Brian Kinwalds Cars from the Cactus

[SpeedyDad]

Originally Posted by Chrislong

Andy, if you fancy doing it, id suggest countersinking the CF, use a longer screw and nutting the side away from the spur.

Chris, that's a great idea. If the holes ever get too loose again on Alex's X-6, I'll have to do this.

[Chrislong]

Hey Chris, how is the CF plate for heat? I know Glenn Atterton on here did it and I wonderred about the heat from the motor then.

Good work on the X-60 chassis modification, loads of people have been looking at mine and have been nothing but impressed with the perfect join.

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by Chrislong

Hey Chris, how is the CF plate for heat? I know Glenn Atterton on here did it and I wonderred about the heat from the motor then.

This one Kris. Still using it as I haven't got a 4 speed as yet. No heat issues with mine.

corrected your spelling of my surname in qoute

[SpeedyDad]

Actually, my name is Chris too. I think he was talking to me since he also referenced the X-60 I built for him.

As far as heat goes with the CF motor plate, I don't think there is much of a difference between the CF one and the AL one. Our motor temps are pretty much the same. If there is a difference, it is very small.

[dancoog]

Paul, do you know if Brian is running a taller ratio front to rear or if it is a higher internal ratio overall ?

How does that actually change how 4wds react to motor torque and overall handling?

[Paul_Sinclair]

Its a higher internal ratio. The stock X - 5 is a 1.75 with 29 tooth diff pulleys; I believe the Xray pulleys are 34 teeth (not quite sure) which would make the internal ratio around 2.00. He's not over- or under-driving the front, if that's what you mean.