Yokomo Bmax4 III Bulkhead Protector

sfry61 · #1 04-09-2014

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

discothesnake · #2 04-09-2014

Do you mean the Red Workshop one?

sfry61 · #3 04-09-2014

Yeah that's the one

neil75 · #4 04-09-2014

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Yeah that's the one

Username Rednoise on here bud

KickMe · #5 11-09-2014

I just sent him this thread

minty · #6 15-09-2014

Im after one too

pm sent to Rednoise

neallewis · #7 15-09-2014

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 · #8 15-09-2014

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Originally Posted by 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)

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

neallewis · #9 15-09-2014

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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

this part: http://www.rccarshop.co.uk/index.php...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 · #10 15-09-2014

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Originally Posted by neallewis

this part: http://www.rccarshop.co.uk/index.php...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 · #11 15-09-2014

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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 · #12 16-09-2014

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

and I need to sort something out before Worksop starts. Thanks.

minty · #13 29-09-2014

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.

sfry61 · #14 01-10-2014

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.

PJC · #15 02-10-2014

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Originally Posted by neallewis

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 · #16 02-10-2014

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

Here you go. click for larger picture

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 · #17 02-10-2014

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Originally Posted by KickMe

I just sent him this thread

haha ........................

PJC · #18 02-10-2014

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Originally Posted by neallewis

Here you go. click for larger picture

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 · #19 03-10-2014

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

PJC · #20 04-10-2014

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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!