Racer`s Y-Town Agent 86

[TC09mini]

Racer, can you provide specs on your axles? What Gears are you running, Axial/VP/RC4WD parts etc. You seem to have a nice mix match of VP toppers and stock transmission cases.

[racer_zh]

Originally Posted by TC09mini

Racer, can you provide specs on your axles? What Gears are you running, Axial/VP/RC4WD parts etc. You seem to have a nice mix match of VP toppers and stock transmission cases.

After Shamrock i swap to a mix to test it. before all VP stuff:

Now:

VP Motorplate ( bearings look beefier like the RC4WD)
Case Stock Axial
Case Cover RC4WD Delrin
RC4WD Gears


With this its a saving of 12g (0.42oz) per Axle. if you switch to the RC4WD plate, another 5g its possible. but i think beefier is better

Next will be to loofa for some lightning in the Gears.

[HTRDDZL]

So I did a search but nothing definitive showed up... What or how do you set up your SCX shocks? I know I have had a lot a people say they like to leak. So I was wondering if you could share how you set up yours?

[racer_zh]

Originally Posted by HTRDDZL

So I did a search but nothing definitive showed up... What or how do you set up your SCX shocks? I know I have had a lot a people say they like to leak. So I was wondering if you could share how you set up yours?

Nothing special, i check the shocks before every Comp. and refill the missing oil.

MY ones leak on the pistons but less, so its ok for me. but i have to say i drive a lot.

[HTRDDZL]

I thought that's what most were doing. I don't drive a lot so maybe I can just deal with the leaking... Or I may have to try the replacement bladder and breather hole trick. Thank for the info!

[Harvo]

Originally Posted by HTRDDZL

I thought that's what most were doing. I don't drive a lot so maybe I can just deal with the leaking... Or I may have to try the replacement bladder and breather hole trick. Thank for the info!

I tried Krawlfreaks suggestion too. Teflon tape at the bottom shaft seal cap, and pack said cap with gearscience. They barely leak at alll.

[HTRDDZL]

Originally Posted by Harvo

I tried Krawlfreaks suggestion too. Teflon tape at the bottom shaft seal cap, and pack said cap with gearscience. They barely leak at alll.

Thanks for the info Harvo. I must have missed that page.

[krawlfreak]

Originally Posted by HTRDDZL

Thanks for the info Harvo. I must have missed that page.

This works really well. I usually refill before comps but it is about 2-3 drops of fluid only..

[HTRDDZL]

Originally Posted by krawlfreak

This works really well. I usually refill before comps but it is about 2-3 drops of fluid only..

Do you do any of the venthole/bleeder mods? Or anything with the bladder? Or just the standard shock with Teflon and gearscience...

[krawlfreak]

Originally Posted by HTRDDZL

Do you do any of the venthole/bleeder mods? Or anything with the bladder? Or just the standard shock with Teflon and gearscience...

No vent/bleeder or bladder...just teflon and gearscience

[TSK]

Originally Posted by krawlfreak

No vent/bleeder or bladder...just teflon and gearscience

I think I remember suggesting gear science in the shock seals to the actual GearScience guy in your thread. Damn I'm good.

[HTRDDZL]

Originally Posted by krawlfreak

No vent/bleeder or bladder...just teflon and gearscience

Thanks for the info. Sorry for the thread space Manu....

[racer_zh]

Its Time for some News of my Agent.

After Shamrock i`ve done some Modifications and the feel really good. Here the Result : 1. Place at indoor Competition and CUP winner of the Wintercup ( 2x first 1x 3rd)



And After this i was doing some weight savings ( with a lot of the VP stuff on it exept Rear lockouts and Gearcases. and still with the RC4WD gears)

3LB 13.9 oz



And here the Balance , feels really good. and with 2oz of Knuckleweights per side it moves forward about 1/4" direct in the Center of the Skid screw.

[ROWDY RACING]

Damn Manu, you are killing it!

Are you still running the links in the same places?

Coming to ECC?

[racer_zh]

Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

Damn Manu, you are killing it!

Are you still running the links in the same places?

Coming to ECC?

Yes links in the same Places, will test other positions at this weight. Don`t know if i told it i flipped the Frontlinkmount, like Jake did it.

Can`t enjoy ECC, but i have reserved 2 Weeks for Nationals

[GEARSCIENCE]

Originally Posted by TheSCorpionKing

I think I remember suggesting gear science in the shock seals to the actual GearScience guy in your thread. Damn I'm good.

Lol

[Dr.Frank]

Hi Manu,

great diet work, respect

Originally Posted by racer_zh

i flipped the Frontlinkmount, like Jake did it.

What ist the reason for fliping the mount around, or better what is the advantage of it?

Greetings Frank

[63comet]

Originally Posted by Dr.Frank

Hi Manu,

great diet work, respect



What ist the reason for fliping the mount around, or better what is the advantage of it?

Greetings Frank

X2. What are the advantages to running the taller vp mounts on the front? And the rear for that matter?(besided obviously more upper link clearance)
Thanks
Great build you have here by the way

[TSK]

Originally Posted by Dr.Frank

Hi Manu,

great diet work, respect



What ist the reason for fliping the mount around, or better what is the advantage of it?

Greetings Frank

Originally Posted by 63comet

X2. What are the advantages to running the taller vp mounts on the front? And the rear for that matter?(besided obviously more upper link clearance)
Thanks
Great build you have here by the way

If IIRC it had something to do with being able to use a longer upper link and it helping conrtol dive in the front end.

And the taller VP mount is beneficial because it increases the vertical link seperation, which is pretty minimal on a stock XR. Most guys are also running a 3mm or 1/8" spacer to raise the VP mount even higher. The vertical seperation on the axle needs to be greater on the XR because most current comp chassis' upper link options are designed around this greater link seperation and tuning is critical. If you ran a stock link mount and a current comp chassis you probably would have a wonky handling truck as it woud probably have way too much front end squat.

[Dr.Frank]

Thanks Travis

Greetings Frank