501X setup discussion

[jimmy]

Sorry I meant original pulley sizes. and the one way has the black original 35t size. Hupo ran the one way and so did I - it was super fast but I ended up changing to the diff in the front because when I got the big jumps wrong there was simply no way to rescue the car (when the nose came up, it was all over as you couldnt dip it down)

[B4james]

Originally Posted by BORMAC

Hello James,are you running at Ipswich on the 11th and 12th ? I also belong to that club but will be in Sydney that weekend participating in a vintage buggy day at St Ives.Im looking forward to it!

Hi, no I am actually running at the Victorian titles at the keilor track

[stefke]

Any news on Hupo's setup ?

[jimmy]

Sorry - all the setups were added to the report page on friday, but they will be added to the 501X page when I get a chance and also to the new SETUP section


http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/euros2007/setups/TRF501X_HubertH%f6nigl_2007EC-Vaasa.htm

[veecee]

Thanks for the link Jimmy. And well done on the photos for Tamiya!

[Sensory Overload]

Can't seem to find Cédric Devillers indoor setup. The link for some reason doesn't work (maybe it's my computer). Regardless can some help with an indoor Carpert setup similiar to the Loo. Thanks, SO

[jimmy]

Thanks for pointing that out - I will re-upload it when I get home, it got lost during the move of servers.

[delanobe]

Do you guys run the VERY thick washer on the rear alu hub? (High grip track)

Thanks

[Fabs]

Originally Posted by Sensory Overload

Can't seem to find Cédric Devillers indoor setup. The link for some reason doesn't work (maybe it's my computer). Regardless can some help with an indoor Carpert setup similiar to the Loo. Thanks, SO

Hi,

Just went to the Petit RC race that was held on carpet. I'll post my setup as soon as I get home but shocks wise I ended up with the following:

Front:

45W oil, smallest holes pistons, Blue AE springs, 2nd hole front outside on tower, outside hole on wishbone.

Rear:

35W oil, mid size holes pistons, Silver AE springs, shock position as on the manual.

All the rest is as on the setup I've posted some time ago.

[werner1619]

Hi all,

Got a 501x, thanks Delanobe! (buggy in good nick and loads of parts, your the man! )

Quick question, why does the 501 not have Droop adjustment?

[B44&501xRacerEX]

I'm running hard tamiya shock oil in the front, and soft in the rear.
Seems about right to me. The stock oil was a tube of soft oil.

It's is unknown what weight these are...?

[jimmy]

DCM posted the weights of the Tamiya oils in the Durga thread - perhaps it should be made into a sticky of its own

[Carissa]

This is probably a really stupid question but is the rear toe on the 501x worlds ed. fixed or can you adjust the rear toe angle?

Thanks

[Carl Hughes]

Hi Jimmy, Carl Hughes here, I've been trying to contact you regarding Electronics side of things in my TRF 501X World Edition, please can you tell me what the best motor would be for it, it comes with a 91 tooth spur gear and a 15 tooth pinion gear.

Also I want the best servo, ESC, Cells, transmitter and receiver.

I would be very greatfull if you could share your knowledge with me so I can finish off this awesome car.

Many thanks
Carl Hughes

[Carl Hughes]

Hi Jimmy, like I say, I'm not bothered how much the items are, I just want to put the best on this car to finish it.

Thanks again
Carl Hughes

[stefke]

Originally Posted by Carissa

This is probably a really stupid question but is the rear toe on the 501x worlds ed. fixed or can you adjust the rear toe angle?

Thanks

It has a fixed toe angle but people sometimes adjust toe by using Yokomo rear hubs.

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Originally Posted by jimmy

Thanks for pointing that out - I will re-upload it when I get home, it got lost during the move of servers.

I got the durga front one-way Jimmy. For my 501x,
it says on the package DO NOT USE WITH TAMIYA 501X.

I was thinking it was the pulley that was included.
I also have the durga black wheels also to use on my 501x "WE"

I've installed the TA-05 front one-way pulley instead though. Seems this is gonna work.

I think it was the pulley the package was refering to though.

I have installed the front one-way pulley and it fits just perfect!
I hope it unlocks the full pontential of this buggy because the diffs
are terrible..

When my tungsten diff balls come in I'll install them on the rear end.

[Northy]

Wouldn't you have to put the Durga 1 way in the 501 backwards, then you'd get no forward drive, and 4wd brakes?

Jimmy will confirm.

We're still waiting on an answer about your favourite screws.

Cheers,

G

[jimmy]

I think you're correct there G - in fact I'm sure you are.

[Northy]

I think I read it in your wonderfull review fella

G