Yokomo Bmax4 III Bulkhead Protector

[sfry61]

Where the hell can i get hold of one of these?? :confused:

[discothesnake]

Do you mean the Red Workshop one?

[sfry61]

Yeah that's the one

[neil75]

Yeah that's the one

Username Rednoise on here bud

[KickMe]

I just sent him this thread :)

[minty]

Im after one too :) pm sent to Rednoise

[neallewis]

Does reinforcing the bulkhead just mean you break more towers?

I run a modified cougar KF tower protector and not done a bulkhead top or tower since I've been running it (or with the the old lexan wing tower protector I fashioned)

[minty]

Does reinforcing the bulkhead just mean you break more towers?

I run a modified cougar KF tower protector and not done a bulkhead top or tower since I've been running it (or with the the old lexan wing tower protector I fashioned)

i hope not, overall i think i go through a lot more bulkheads than towers, especially after the 4mm towers got released. i think ill look into making a lexan protector as well, tired of breaking bulkheads :cry:

[neallewis]

i hope not, overall i think i go through a lot more bulkheads than towers, especially after the 4mm towers got released. i think ill look into making a lexan protector as well, tired of breaking bulkheads :cry:

this part: http://www.rccarshop.co.uk/index.php/spares/schumacher/kf/u4461-nut-guard-front-cougar-kf.html
fits really neatly with some dremel work. Attach it with the countersunk washers/CS screws into the bulkhead top screw holes. Mine has taken a beating.

[corkyjohnson75]

this part: http://www.rccarshop.co.uk/index.php/spares/schumacher/kf/u4461-nut-guard-front-cougar-kf.html
fits really neatly with some dremel work. Attach it with the countersunk washers/CS screws into the bulkhead top screw holes. Mine has taken a beating.

Can you put a pic of it on Neal .

My B max is very noisey from the spur , any idea how to turn it down o notch ?

[neallewis]

Can you put a pic of it on Neal .

My B max is very noisey from the spur , any idea how to turn it down o notch ?

Sure I'll try do one later.

Yeah the spur noise has been covered earlier on this yea in the main Bmax4III thread. There is a bit of bearing slop in the slipper motor pod. With the top plate off, place some squares of tape on either the top of the bearing edge, or on the underside of the top plate where is will make contact with the slipper bearings. This packs out the bearings in the mounts and stops the movement and noise.
I noticed the newer centre mount (B4-304C2) that comes with the lightweight chassis is a much better fit around the bearing.

[Blitz34]

Hi neal, just wondering how much Dremel work is needed to get the kf nut protector to fit the bmax4, because I don't have a Dremel :cry: and I need to sort something out before Worksop starts. Thanks.

[minty]

My reds workshop protector arrived today. Just needed to use some longer screws but the fit is spot on. I also swapped the screw around that goes through the shock standoffs so that the nut is on the backside of the tower. This stops any screw and nut protruding out of the front of the car so should hopefully reduce digging in on the astro a bit.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l304/minty31/IMG-20140929-WA0006.jpg

[sfry61]

They are a nice bit of kit. Got mine the other day. I'm going to give a bit black paint before it goes on the car. :thumbsup:

[PJC]

Sure I'll try do one later.

Yeah the spur noise has been covered earlier on this yea in the main Bmax4III thread. There is a bit of bearing slop in the slipper motor pod. With the top plate off, place some squares of tape on either the top of the bearing edge, or on the underside of the top plate where is will make contact with the slipper bearings. This packs out the bearings in the mounts and stops the movement and noise.
I noticed the newer centre mount (B4-304C2) that comes with the lightweight chassis is a much better fit around the bearing.

Hi Neal, did you manage to get a picture of the kf protector fitted to your bmax4?

[neallewis]

Hi Neal, did you manage to get a picture of the kf protector fitted to your bmax4?

Here you go. click for larger picture

http://courgette.jml.net/~neal/RC/Yokomo/Bmax4iii-KF-Protector-t.jpg (http://courgette.jml.net/~neal/RC/Yokomo/Bmax4iii-KF-Protector.jpg)

It's minimal dremel work and works really well. not had a breakage since using it. Sure its not the prettiest thing, but it does work.

[lcpvcce]

I just sent him this thread :)

haha ........................ :thumbsup:

[PJC]

Here you go. click for larger picture

http://courgette.jml.net/~neal/RC/Yokomo/Bmax4iii-KF-Protector-t.jpg (http://courgette.jml.net/~neal/RC/Yokomo/Bmax4iii-KF-Protector.jpg)

It's minimal dremel work and works really well. not had a breakage since using it. Sure its not the prettiest thing, but it does work.

Thanks Neal. Just ordered one. Where did you do the minimal dremel work.

[corkyjohnson75]

My reds workshop protector arrived today. Just needed to use some longer screws but the fit is spot on. I also swapped the screw around that goes through the shock standoffs so that the nut is on the backside of the tower. This stops any screw and nut protruding out of the front of the car so should hopefully reduce digging in on the astro a bit.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l304/minty31/IMG-20140929-WA0006.jpg

I think Neal's will work for me as it stops the tower digging in to the track . That's the idea anyways .

[PJC]

Thanks Neal. Just ordered one. Where did you do the minimal dremel work.

Doh, got mine this morning, I see exactly what dremel work is needed!

[neallewis]

Doh, got mine this morning, I see exactly what dremel work is needed!

Sorry missed this... once you have the part you can see from my picture what needs doing. its simple really.

:thumbsup:

[bomber]

Just listed one forsale with PSM tower

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160170

[timoxx4]

Gee these bulkheads break easy. Just busted one last night on carpet. Dose anyone have any other solutions as I cant get any of those after mentioned parts to fix it here in Australia :cry:

[neallewis]

Gee these bulkheads break easy. Just busted one last night on carpet. Dose anyone have any other solutions as I cant get any of those after mentioned parts to fix it here in Australia :cry:

Fashion a shock tower protector from some thick lexan so in a roll the lexan is the first thing to hit.
I've seen some tidy ones made from a piece of plastic pipe heated and moulded to fit. you just want to stop the shock top nuts and bolts hitting first.

[timoxx4]

Shouldn't break now the rotten thing.

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/9070/b1c6toi99ybn9n5zg.jpg

[ralphee]

I use a TC tyre cut and Zip tied to the top of the tower, ive had some epic fails, and still not broken a thing on the car, indoor and on 6.5t, its simple and ready does take the brunt of the tower digging in. I do like Neals use of the KF lexan cover though, very nice!

lee