new Academy 2WD - Page 4

Welshy40 · #61 15-09-2007

Well what can I say but the design is outstanding. I like the wing mount design as when they do break it can be a pain to change on some cars and this design makes life simple, 5 seconds and a new one is installed. Very impressed.

I do think that there should be the option of 7 cells positions on the chassis like on the Associated B2/B3 as some drivers like over steer and some like understeer, where as this is set in only one place for the cells so am uncertain and may not buy one due to this one item, as I like the weight more forward.

super__dan · #62 15-09-2007

So add some lead on the servo?

I dislike the wingmount idea as I think it's likely to allow play in the mounts over time. I also don't like the shock top mounts that screw in without being clamped against the shock tower with a nut (like every other car) I'm sure a few whack here will start elongate the holes. Clamping with a nut disipates the force into all the tower plastic that the screw/nut contact against, this will only dissipate force into the plastic the way the screw is pushed (up or down).

Having apparently sounded negative above, I do actually think as a package it looks good and a big step forward on what's come before.

Preddy are you running one next year?

Welshy40 · #63 16-09-2007

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Originally Posted by super__dan

So add some lead on the servo?

I dislike the wingmount idea as I think it's likely to allow play in the mounts over time. I also don't like the shock top mounts that screw in without being clamped against the shock tower with a nut (like every other car) I'm sure a few whack here will start elongate the holes. Clamping with a nut disipates the force into all the tower plastic that the screw/nut contact against, this will only dissipate force into the plastic the way the screw is pushed (up or down).

Having apparently sounded negative above, I do actually think as a package it looks good and a big step forward on what's come before.

Preddy are you running one next year?

I agree with you on the shock mounts, but I have always replaced the kit ones with what I like, so it isnt difficult to rectify it, and put a longer screw through.

I like the idea of the wing mount as the ones I use always tend to bend after time and with this solution its just a quick change and game on. But yes you are right and maybe there will be some play after a period of time, but never the less the idea is a good one and there is always room for improvement.

Batteries, I suppose I could always do what Brian Kinwald did when he was using 7 cells, and mount one ontop of the first two and use a foam insert at the back, then I will have to find a way to hold the cells in. Still I like the cars design.

tyreman · #64 18-09-2007

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Originally Posted by super__dan

So add some lead on the servo?

I dislike the wingmount idea as I think it's likely to allow play in the mounts over time. I also don't like the shock top mounts that screw in without being clamped against the shock tower with a nut (like every other car) I'm sure a few whack here will start elongate the holes. Clamping with a nut disipates the force into all the tower plastic that the screw/nut contact against, this will only dissipate force into the plastic the way the screw is pushed (up or down).

Having apparently sounded negative above, I do actually think as a package it looks good and a big step forward on what's come before.

Preddy are you running one next year?

I don't know, why what have you heard

Big E · #65 18-09-2007

You know are you are Brain "Academy" Preddy

Oh sorry, said I wouldn't say didn't I

KevLee · #66 18-09-2007

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Originally Posted by Big E

You know are you are Brain "Academy" Preddy

Brain Preddy!! thats funny.....

jim76 · #67 18-09-2007

it's an RB5 with a different shell. have to wait and see if the production quality is as good.

ashleyb4 · #68 18-09-2007

HAHA Brian Academy Preddy haha ive heard something but im not saying anything.

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Big E · #69 18-09-2007

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Originally Posted by KevLee

Brain Preddy!! thats funny.....

Whoops, really should read stuff back, we all know there is no brain involved

ashleyb4 · #70 18-09-2007

HAHA i never noticed that good spot ellis soon everyone will have nick names Ellis Hawk Eye Stafford

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super__dan · #71 18-09-2007

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Originally Posted by tyreman

I don't know, why what have you heard

I hear lots of things, from the hotel room I'm in I can hear the sound of trains in Derby station and later likely the sound of the prosers in the knocking shop I'm staying above (alledgedly).

KevLee · #72 18-09-2007

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Originally Posted by Big E

Whoops, really should read stuff back, we all know there is no brain involved

haha! thats not very nice !

Brain, do you wish to defend yourself?

KevLee · #73 18-09-2007

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Originally Posted by super__dan

I hear lots of things, from the hotel room I'm in I can hear the sound of trains in Derby station and later likely the sound of the prosers in the knocking shop I'm staying above (alledgedly).

House number and postcode please..........

super__dan · #74 18-09-2007

Sorry kev it's women prosers

KevLee · #75 18-09-2007

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Sorry kev it's women prosers

oh i see!

so its women downstairs, brokeback upstairs?

super__dan · #76 22-09-2007

Unfortunatly in the end I saw no evidence of pro's anywhere

Chrislong · #77 22-09-2007

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Originally Posted by Chrislong

I wouldn't fret, the biggest difference is the amount of confidence we have in AE products working. With past qualities, Academy have a lot of prooving to do with anything new, i.e. the first SB & Griffin, I know these are now old cars but unfortunately bad reputations stick very easily.

Not intending the above to sound harsh, just my 2p worth.

After seeing pictures i'll reserve judgement til I see one on the track.

The issue I had with the Griffin transmission was that it would not stay tight. To be honest mine was built by Nick Isaacs, and not very well, I did it again myself but with threadlock and never ran it again. How is the new diff?

I agree with what Dan says on the shock tower screws. But I like the wingmounts, if any slop comes with age then surely a peice of lexan under the bodyclips will tighten it up.... but although its made to be fast to change if broke, how easily are they broken?

Tom3012 · #78 22-09-2007

looks good!, jus not to keen on the shell... id buy one though, price and spares depending

Tom3012 · #79 22-09-2007

oh, and bring on the purple hop ups!!!!

PaulRotheram · #80 22-09-2007

wash yer mouth out tom, purple *spit*