^Thank you for the update, I’ll put a little bit of CA glue on the pin like you mentioned.
Now that I take the extra second to be careful to only use as little pressure as possible on the Gimbal screw when tightening it into the mount, I haven’t had any problems. For anyone who gets the PN Gimbal Mount I’d just recommend being easy with the tension when tightening the threaded side-screw. Just something to keep an eye out for. If I was just more careful/gentle I would not think the pin’s head would’ve popped off.
Overall > Big fan of the Gimbal Mount right chere!
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No problem, I have disassembled the gimbal swivel mount a few times today and the screw hasn't broken yet. This shows me that this fix might work and solve the gimbal screw issue.
On another note, I think I have an idea on how to get rid of the gimbal slop for the main swivel. It just came to light to me tonight after many failed attempts (15k kyosho grease on shaft, next plan was to put an 02 knuckle insert in the t-block). I'll work on my car tomorrow at the track I go to and try my idea. If it works out good, I'll post a comparison before and after and how it works on the track.
Appreciate the update again blt456. Also, please do post any tuning ideas you might find that help lessen the slop of the Gimbal system. I’ve heard many tips from Grant that have helped already; But of course more tips for the Gimbal pod are always welcome. Thanks!
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No problem, I have disassembled the gimbal swivel mount a few times today and the screw hasn't broken yet. This shows me that this fix might work and solve the gimbal screw issue.
On another note, I think I have an idea on how to get rid of the gimbal slop for the main swivel. It just came to light to me tonight after many failed attempts (15k kyosho grease on shaft, next plan was to put an 02 knuckle insert in the t-block). I'll work on my car tomorrow at the track I go to and try my idea. If it works out good, I'll post a comparison before and after and how it works on the track.
I got around to testing the mount today. I drilled out the t-block with a hand drill and put teflon tape around the shaft. In my hands, it felt like there was no slop, but when put back on my car, the slop returned.
I tried to drive my car as best as I could. It would wander at the end of the straight. The mod I did doesn't work that well but I am open minded and would like to try other methods.
i will start to post pics of the different mods and stages of modis that i have done.... the key is to preload the side springs....i have made a modded on today with an mr03 knuckle insert and boring out one end of the block... i will take pics later next week
it is by far the fastest set up i have used to date...!
I'm wondering if there are still guys using the gimabled mount?
I installed it today and I was realy horrified with the amount of slop in it. I first thought it was hitting something because it makes a little click each time I rock it side to side.
The feeling of it makes me think I'm waisting my time installing this thing and should simply use a T-plate mount.
Has anyone made some improvements on getting rid of the slop?
Second question. Are there suppose to be shims underneath the T mount on the chassis? The mount hits the chassis realy fast when you turn it. So I wonder if it is suppose to be higher.
Also on a side note, I looked at every store I know and they are all out of stock. Are they taking out of sales maybe?
I'm wondering if there are still guys using the gimabled mount?
I still use it. ;P Seriously though, the PN Gimbaled 02/03 Rear pod+TDS seems to still be alive and well going back about a month now… I know some people Love Gimbaled, some don’t; I like it a lot. Lot’s of potential and hopefully there will be future revisions and follow-up releases to the original. Fingers crossed
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I installed it today and I was realy horrified with the amount of slop in it. I first thought it was hitting something because it makes a little click each time I rock it side to side.
The feeling of it makes me think I'm waisting my time installing this thing and should simply use a T-plate mount.
Has anyone made some improvements on getting rid of the slop?
Almost-Zero-friction free float of the motor pod is worth the slop for just about everyone, even the slop I was worried about (like you) at first seemed bad; Then the slop was handleable; There’s plenty of tips from Grant on this forum about removing slop… But just one thing - You are going to have a little slop in order to have the Gimbal System work properly as it should - Instantaneous action/reaction of the rear-end
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Second question. Are there suppose to be shims underneath the T mount on the chassis? The mount hits the chassis realy fast when you turn it. So I wonder if it is suppose to be higher.
Not sure, but I don’t think shims are necessary. What exactly is happening? What part of the chassis is in the path of the suspension float of the pod? I can;t say I ever encountered this on the MR02, but I have yet to try the Gimbaled Pod & TDS System completely on an 03…
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Also on a side note, I looked at every store I know and they are all out of stock. Are they taking out of sales maybe?
Aye-aye-aye! I hope the Gimbal will continue to be produced… Philip Ng? Any comment about that last side-note LED mentioned??? The Gimbal isn’t being abandoned? Is it?
@GRANT - Any pics on the mods you’ve done to make your Gimbal system work the best for you - Please share a few pointers if you could please? I and many others would GREATLY APPRECIATE IT! Thanks again…. @LED - Hope I helped at least a lil’?
Viva la Gimbal baby
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