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Steve Donald
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 24 พ.ค. 2018
LMPGT17.5 ???
Discussion on LMP class
Shell www.racing-cars.com/gt12/supastox-gt/montech-gt12-body-mlgt3-mt018001
Motor www.racing-cars.com/xerun-justock-g2-1-motor-17-5t-fixed-timing-hw30408011
Body Posts www.racing-cars.com/lmp-12/eclipse-3/body-posts-eclipse-4pcs-u4950
Shell www.racing-cars.com/gt12/supastox-gt/montech-gt12-body-mlgt3-mt018001
Motor www.racing-cars.com/xerun-justock-g2-1-motor-17-5t-fixed-timing-hw30408011
Body Posts www.racing-cars.com/lmp-12/eclipse-3/body-posts-eclipse-4pcs-u4950
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LMP Tyres and Additives
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1.12th Tyres and Additives th-cam.com/channels/T2rL6sJeXq9r-Zk8wi-5SQ.html Link to The Onroad Podcast Channel.
How to adjust caster and ride heights on a Schumacher Eclipse 3 1/12th LMP Car.
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Schumacher Ecilpse 3
Schumacher Eclipse 3. Alloy chassis post worlds review.
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Schumacher Eclipse 3-LMP Worlds 2020
Is the atom and eclipse the same car?
The Atom is a GT12 Eclipse am LMP. Look very similar though but technically a different class of car.
@@stevedonald4538 oh, am in the us cant find the atom can i use the eclipse?
@@gigi9467 depends on which class you want to enter. Pretty sure you can get both cars in the US. All the best.
What is the difference between the chassis of a gt12 and a lmp?
Historically Lmps were a chassis and pod(2 piece) chassis and GT12 one long chassis with a pod above the rear. Now there's lots of LMPs using GT12 type chassis.Lots of rule differences on weight and shells etc. Check with the club your running at. Probably not the most technical answer. Look at the differences between an Xray X12 and a Schumacher Eclipse 4.
How do you use u8514 caster insert set on a schumacher F1 icon
Hi. I have no experience with the F1 Icon personally.Sorry.
Hi Steve, SXT 3.0 vs Spider Blue what do you find the difference was? I will get Spider Green and SXT 3.0 as different options.
If you go to a National Meeting I guess 95%plus are using spider blue. Pick one and learn how it works. SXT 3.0 is good and its slightly cheaper. Spider Blue for me always felt it had just a little bit more grip. When you pit try and sit next to the quickest driver at the meeting. Copy what they do.
Hi Steve, the tyre stagger, did you say it makes the car less aggressive? Thank you Craig
General rule would be smaller the stagger more aggressive or bigger less yes if everything else is set up the same
@Steve Donald Hi Steve, thank you 😊 what a great useful video. 👍
Very good video info about set up. I learned something realy important with this that I have completely missed. That is about the steering balance that you show with coins. I checked my car also with coins after I watch and discovered that my car was not in balance but thanks to your video I learned how to check it and adjust it which I did. Now my car is balanced. Thank you again :)!
Hi. Great video. I wonder, what is that shoe goo you put on the front bumper?
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@@stevedonald4538 Thank you :).
Good informative video, thanks. A question, the matte surface you create on the diff discs, is that something you should do only when rebuilding the diff or is it something you should do also when the diff discs are brand new?
From brand new also.
@@stevedonald4538 Ok thank you for the answer and good to know beacause I have order a new ball diff system for my eclipse 4. Now I know what to do when I put it together.
What is the name of this12 scale pan car kit?
Schumacher Eclipe 3
@@stevedonald4538 thank you. Can youlet me know which specific foam wheels fit this kit. Im looking at the Contact brand but nit sure which will fit the eclipse4.
@@magnum44pi11 racing-cars.com will have all the info you need
Yes, that's correct, i/12 was always the cheapest option. Even better would be using the rubber pre made tyres on foam rims. Those tyres never change diameter and last a long time and with traction compound applied work fine. Not as fast as foam of course but if everyone uses the same tyre then it doesn't matter.
Great video! 👍
Hi Steve, when you want to dry the tire from additive, do you squeeze tyre or just wipe? Nice videos 👍 Do you race at Tamworth rc club?
I used a good quality paper towel. Blitz or the best is Scott Shop Towel. Rears about 5 mins before you run fronts just before you go out.All variable though. Ask/See what the fast drivers are doing is always best. Tamworth . One of if not the best 1/12th club in the UK always great tracks and well run. I have actual stopped racing but still love the sport. Take care Steve
Hi Steve, thank you for putting the time in and sharing some great tips.
11/19/1921 here in Murfreesboro TN USA we started a GT12 rubber tire 21.5 class running on crc black carpet that is catching on well for beginners and us old farts, hope it continues to grow!
Sounds like a great low cost but fun option. Hope it keeps growing for you. I keep hearing the costs of tyres being a big issue across all class. Really needs to be addressed to grow the hobby/sport. Take care Steve
The gt12 rubber tires class has continued to grow at apex Raceway in Murfreesboro tn. Anyone looking for a great group of people who will bend over backwards to help make everyone faster come out and race with us
How did you route the aerial from your receiver?
I fold it up length ways and shrink wrap it.Make it the length of the RX.Then i shoe goo it to the side
Which tires are recommended for ETS black carpet? Fluid?
Contact T35s are good but not always depending on what additives are allowed to be used. In the Uk we only have 3. Spider Blue(most popular)Spider Green and SXT.
@@stevedonald4538 spider blue is fine on high grip. Sometime you can mix 50/50 blue with cs high grip 6400 ;)
@@abrampl we can't it UK as CS is not allowed.
@@stevedonald4538 rule is rule. I found that in GT10 (2s, bliny, 10.5T) on contactrc tires, mobers is more aggressive then CS, but cs slips on track more. On really high grip condition blue spider is way to go when driver know how to race. So I choose mobers ;)
@@stevedonald4538 may I ask why it is not allowed? Kind regards from Poland.
Subscribed. All the best in 2021!
Hey Steve these videos are wicked! What servo saver are you reccomending? I'm using a power hd m9 servo. Cheers
Hi Korben. Glad you enjoying them. In the video its an Xray pan car servo saver. I have always used them previously. Only issue with them is they need the sanwa servo to be raised slightly or they stick out of the bottom of the chassis. Schumacher make a part to do this. However I am now using the schumacher part # U4328 www.racing-cars.com/f1/icon/impact-servo-saver-u4328 which has been designed to give the correct ackerman steering angles.
@@stevedonald4538 cheers man!
Thanks for sharing. Please keep posting these helpful videos.
Very well said!
Hi mate. I've just built my eclipse 3s Before I guess and cut the posts can you tell me how high your body posts are front and rear? I'll also be running the Montech M20 mainly
Hi Hamish.Front. Cut on the 5th hole so body clip goes through the 3rd. Rear. Standard is cut on 8th hole so body clip in 7th and 3 dot body mount things. go step higher for a more aggressive shell position. In uk they don't check rear body heights so go dragster!! These for are montech M20
@@stevedonald4538 thanks for the reply mate can't wait to drive this on Friday 😍
Love your video mate. Thank you for your tips and advice.
Great videos mate, really enjoying them
Thanks. Last 2 vids had 1 edit in them when my Mrs asked me to make her lunch. Just doing them for fun so it's good to know people enjoy watching. Take care
@@stevedonald4538 I'm a heli guy, but getting back into 1/12 racing after many years which im loving. Great to see some update helpful videos 👍 I'll be sharing it around for sure!
I hear what you are saying. I am personally on my 5th or 6th year back at racing model cars. I have found that it has got more and more complicated as the years have gone on. I don’t know why we all don’t run a control tire from time to time. Control motor is a good idea. As you wouldn’t need to adjust timing and therefore a motor analyser is not required. Tires would be simpler if we all ran the same. I agree with a diff being easier to drive, as when I have tried a spool in the Atom 2 it was a handful to drive. I like the concept of what you are trying to do. I think the cheaper version Atom 2 would be a great club car. £150.
Hey Steve I hope you are well. I have got a question about additive? I am just wondering if you are cleaning the foam tyres? Between each run. I am just wondering if you are using brake cleaner or even have you tried to use the additive as a cleaner. Keep up the good work. Goodnight and stay safe.
Hi darren tyres are changed between runs so no need to clean them, that way you will have the same ride height all day/night around all 4 corners
Hi Darren. I am going to do a tyre video next so will try and cover this then. Take care buddy
Great video again Steve, I always learn watching your videos. The way you check your pod is interesting to see how you are doing it. I have told Karl Norris about your videos as he has bought an Eclipse 3 Lmp car.
Cheers Fordy. Take care Buddy
Great video again! Thanks! :-)
Great video's Steve! Keep them coming!
Thanks Tim. I keep thinking of doing one but not sure what to do one on. Ive got some bits coming for a re-build but if you have any suggestions let me know. Cheers Steve
Rebuilds are always good to see, maybe also something about caster and ridehight adjustments? I'm waiting for the new indoorseason. Will get me an Eclipse 3 soon.
@@spacendeman No problem. I will try and do it this week.
Looking forward to it! :-)
Very good video explanation was clear, could hear everything. I like the car. But one thing your wrist watch kept lighting up and distracting me to look at your wrist while you was explaining part on the car. 👍🏻😂🤙🏻
Cheers for the feedback buddy. Will do next one naked!!
@@stevedonald4538 lol
Great 👍🏻 job Steve Donald. I need a craft knife as I am just in the process of doing my diff, ready for my next club night.
Alloy Chassis www.racing-cars.com/alloy-chassis-eclipse-3-u7995
Hi Steve thanks for the review. One question, I often drive in an indoor asphalt circuit with a lot of grip, do you recommend the aluminum chassis or the carbon one? Thanks so much
Hi. I think both would work. Ive never raced on asphalt but the kit comes with carbon and alloy as an option so i would try both. I would think that carbon would be better as i can't imagine asphalt being higher than rubbered in carpet. Play around with the top deck with either and you should find a good setting.
@@stevedonald4538 Thanks a lot! About tyres shore what do you use in high grip situation? Thanks a lot
@@emanuelecassina4844 contact t35s. in all situations in the UK
@@stevedonald4538 35sh for rear and front? Interesting thanks a lot
@@emanuelecassina4844 yeah. fantastic tyres that work in all situations.a lot easier than turning up with 2/3/4 types of tyres. Some basic set up sheets at racing-cars.com.
Hi! I'm thinking to switch from xray to eclipse 3. I wanted to ask how sensitive it is to shocks and tweak and if the central joint is easy to set. Thanks a lot
Hi. Emanuele The car is very sturdy.The central joint is straightforward and once the screw is tightened needs no further alterations. A small amount of loctite will keep it from moving. I have not replied earlier as I have been racing at the LMP 12th Worlds at Milton Keynes in the UK. I completed every run without a single mechanical issue.I think we did 19 runs over 4 days. The car won Stock and Mod. I finished 32nd in Stock which i am super happy with. The pod was as straight at the end of the event as it was at the start. I hope to post some videos in the next few days to go over my experiences at the event and changes to the car. If you have any further questions just ask.
@@stevedonald4538 Thanks a lot for the reply, no problem for the delay. I hope the World Cup went well. It's nice to hear that it's sturdy and hyper competitive and that the center joint doesn't need a thousand checks to make it work well. I look forward to more videos if you make them to tell your experiences! Total domain schumacher!
What MMPR and timing do you have the Trinity motor set on Steve?
Hi. I set all my motors to draw 4.0amps on a motorlyser then go to the track and get MMPR sorted(with an ask around from pals where to start) I don't want the motor to fade so will look at lap times to check if it drops off. From memory the timing is about 43-44deg. The can isn't accurate though so find someone with checker. At the Cars Shootout i was running 74MMPR. Burton Buggy Club 69. Steve
@@stevedonald4538 Are setting to what 4 amps regardless of what the rpm does?
@@chequeredflagracing Yes, and then gear accordingly.
Hi Steve, I wanted to ask when monitoring your lap times for fade/drop on your motor, how much would you be looking for ? For example - would be anything more then 0.5 second a lap.