Cyber 10B

[super__dan]

Adam - Any idea on the weight distribution on one of these? It looks quite far back, now I'm not saying that's a bad thing, just wondering.

[Adam Skelding]

I'll put it on the scales tomorrow.
Ran it back to back with the D4 last weekend.

Lap times were very similar on a track that had seen times gradually slow.

I ran the D4 at 1600g exactly. The Cyber was at 1640g (Heavier LiPo) was the only difference.

[leinad]

Originally Posted by leinad

Just got me a Cyber 10B this evening... can't wait to start building her up

Managed to build up the internal (except for motor, ESC, servo, batts, etc). Am hoping for recommendations from the experts on what to get for an extreme noob like myself

[Adam Skelding]

Originally Posted by super__dan

Adam - Any idea on the weight distribution on one of these? It looks quite far back, now I'm not saying that's a bad thing, just wondering.

Ok Dan.
Here's the data:
Cyber 10B (TP4950 Lipo)
Overall Mass : 1667g
Front: 761g (45.7%)
Rear: 906g (54.3%)
Left: 883g
Right:884g

HB D4 WCE (TP3200 Saddle Lipo)
With 95g between cells and 15g next to each battery post: (125g Total)
Overall Mass: 1600g
Front: 729g (45.6%)
Rear: 871g (54.4%)
Left: 800g
Right: 800g

About as close as you could get %age wise across the 2 cars. Although I guess with similar LiPo, the Cyber would be a tad more nose heavy.

[telboy]

I'll be running TP3200 LiPo in mine, so I guess we'll see how it goes.

[super__dan]

Coolio, interesting stuff. Funny stuff this Lipo, I had assumed the stick pack in the X5 had moved our dist back, but when calced it hadn't at all.

Cheers dude.

[leinad]

Just curious... are all parts (Standard and Option) for the Brama and Cyclone D4 usable on the Cyber 10B?

[telboy]

As far as I am aware, the Cyber and the Brama are totally different chassis, and so would think that there are no transferable parts.

The Cyber and the D4 do share a lot of transmission and suspension parts though.

[leinad]

Originally Posted by telboy

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The Cyber and the D4 do share a lot of transmission and suspension parts though.

Thank you so much for your reply. Am learning along the way, so i hope you all bear with the silly questions

Gonna get me a remote, motor, servo, esc, batts and charger tomorrow afternoon... any recommendation from the experts?

[super__dan]

I have to admit, Adams looked great at Batley today.

[Adam Skelding]

Originally Posted by leinad

Thank you so much for your reply. Am learning along the way, so i hope you all bear with the silly questions

Gonna get me a remote, motor, servo, esc, batts and charger tomorrow afternoon... any recommendation from the experts?

All depends on budget really.
Trakpower do really good LiPo packs and 'simples' to operate LiPo charger. They also don't break the bank.
I use the 4900 TP LiPo. But even the 3200 will be plenty for you.

Motor: Depending on abilty, I'd go for a 7.5T. If you a novice then maybe something even milder, like 10.5T or 8.5T.

Servo's and radio's again are hugely budget dependant. There will be plenty on the oOple 'For Sale' section. Indeed, I have a very good KO servo up for grabs for £40.
Radio: Best bit of advice, is try other peoples, see how they fit in your hands, if it isn't comfy, it isn't right. Not all radios fit everyone's hands.


The Cyber did feel really good today. The D4 didn't get a look in, some damn truck killed it and it sat on the table sulking after that!

[super__dan]

Originally Posted by Adam Skelding

The D4 didn't get a look in, some damn truck killed it and it sat on the table sulking after that!

Technically that was Lawsons fault, though I'm not sure how

[Adam Skelding]

Originally Posted by super__dan

Technically that was Lawsons fault, though I'm not sure how

No Matter.
I thought the fatal 'click' came from the truck, until I saw the impromptu laydown suspension I had.

Ne-mind.

[leinad]

Originally Posted by Adam Skelding

All depends on budget really....

Thanks Adam for the advice. Here's what i got last night based on my budget.

1. Futaba 2PL controller.
2. Futaba MC330CR FET Speed Controller.
3. Tamiya Super Stock Motor TZ.
4. Batt and charger.

Everything on the Cyber 10B is still standard and I guess will remain that way till I know more about what I'm doing

[thom.p]

Adam, ever thought of this?:



Because since I had a new version shocktower on my D4 and I decided to hit a pole it did this:

[Adam Skelding]

Looks the same as what happened to my D4 at the weekend.

We did think about it, but then the more you strengthen a car 's weak points the more damage you seem to do to more expensive parts.

A car needs 'weak' points.

I have a tower that has the outer holes dremelled off it as I never use them, this seems to help reduce 'upside-down' snap moments.
Head-ons: This is a dice-roller, somethign will break.

TBH in the last year I think I did 2 towers and 2 gearbox tops. Not too bad for the amount of racing I did.

It is a nice Idea and a solution to the problem. My only worry would be what breaks next

[leinad]

Just curious... for hop ups (e.g.: turnbuckles, shocks, Drivetrain, etc) is it a must to get only HPI and HB products?

[streetfreak]

I am running a brushless sidewinder and I swapped out the 84t spur for a kawada 81t.Right now have a 21t pinion on it, and it runs pretty cool how high do u think i can go in pinion size?

[leinad]

Started work on the body today... hope to be able to post some pics soon for advice, comments and suggestions

[leinad]

Originally Posted by streetfreak

[ATTACH][ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH] More pics of my New Cyber10b By HPI .For those interested in Buying this is a Quality 4wd Buggy and it runs Stick Packs which is a ++ For mee.

Sorry streetfreak, what shocks do you have on your kit?