Rens custom crt .5

[GO-RIDE.com]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Have you owned a ls10? If not your argument is not valid. I have both. The .5 with the rcm ext chassis is a better racer. The center diff helps turning, and the chassis setup is better. The ls10 is much stronger, and has a plastic mod 1 spur with a slipper. It is a great basher, and much better to jump. I have not broken anything on mine, and it was used when I got it. I prefer the .5, but it is not as strong.

Can't wait till the mini hyper st comes out. I have a feeling that it will be much better than the .5.

My biggest peeve is the steering rack/servo saver. I broke the left side today just doing test runs in the grass. The car caught a hole in the grass, flipped over, and the steering was broke. I certainly wouldn't consider that beating on it. However, I do run truck tires and think the extra leverage they create breaks a lot more stuff than the stock buggy tires.

I've been studying the Hobao Mini ST pics and it looks like they are using some sort of sway bar to two act as a steering link. I'm guessing this allows for some cushion when the front wheels hit something and the steering is at max turn.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by GO-RIDE.com

My biggest peeve is the steering rack/servo saver. I broke the left side today just doing test runs in the grass. The car caught a hole in the grass, flipped over, and the steering was broke. I certainly wouldn't consider that beating on it. However, I do run truck tires and think the extra leverage they create breaks a lot more stuff than the stock buggy tires.

I've been studying the Hobao Mini ST pics and it looks like they are using some sort of sway bar to two act as a steering link. I'm guessing this allows for some cushion when the front wheels hit something and the steering is at max turn.

The hyper 9 uses the same sort of wire tie bar between the bellcranks. They include a few different lengths to be used in differnt hoes to alter the ackerman. It may deflect, or even bend, which would be better than a broken bellcrank.

[GO-RIDE.com]

Thanks, I'll look into it.

[GO-RIDE.com]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

The hyper 9 uses the same sort of wire tie bar between the bellcranks. They include a few different lengths to be used in differnt hoes to alter the ackerman. It may deflect, or even bend, which would be better than a broken bellcrank.

After trying a number of mods to my servo saver:
1. Moving the drag link to the ball stud mounts = too much drag, not enough clearance.
2. Making a custom wire drag link = too much play, but would probably work with some time.
3. Playing with a rack style ball stud mount = not enough steering.
I gave up and spent the $100 on the aluminum version. If this breaks you can bet I'll be calling up Jammin Jay and telling him were he can jam it. Or better yet, I'll just start making better aluminum ones and selling them for $50. Do I have any takers?

[VintageMA]

Originally Posted by GO-RIDE.com

After trying a number of mods to my servo saver:
1. Moving the drag link to the ball stud mounts = too much drag, not enough clearance.
2. Making a custom wire drag link = too much play, but would probably work with some time.
3. Playing with a rack style ball stud mount = not enough steering.
I gave up and spent the $100 on the aluminum version. If this breaks you can bet I'll be calling up Jammin Jay and telling him were he can jam it. Or better yet, I'll just start making better aluminum ones and selling them for $50. Do I have any takers?

Just fyi - I ended up doing the same thing. This time instead of breaking the servo-saver arm, the 4mm ball end screw sheered right off during a cartwheel (Also snapped the front upper arm turnbuckle). I agree with all that running the larger wheels and tires may be a bit too much for the buggy - I think that is why my current draw went through the roof too. Well the spare parts bag has 10 ball end screws in it, so if I break too many more I may go back to the smalle wheels - Not like there is really a downside to it - lower CofG and still just as fast with a small gearing change.

[VintageMA]

Originally Posted by GO-RIDE.com

After trying a number of mods to my servo saver:
1. Moving the drag link to the ball stud mounts = too much drag, not enough clearance.
2. Making a custom wire drag link = too much play, but would probably work with some time.
3. Playing with a rack style ball stud mount = not enough steering.
I gave up and spent the $100 on the aluminum version. If this breaks you can bet I'll be calling up Jammin Jay and telling him were he can jam it. Or better yet, I'll just start making better aluminum ones and selling them for $50. Do I have any takers?

(Sorry - not trying to hijack thread)

One other thought - with the RCM extended chassis I installed Mike's Al drag link - I wonder if it might be smart to put the plastic one back there to have something plastic to absord some of the stress.

I also loosened the servo saver spring screw a little bit.

[GO-RIDE.com]

Originally Posted by VintageMA

(Sorry - not trying to hijack thread)

One other thought - with the RCM extended chassis I installed Mike's Al drag link - I wonder if it might be smart to put the plastic one back there to have something plastic to absord some of the stress.

I also loosened the servo saver spring screw a little bit.

I've been running the plastic drag link with the alum servo saver for the same reason you are thinking. However, I've been having the problem with the plastic link working loose after just a few minutes of driving. I think I'll try the aluminum one with some loctite. I've had one really hard crash with the alum servo saver and it broke a plastic ball cap on a steering link instead of any of the servo saver parts.

[supralover72]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

The hyper 9 uses the same sort of wire tie bar between the bellcranks. They include a few different lengths to be used in differnt hoes to alter the ackerman. It may deflect, or even bend, which would be better than a broken bellcrank.

lmao, we're not all pimps like you linc, we can't just get hoes to adjust our cars, we actually have to use the fronts of our hands not the backs to get things done!

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by supralover72

lmao, we're not all pimps like you linc, we can't just get hoes to adjust our cars, we actually have to use the fronts of our hands not the backs to get things done!

Man, I was waiting for somebody to notice that! I like to slip in a little hoe every now and then, good for a laugh. You guys really need to practice the back hand, and the open fingered slap. That is really demeaning if you can slap a guy to the ground, especially with the non dominat hand. I have a dummy that I practice on.

[supralover72]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Man, I was waiting for somebody to notice that! I like to slip in a little hoe every now and then, good for a laugh. You guys really need to practice the back hand, and the open fingered slap. That is really demeaning if you can slap a guy to the ground, especially with the non dominat hand. I have a dummy that I practice on.

You never cease to amaze me linc, you are one funny pimp!

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by supralover72

You never cease to amaze me linc, you are one funny pimp!

Thanks, most of it comes naturally.