Re: Soggy suspension

mickyb · Post by **mickyb** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:18 pm

Well, I have got the el-mod into the Tiger......including some other electric wizzardry that I will share with you later.

I have 3:1 gearboxes with 480 motors, metal tracks. full metal upgrade suspension....now she weighs 10.2 lb with a 3000mah battery installed and a CD turret up top.

Sadly I have noticed that the uprated springs are not enough to support the tank. If I push down on the front, is stays down....I would say that the uprated suspension is inadequate for the weight.

Has anyone else had this problem and overcome it please. I dont want to have to go to the compleate upgrade chasssis just jet.....I need to eat and clothe myself as well as build tanks.

Any advise is welcome ......Mike

971wright · Post by **971wright** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:25 pm

Hi there is a little trick remove the suspension arms and drill another hole for the springs about a third of the way round so the springs are tighter it works quite well and dosnt break the springs .

regards pete

BREL · Post by **BREL** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:12 pm

good advice there Pete

[ICE]monkey · Post by **[ICE]monkey** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:26 pm

mind you , ive found the soggy suspension looks realistic when you compare it to the real tigers
all the best , ice

mickyb · Post by **mickyb** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:40 pm

See.... I just knew there was someone with a cunning plan......

This is a bit more than saggy. It sits there high on the suspension, but if you push it down...it stays down... a bit like neutral buoyancy.

The suspension isn't binding at all, it just hasnt got the strength it needs to push the tank back up. I will try the new hole and reposition the spring. If it doesn't work I will have to spend the family food money on a new ally chassis.....mmmmmm

Thanks fellas.........Mike

wibblywobbly · Post by **wibblywobbly** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:35 pm

Concerned from Tunbridge Wells writes:

Might I suggest that you inadvertently switch channels on the tv, so that the family is watching informative documentaries on the dangers of obesity, or how to live on thruppence a week, as this will undoubtedly assist you in your endeavours.

Kind Regards

Rob G

mickyb · Post by **mickyb** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 5:55 pm

Dear "concerned from Tunbridge Wells"

I have spoken with the Spouse (head houskeeper) and advised her of future plans on provisions for the household.

Your advice is most appreciated. I will indeed change channels and make notes on frugality in the family environment as soon as the cast is removed fom my broken arm and the swelling subsides around my right eye.

I must be working far too hard and passed out as everything went black whilst advising Spouse of said plans!

Much obliged for your enthusiastic support ......

Ailing from Billericay......

tiger205 · Post by **tiger205** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:25 pm

, dont you just love it when you can have a laugh like this, i just choked on my cuppa reading this, dead funny, mike make sure the door is open and you got youre trainers on when you tell her indoors of plans like this, it may save you blacking out again

seriously though pete got it spot on, thats what i did before going the asiatam lower hull route

Tony

fv432 · Post by **fv432** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:49 pm

Mike
Buy the asiatam lower hull stick a bit of rope on it and tell her its this seasons must have MAN BAG she'll love you forever and 2 minutes later build your tiger when she asks what you did with your MAN BAG tell her it was SOOOOO last season Lmao