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Originally Posted by kaszal
I've nearly finished rebuilding my second-hand Lazer FS2. I'm not familiar with Kyosho and I have a few questions below. Forgive me if these are already answered elsewhere, please post a link if you have time.
1. Is it normal for the rear springs to rub on the cylinder? I'm using new springs and the shock bodies don't appear particularly worn. The fronts are super smooth.
2. What's the easiest way to adjust the slipper when assembled? There's not much room in there!
3. There's quite a bit of lateral weight imbalance e.g. on the right there's the motor, receiver and transponder (196g) and on the left there's the servo and speed controller (86g) That's 110g difference. I realise this is a rough figure because I haven't considered the distances from the centre line. I'm tempted to add a block of brass by the speed controller.
4. Are the 3-Racing turnbuckle mounts (link below) a direct replacement or are different spacers needed on the camber links?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3racing-Al...item3a7838593f
Thanks for any help provided. Photos to follow. |
1) I've not noticed Kyosho springs rubbing on Kyosho shock bodies but the body threads are a little larger diameter than say AE so if you use non Kyosho springs it can be very noticiable. Because I've not noticed it doesn't mean it can't happen of course.
2) Best way to adjust the slipper is to use a 7mm spanner from above to hold the nut (let the spanner rest against the topdeck) and then adjust by turning the REAR wheels. Always worked well for me.
3) I've managed to get my Futaba BLS551 servo , Spektrum 3500 Rx, Orion R10pro ESC along with all of it's capacitors etc. & the PT on top of the servo without issue. This gives me something like 5-10g to fit to balance the car side to side. I often run the PT on the topdeck though as I swap that between cars and the wiring works out easier to keep away from the rotating parts if I do that.
4) The 3 racing mounts work well, although I've not got them myself as yet I know a few who have. I run the big bore shocks all the time these days so would miss the 2nd middle hole so doubt they will find the way onto the front of my car.
If you fit them I remend putting a drop of threadlock down the holes and leaving it to go off over night before screwing the ball studs in... helps prevent the ball studs coming loose without making them hard to remove.