FG Sportsline M3 Drift Edition

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TheFlump said:
So I managed some RC time after spending most of the past 5 days in Brussels.

Finally got to the end of "spacer-gate" it goes in-between the two bearings inside the alloy gear plate, bit of a faff but pics will help explain it. @dougstar

Got replacement servo. I know I keep harping on about www.rapid-racing.co.uk but they sent me a Rhino Multiplex HV servo, one of the best on the market as a replacement for a stock RTR servo and offered to refund my postage of sending the faulty one back. Name me another company who'd do that? Credit to them.

Also got my upgraded exhaust fitted, kill switch and finally fitted spoiler to body.

Enough rambling... Onto the pics!!!

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That's gonna be good on the palace track

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TheFlump said:
I need some proper wheels/,tires. I have the drift rims and a set of wets. need some slicks/dry weather wheels
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So do I at the moment I got these wouldn't mind slicks I still gotta adjust the camber clean my filter and oil it I need a new tachometer aswell :( I think I'm gonna give it a run at lidl west Croydon tonight and tune it a bit leaner on the high needle haven't tested it since I put the silencer on the exhaust or the front and rear away bars I want to see how it handles now I had alot of understeer because of the amount of torq and the fact its 4wd
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Nice. When I ordered the FG I looked at the MCD first, and a Kraken, but wanted the FG. Have no idea how it will handle, how quick it (wont be) etc, looking forward to seeing your 45cc screamer though,
 
TheFlump said:
Nice. When I ordered the FG I looked at the MCD first, and a Kraken, but wanted the FG. Have no idea how it will handle, how quick it (wont be) etc, looking forward to seeing your 45cc screamer though,
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FG's are fast and handle good onroad probably the best on a on road track I think mine will only be good on straights and drags

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I'll be happy if mine turns the right direction and actually runs ok. Let alone handle haha.


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My Mcd is the older proline model and having fitted a centre lsd it did want to change direction better.
A little toe out will help turn the nose in but not too much
 
doza28 said:
My Mcd is the older proline model and having fitted a centre lsd it did want to change direction better.
A little toe out will help turn the nose in but not too much
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Thanks for that info I'm going to get a centre diff when I can afford it I'll try toe out tonight aswell I've also got a - camber on the rear about 2° and dead centred on the front

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I'd probably swap that around and try it.
0 degree camber on the rear and 2 on the front.
You Might find the rear rotates a little better helping the front turn in.

I have 2 front and 1 at the rear
 
doza28 said:
I'd probably swap that around and try it.
0 degree camber on the rear and 2 on the front.
You Might find the rear rotates a little better helping the front turn in.

I have 2 front and 1 at the rear
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Thanks again I'll give that a try

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How are you guys measuring your degrees of changenon camber/toe etc

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TheFlump said:
How are you guys measuring your degrees of changenon camber/toe etc

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I have borrowed the tire setup tool from a friend but when I'm ordering one of those 180° semi circle things like that I used in school once I mark the centre line on the tire should pretty much be accurate enough

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I have a camber gauge to do the camber.

Toe is done by measuring the distance between the front and rear of the wheels. Not sure what the mm measurement equates to in degrees though. Fg also have a bar which you can bolt to the rear of the car. The camber gauge slids in and laying flat then becomes a toe gauge. Not sure if this is a current item though

Both my fg and mcd have 5mm difference between the front and rear measure of the wheels... 5mm more at the front


Hope that majes sense.
I'm by no means an expert. I just like to fiddle and experiment but as I have my tools with me, I can normally do it where I'm running so I get a direct comparison
The Mcd Proline tyres are pretty hard to find, I'd rather make sure they're all pointing in the right direction so I don't wear them excessively
 
doza28 said:
I have a camber gauge to do the camber.

Toe is done by measuring the distance between the front and rear of the wheels. Not sure what the mm measurement equates to in degrees though. Fg also have a bar which you can bolt to the rear of the car. The camber gauge slids in and laying flat then becomes a toe gauge. Not sure if this is a current item though

Both my fg and mcd have 5mm difference between the front and rear measure of the wheels... 5mm more at the front


Hope that majes sense.
I'm by no means an expert. I just like to fiddle and experiment but as I have my tools with me, I can normally do it where I'm running so I get a direct comparison
The Mcd Proline tyres are pretty hard to find, I'd rather make sure they're all pointing in the right direction so I don't wear them excessively
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The semi circle measures in ° degrees but by mm if that makes sense not sure how accurate but after that when measured everything matches up I gotta give the setup tool bk tomorrow I don't wanna buy one for myself I'm cheap lol but looking forward to the carpark run tonight also as you have better setup experience will I benefit from locking the front or rear diff to drift round corners easier?

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Mine are now 8mm in on the front exact after measuring also the rear are at dead centre

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Just downloaded a camber guage app for me phone. See if it helps. I like a gadget but spending a load on setup tools seems a waste for me tbh



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