Lazer zxr

[Welshy40]

Originally Posted by Arnefles

I have been looking at fibre-lyte and can somebody give me a hint of what shocktowers (F+R) to choose to my ZX-r mk1?

I want the strongest that fit to my car. Does all fit? -It seems to be a bit difference rear...?

:-)

The half circular version is good but the design needs work as its too short at the bottom so isnt a flush fit with the front gearbox. The one in oli's picture is a good one but you only have one hole line to choose from. It worked well for me.

[Welshy40]

Originally Posted by oli4ke

I bought the nice looking and strong James Instone version for my Lazer ZX-RR, looks superb!!!BTW James many thanks for this design dude!!!
I guess there is no difference between all the ZX-R shocktowers, due to the wing mount are the ZX ones different from the ZXR.
Enclosed some pictures

No worries matey, the rear tower was designed with two holes for the wing mount so if you wanted the wing lower you now have that option and the design of the rear and front towers were taken from the zxs idea so is the reason why HKP called it the zxr-s. Also ive an idea still up my sleeve for the rear gearbox so when i get around to it after ive finished making the zx slipper clutch working correctly i will post pics.

[rondoolaa]

Originally Posted by Welshy40

its down to your preference. The zxs one is a tight fit but the tomcat shell is bigger but doesnt have any cut lines (just like the zxs) so you need to be very careful when cutting. The zxr undertray isnt an exact fit so youll need to cut away a section at the rear to get a flush fit.

Me i use the zxs but i have redesigned the chassis to use it but is all down to what you want.

thanks for the reply, so as i understand it i wont have to adjust anything except the undertray if i get the tomcat one......

and if i get the zxs i will need to shave something off my chassis....

to confirm: is this correct......

[Welshy40]

Originally Posted by rondoolaa

thanks for the reply, so as i understand it i wont have to adjust anything except the undertray if i get the tomcat one......

and if i get the zxs i will need to shave something off my chassis....

to confirm: is this correct......

With the tomcat shell yes the undertray needs adjusting slightly.

The zxs shell and undertray needs the servo to be moved closer to the belt or if you have a low profile servo and B2 servo posts with the extra 1mm extension the servo saver gets very close to the front belt and making the shell and undertray fit easier. Take a closer look at my car and you should see what i did.

[Ema]

Originally Posted by rondoolaa

thanks for the reply, so as i understand it i wont have to adjust anything except the undertray if i get the tomcat one......

and if i get the zxs i will need to shave something off my chassis....

to confirm: is this correct......

Some photos are better than 1000 words, take a look at the Bormac's Lazer Zx-r with the Lazer Zx-s bodyshell and undertray

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_m...3960&sid=10980

Bye
Ema

[Ema]

Seems that someone bougth the Lazer arms available at kyosho america (not me .... )
http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/search....42&search.y=17

[lllyf]

LA-104 looks a little different from vintage LA-26 LA-27 sus arms, are these directly fit zx、zxr、zxrr、and zx-s？

[Welshy40]

Yes yes

[Ema]

As you probably already know Kyosho has discontinued the original Lazer Zx-r wheels from a couple of years.

However it seems that Kyosho also made some wheels for the Zx-5 that actually are the same of the Zx-r .

Here's the codes:
W5203 ( same as W5026)
W5204 ( same as W5027)

bye
Ema

[isobarik]

welsh what happened with the zxr with the lipotray photos ??? could see it on the airport but not here.

Found it........

mvh Isobarik

no vintage kyosho lazer parts from france ...

[isobarik]

Welsh btw i have made a package

mvh isobarik

[Welshy40]

Iso,

You should be receiving yours shortly as i posted it on Saturday.

Do you like the lipo tray design?

[Welshy40]

Originally Posted by Ema

As you probably already know Kyosho has discontinued the original Lazer Zx-r wheels from a couple of years.

However it seems that Kyosho also made some wheels for the Zx-5 that actually are the same of the Zx-r .

Here's the codes:
W5203 ( same as W5026)
W5204 ( same as W5027)

bye
Ema

Ema,

madrat 2wd wheels look superb and the FS rear wheels are a new design but the same dimensions as the original.

[Welshy40]

Guys,

Im gutted. I have found my first tub chassis on ebay but its buggered. The front end looks like its been snapped off and bolted back on again so isnt any good to anyone. Still its my design and is the very first tub ever made for the Lazer series. Gutted, but Im still going to buy it even if its just for show on its own.

[rondoolaa]

as you know i have recently purchased 2 lazers to revive my lazer days when i used to race them and win a few trophy's with the lazer zx-r,

the car i owned all them years ago had a spur gear like the one in the first picture but the other car i purchased has a different spur gear setup, looks like a ball diff type thing attached to the spur, and ideas what type of spur/drive it has, (second pic)(no holes in spur)...

and which is the best to use,

although i have already took the back end from one lazer and put it on the front end of another,

just not used the finned motor plate but might change it, what do you think,

thanks,

[Welshy40]

Ron,

i may be up for the finned motor plate if you dont want it.

The black spur is standard and the other is another spur that fits the zx slipper system. However the black spur is designed for the ball diff set up as well so you can use that. Im trying the zx slipper in my zxr as pictured recently with the white spur. Ive tested the spur gear and have now decided the best plan of attack is to redesign the spur so not only will it have twelve ball holes but also have the same design as a B4/B44 so we can use those slipper pads with a standard zxr slipper system hence bringing the car right up into the brushless arena. Also as slipper pads for the zxr are non existant this is a simple solution as we can buy the associated pads for next to nothing. I reckon the black spur picture is the one to go with until my spurs ready then buy one as the zx system is a nightmare to set up correctly and gets incredibly hot when constantly slipping.

[rondoolaa]

Thankyou for all the info on the 2 different systems, for now I'll stick to the black one then with the slipper pads as suggested,

I will more than likely fit the finned plate as I've been told it will help with dispursing heat from the motor,

Truthfully the only reason I didn't fit it last night is because I wanted to know which spur system to stick with first and also I didn't have a lot of time to do it before the trouble and strife came home from work and found out I'd bought another 2 cars when i promised her I wouldn't buy anymore. Lol

[Ema]

Originally Posted by Welshy40

Ive tested the spur gear and have now decided the best plan of attack is to redesign the spur so not only will it have twelve ball holes but also have the same design as a B4/B44 so we can use those slipper pads with a standard zxr slipper system hence bringing the car right up into the brushless arena. Also as slipper pads for the zxr are non existant this is a simple solution as we can buy the associated pads for next to nothing.

This idea is great, however I took some measurement in the past (I had the same idea too) and there's a problem regarding the diameter of the pad compared to the diemater of the slipper plates.
The plates are definitely to small and i think that the pad will came out easily from the octagonal recession.

Two things can be made:
- bigger slipper plates
- smaller octagonal recession and smaller pad

I already bought a sheet of 1mm PTFE that can be easily cut in order to create some small octagonal pads, however milling a spur gear with only a dremel is not really easy ......

Bye
Ema
P.S. Sooner or later I will try the Mad Rat wheels !!

[Ema]

Originally Posted by isobarik

welsh what happened with the zxr with the lipotray photos ??? could see it on the airport but not here.

They are on a different thread ... here's the link
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthre...420#post488420

Ema

[Welshy40]

Originally Posted by Ema

This idea is great, however I took some measurement in the past (I had the same idea too) and there's a problem regarding the diameter of the pad compared to the diemater of the slipper plates.
The plates are definitely to small and i think that the pad will came out easily from the octagonal recession.

Two things can be made:
- bigger slipper plates
- smaller octagonal recession and smaller pad

I already bought a sheet of 1mm PTFE that can be easily cut in order to create some small octagonal pads, however milling a spur gear with only a dremel is not really easy ......

Bye
Ema
P.S. Sooner or later I will try the Mad Rat wheels !!

Ema,

MMM i need a picture of both side by side to see as I think it should be a perfect fit. I intend getting this done correctly before its sold.