Ansman Macnum | build,pics and tricks

[Thomas P]

Ordered a Macnum Truck for 2 sec ago..did see that Silent_bob my clubmate have te Buggy, he passed by the club yesterday and i think it looks ral good...Since i have the B4 and S2 there is no need for another one, but we do have a truck class here...

So my Q are.

Best place for spares UK or other.
Bering size where i have to upgrade and how many? can the RT5 bearing kit fit?
RC10T4 T buckles do they fit?
What rims hex/fitment does this truck use? 12mm or? can a AE converison be done ? or so

[gerbil]

hi mate ae turnbuckles fit
and i converted the front end to t4 spec all i did was bore out the wish bones at front where the hinge pin goes through at they are a bit bigger than ae ones but other than that it was fine
ae rear cvds are avalible from team c in japan or china but the kyosho truck wheels fit (think its 12mm)
as for bearing i just looked on ebay and found them straight away for about 10pounds
spares wise not sure on that one

[Thomas P]

Ok, ordered a extra truck :D....

[kedal]

I buy my spares at TCModels.net
I use kyosho wheels.

Have fun with your macnum :)

[Thomas P]

Thanks Kedal

[Thomas P]

What lids do fit this truck?

Thundertigre AT-10 (old AE T3)
Associated T4
Kyosho RT5?

Let me know..and, how can i run the Kyosho wheels? arnt they Quickchange system

[kedal]

Ohhh yes, the truck kyosho wheels arent the same as buggy ones... sorry (I use buggy kyosho wheels on my Mad Rat)

[Thomas P]

So finaly i have ordered everything i need to start truck-class racing...or just to have fun. Not sure if it is needed, but who does not luuuv carbon fibre?

Got

CarbonFibre Towers front and rear Truck
Carbon T-plate
Alu front arm mount
Alu rear arm mount
Motorplate
Hex

Then the regular plastic parts that will be needed for a race season..and a spare truck kit to :D

WIll use Lunsford T-buckles with RPM cups..and finaly the Losi shocks, i have some 1.2 house here, so only 0.9 was needed..in combo with Team wave that i use in my other buggies i will have the 65r linear motor...IB4200 lipo...be back with pics..

[Thomas P]

Recvied the tcmodels order...and i must say, wow, for the finish of the

front alu arm holder,rear, carbon towers!! and T-plate...motormount and hex..and all the other parts..i will have adedicated blogg for this truck, will be up later...all öics, building tips and tricks can be seen here...

[nicefrog]

Nice look forward to seeing all that stuff :)

[Thomas P]

Some hopups arrived...

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Started to sand and then CA sealing the tower, will finnish off me AUTOSOL polish and dremel for mirror look :)

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/gabbax_74/Ansmann%20Macnum/DSC_0560.jpg

Here if you are interested, i have a blogg for the truck http://ansmannmacnum.blogspot.com/

[ben44]

Inform us what you think about the t plate in carbon.
They will change the seeting?

[kaylon]

What is this 'CA' you refer too when sealing the Carbon Fibre ?... what product are you using?

Thanks

J

[Thomas P]

CA glue :)

pics will come, trucks are located on the local PO now :D..

[nicefrog]

Thomas, do you play table tennis?, they often seal the edge of the blade/bat with super glue (ca) and then polish it, like you are doing on the carbon

[zagonielod]

Do you play table tennis nicefrog? :) I like it, and I play it as often as I can, though I'm not a very good player.
I like go kart as well :D I had a competition today, it was the 4th race out of 10 today.

[nicefrog]

Yep, I play table tennis in competitions. I don't go kart though :). I have had a drive of one only once. I was pretty fast (faster than the owner) but I didn't have enough money for that sport :). So I just stayed with table tennis, did you see my orange and green truck :)?

[zagonielod]

Of course I've seen it :) It is a nice paint job! Looks pretty professional. I have put some stickers on mine, and it still has the starting number form the race :)
It looks pretty good with the stickers :D
So you are a good driver as well :) Glad to hear that.

[Thomas P]

Used to play on medium level..but now only rc car racing :D...

2 trucks here on the table..box of Org hopups, some other parts are located on the Local PO, il be going there in a h or so

[Thomas P]

No , Lunsfords or Losi shocks, had no time, but i have started...

http://ansmannmacnum.blogspot.com/

[nicefrog]

The front arm piece is shiny :) are all the option parts going on one truck and you are building the other standard? or is it just for parts?

[Thomas P]

the other is a sparepart truck :D

[Thomas P]

truck is almost done...not sure about the Losi "truck shocks" anymore...they are real long.. when chassi flats out, i have no more compression on the shocks at all :(...

I use 1.2 house in the rear and same shafts, planing to go down to 1.0 shafts

front i use 0.9 and same shafts and they are way to long...im suing 4mm limiters and now i have a descent down travel..but chassi bearly flat out in the front when shocks are fully compressed...

Any tip? or other shocks ?

[kedal]

I have same problem with the rear shock on my buggy. Don't know the size, but its for buggy.
There are also limiter in the body... maybe if we use shorter shaft, that will work all good. I have to buy new shaft, I'll think about this.

[Thomas P]

il give it a try...Sat-day il install all electronics :D

[Thomas P]

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[kaylon]

Looking real nice... :D

Are you going to be able to fit the slipper cover...looks tight against that ball cup, did you say they were Losi ?...

Granted with a cool slipper disk like that you might not want to cover it hehe

J

[zagonielod]

I have replaced the stock rear springs with longer ones, which are even progressive springs.

[Thomas P]

Kaylon, yes they are losi..i think il giveém a try :D...even if the front are almost to long, they work, hope they will do it ok :)

tomorrow, it will be el install...do we want it clean ?

[ben44]

Very nice, the slipper is paint or it's a steakers?

[Thomas P]

Ben, it is a sticker =). Anyone have a descent setup tip? astro, high grip BUMPY!!

[Thomas P]

SO, all electrics are installed..il be testing the Losi shocks anyway..if they work il stick to them, i finshed the stock plastic ones, they feel absolutly perfect, but for how long?...hope testday will be sunday morning...

[kaylon]

If you like the standard plastic shocks then you will love these... Master Smacker Shocks (http://www.ansmannstore.com/radio-controlled-models/ansmann-master-smacker-shock-set-assembled.html)...

I'm very impressed with them. I think they are the ones they show in all the photos actually...but don't get. They are better then some full alloy ones I've used and are only £9 for all 4!!

Really nice backup or bashing shocks...The caps are alloy and I have yet to have one pop off, if anyone wants to upgrade from the standard plastic mad rat shocks and not spend a fortune then these are the ones to go for...

J

[Thomas P]

Thanks mate, il give the losi a shot..if they do not want what i want il giveém a try...AE springs fits perfect :) any idea if AE T4 will be a go?

[kaylon]

The Ansmann X-Pro shocks are excellent btw... £50 for the full set with springs, or about £36 without springs.

A T4, which I assume you mean a Truggy version of the X4... is not in the 2010 catalogue...

But now that you have mentioned it I think I might grab a Blizzard and do a Truggy conversion for some quality bashing, can't be that hard. Would need to make a new front shock tower, probably use the Royal Flash (larger) shocks and get some nice 2.2 or 2.8 truck wheels and a Proline crowed pleaser 2 shell... job done, great idea :D

J

[kedal]

No, thomas means RC10T4, truck version of the B4 :)

I think the shocks fit, but give losi shocks a chance :)

[Thomas P]

Kedal, il do that, but i know they are a few mm shorter :)

[nicefrog]

Thomas the Team C truck shocks are awesome you should just get those, they are pretty expensive I guess, but they are just as good as the Associated shocks or Losi's and they would both cost more. You might realise like I did it's just more sensible to buy the whole truck from rcmart

Here's the front shocks for the truck
http://www.tcmodels.net/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=garden_flypage.tpl&category_id=59&product_id=590&Itemid=71

And rear truck shocks
http://www.tcmodels.net/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=garden_flypage.tpl&category_id=59&product_id=591&Itemid=71&vmcchk=1&Itemid=71

[Thomas P]

Il give the losi a try, if they do not work as i want, il go for thoose you linked to :), but i noticed the new AE v2 shocks are only 6$ more per set...have to think :D, have to resolder the minus cable, then i think we have a lift off :)

[Thomas P]

So, will use my rtr lid, untill my other is "race collor painted"...

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[kedal]

Just one word to say : whoua !!

I love the stickers you put on your body !

[nicefrog]

Thomas are you going to put a video of this driving on youtube :)?, you do some good videos

[kaylon]

Such a nice looking build...I'm soooo tempted to get one now LOL...

Nice work Thomas!!

J

[Thomas P]

Thanks guys, i tested the truck indoor home...working well. Sad i did a misstake :D....i did the Associated B4/T4 slipper mod...the thing is, this AE spur is thinner..fixed that :D

after 17 tomorrow il be testing, sad i did not recived my stagger ribs and spikes :(

Movie, i do hope so!

[SilentBob]

Man Thomas, the truck looks BANGING!! Cant wait to see it live och maby a test drive :-P.

/Fredrik

[Thomas P]

So i had the chance to test my new Ansmann Macnum..I had to use the stock tires...the front was real good, but rear ..id say, middle...anyway, WHAT A CAR!!!:p. it felt super dialed (like truck should be !). I think i did 5 packs, and as fast i could run it, i never get over 55 celsius on my 6.5r, the esc app 29. But it will be higher when the schumi tires arrive :thumbsup:.

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[zagonielod]

What a wonderfull track.......:wub

[Thomas P]

Testted Stock shocks...way better then the losi (that are little to long)...BUT i have a Q...ihave app 8 packs, and the front end, is sick sloppy,same with the ackerman... is the Pro plastic better? can this be bought lose ?

[kedal]

You say stock shocks are better than losi ones ? Just because of the right size or better in all things ?
I've never tested stock shocks...

[Thomas P]

Hi , first Losi are to long, So with shimi tires i had to test something new..."why not the stock ones" i said to my self..i had a set done, 25/30w...length, Superb.

I have app 4 packs with stock,no sign of leak at al...if there is any shocks i will but it is the "pro" or what they are called.

Maybe the word "better then losi" was litttle to big..but i will not change stock to other :). onely thing i did..i opened my all 4 shocks, and green slimed the O-Rings :)

[kedal]

Thanks for details... so, you have the macnum, so you talk about plastic shocks right ?
I should maybe try the stock shock to, because my losi shock have the same lenght problem and they flow too.

[kaylon]

Check the link I posted before for the Master Smacker shocks or Royal Flash Shocks...they have alloy caps and are excellent...

J

[kedal]

Oh, yes, you're right, I saw this by the way ;)

[Thomas P]

then i know, I did HARD test on the truck day before yesterday :)...and i mean HARD test...still the stock shock working ace..planning to get some "stock alu" - Pro shocks for better look :D.....

Had nothing to do, so i did some carbon job on my stock strap...

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[SilentBob]

Looking ace! Mr T :)

[Thomas P]

Thanks Bob, il make one for ya later...

[zagonielod]

Hy Thomas! :) Nice work! BTW.... what ESC are you using? 2,4Ghz radio? Cas the antenna wire on the RX si pretty small :)

[Thomas P]

Team Waves products.

Team Wave RB-50 ESC
Team Wave Linear motor 6.5r (like speed passion)

Rx = Spectrum Micro :)

[zagonielod]

I think I've allready asked this, but what about those Ansmann alloy shocks? As I remember, they wouldn't pop off, only that the interior has to be changed with that from the stock plastic ones? I would buy 2 front shocks of those.... Or shouldn't I ?... Opinions?

[kedal]

I just put the stock mad rat shaft to the losi shock body (with losi piston, but also stock mad rat O-ring), everything seems to be ok... so, I suggest you to buy the body shock you want, with the same piston brand, or just buy TQ/TC body shock (the color is better) and you'll have one of the best shocks.

[kedal]

Hi , first Losi are to long, So with shimi tires i had to test something new..."why not the stock ones" i said to my self..i had a set done, 25/30w...length, Superb.

I have app 4 packs with stock,no sign of leak at al...if there is any shocks i will but it is the "pro" or what they are called.

Maybe the word "better then losi" was litttle to big..but i will not change stock to other :). onely thing i did..i opened my all 4 shocks, and green slimed the O-Rings :)

About your losi lenght shock problem, I use losi body with the stock mad rat shaft, the lenght is now almost perfect, and no problem with the shocks. I use too the mad rat stocks O-ring.
This is for the rear shocks. I tried the same thing for the front ones, but with the stock mad rat shaft, the lenght is too small.

[Thomas P]

Killed a RB50 esc for a week ago...bought a SpeedPassion, and some new 5000mah 2s 30-40c packs...the truck is insane...

Me and my son tested the truck..

Linus....he drove easy, and did some heavy burnouts

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Daddy tested the truck :D

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The truck is a screamer!!!

Modded a T4 tranny insted..to handle the powa

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[soane]

Where did you get the turn-buckles from?

[Xedos]

I've added bearings, used Tamiya wheels, old ESC and receiver. The power of the Carson Cup Machine is more than she can handle. For now, EPA for throttle is set at 60%.

Enjoy the pics.

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