X5: new gears

Its been a while since I have updated the site, but I am still working hard on my cars. I have installed steel gears on the X5 to help reduce the chances that I will destroy a set of gears on my next run. I am also getting a new set of Thunder Power 12s 40c 3200 batteries for my next test session.

I am currently in the process of buying a new house. My wife and I should be moved in the next couple weeks and I should be able to test again.

I've also put together a new set of tires for the X2. These tires are based on a 1/8 scale on road tire and are much harder than the drag racing tire I have been using. I will test these new tires on the X2 next time I go out testing. Stay tuned!

X5 testing

Stripped gears after 4 runs

Data from the entire session.

Fastest run of the day, 86 mph.

I tested the X5 this past Sunday. I was ready to go out and get over 100mph, but I had the same problem I had in N.C. I stripped the gears. I thought I had the mesh set correctly, but I think its too loose. I have a new set of gears ordered but I dont think I'll get them by this weekend. My plan for this weekend is to test the X2 front wheel drive with the same body I used in N.C.

X5

X5 making a pass at the ISC event at Rockingham dragway. I was able to only make one pass before the gears disintegrated.




I've started putting together the X5 for testing on 12s. Here are a couple pictures of the car and I also posted a picture of eagle tree data with a motor temp sensor and GPS. I took it for a short run to make sure everything was buttoned up. I plan to get out next weekend and do some high speed testing.