2wd Proto - CR2 - Page 25

tony12795 · #**481** 17-11-2009

I have been emailing Jonathan today, he's going to test them in a week or two. IF and ONLY IF there are no isuess and he's happy then I am sure they will be available soon.

Tony

ashleyb4 · #**482** 17-11-2009

Awsome JC can we have the motor plates in black

A

OldTimer · #**483** 17-11-2009

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Originally Posted by ashleyb4

Awsome JC can we have the motor plates in black

A

Well carbon fibre is black, will that do

MatJohnson · #**484** 18-11-2009

mmmmm, more carbon fibre bits

Supervlieg · #**485** 19-11-2009

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Originally Posted by OldTimer

Well carbon fibre is black, will that do

Looking forward to see that motorplate!

Fiddybux · #**486** 22-11-2009

I just ran my idler mod for the first time today and there's a couple of things I'd like to ask you good knowledgeable people!

1. It sounds like a bag of spanners, to the extent that most people said it sounded "rough as arseholes"! Is this normal and will it subside? As far as I know it's all meshed properly - not too loose and not too tight. The motor isn't getting excessively hot after 5 mins.

2. I'm running 23/78 with an Xcelorin (latest firmware etc.) on a RHD version. Sounded and run great without the idler mod (but that was on a different speedo too), so the gearbox conversion job I did should be fine, but it seems to lack punch and doesn't seem to run so freely. Top end isn't so bad. Any suggestions?

3. I occasionally get bizarre and odd behaviour from the Xcelorin. Today it went mental for no reason, from nothing to full power (nothing in between - like it was on a toggle switch!). Then it was fine again. Later on it stopped for a few seconds, like it lost power, but then carried on again. Could it be the capacitor or the personal transponder causing interference on the receiver - I've had this before? The PT is on top of the servo, so should be okay? Or some other external interference? Or maybe a faulty Xcelorin? Any ideas?

It would be good to know where other people are mounting all their bits. Right now I have the capacitor on the left battery strap with a bit of velcro, and the PT is on the servo. Does anyone else have it like this?

I might try moving the PT elsewhere and see if that helps too.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

CBRDEAN0 · #**487** 26-11-2009

Are we any closer to an official AC shell to fit the CR2 yet ?

Fiddybux · #**488** 26-11-2009

No idea mate....how's your idler mod running? Mine's noisy as hell.

discostu · #**489** 26-11-2009

you must have somthig binding someware i ran the idler mod on my standard cr and it was sweet

stu

V-Rossi · #**490** 26-11-2009

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Originally Posted by Fiddybux

No idea mate....how's your idler mod running? Mine's noisy as hell.

Mine was better after 2 packs, after 4 packs as silent as a U-boat. Playing with the shims between idler and motor plate can make quite a difference in binding/noise!

Dunc · #**491** 26-11-2009

When I emailed Jonathan a few days ago he said it had been shelved for the time being.

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Originally Posted by CBRDEAN0

Are we any closer to an official AC shell to fit the CR2 yet ?

Fiddybux · #**492** 27-11-2009

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Originally Posted by V-Rossi

Mine was better after 2 packs, after 4 packs as silent as a U-boat. Playing with the shims between idler and motor plate can make quite a difference in binding/noise!

Thanks for getting back to me.

Are you running a cover at all? I hacked mine to fit over the mod...wondering if that is catching somewhere and if you had noticed the same.

Mine is backed right of the plate, so it is flush with the spur.

V-Rossi · #**493** 27-11-2009

Yes I'm using the motor cover, works perfect if you cut away enough material. Don't be afraid to cut a lot of it away, the body covers most of the parts that are open because of the mod, and a motor cover isn't the biggest purchase you'll do during the season.

I'm using 3 0,1mm shims between the bearing and motor, works perfect.

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Originally Posted by Fiddybux

Thanks for getting back to me.

Are you running a cover at all? I hacked mine to fit over the mod...wondering if that is catching somewhere and if you had noticed the same.

Mine is backed right of the plate, so it is flush with the spur.

fastinfastout · #**494** 29-11-2009

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Originally Posted by OldTimer

I have something in the works re the extra idler gear, so once its been tested i will post details, as well as some other new parts for the CR2.

Jonathan, any news on your idler gear mod?

I'm interested in another cr2, but not too confident in doing the mod myself.

Fiddybux · #**495** 30-11-2009

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Originally Posted by V-Rossi

Yes I'm using the motor cover, works perfect if you cut away enough material. Don't be afraid to cut a lot of it away, the body covers most of the parts that are open because of the mod, and a motor cover isn't the biggest purchase you'll do during the season.

I'm using 3 0,1mm shims between the bearing and motor, works perfect.

So is your idler lined up perfectly with the spur, so the back-edge of the idler is flush and it protrudes over the edge of the spur (as it is physically wider)?

Or are you more central on the idler with the spur?

Also, does your idler spin freely in your hand or is it a little tight (but not much)? Just wondering if mine is too loose and has some play in it on the bearings.

Thanks.

MatJohnson · #**496** 20-12-2009

Any news on the motor plate? I need a new shell and am just seeing if its worth going LHD instead of me RHD one.

V-Rossi · #**497** 20-12-2009

Sorry, I forgot to answer your question. the idler is touching the spur about in the middle of its surface, around 40% starting from the inner side.
______________ motor plate
[ 1 ]____²
[ 1 ]

Bad drawing, but 1 = idler, ² = spur, I hope you understand what I mean by 40%.

And the idler spins freely, make sure it does!

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Originally Posted by Fiddybux

So is your idler lined up perfectly with the spur, so the back-edge of the idler is flush and it protrudes over the edge of the spur (as it is physically wider)?

Or are you more central on the idler with the spur?

Also, does your idler spin freely in your hand or is it a little tight (but not much)? Just wondering if mine is too loose and has some play in it on the bearings.

Thanks.

OldTimer · #**498** 20-12-2009

If we manage to get some testing done, i would hope to have the motor plate / idler mod ready towards the end of Jan / early Feb. A couple of photos below of the carbon fibre motor plate along with the idler post. I have tested a 23t pinion upto a 29t and they fit fine on a 78t spur.

MatJohnson · #**499** 20-12-2009

Looks good, think I will hang on before getting the shell

OldTimer · #**500** 20-12-2009

And something else i am working on