[Welshy40]

Originally Posted by alcyon

i am now officialy a club member, welshy, i just bought that Mk2 that you said was worth the money! cant wait till it gets to me so that i can show some rear end to the new shaft cars !
i have a few questions before i run it.
1. Is the Mk2 spur gear 48p dp the same standard as optima mid or it normal 48p ? Will the RW spur be a direct fit on the layshaft?
The spur wont fit the Mid, but if you have the hyperclutch (cant remember) then yes it will fit but if you do once you have got the hang of driving and have set it up go for a 6.5 or 5.5 id recommend getting a zx or zxr mk1 slipper clutch so you can upgrade with the sc10 slipper pads to handle the power.

2. The car came with the old style shocks, using the screw tightened shock clips. are todays threaded shcoks superior to these, or are they fine ? Cause i know for on road, having threaded shock bodies eases tweak setting, is it essential for off road? I use associated or traxxas shocks on my car and they are not threaded. I do put associated spring holders top and bottom of spring as they are the best design out there. Threaded is just easier but no different in what the shock does. I do like the kyosho ones tho so may be a good idea to get either those or associated, not 3racing as they are not that good.

3. Is the ZX-5 Shocks usable on this car? Is 3 racing shocks inferior to the old kyosho originals ? 3 racing are inferior, ZX-5 normal size shocks would be perfect for it.

4. should i wait and get the ZX-r loop shock tower from fibrelyte before running this car? if thats the case i will take the battery mounting system out and place it in my optima mid, until i can get the shock towers. which shock tower would allow me to use a Optima mid special body? or should i jyust get a ZX shock tower for this car? Loop tower is much stronger than anything else so is adviseable as it will save you a few gearboxes. You can use whatever shock towers you want as the zx-s shell will fit that without a problem. The mid special body is what the zxs shell is but with air scoops included and does look much better. Also comes with undertray for a small amount of money from kamtec.
5. I heard that the ZX-R mk2 is a rear heavy car and "too stable" that means understeers slightly. i know you like a twithcy car welshy, but for some one like me who likes a stable and easy to drive car, i should just go stock ? Yes stay stock and try until you have the right feel.
6. you have said that the mk2 is an average car becuase of its layout? can you elaborate? Its not as good in my opinion. If you race on carpet you cannot get the car to corner correctly due to the battery position and the way they have moved the motor mount so isnt as good on all types of surfaces as they Mk1 or ZX. However the changes are minimal to get it to the Mk1 (top deck, chassis and L brace for above the motor).
7. if i do not like the mk2, it should be possible to swap the chassis, top deck, motor plate, and the gearbox support to top deck mount, with the same parts from the ZX, to change the way the car feels ?Yes thats correct. Doubt it though for a while until you have got used to it. You most probably wont change a thing, I just like stupid steering and you may find that the car is sorted as it is.

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