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Forum: RC Jets
09-13-2020, 10:09 AM
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Posted By Dieselman1220

I removed 2 of the 3 and while braking was...

I removed 2 of the 3 and while braking was greatly improved it still pulls one way or the other.
Its was not an issue with the 140 turbine as I comfortable enough with the airframe to land it quite...
Forum: RC Jets
09-13-2020, 06:14 AM
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Posted By Dieselman1220

Is it recommended to remove all the magnets? ...

Is it recommended to remove all the magnets?
if I recall there are 3 per wheel???
Forum: RC Jets
04-18-2020, 10:19 AM
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Posted By Dieselman1220

I’ve used savox 1256TG and 1258TG in my Jets for...

I’ve used savox 1256TG and 1258TG in my Jets for years, never had a failure in hundreds of flights.
Im not sure what the HV version of the servo is.
FYI BVM servos are savox.
Forum: RC Jets
04-15-2020, 09:23 PM
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Posted By Dieselman1220

I know its been mentioned before but in case...

I know its been mentioned before but in case anyone is curious. I removed 2 of the 3 total magnets per wheel today and set my EPA to 60% nice smooth even braking now. Not sure why JP supplies them...
Forum: RC Jets
04-11-2020, 01:40 PM
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Posted By Dieselman1220

It’s also in the original ultra flash manual on...

It’s also in the original ultra flash manual on carfs website.
Forum: RC Jets
04-11-2020, 12:35 PM
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Posted By Dieselman1220

Yes the cheetah has a short tailcone. I just...

Yes the cheetah has a short tailcone.
I just remeasured the pipe distance and it was 26mm.
The 170 is going to be at about 24mm.
I do this by taking a popsicle stick that snugly fits in the pipe...
Forum: RC Jets
04-11-2020, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6,824
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Posted By Dieselman1220

Here’s what the install looked like, I did have...

Here’s what the install looked like, I did have some small washers between the rails and turbine to better center it. I didn’t remember until after the photo.
...
Forum: RC Jets
04-11-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6,824
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Posted By Dieselman1220

No all this was with the cheetah 140 which I did...

No all this was with the cheetah 140 which I did 10 flights with.
I am now in the process of installing the 170.
Ill go back and double check and take photos in a bit but off the top my head no I...
Forum: RC Jets
04-11-2020, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,672,740
Posted By Dieselman1220

Looks like the distance between the inner and...

Looks like the distance between the inner and outer pipe is about 4.5 mm.. You can also see the burns on my nozzle. Wasnt happy about that on my brand new bird 😏
...
Forum: RC Jets
04-11-2020, 04:33 AM
Replies: 6,824
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Posted By Dieselman1220

I’ll check the pipe later today, I am running the...

I’ll check the pipe later today, I am running the stock Evo pipe. my gap was about 1”. I also forgot to add i also got some scorch marks on my fiberglass tail cone. That had also never happened on my...
Forum: RC Jets
04-10-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,672,740
Posted By Dieselman1220

I remember reading earlier in this thread that...

I remember reading earlier in this thread that the naca vents in the fuse bottom were not needed on the Evo. I noticed my fuse got quite hot while doing some engine ground runs. It was to the point...
Forum: RC Jets
04-01-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,672,740
Posted By Dieselman1220

I got an SW170 to try out. Im impressed so far,...

I got an SW170 to try out. Im impressed so far, it’s roughly the same size and weight as the cheetah 140 that’s currently in my Evo.
Forum: RC Jets
03-31-2020, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,672,740
Posted By Dieselman1220

speaking of this I am now considering dropping a...

speaking of this I am now considering dropping a 170 in my Evo. Not for speed but for vertical, I will definitely respect the throttle.
Can the Evo pipe reliably handle a 170?
Forum: RC Jets
01-10-2020, 07:09 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,672,740
Posted By Dieselman1220

Unfortunately there is not enough material to...

Unfortunately there is not enough material to drill and tap the stock brackets.
It gets too close to the factory holes.
When I contacted Ray he said he was aware of the issue.
Forum: RC Jets
01-09-2020, 11:50 AM
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Posted By Dieselman1220

yeah no kidding

yeah no kidding
Forum: RC Jets
01-08-2020, 08:54 PM
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Posted By Dieselman1220

Started working on my Evo tonight. Maybe Im not...

Started working on my Evo tonight.
Maybe Im not seeing things right, but it appears my elevator servo brackets are not correct.
I can only line up the servo hatch holes and servo mounting holes on...
Forum: RC Jets
12-26-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,672,740
Posted By Dieselman1220

I’ve owned them with both the 140 and 160. ...

I’ve owned them with both the 140 and 160.
didnt notice much performance difference. They
were both absolute bullets.
Forum: RC Jets
11-21-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,672,740
Posted By Dieselman1220

Just curious has anyone done nav lights out on...

Just curious has anyone done nav lights out on the wing tips of an ultra flash? Just wondering if it will be possible to fish the wires from
the wingtip to the aileron/flap servo bays?
Forum: RC Jets
11-17-2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,672,740
Posted By Dieselman1220

Haha she's 13 years old now, nothing excites her...

Haha she's 13 years old now, nothing excites her except food and sleep
Forum: RC Jets
11-16-2019, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,672,740
Posted By Dieselman1220

Only got these, it will be a few weeks before I...

Only got these, it will be a few weeks before I begin the build....
Forum: RC Jets
11-16-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,672,740
Posted By Dieselman1220

Got my Swiss scheme Evo in yesterday. Very...

Got my Swiss scheme Evo in yesterday. Very impressed with the level of pre fabrication done. ...
Forum: RC Jets
10-31-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,672,740
Posted By Dieselman1220

Just rotate the engine on the straps a little,...

Just rotate the engine on the straps a little, get the plug to the 4 or 7 o clock position
Forum: RC Jets
10-04-2019, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6,824
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Posted By Dieselman1220

Hey DW, is the intake available as an option for...

Hey DW, is the intake available as an option for the EVO?
my rep was unsure.
Forum: RC Jets
09-16-2019, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,672,740
Posted By Dieselman1220

That should be fine, not terribly critical. ...

That should be fine, not terribly critical.
Since you have the Evo what are your thoughts on the included gear? I’ve had a classic with pro link gear and an ultra with the recommend behotec/air tech...
Forum: RC Jets
09-13-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6,824
Views: 1,672,740
Posted By Dieselman1220

I'll be following this thread closely again, I...

I'll be following this thread closely again, I just ordered my second UF a swiss scheme evo this time. Mine will be powered with a Cheetah 140.
Planing on lights and smoke too.
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