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jeff jenkins 02-02-2009 07:27 PM
oh.. well it sounded different when i read the report.. sorry for the wrong info.. either way congrats.

ben 02-02-2009 08:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by niggs98 (Post 203555)
3 pairs of rear bud caps (changed as a preventative measure)
12 sets of tyres

wonder what every one else went through (mechanical and electrical) ;)

Well done team xtreme glad you all enjoyed it.. pred looked fine for 24 hours :eh?:

3 pairs of bud caps? I thought they looked like full driveshafts :p
12 sets of tyres.... pfffff!! We only used 6 sets :drool:

Stu 02-02-2009 08:40 PM
Had a new set of shafts ready to go on, (quicker than changing just the buds), then changed the ones off the car for the next change.

Rebelrc 02-02-2009 09:29 PM
Well done Team xtreme
Wishbone and a ball joint failure in 24 hours on a boggo standard car thats very very good just shows how strong the x11 realy is
well done again

Greg Williams 02-02-2009 10:11 PM
Many thanks to Lewis for all the support for the event, well done to everyone on our team, the car looked good in everyones hands. Really enjoyed the meeting but am really tired now!!! The car was great to drive and was consistent throughout the 24hrs. Also well done to Stu for organising the team and Nathan for keeping us all going.

Greg

Lowie 02-02-2009 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by KevLee (Post 203813)
No, its fine, you need to use a shorter rod ...
do you mean by that that you have to shorten the rod or that another turnbuckle is neede to get short enough?
And do you know the length of this steeper-mounted pushrod?
Just that we, overhere in Belgium, can figure out how to try this mod, since having no examples running around here (yet).


[edit] .... ooh wait a minute. Nathan is comming over next weekend. We might see it in his car then.
But then again, it would be nice to be able to prepare this before the EIR-race, just so we could try it out as well.

Bungleaio 03-02-2009 09:35 AM
Good to see the pred holding up to the abuse of 24 hours of near consistent use. The preds of old would have needed their gearbox's rebuilding quite a few times over in that time.


Lowie, the mod looks like this I think mate

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/petit...s/OOP_6280.jpg

It looks like the screw is secured by taping the wishbone rather than a nut on the other side. Bit of a guess but I should imagine the rod is the 30mm ones used for the rear toe links.

timmy121 03-02-2009 11:49 AM
i have been running this mod on my pred since i bought it just over a month ago, nathan said to me to start off with the turnbuckles about 23mm long (23mm turnbuckle showing between the ball cups)

Lee 03-02-2009 12:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ben (Post 204108)
12 sets of tyres.... pfffff!! We only used 6 sets :drool:
You do have the tightest team manager in the world though.

I think we went through 27 sets of rears give or take a couple. and maybe 10 pair of fronts.

Well done to Xtreme, i was impressed, as everyone was how well the pred stood up to the task.:D

blitzboy 03-02-2009 12:27 PM
lee if we were tight on tyres mate shumacker only doing six sets must have been sown up tighter than a *&%^*&*&%)*, (too explicit to state):p the pred did the buisness all the way

Lee 03-02-2009 12:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by blitzboy (Post 204347)
lee if we were tight on tyres mate shumacker only doing six sets must have been sown up tighter than a *&%^*&*&%)*, (too explicit to state):p the pred did the buisness all the way

No No No, i meant schuey being tighter than a ducks arse, not Xtreme.

Sorry for the confusion :blush:

blitzboy 03-02-2009 12:43 PM
lmao thats what i was saying too mate bet it had something to do with shimage

Chequered Flag Racing 03-02-2009 12:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bungleaio (Post 204276)
Good to see the pred holding up to the abuse of 24 hours of near consistent use. The preds of old would have needed their gearbox's rebuilding quite a few times over in that time.


Lowie, the mod looks like this I think mate

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/petit...s/OOP_6280.jpg
but make sure that bottom ball on the swing arm is located correctly :D

timmy121 03-02-2009 12:50 PM
o as well the ball joint at the rocker end is screw on top of the rocker and not below it as standard

KevLee 03-02-2009 01:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lowie (Post 204216)
do you mean by that that you have to shorten the rod or that another turnbuckle is neede to get short enough?
And do you know the length of this steeper-mounted pushrod?
Just that we, overhere in Belgium, can figure out how to try this mod, since having no examples running around here (yet).


[edit] .... ooh wait a minute. Nathan is comming over next weekend. We might see it in his car then.
But then again, it would be nice to be able to prepare this before the EIR-race, just so we could try it out as well.
You need to use a shorter turnbuckle. I'm using a cut down losi one but the Pred rear toe-in one would be fine. I can't remember the length its set to off the top of my head but can let you know. Failing that just set it to have the normal range of travel you'd expect (enough uptravel for the chassis to deck out + a little more).

and also........ make sure the ball joint is popped on! :D

niggs98 03-02-2009 06:07 PM
as kev says the rear link (tow in) turn buckle is fine for the job. i also use the cone washers from the front hub top link to allow more clearance for the ball joint. if you dont have the parts lowie then pm me m8 and i will bring the parts with me on friday with the rest of your/barts stuff

Stu 03-02-2009 07:16 PM
I found the EBOR car to be very 'sharp' in the steering department. It was very positive on turn in, if I concentated on the job then it was faster - no doubt.

It was good, but I'll not be busting a gut to make the 'team mods' myself as I find the kit standard X11 to be very suited to my lazy driving style, ie it virtually drives itself around the track - ;)

Mrs.TeamXtreme 03-02-2009 09:46 PM
I would just like to say a massive WELL DONE to all our TEAM XTREME TEAM. They all done really well and performed as a Team. Having a Team of all levels proved to be fair and a great Team Building event. Also proved the car can be driven by anyone with minimum effort.

A BIG thanks to Stu for getting the Team together and involving everyone. :thumbsup:

And a Thanks to our Team who acted like a Team and did us proud!!:thumbsup:

HIP HIP HOORAY
HIP HIP ....Okay I'll stop now:D

Yanina x

Tom3012 03-02-2009 11:05 PM
Well done guys, glad the you and the car did well, wish i could of been there :cry:

Whats happening to the car that was used at the event? shelf queen?

Stu 04-02-2009 06:49 PM
No way man, it will be back on track very soon, in the hands of an F2 ability driver, well known to many folk, who has run 'Pred' brefore at national level.

;)


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