THUNDERBOLT II Pro Race Version

[RCKIWI]

Hi all I have just received maybe the first in the world outside China

The all new TB2 factory Pro Race Version:dance:
This is the first pre-production unit and is factory assembled (production units will be kit form) Only a few distributors and racers have been selected to receive these units at the moment.
Very impressed with all the finish on the machined alloy parts.

Here's a few out of box pic's I will update as I am building this up!
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacebox.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRaceside.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacefront.jpg

I am building up a Zenoah 4 bolt 26cc modified engine for this beast

[RCKIWI]

A few more pic's

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRaceLHS.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacealloyservosaver.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRaceenginebay.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacefrontChubs.jpg

[bentley marshall]

cant wait to get mine

[mradlin]

Now that is a great looking machine!!! :excited:

[RCKIWI]

These are impressive cars and the more I have had to work on them the better they get! They are certainly not budget cars by all means like other clone brand's of Chinese produced 1/5 scale cars, they are more mid to high end range. And these are not in anyway a clone!!!!

Anyway I have completely stripped and filled center and front diff's with 100,000wt silicone oil and 4000 rear. I finished the engine and fitted to chassis I also need to fit some packers to the LHS billet engine mount to compensate for Zenoahs deeper clutch housing, I could of used a CY but decided to keep all Zen.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRaceZen.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRaceZenfitted.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRaceZenpackers.jpg

[mradlin]

Looks great! I can't wait to see it all together!! Don't forget the vids!!! :excited:

[RCKIWI]

Yip will get plenty of vids:yahoo:

[46u]

All so when you have it done please post a weight race ready with out fuel. I know same question I asked on RCU. :D How much does the RTR Thunderbolt II weigh?
Thanks

[bentley marshall]

All so when you have it done please post a weight race ready with out fuel. I know same question I asked on RCU. :D How much does the RTR Thunderbolt II weigh?
Thanks

if ya look at there web site it says the rtr is 12kg

[46u]

if ya look at there web site it says the rtr is 12kg

Here is the link and I know my old eyes are bad but please point out where it says the weight of the buggy is 12kg?:confused:
Thanks

http://www.nutechracing.com/english/shownews.asp?id=139&BigClass=Product%20News

[46u]

OK I found it and it is on a totally different page.
http://www.nutechracing.com/english/ProductShow_Element.asp?ID=556

Now is this the weight of the buggy or the shipping weight of the kit in the box? Can any one confirm either way?
Thanks

[bentley marshall]

i would say its car weight as all the other specks are for the buggy so that should be too

[Nutech Ethan]

All so when you have it done please post a weight race ready with out fuel. I know same question I asked on RCU. :D How much does the RTR Thunderbolt II weigh?
Thanks

the weight for the RTR (without battery, without radio and the spanner for the engine) is about 11.3KG

if the RTR with radio and spanner for the engine is about 12.2kg

[RCKIWI]

Ok had a bit of set back yesterday I received my servos but this Pro kit is designed to have a largescale servo for throttle/brake but I wanted to use a Hitec HS-7955TG std size but 24kg torque @6V. So I had to design and get made a new servo mounting plate to fit into position (see pic's)

As this car is going to be used solely for me racing at our LS tracks here in New Zealand I am also changing things to make it more reliable but up most to handle well, so while waiting for my plate to be made I went through the front end suspension and found there was a bit of bump steering in the steering geometry! Not having much time to make too many new items as the car is to debut this weekend at a special promo racing, I changed the positions of the steering components to eliminate the bump steer the main thing was just flipping over the center track bar! I also fitted grub screws to the C-hubs to tighten up the front end I will also look at fitting bearings into them to eliminate a bit of play in there for the steering knuckles.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRaceservos.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRaceT-brakebracket2.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacethrottleservomounte.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacethrottleservomounte.jpg

[mradlin]

Nice job on the servo adapter. If you get a chance can you take some pics to better explain what you did in adjustments for the suspension? :excited:

[46u]

Is the Pro kit going to be available any time in the near future in the US?

[RCKIWI]

Nice job on the servo adapter. If you get a chance can you take some pics to better explain what you did in adjustments for the suspension? :excited:

Yep I will do next week Mike when I have more time!

[RCKIWI]

Is the Pro kit going to be available any time in the near future in the US?

I am not 100% on that but you would have to contact the USA distributor! But I know production units will not be available until late this year.

[RCKIWI]

Had a good day today! Managed to get everything done sorted out the throttle/brake servo but still not 100% satisfied with it will be doing a MK2 model soon! I am not a fan on on/off switches at the best of times so removed the std slide switch and fitted a rubber splash proof rocker switch to see how that performs, I have been using a Lipo 7.4V 2S for awhile now in my other cars so this car also got one also fitted a Outlaw RC direct power servo harnesss full power is going to the servos!

Finally got to the stage of running and everything working so took it down to local track for a test run, only managed several laps but feels good but yet to do a race set-up on it yet. more tomorrow and hope to get a video of it then!

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacereceiverbox.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacefinishedchassisFron.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacefinishedchassisLHsi.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacefinishedchassistop.jpg

[RCKIWI]

Now a Teaser:dance:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/th_PIC_0233-1.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/?action=view&current=PIC_0233-1.flv)

[mradlin]

Looks great!! How'd you get the Dom pipe to fit so nicely?

[RCKIWI]

Looks great!! How'd you get the Dom pipe to fit so nicely?

Thanx Mike:) The pipe started as a clone pipe but a few cuts here and there and turns I got it to fit:D and made a rubber joiner at the header but it is a hassle to get it on and off at the moment you have to take the rollcage off completely to also remove the pipe. As this is the first version there is still room to improve, also looking at a jetpro rear pipe for MCD to modify which I think will fit easier.

[NUTECH RACING]

nice.
:)

Chris

[RCKIWI]

Thanks Chris you have made it easy though by supplying a awesome car from the start:dance:

Finished pic's:D

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRaceBody1.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacebody2.jpg

Off to Taupo 1000 today for our demonstration event http://www.taupo1000.co.nz/ we are listed under the "External Services" on the LH side bar!

Will try and up load some pictures and video over the weekend!

Bryan

[46u]

Looking good Bryan. How much does it weigh race ready with or preferable with out fuel? All so would like to see some detailed pictures of your modified pipe. Have fun this weekend and be safe.

[PSR Australia]

Excellent idea for promotion:dance:

[46u]

Bryan I saw where you posted the weight on RCU. Thank you.

[46u]

I am really impressed with the weight of the Thunderbolt II comparison to other large scale 4 wheel drive buggies. I got this information off the net so if something is not correct please let me know. I got the weight of the Thunderbolt II pro from Bryan.

Nutech Pro 13Kg 28.7 pounds
Nutech RTR 12Kg 26.5 pounds.
FG Baja 15Kg 33 pounds
Red Cat 16.9kg 37.25 pounds

[NUTECH RACING]

Nice color , matchs the RCI racing logo! :cool:

[mradlin]

Looks great Bryan!!! :dance:

[RCKIWI]

Had an awesome weekend a bit wet and windy but the racing was great!

Also a couple of problems with the car but as you would expect from a new car motor was loosening up nicely and getting faster & faster after each run. But the worst part was a rear diff pinion bearing failed first thing on the second day stopping my racing:mad:

Here's a vid of it when she was starting to crank out!

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu327/Bajaman2009/th_20090912153500.jpg (http://s660.photobucket.com/albums/uu327/Bajaman2009/?action=view&current=20090912153500.flv)

[RCKIWI]

I have fitted some front window mesh for better cooling now that we are coming into our summer and also side body mounts.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRaceFrontscreen.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacesidebodymounts.jpg

Also been right through it again replaced all bearings fitted new rear diff crown wheel & pinion also modified the front C-hubs attachment points and also fitted my designed locked center diff. Will try out this weekend at our track club day.

[stevo1969]

great vid mate, any idea why the bearing failed??

[RCKIWI]

great vid mate, any idea why the bearing failed??

I would say too much power going to the rear end:dance: but most likely just a failed bearing.

[NUTECH RACING]

I have fitted some front window mesh for better cooling now that we are coming into our summer and also side body mounts.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRaceFrontscreen.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacesidebodymounts.jpg

Also been right through it again replaced all bearings fitted new rear diff crown wheel & pinion also modified the front C-hubs attachment points and also fitted my designed locked center diff. Will try out this weekend at our track club day.

nice mod.:good idea:

[46u]

Does the Pro Racer run the same diffs as the RTR? Talking about the diffs them self not the mount for the center diff. Are all of them 2 spider gear diffs?

[RCKIWI]

Does the Pro Racer run the same diffs as the RTR? Talking about the diffs them self not the mount for the center diff. Are all of them 2 spider gear diffs?

Yes they are 2 spider diff internals are the same as RTR but they come with alloy housing.

[RCKIWI]

Ok here is the pic's of the mod I have done to the alloy C-hubs I have used FG part # 4466 spherical bearings these take all the slop out from the C-hub to steering knuckle. Pic also of the std bolt and bush. I have also shimmed up all the steering linkage so now the only play is in the std plastic rodends which is not much.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacesphericalbearingC-h.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRaceC-hubbolt.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRaceFGsphericalbearings.jpg

[Nutech Ethan]

we also have this kind bearing, and testing it..


http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss81/ethanzhang/DSC02830.jpg

[RCKIWI]

Great stuff Ethan very much the same item keep us informed, be good if can also fit RTR plastic C-hubs:D

[46u]

we also have this kind bearing, and testing it..


http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss81/ethanzhang/DSC02830.jpg

Will the pro kits that will be out next month have this up grade?

[RCKIWI]

Received some upgrade parts from the factory will be fitting these up and testing.

Alloy outer diff housings and lighten center drive shafts

[RCKIWI]

Had a customer that wanted my first rear pipe I had made for this car so had to work on VersionII:D
In V1 the pipe snaked through the rollcage but this time I took it around so I don't have to remove the rollcage to remove. Performance is the same.

[NUTECH RACING]

Looks great!:D

[46u]

I am hoping my Thunderbolt II Pro Racer will be shipped next week. I have a Lauterbacher adjustable 4 shoe clutch and a Multiplex RHINO Digi 4 Steering Servo for it. I all so have several engines but not sure if I am going to start with my ported CY26 or ported GP290 or ported 30.5. I all so have a stock CY26. :D

I think I was told it takes a hump pack is this correct?

[mradlin]

I am hoping my Thunderbolt II Pro Racer will be shipped next week. I have a Lauterbacher adjustable 4 shoe clutch and a Multiplex RHINO Digi 4 Steering Servo for it. I all so have several engines but not sure if I am going to start with my ported CY26 or ported GP290 or ported 30.5. I all so have a stock CY26. :D

I think I was told it takes a hump pack is this correct?

Sounds like some nice engine choices 46u. Yes they fit, I have a 4600 mah pack in my Thunderbolt II

[46u]

Will the pro kits that will be out next month have this up grade?

Many be this got over looked but will my kit have these? Hopefully it will be shipped next week. Please see post 41.
Thanks

[jesi]

That pipe looks nice!

Where i can get that? LOL

[46u]

we also have this kind bearing, and testing it..


http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss81/ethanzhang/DSC02830.jpg

Again will these be coming in the kits that will be shipping shortly?
Thanks

[NUTECH RACING]

I am afraid will not come out shortly.

[RCKIWI]

That pipe looks nice!

Where i can get that? LOL

Hi Jesi,

The pipe is a clone dominator pipe cut and re-welded to suit TB2:D

[jesi]

....and you are selling these? :good idea:

[46u]

Does any one have a DDM Dominator for the Redcat buggy to see how it fits on the TBII?

[VancouverHobbies]

This picture is of the MT but close enough to see the side Dom won't fit. I didn't try to install it but looks to me the shock tower will be in the way.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q211/scdoo62/DSC00604.jpg

[46u]

Does the TBII have the same shock tower set up? Thanks

[RCKIWI]

....and you are selling these? :good idea:

No sorry they take too long to modify to suit

[RCKIWI]

Forgot to post this.

I had a bit of an accident last fun day at our track, hit a post on the side of the track which we have now fixed with plastic barriers!

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechH-towndamageA.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechH-towndamageB.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechH-towndamageC.jpg

[RCKIWI]

All fixed and ready for racing this weekend at Auckland RAT Track:dance:

Parts replaced
LF alloy steering knuckle
1 x rear lower arm hinge pin
1 x wheel
Also up-graded to Outlaw RC 8mm rear turnbuckles (used on Baja's)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProORCrearturnbuckles.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProrebuiltOct09.jpg

[NUTECH RACING]

Oh my god! :eek:

[bentley marshall]

yes that darn post again

[bens_rc]

ever considered using locknuts on the turn buckles to stop pulling the thread out of the alloy arms? (probly wouldn't help in your case Bryan:))

I also race full scale offroad Buggies and if you don't use lock nuts on the tierod end then they will strip the thread out every time just with the slight play in the threads will cause jarring in the threads and the lock nut will take the movement out

[RCKIWI]

ever considered using locknuts on the turn buckles to stop pulling the thread out of the alloy arms? (probly wouldn't help in your case Bryan:))

I also race full scale offroad Buggies and if you don't use lock nuts on the tierod end then they will strip the thread out every time just with the slight play in the threads will cause jarring in the threads and the lock nut will take the movement out


Hi Ben, Yes locknuts wouldn't have helped my situation:mad: And now I have gone to 8mm turnbuckles I would normally run them, but I have run out of FG 1/2 locknuts for LH threads that I normally use they are on order so will fit on arrival just hope I don't have problem before they arrive.

I hear through the RC grapevine you have a TB2 on the way to you soon:yahoo:

[bens_rc]

News travels fast :)
I have a few people up here that are interested in one so I told them that I will get one up and hopefully they will want one or 2 :excited: once they see them in the flesh.
I have an ESP moded 27.5cc Zenoah here to go in it out of my Titan
Just looking for a good tuned pipe that will fit, don't recommend any?

[46u]

Also up-graded to Outlaw RC 8mm rear turnbuckles (used on Baja's)



I run them on my 5b SS.:dance: You must have hit HARD but looks like most of it held up well since it did not take to many parts to fix it.

[RCKIWI]

Surprisingly it looked worse than it was:dance:

[RCKIWI]

News travels fast :)

Just looking for a good tuned pipe that will fit, don't recommend any?

Small world really:D

Not alot of pipes available yet but I think most pipes for the Titan should fit or be very close, that is why I have had to modify a pipe to suit but I am thinking about getting a side VRC pipe to try, as only heard good things about them. I have also asked Olimat engineering in Adelaide to see if he can make a suitable pipe as well.

[46u]

I have been talking to Mike at CPI and he said he is interested in making one for my TBII Pro when I get it. I run his pipes on my 5b SS and really like it. Right now he has a standard pipe for stock engines and a big bore for engines with more displacement for the HPI Baja. All so on the HPI Baja they are WELL protected.

[bens_rc]

Have been looking around and was looking at a side mounted pipe. The VRC or Mielke look like they should fit without too much modifacation.
Had a look at the Titan jetpro but looks like I will have to cut away to much of the shell to make it fit.

[bentley marshall]

will the jetpro fit the car ?? with out the body ok ??

[46u]

I have a side Mielke off my 5b SS I might try but it did not perform near as well as my CPI. All so it caught a lot of abuse on the track. Not sure if there is room to make one that is as well protected as on my 5b SS for the TBII Pro. Here is the one on my 5b SS
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r123/46u/Baja%205B%20SS/DSCF2949.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r123/46u/Baja%205B%20SS/DSCF2953.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r123/46u/Baja%205B%20SS/DSCF2954.jpg

[bens_rc]

Just by looking at the pics, I think the silencer will interfear with the fuel tank

[RCKIWI]

Yeah it mite be a bit of hassle getting to the fuel cap but in the end that doesn't really matter unless you were running a 1hr final for refueling:D

The fuel cap could of been placed on the top of the tank then wouldn't have any hassles!

[RCKIWI]

My racing was cut short yesterday with my rear lighten drive shaft breaking :mad:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2rearshaft.jpg

[bentley marshall]

mmmmm bugger

[mradlin]

That's not good news for you. :mad: I hope you get it put back together soon.

[mooman007uk]

can't remember where I posted it but the 5b vrc side propipe should be a straight forward mod for these trucks, may even fit without having to do any cuts or welds..only thing to change would then be the mounting brackets, i modded a rear one for my rampage on a 30.5 ported motor and it is sick, sick, sick
http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww294/mooman007uk/DSC00838.jpg
... best pipe out there by far...was running modded rear doms before that were impressive but the propipe is on another level. only concern would be the length...i'm going to shoot Sean an email to find out how long they are http://www.oneillbrothers.com/rccar/itemdescription/victory_ussm.htm

DDM has the steel meilke manifolds that exit out to the side..one of these should make many pipe mods a little more straight forward
http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.5647/.f

[mradlin]

That's some great news!! :excited: Please keep us informed.

[RCKIWI]

That header pipe looks like it would fit on ok, just need a length to see if fits in between wheels

[bens_rc]

I have one of these pipes (vrc side pipe) coming so will see how easy it will be to fit what mods need to be made to fit it to the TBII

[mooman007uk]

the pro or standard one as they are quite different in the belly part of the pipe, the pro is designed for ported 26+ cc and may be a little longer.
please post some pics when you get it...it'll be really cool if these pipes will fit cos they are sweet.


Oh and i've decided that my next rc to come before xmas is to be a nutech MT:dance: but i want it with a clear sandstorm body...i know Chris said they're working on one to fit the MT as I write this...I'm excited already

[NUTECH RACING]

Moo,

The bodyshell is not finished yet.:D

[jesi]

will the jetpro fit the car ?? with out the body ok ??


I do have jetpro titan/gas devil pipe on my desk.
pipe or / and TB2 (rtr-model) needs lots of mods.

Main things:
- rollcage
- throttle & brake links
- tank
- body

I think gas devil do have smaller tank, so that why it does not fit TB2.

It can be fitted, but needs lots of work.

[bens_rc]

It is the 26cc ported version which is the only one I could get at the moment which should suit the engine I am going to fit in it but will post some pic's when I get it

[RCKIWI]

A few new updates to the Pro kit

First the Cast alloy diff cases are now in the rubbish bin! I was asked on another forum if these cases were the same as Smartech Titan and after reading that I contacted the factory and they said they are the same cases as used by SMT. Now they are working on CNC billet ones :lol:

After numerous roll overs to help test these cars to the limit (nothing to do with my driving of course:excited:) the rear roll cage post started to give up being plastic so made some alloy ones up.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2Proalloyrearrollcageposts.jpg

New additions from the factory are anti-roll bar sets with 3, 3.5 & 4mm bars with very nice steel rod end links. These are the first samples which I will be testing out and reporting back to the factory. I will start with 3mm and change to see which is the best set for my car.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2Proantirollbarrear1.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2Proantirollbarlinkshorten.jpg

[mradlin]

Looking great! I really like the anti roll bar. I think the cars really could use them.

[NUTECH RACING]

Dear owner of RCI (Bryan),

Any news of the anti-roll bar?
:D

[RCKIWI]

:D haha Chris! Tomorrow 29th Nov 09 is race day and will be checking them out.. but now is raining:mad: good to keep the dust down but not good if it stays:mad:

[RCKIWI]

So far the testing of Sway bars (anti-roll bar)has been very good I have modified the front bar's so they fit better and have been using 3mm front and 3.5mm rear, next I will try 3.5mm front and 4mm rear. I still think they links (rodends) need to be male & female so you can adjust them better and get shorter.

[RCKIWI]

My failure after Saturdays H-Town Track Xmas bash! in the A Main final:mad:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2Proclutchbell.jpg

I will be fitting a FG on the left, tuning clutch bell now!

[mradlin]

So far the testing of Sway bars (anti-roll bar)has been very good I have modified the front bar's so they fit better and have been using 3mm front and 3.5mm rear, next I will try 3.5mm front and 4mm rear. I still think they links (rodends) need to be male & female so you can adjust them better and get shorter.

What did you modify to make the front fit better Bryan?

[mradlin]

My failure after Saturdays H-Town Track Xmas bash! in the A Main final:mad:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2Proclutchbell.jpg

I will be fitting a FG on the left, tuning clutch bell now!

How did it handle otherwise? :excited:

[RCKIWI]

Vids posted in track section now!

[RCKIWI]

Well being Xmas I decided my car needed a makeover so has been stripped down and will be checked over and some parts replaced and redesigned:D

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2Pro1strebuilddec09A.jpg

Some of the new parts to be fitted!

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2Prorebuilddec09parts.jpg
on right 1 & 3 deg rear toe in plates for better straight line stability :D

Now need to get it ready for racing on the 3rd:going insane:

[mradlin]

Nice parts!!

When did the 1-3 degree toe in plates get out??

[NUTECH RACING]

Nice parts!!

When did the 1-3 degree toe in plates get out??

We have 1 and 3 degree plates in stock:dance:

[mradlin]

We have 1 and 3 degree plates in stock:dance:

I didn't know that!
Good to know! :punk:

[RCKIWI]

Nice parts!!

When did the 1-3 degree toe in plates get out??

I asked Nutech to do them awhile ago!

[PSR Australia]

Cool I didnt know about them either.

[NUTECH RACING]

:top secret::cool::punk::D
Cool I didnt know about them either.

Too much options are on the way!!!

[pwaicon]

You can never have too many options, keep them coming!!!:dance:

[NUTECH RACING]

Ok, will have more options later, keep on giving us more ideas.

Thanks:punk:

[RCKIWI]

Well after going right over the car for my rebuild I replaced front and rear diff output drives due to excessive wear, but as reported elsewhere these parts are being made better.

Here is my modified side pipe I am now using Samba 2 one of there very first production on road pipes which I have used on my on road cars.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProSambasidepipe.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProSambarear.jpg

I will fit MCD RR body to cover it as they are wider!

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProMCDbody.jpg

I still have alot to do on it but used my old body in the weekend to race at Taupo meeting, I had a few small issues so my day wasn't that good.

[mradlin]

I see a nice work in progress Bryan!! :excited:

[mooman007uk]

that's a pretty mean looking pipe

[NUTECH RACING]

Yeah! Another pretty "sausage"! :cool:

[RCKIWI]

Well that sausage just didn't work out:damn: was great top end but nothing down low!

So had to get another sausage:yahoo:

http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae247/NutechGT5R-NZ/Other/TB2ProNewSausagesm.jpg

[46u]

Sorry to say guys I need to sell my TB II PR kit. It is listed in the for sale section. I will all so be selling many of my others toys as well. I will keep a few to keep my sanity. I thought I was getting a head but then the bottom fell out.

[sickboy]

Now thats bad shxt mucker, hope things turn around for you soon

[RCKIWI]

Right done a few more up-grades :lol:

Shorten the VRC pipe so sits back further and under the body and should give more topend!
Made new rear wing mount which also act's as a rear brace for diff housing
Made a steel rollcage
Added FG wheel squares with pins to all drives P/No 06106/07

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/Nutech-NZ/TB2Pro2010modsA.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/Nutech-NZ/TB2Pro2010modsB.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/Nutech-NZ/TB2Pro2010modsC.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/Nutech-NZ/TB2Pro2010modsD.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/Nutech-NZ/TB2Pro2010modsE.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/Nutech-NZ/TB2Pro2010modsF.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/Nutech-NZ/TB2Pro2010modsG.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/Nutech-NZ/TB2Pro2010modsH.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/Nutech-NZ/TB2Pro2010modsI.jpg

Painted body pic's to come:band:

[NUTECH RACING]

Nice mod, well done!

[sickboy]

Looking good there mucker, the fg square's are a must for me to.
Chris will have to try and get on board to make these as optional parts would be nice and that wing mount wow sweet i would like to see the test vids for that for sure.

We are wating Bryan LOL

[NUTECH RACING]

We will have more options and accessories for 1/5 cars later.

[mradlin]

I love the wing mount!!!

Nice job Bryan.

[Pipeous]

wow dude, that wing mount looks spectacular.

[gordy p]

that wing mount is lush

[pwaicon]

Nice looking cage and those are some beefy wing mounts, great job!!

[RCKIWI]

Thats for your comments guys :D

Heres a few pic's of body which I finished at midnite Saturday ready for racing Sunday, will post up vids soon!

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/Nutech-NZ/TB2Pronewbody3.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/Nutech-NZ/TB2Pronewbody2.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac58/Nutech-NZ/TB2Pronewbody1.jpg

It needs a front nose section which I will work on this week!

[NUTECH RACING]

Where is the nose, Bryan?LOL

[bentley marshall]

must have a cold

[NUTECH RACING]

must have a cold


LOL

I saw MCD RR4 has many thing similar to TB2, The nose of body shell is almost 100% the same!!!v:dots:

[mynameismud76]

Hi Mr RCI,

Super nice mods buddy!!

How do you machined your rear wing mount? Did you use a local metal shop?

Cheers
M

[RCKIWI]

Hi Mr RCI,

Super nice mods buddy!!

How do you machined your rear wing mount? Did you use a local metal shop?

Cheers
M

Thanx M,

The wing mount I made a template and took to one of the profile cutting places here and they cut them out on laser cutter but I thing a waterjet would be better finish! The rest like holes and finishing I did myself

Cheers

[mynameismud76]

Welcome Mr RCI.

I agree, where I used to work, they have a lazer and sometimes cuts funny..leaving burrs and sometimes requires a little finishing on cut aluminium/steel/stainless steel/etc.

Does your wing mount has enough clearance for the JP pipe (http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.7149/.f)?

Might have to make a different template around that pipe, or wait for a side pipe.

:party time:

[jesi]

I just received TB2 Pro from factory, it goes to my team driver.

So he can race against local MCD/FG/HPI guys, and get good advertisement to Nutech cars and SmooSmoo.com LOL


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4454414082_420b81f843.jpg

Oh boy, what a piece of work!



I delivery car with 29cc engine, but that is only spare engine.
This car will have 9+hp (dyno'ed) custom made 30.5cc engine (by JariV)...
:top secret:

[mooman007uk]

have you seen the widetrack version jesi? with the MT arms towers and shocks it looks awesome and should handle as good as it looks

[jesi]

Not seen, but seems like fuego with buggy body etc?

[Shervy]

I wonder how good that rear pipe is... Not sticking with the MMT Stock pipe for long :P

[RCKIWI]

Welcome Mr RCI.

I agree, where I used to work, they have a lazer and sometimes cuts funny..leaving burrs and sometimes requires a little finishing on cut aluminium/steel/stainless steel/etc.

Does your wing mount has enough clearance for the JP pipe (http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.7149/.f)?

Might have to make a different template around that pipe, or wait for a side pipe.

:party time:

I really made the wing mounts to suit the VRC side pipe as the JP pipes weren't available then, but when I get the JP pipe in will look at making wing mount too suit it.

[NUTECH RACING]

Not seen, but seems like fuego with buggy body etc?

It is Fuego chassis with buggy shell and buggy body mount.:punk:

[Mike1970]

I might be wrong (i hope I am) but it doesn't look like there is any adjustment on the shockers other than the clips like they have on the marder.

Mike

[RCKIWI]

I might be wrong (i hope I am) but it doesn't look like there is any adjustment on the shockers other than the clips like they have on the marder.

Mike

The original shocks had the RTR shocks with C-clip adjusters but Nutech now have included the threaded shock bodies for production units:dance:

[Mike1970]

The original shocks had the RTR shocks with C-clip adjusters but Nutech now have included the threaded shock bodies for production units:dance:

Is this for the all alloy car AND the plastic version?

Mike

[RCKIWI]

Is this for the all alloy car AND the plastic version?

Mike

Threaded bodies are std for Pro alloy versions, upgrade for plastic RTR cars

[Mike1970]

They do look like good cars but I do see a problem with the exhaust conforming to the BRCA rules and EFRA rules as it's not enclosed it the body if you're going to race it.

Mike

[NUTECH RACING]

New Option body shell can let side pipe under the body.



http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/nutechracing/DSC09475.jpg?t=1268400302http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/nutechracing/DSC09475.jpg?t=1268400302

http://www.nutechracingforum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=415&page=23

[Andi]

Fantastic!!

Order List:-
Clear Body Shell
Side Pipe
Side guards which actually do something :)

Can these be brought via CML yet?
If not, how long do we have to wait Chris?

[NUTECH RACING]

Andi,

PM sent. :top secret:

[roccos_van]

So those side guards include fit the mt? (BTW the buggy with that body on it looks fantastic)

[mynameismud76]

Had a good day today! Managed to get everything done sorted out the throttle/brake servo but still not 100% satisfied with it will be doing a MK2 model soon! I am not a fan on on/off switches at the best of times so removed the std slide switch and fitted a rubber splash proof rocker switch to see how that performs, I have been using a Lipo 7.4V 2S for awhile now in my other cars so this car also got one also fitted a Outlaw RC direct power servo harnesss full power is going to the servos!

Finally got to the stage of running and everything working so took it down to local track for a test run, only managed several laps but feels good but yet to do a race set-up on it yet. more tomorrow and hope to get a video of it then!

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacereceiverbox.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacefinishedchassisFron.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacefinishedchassisLHsi.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj279/rcinnovations/Nutech%20TB2%20Race%20Pro%20Kit/NutechTB2ProRacefinishedchassistop.jpg


Hey yo buddy, what are the dimensions of the rocker switch?

Mine stock switch is crapped out, and remember seeing this mod..and the clear cover over the switch.

[RCKIWI]

Hi in the end I pulled that switch out as it was too close to the motor and wouldn't switch properly, so fitted a std slide switch again with a rubber cover from 1/8 car. But anyway they were about 15x10mm I just cut the lid to fit in.

[Pipeous]

Turf the switches. use a dean's plug... they don't fail ;)

[mynameismud76]

Hi in the end I pulled that switch out as it was too close to the motor and wouldn't switch properly, so fitted a std slide switch again with a rubber cover from 1/8 car. But anyway they were about 15x10mm I just cut the lid to fit in.

Yea, I've jammed my slide switch with sand yesterday.. =( Have a rubber shield, gonna give that a go perhaps.



Turf the switches. use a dean's plug... they don't fail ;)

Something like this?

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=dean%27s+plug&LH_AvailTo=3

[Pipeous]

over the years of off road racing I have had on off switches fail so many times I don't use them anymore. on my castle esc's I cut the switch off and solder the wires together. it turns on when I plug in the battery. same with the tb2. hang a deans out of the box or you can use a micro dean's charge plug and one wire hanging out with the dean's mounted in the radio box. also makes it easier to charge.

if you run in dirty or wet conditions, it's the safest bet. my tb2 switch died my second time out to play.. one of those should have known better moments too. on road I don't mind a decent switch

[mooman007uk]

mini waterproof toggle set up for pennies...http://electronics.easylondonshopping.co.uk/sub-miniature-waterproof-toggle-switch-cover-small-toggle-cover

[bentley marshall]

thats what i use on my car

i allso only switch the red + wire some of the stock rc switches switch both and they short and fry every thing
there was a guy at the track had it hapen fryed his switch, battery recever and steering servo becouse his switch got wet

[mooman007uk]

I had a meltdown after my slide switch got wet..it was fine til i started working on it after it had all dried out...started removing a bunch of crud...left it fior 10 mins whilst i grabbed a beer or something...came back and it was in meltdown:omg:...my killswitch and nomadio rx survived even though the rx case is now misshapen...fried my 5745 th servo though...luckily my near new digi4 survived too...had to rewire the battery aswell

[Pipeous]

in my best Ricky from trailer park boys...

I hate to say I toad a so, but I toad a so