RPM gold II. Finally a runner...

[askbob]

Just for Thumbs...

Bob that work space is a CREAM DREAM! If I ever make it out there you're gonna need all the paper towels you can find!

That's what she said...


Reg, did you do that using Simple Green? However so, I think I'll give that a try.

Thanks much for the compliments. I hope to have it mostly done this weekend if my kiddos will allow it.

[Charlie don't surf]

Yeah, but its a tad more specific than the YouTube vid would have you think-

[askbob]

What specifics to doing it right?

[Charlie don't surf]

The vid demonstrated it @ 63v for gold, I got a very light gold at 63 and no copper wiring as it turns black and stops flowing current. Really good gold came at 81v for about 25-30 sec.

Purple @45v, blue @ 63v and don't immerse the part side contact wire in the bath, just the part itself-
And, neg lead in the bath, positive lead on the part. Lastly, blue FT ones will become gold @ 81v

[flipwils11]

Bob, I didn't know you were an IU alum, I am a Purdue alum!

[askbob]

Bob, I didn't know you were an IU alum, I am a Purdue alum!

Boilermaker eh? Almost went there out of High School. I didn't attend IU, just went to alot of games as a kid and always a fan. I did however receive a PhD from the Academy of Hard Knocks.

[askbob]

Any suggestions on where to start as a baseline for front and rear shock springs? I have a few, just need a good starting point.

[Charlie don't surf]

Start with the B4.1 indoor setup, and tweak from there

[askbob]

Thanks for the info Reg as well as the different voltage for different results. I have a few loose springs that are the same length, but have a different coil count. Is one front and one rear? Trying to figure out what I have before buying a few more. Will the 1.75" front B4 springs work on the 1.02 truck front shocks? Seems like I was reading somewhere to cut a couple of coils off rear springs to use on the 1.02 fronts. Heck, I can't remember!

[askbob]

A few late nights, and finally got it together. Still need to tweak a few things and cut out the new body I have as well as a new wing. Did damage control on the previously used body and still looks good. Going to the track tonight to give it a whirl.

[mikea96]

That looks great! What size pinion gear is that?

[80sGuy]

I was wondering the same about the pinion. Looks great!

[scr8p]

looks like a 31t if i had to guess. it has the 2.65 trans, so you need to go bigger on the pinion.

[Charlie don't surf]

Those trans really love to kill idlers and topshaft as well, the top gear is too small to mesh well

[flipwils11]

Really sharp Bob!