posted by RS4RACER
how can i put a 2 speed tranny in my rs4 rtr3? any help appreciated....:-)
how can i put a 2 speed tranny in my rs4 rtr3? any help appreciated....:-)
06-21-2003, 02:47 PM
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2 Speed Transmission for RS4 3
Here is the part number for the 2 speed transmission ;
HPI 86038 - this includes all the parts for the 2 speed upgrade
check this site : http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBTB6&P=7
HPI 86038 - this includes all the parts for the 2 speed upgrade
check this site : http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBTB6&P=7
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is it normal for the car to get really dirty when you drive it around? I know it was gonna get a little dirt on but, Its all over the place. especially around the exhaust.
06-21-2003, 03:24 PM
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check your lhs for prices before going through tower, i got a 2spd for my rs4 for ~$30 i think i dont remember. they hooked me up though.
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06-21-2003, 04:21 PM
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Originally posted by HPIRS4-3SS
is it normal for the car to get really dirty when you drive it around? I know it was gonna get a little dirt on but, Its all over the place. especially around the exhaust.
is it normal for the car to get really dirty when you drive it around? I know it was gonna get a little dirt on but, Its all over the place. especially around the exhaust.
06-21-2003, 05:17 PM
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I know someone that just bought a 2-speed and a RTR version thinkin he'd save money......the 2 speed doesn't fit with the way the motor is mounted so he needs motor mounts now too.As far as I know,the 2 speed doesn't come with those and I think they're $18 
06-22-2003, 12:07 AM
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my 2 speed fit into my RTR! by the way i got the 2 speed kit, went in real easy, will test it out on sunday...
06-22-2003, 12:03 PM
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i dont know if anyone answered your fuel question but i use odonnel racing fuel (20%) in my rs4 3. all the parts are stock except for white (softer) springs and a red sway bar in the front, purple in the back. also i reccomend buying a fail safe.
06-22-2003, 02:45 PM
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Has anybody noticed much performence increase after adding sway bars?
What color of spings and oil have you tried and with what weight oil. I am using the orange HPI's with Trinity 30 wt oil. I have also added a large spring spaver in the front and medium in the back.
What color of spings and oil have you tried and with what weight oil. I am using the orange HPI's with Trinity 30 wt oil. I have also added a large spring spaver in the front and medium in the back.
06-22-2003, 02:49 PM
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I too use trinity platinum wit just a little oil to make the oil percentage up to 10%.
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the only performance increase that i notice with sway bars is less body roll. i have white springs and a red sway bar in front with a purple in rear. i use the stock shock oil because there has never been a problem with it. for fuel i use odonnel racing fueal with a 20% nitro content. for oil i use regular after run oil. i use more than it calls for though because the nitro washes all oil away in an instant. back to suspension, if you put the white springs in the car with out the sway bars your car will roll a LOT!!!!! mine even flipped on tight turns. and it is also a pain because then the gas moves to one side and doesnt get sucked in the engine.
06-22-2003, 05:51 PM
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For the suspension theres never gonna be one "right" setup,it all depends on where you run,turns,tire compound,weight distribution.....all that fun stuff.I know the swaybars are only supposed to be used as the last tuning step when all other options are exhausted like piston/oil combinations,springs,spacers and ride height.Our stock shocks really are not that good and one of mine leaked...if you switch to better shocks you WILL notice a difference.I have the HPI Super Shock Set with the light blue springs it comes with and the preload is set a lil higher on the right rear of the car because its heavier on that tire.I'm usind Associated Slicone Shock Oil and I'm running 30 in the back,40 in the front with #3 pistons in all 4 and its workin pretty good but if I change tires it changes handling.I ran the stock X patterns yesterday and got em to drift really well with that setup.If you just want swaybars cuz they look cool then you should wait and try some other stuff first....happy tuning and good luck
06-22-2003, 06:02 PM
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Depends on what it's for.... For speed, a Dodge Stratus had best-test.. But for about more 'offroad' i would sugguest the subaru and a lil bit higher suspension . or otherwise a Mercedes CLK :P as the one in my Gallery.... i like it best 
gonna get a Subaru once im gonna drive on the grass.... Drived the Merc on grass yesterday and it was quite annoying driving on bad grass whit slicks and very low suspension :stupid:
**EDIT** this was for the body choice question in page 1.. never saw the 3 pages
gonna get a Subaru once im gonna drive on the grass.... Drived the Merc on grass yesterday and it was quite annoying driving on bad grass whit slicks and very low suspension :stupid:**EDIT** this was for the body choice question in page 1.. never saw the 3 pages
06-22-2003, 07:01 PM
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speaking of tuning, when i go to adjust the shift time on my 2 speed, which set screw should i turn? there are two holes with set screws, one has a spring and a ball inside the hole, though...
06-22-2003, 09:49 PM
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yes, i remeber but the song was actually a video game.
for my shock oil i changed it to assicociated 30 wt and i have white shocks purple sway bar in the rear and red in the front. works great for me and other than a fail safe everything is stock. i havent had the car long enough so i dont know what to get yet. so if anyone knows any performance parts for $50 or less that are worth the trouble it would be greatly appreciated if you told me.
for my shock oil i changed it to assicociated 30 wt and i have white shocks purple sway bar in the rear and red in the front. works great for me and other than a fail safe everything is stock. i havent had the car long enough so i dont know what to get yet. so if anyone knows any performance parts for $50 or less that are worth the trouble it would be greatly appreciated if you told me.
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Originally posted by RS4RACER
speaking of tuning, when i go to adjust the shift time on my 2 speed, which set screw should i turn? there are two holes with set screws, one has a spring and a ball inside the hole, though...
speaking of tuning, when i go to adjust the shift time on my 2 speed, which set screw should i turn? there are two holes with set screws, one has a spring and a ball inside the hole, though...
If the car does not shift to second gear on your first try, try adjusting the same set screw counter clockwise (left turn) about 1 whole turn and test the car. Do the same process until you have achived the correct shifting point.
Hope this helps.
06-24-2003, 01:24 PM
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Hey guys what's up, I'm new to the thread and new to nitro R/C. Nitro is so much better than electric. I got an rs4 ss with the following hop ups.
MIP CVD's
HPI performance air cleaner
HPI 12ss sliding carb
CVEC tuned pipe.
Lightweight flywheel
Nitro Racing clutch
Carbon Fiber brake disc
HPI sway bars
It runs pretty quick, I gotta get the hang of tuning it really good though, the carb adjustment and the tune pipe, it seems like it's not wanting to wind out all the way in second and it's slow accelerating from a stop.
MIP CVD's
HPI performance air cleaner
HPI 12ss sliding carb
CVEC tuned pipe.
Lightweight flywheel
Nitro Racing clutch
Carbon Fiber brake disc
HPI sway bars
It runs pretty quick, I gotta get the hang of tuning it really good though, the carb adjustment and the tune pipe, it seems like it's not wanting to wind out all the way in second and it's slow accelerating from a stop.
06-24-2003, 02:10 PM
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About the 2 speed. Has anyone had any issues with the car in 2nd gear to start? I don't feel that this car is shifting yet I have a ton of top end and not so hot low end. I have tried everything suggested in the various threads that deal with this. Could I have a one way bearing bad in the 2 speed?? Wouldn't I know this with the rebuilding of the transmission I've done? I really don't want to have to buy a new 2 speed if I don't have to.
This is killing me
This is killing me