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Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-22-2003, 03:16 PM

Replies: 6

My car won't go straight anymore...

Views: 802

Posted By chelboed

Well, my new diff won't be here until tomorrow...

Well, my new diff won't be here until tomorrow but I have a sneekie suspicion that there in lies the problem. My diff is very noisy now. It seems to slip much more at take-off than it used to. I...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-21-2003, 10:22 AM

Replies: 6

My car won't go straight anymore...

Views: 802

Posted By chelboed

On a smooth surface, it has always wanted to pull...

On a smooth surface, it has always wanted to pull to the side if I hammer it from a dead stop. The whole diff./drive side issue. That's pretty normal.

I don't really notice my problem too much on...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-21-2003, 08:45 AM

Replies: 6

My car won't go straight anymore...

Views: 802

Posted By chelboed

About the diff...

I changed the title of the thread because I discovered that the diff was my problem of not being able to go straight. I toasted it.
I'll explain further down in the thread.

I got my car out on...

Forum: Bit Science

05-16-2003, 02:08 PM

Replies: 207

The Layman's Dual Cell Mod (tm)

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Posted By chelboed

I used to charge my button cells with 6-7.5 volts...

I used to charge my button cells with 6-7.5 volts at 800mA. I think your problem lies elsewhere. Mine never spontaneously turned on like a S. King book.:D

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-16-2003, 11:20 AM

Replies: 0

Rear spring cramped...

Views: 653

Posted By chelboed

Rear spring cramped...

I pulled my car apart last night and noticed that the battery pack was pushing up against the rear suspension spring. I wasn't getting the full benefit of the spring travel. I loosened the screws...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-16-2003, 09:55 AM

Replies: 13

Soft tire review (dig my rims?)

Views: 1,597

Posted By chelboed

My wider taller tires are the soft ones. I...

My wider taller tires are the soft ones. I usually run all wide, or all small. I don't like to put skinny/short on front with wide/tall on rear. I don't know why. I do notice that it turns quicker...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-15-2003, 11:12 PM

Replies: 13

Soft tire review (dig my rims?)

Views: 1,597

Posted By chelboed

Back to squishy tires...

You know, I noticed that a couple of my wide tires are off center so they wobble up and down a bit. I told Apexrc-racing about this and they told me that they'd send me 2 complete new sets to replace...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-15-2003, 11:08 PM

Replies: 1

Removed my 5th cell...

Views: 693

Posted By chelboed

Removed my 5th cell...

I noticed several things about my car lately that I didn't like.

1. Bent axles from jumping too high and missing my landing ramp.
Also from running on un-eaven surfaces and hitting the lip...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-14-2003, 03:31 PM

Replies: 23

Help on 4-cell mod?

Views: 2,211

Posted By chelboed

The Epoch runs on 3x 1/3 AAA cells. When you add...

The Epoch runs on 3x 1/3 AAA cells. When you add one more, it fit's in the battery compartment with the other 3. Just solder the 4th to the 3 cell pack in-line. If you add a 5th, you will need to put...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-14-2003, 01:59 PM

Replies: 23

Help on 4-cell mod?

Views: 2,211

Posted By chelboed

Can you post a pic of your stacks close up? I...

Can you post a pic of your stacks close up? I know this is off the Epoch topic, but I guess you could e-mail a pic to my acct. if you have a chance.

tribes22@hotmail.com

Thank's if ya can. If...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-14-2003, 11:20 AM

Replies: 23

Help on 4-cell mod?

Views: 2,211

Posted By chelboed

Yeah, they're all the same chassis. Just the...

Yeah, they're all the same chassis. Just the shell is different.

Hey, I'm getting a Z for my B-day. On your 6x2 stack do you just solder the FET's feet/tabs vertically in-line? Like set them on...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-13-2003, 10:16 PM

Replies: 23

Help on 4-cell mod?

Views: 2,211

Posted By chelboed

5 is fun, but you have to be really disciplined...

5 is fun, but you have to be really disciplined with your finger not to over throttle, or you'll go outta control and run into the wall like I do. It's tons of fun, but I think 4 is better for...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-13-2003, 10:05 PM

Replies: 23

Help on 4-cell mod?

Views: 2,211

Posted By chelboed

My gears were a teeny bit noisy, but I used some...

My gears were a teeny bit noisy, but I used some tri-flow and lubed them up a bit, now it's quiet and even faster!!!

2G2SILVERSTRAT: 6 AA's = 9 volts. If you want a more effective 9 volts, use an...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-13-2003, 11:31 AM

Replies: 23

Help on 4-cell mod?

Views: 2,211

Posted By chelboed

I used to double charge mine at 9v 800mA. I got...

I used to double charge mine at 9v 800mA. I got about 9 min run time. Now I have a 5 cell and I triple charge at the same v and mA. I get at least 10-11 min.

With 5 cells, I used to have a hard...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-13-2003, 08:17 AM

Replies: 23

Help on 4-cell mod?

Views: 2,211

Posted By chelboed

Look at the top right corner of your screen. See...

Look at the top right corner of your screen. See the "Articles" link? Under that is a "adding a 4th cell to an Epoch Spec 2". I like the layout here better than the way they put it on MRC.

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-13-2003, 08:14 AM

Replies: 5

OH MY GOSH (i can't believe i did that)

Views: 962

Posted By chelboed

I got mine from intrepidrc.com I love...

I got mine from intrepidrc.com

I love 'em!

Make sure to pick up some squishy tires too!

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-12-2003, 10:51 PM

Replies: 23

Help on 4-cell mod?

Views: 2,211

Posted By chelboed

CAUTION!!! Some people have fried their ESC doing...

CAUTION!!! Some people have fried their ESC doing a 5 cell mod on an Epoch. I have heard of more than one instance. I personally have a 5 cell Spec 2, and love the snot out of it. I was on a concrete...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-06-2003, 04:31 PM

Replies: 22

Spec1 or Spec2?

Views: 1,956

Posted By chelboed

You should just read a few of the comparison...

You should just read a few of the comparison threads like "Epoch or Mini-Z", or there's a few called "a few questions" or "I have been thinking about...".

Check those out. I don't even touch my...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-06-2003, 02:44 PM

Replies: 13

Soft tire review (dig my rims?)

Views: 1,597

Posted By chelboed

A clone servo will fit in the same hole as a Zip...

A clone servo will fit in the same hole as a Zip Zap/ Bit motor. Epoch servo is much, much bigger. That would be cool, though. Funny, a teeny little Puchi Maru's servo is about 2x bigger than a clone...

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-06-2003, 08:01 AM

Replies: 13

Soft tire review (dig my rims?)

Views: 1,597

Posted By chelboed

The Viper will probably always handle like...

The Viper will probably always handle like dookie. The steering servo is very slow, so there is a slight delay in responsiveness. Since you do have an Epoch, you know what a super nice 1/43 car...

Forum: Bit Char-G / MicroSizers

05-06-2003, 01:37 AM

Replies: 11

drag racing help

Views: 961

Posted By chelboed

The only way I can get a Bit to go over 5 mph is...

The only way I can get a Bit to go over 5 mph is to take out all of the moving front end peices and replace them with Zip Zap parts. Steering knuckles with tall wheels, steering arm, and cover. I got...

Forum: ZipZaps

05-06-2003, 01:31 AM

Replies: 18

some cool pics (or so i think)

Views: 1,230

Posted By chelboed

HERE...

HERE (http://www.geocities.com/chelboed/boosterzap.html) is a couple of jumping vid's that I posted a while back. (one slow motion) This site is geocities and they only allow a certain amount of...

Forum: Yokomo Puchi Maru

05-05-2003, 11:55 PM

Replies: 15

I used Penny Racer tires.

Views: 6,004

Posted By chelboed

Try using black electrical tape, I think it would...

Try using black electrical tape, I think it would insulate better with just one layer. Or you could use shrink tubing.

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-05-2003, 11:48 PM

Replies: 13

Soft tire review (dig my rims?)

Views: 1,597

Posted By chelboed

Sorry, here's the pic.

Sorry, here's the pic.

Forum: Epoch RC1/43

05-05-2003, 11:43 PM

Replies: 13

Soft tire review (dig my rims?)

Views: 1,597

Posted By chelboed

Here's a good side shot to compare the tire...

Here's a good side shot to compare the tire thickness and height.

I got the rims from apex. They are stock silver integra rims with the center star painted blue.

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