F1 Build Thread

[Courtney s]

Here is my first attempt , still need more testing but smooth so far, 65g.

[ZackM]

Looking good, Mine is right at 70g right now.

My rear tires are shorter, so I need to some gearing changes, but it handles well.

[Courtney s]

So I tested this friday night at the Atlanta commercial track it was SLOW. Geared 9/26

When i installed the pinion i had to press it on , and my press pushes on the pinion and the shaft on the other end . The other end of this motor has the "closed bearing" would it possible that i pressed this closed end onto the shaft and damaged the motor?

[ZackM]

I just recently put a 24t gear on my car. I pushed on the motor the same as you. It is not a very powerful little thing, gearing and rear tire diameter is going to change a lot.

Zack

[chrisguyw]

So I tested this friday night at the Atlanta commercial track it was SLOW. Geared 9/26

When i installed the pinion i had to press it on , and my press pushes on the pinion and the shaft on the other end . The other end of this motor has the "closed bearing" would it possible that i pressed this closed end onto the shaft and damaged the motor?

If the endbell bushing cap does not appear to be crushed in any way you are likely OK.........there is at least 20/30 thou clearance between the armature shaft and the inside of the bushing cap on these motors.

As far as gearing, you may want to consider going to a 23T Crown, or, a 10T pinion

Cheers
Chris Walker

[arroldn]

Well the number 57 is ready to ship. After a few tweaks it is running about 6 secs faster than last years car. Hopefully we can get some podiums.

[cj74]

Well... Not having entered last year I don't know if shell be competitive, but felt good to me while testing. We shall see...