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Forum: Mini-Z Overland MV-01 2004.01.27, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 731
Posted By metal_on_metal
Dunno about the optional springs but if you pull...

Dunno about the optional springs but if you pull a spring off of a lowdown and a regular shock you'll likely find them to be only about 1/2 a coil apart in terms of length. If you squeeze 'em the DL...
Forum: Mini-Z Overland MV-01 2004.01.27, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 731
Posted By metal_on_metal
The big impediment for racer-hunting OLs is that...

The big impediment for racer-hunting OLs is that intermediary gear between the pinion and the main drive gear. It sensibly "raises" your final drive ratio, resulting in more torque at the expense of...
Forum: Off-Topic 2004.01.25, 08:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,602
Posted By metal_on_metal
I used to do that stuff when I was younger. It's...

I used to do that stuff when I was younger. It's in the blood I guess.. ...my Dad told me of his races when he was a kid as well.

Bit-o-trivia time: My Dad grew up racing on the streets of...
Forum: Mini-Z Overland MV-01 2004.01.24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,113
Posted By metal_on_metal
Well here is someone who did something similar......

Well here is someone who did something similar... :D

http://www.mini-zracer.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11781

-Trevor
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussion 2004.01.24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,119
Posted By metal_on_metal
My Warsteiner Benz is thrashed and I could use a...

My Warsteiner Benz is thrashed and I could use a new one.

Are you interested in my Altezza? It's an early custom paint project. Very minimal body damage (only run around our local track for a few...
Forum: Setups 2004.01.24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By metal_on_metal
You can also use lightly larger screws. Bring...

You can also use lightly larger screws. Bring one of your stockers and the case to a hobby shop and see if there is an SAE equivalent that will thread into the stripped holes.

Maybe 6-32? I...
Forum: Mini-Z Overland MV-01 2004.01.23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 689
Posted By metal_on_metal
True enough but that logic is not scalable...

True enough but that logic is not scalable forever.

Kyo isn't making much (if any) money off of the aftermarket mfrs who are catering to the problems inherent to the OL design (other than Megatech...
Forum: Mini-Z Overland MV-01 2004.01.22, 07:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 910
Posted By metal_on_metal
One other thing to try: Loosen the top shock...

One other thing to try:

Loosen the top shock mounting screws just a bit... ...like maybe 1-3 threads out from fully tight. I've seen some binding woes go away with this remedy.

When sanding...
Forum: Mini-Z Overland MV-01 2004.01.22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 689
Posted By metal_on_metal
I'd like to see some improvements in reliability...

I'd like to see some improvements in reliability and handling.

There are more than a few weak points in the suspension and gearbox design that could be updated to reduce the rate of parts breakage...
Forum: Setups 2004.01.19, 11:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Posted By metal_on_metal
Naww.. I'm just real good at B.S. :p ...

Naww..

I'm just real good at B.S. :p

-Trevor
Forum: Setups 2004.01.19, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Posted By metal_on_metal
If you take a look at the profile of the triangle...

If you take a look at the profile of the triangle spacer you will see that it has a little dimple on it. The dimple points down at the H-bar and makes something of a pivot-point for the H-bar to...
Forum: Setups 2004.01.19, 10:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 740
Posted By metal_on_metal
Re: front tie rod

Once this pattern starts it tends to continue. For me it began once I tried using the Kyo "SP" (red) tie rod and knuckle set.

I tried the SP set to eliminate some of the steering slop that I was...
Forum: Mini-Z Racer MR-02 2004.01.15, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 856
Posted By metal_on_metal
Well I'm a racer more than anything else ;) ...

Well I'm a racer more than anything else ;)

It's true that light makes right but consistency wins races too.

My general rule of thumb is that if a component fails more than once in a racing...
Forum: Mini-Z Overland MV-01 2004.01.13, 09:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,185
Posted By metal_on_metal
Sounds good Paul. Thanks! Yep I'll be there...

Sounds good Paul. Thanks!

Yep I'll be there tomorrow night. There is talk of incorporating OL races into Tuesday nights along with the cars. Basically they will plop jumps onto the track and...
Forum: Mini-Z Overland MV-01 2004.01.13, 03:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,185
Posted By metal_on_metal
Help me out here... ...where would you put...

Help me out here...

...where would you put that AMB stuff on an MR-01?

Are there two sets of connectors/wires or just one?

Don't tell me you have to solder onto those tabs that are down...
Forum: Events 2004.01.12, 03:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,491
Posted By metal_on_metal
Overall, how much trouble was there with the...

Overall, how much trouble was there with the transponders for all of the racers?

Was this a problem that affected a lot of folks or just a tiny percentage?

I'd hate to be screwed out of my lap...
Forum: Mini-Z Overland MV-01 2004.01.06, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 850
Posted By metal_on_metal
PAR, Well I think it would be hard to say...

PAR,

Well I think it would be hard to say that LD's are always the best choice for a technical circuit. If you work with the preload spacers on the oils you can get just about as much of the...
Forum: Mini-Z Overland MV-01 2004.01.06, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 850
Posted By metal_on_metal
Take dogbreath's advice when it comes to the...

Take dogbreath's advice when it comes to the suspension binding. If the linkages are too tight you will have lots of problems. First check to make sure the upper links are screwed in properly and...
Forum: Events 2003.12.31, 10:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,365
Posted By metal_on_metal
We really are lucky to have that facility. To...

We really are lucky to have that facility. To have your choice of 2 big tracks and one small test ring, plus a fully stocked support shop and some genuinely friendly and helpful people behind the...
Forum: Events 2003.12.31, 12:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,365
Posted By metal_on_metal
Still talkin' smack are ya? :D Unless your...

Still talkin' smack are ya? :D

Unless your cup strategy relies heavily on your main strength (that would be your erratic driving... ...in other words taking out the rest of the field like the...
Forum: CP Mini RC Raceway, NY 2003.12.06, 06:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,345
Posted By metal_on_metal
Nope. That wasn't me. We had a sled zooming...

Nope. That wasn't me.

We had a sled zooming around the neighborhood today though.. ..maybe that was one of the ones you saw.

-Trevor
Forum: CP Mini RC Raceway, NY 2003.12.06, 12:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,345
Posted By metal_on_metal
LOL. Don't worry about it :) Didn't you...

LOL. Don't worry about it :)

Didn't you see my OL back in one piece before the feature race? Eric had the part I needed in stock.. ..it was only a few bucks.

I ran the racer instead of the OL...
Forum: CP Mini RC Raceway, NY 2003.12.03, 07:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,345
Posted By metal_on_metal
I forgot to add this (when I was ribbin' ya...

I forgot to add this (when I was ribbin' ya above) but congrats on the win :cool:

Are you gonna make it this Thursday? it's the last night of the points series.

-Trevor
Forum: CP Mini RC Raceway, NY 2003.12.02, 01:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,345
Posted By metal_on_metal
If you can only pick one night to run, try to...

If you can only pick one night to run, try to make it Thursday (stock class night).

Thursday turnouts have been a little sparse lately.. ..seems like everyone is jumping to mod racer class or F1....
Forum: CP Mini RC Raceway, NY 2003.12.02, 12:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,345
Posted By metal_on_metal
Well I think it all boils down to what shows up...

Well I think it all boils down to what shows up to race. I know some more 02's have been sold but I don't know if there are enough to field a race yet.

It's the same with the OL's... ...they've...
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