Schumacher Fusion forum

[nitrohead5300]

You are a lucky man Rock!! What a beautiful place to live! Soak up some sun for me! Good luck on your test run.:D

[KTRTS]

Originally posted by nitrohead5300
KTRTS - 89 miles an hour wow!! How much nitro were you burning?:D

Not mine :(

[nitrohead5300]

Ktrts - Oh! Thats too bad! Man that car is fast!!!:D

[jhfusion21]

what engine is everyone in there fusion

[nitrohead5300]

Hello, JHFusion-21 - The fusion comes from the factory stock with a thundertiger 21 engine. It is a good sport motor and should break in easy if you follow breakin directions for the motor. Have fun.:)

[the rock]

Hey guys,

Well I ran my fusion for the first time yesturday with all my hopups.

All I have to say is WOW. Those foams made a WORLD of a difference and it is now controllable at HIGH speeds. 3rd gear!!

Once I put on the Lola body... whatch out!!!

We only have one street to run this car on the entire island. Its a single lane... and they JUST added center dividers... so now there are terrifing curbs. Before with my RX7 body and 26mm rubber... it was pretty much all over the road after 2nd gear near third... if I hit third it would last for some feet and slide out.

Well now... third gear nails.... and goes straight as an arrow as long as I want to. With the body off.... it was hitting third and was controlable, but a LITTLE unstable. Once I slapped the Lola body on.... I hit third gear.... I bet it would run upside down in a tunnel. I was in third gear PINNED along side the center divider for about 50 yards... about a foot from the curb, and I could actually steer the car in third gear closer and farther from the curb... just measuring it. Incredible really.

Another surprice was when I came back.... my car was usually at about 275-300... well it was at 215... hottest it got the entire run was 220. With the Lola body the ENTIRE head and even some of the side part of the exhaust is outside the body. Also the entire air filter is out... so it sucks up so much air... I had to re-tune the needles.

But im in total AWE... I cant get over the fact that I could run it back and forth a one way lane with curbs on both sides nailing third gear.... literally blasting by me... and me turning around quick and kept going the other half of the street... SO CONTROLLABLE!!!

I could honestly say that this is what the Mugen MRX-3 1/8 car feels like... at a fraction of the price!!!

http://www.mugenseiki.com

[nitrohead5300]

Rock - I am glad you got to run your fusion!! I am not that surprised with your out come, if you tune the fusion not only is it super fast but it will handle too. The instructions that come with the fusion are too brief on the subject of how to setup the car, a good reference book is- xxx-main radio control car chassis setup guide it covers everything from chassic droop to negative camber and tells how each adjustment you make will effect handling great reference book for the tool box. Good luck running your fusion. Rock you should try to get that baby timed, I like to find out how fast you are going.:D

[the rock]

cool deal... thx for the advise... I wish I had a way of timing it... I have the high speed bell gear on to...

maybe I can follow it in my car.

WELL I also have a venom speed meter.... but I cant find any where to install it to. Any ideas?

Ive read on how to make it very accurate....

[nitrohead5300]

Maybe on one of the rear diff output shafts? Or possibly on the inside of one of the tire rims? Good luck I think using the venom would be a good way to determine what the top end is.

[spy5870]

hey people..

i got my fusion like a year ago and i was freakin amazed!! the handling needed to be tweaked a lil bit, but damn that thing is fast.. i love, err, loved it!! with that speed and my driving things got a little ugly.. i hit a curb on my street doing probably about 70!!:eek: it was cool :D too bad i watched $350 explode into little pieces without even catching it on video!!!:mad: :mad: :mad:
oh well. its all rebuilt now, cept for the engine. that thing is THRASHED... and we all know what that means.... UPGRADE! anybody got any ideas on a mill that will run better than the thunder tiger .21?? i was thinking about maybe supercharging it too.. any ideas?? i'll be sure to get the next totalling of my fusion on tape for everyone once it's breeched 100 mph? also, any different gearing suggestions to get there? thanks!!

[nitrohead5300]

Spy5870 - I succeeded putting a hyper 8-port in my fusion. It required some modification to the mounting lugs on the motor and putting a roto start on the back of the motor to start it up.Check it out on this link - http://community.webshots.com/user/nitrohead100 :D

[linkinspike]

hi all iam pretty new to nitro rc and got the fusion (oh man fast as F**K)
iam thinkin about gettin a better tuned pipe i was hoping to buy this pipe

http://www.rbproducts.com/rbww/engines3.5/indexrb21.htm its

the #1350-86 pipe but i got told it will be to big is this true ? if
so can anyone suggest a pipe that will fit the fusion and is good


oh and iam all so after an airfilter
ive been lookin at this one

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDNV3&P=7


will that be ok for the fusion thanx in advance

ps a pics of my car


http://www.linkinspikesrc.photosite.com/Album2/

[nitrohead5300]

Linkinspike - The 086 pipe is too long. You might be able to use some of the pipes that serpent sells for the high performance 15 size engines, check out the serpent website. Also you could try a cvec pipe they make a short one for 1/8 applications. The cvec pipe is adjustable and sometimes can be hard to tune but once you get it set up right it flies. I have had real good luck with the motorsavers air cleaners.:p

[linkinspike]

Originally posted by nitrohead5300
Linkinspike - The 086 pipe is too long. You might be able to use some of the pipes that serpent sells for the high performance 15 size engines, check out the serpent website. Also you could try a cvec pipe they make a short one for 1/8 applications. The cvec pipe is adjustable and sometimes can be hard to tune but once you get it set up right it flies. I have had real good luck with the motorsavers air cleaners.:p is that air filter ok then

[nitrohead5300]

Linkinspike - That should work fine

[linkinspike]

one more thing where can i get the pipe you got the cvec one ?
what u thing of my shell

http://www.linkinspikesrc.photosite.com/Album2/

[nitrohead5300]

Linkinspike - Great paint job!!:D I got my pipe from a local hobbytown. Make sure the pipe says that it is made for the 21 size motor on the label. If you can't find it at the local hobbyshop you may have to order it from cvec.

[linkinspike]

thanx

[linkinspike]

Originally posted by nitrohead5300
Linkinspike - Great paint job!!:D I got my pipe from a local hobbytown. Make sure the pipe says that it is made for the 21 size motor on the label. If you can't find it at the local hobbyshop you may have to order it from cvec. can you remember the model no

[nitrohead5300]

Linkinspike - You can get the pipes from tower hobbies their website is http://www.towerhobbies.com The style number for the black pipe is LXBYG5, it cost 56.99

[linkinspike]

Originally posted by nitrohead5300
Linkinspike - You can get the pipes from tower hobbies their website is http://www.towerhobbies.com The style number for the black pipe is LXBYG5, it cost 56.99 thanx very much

[nitrohead5300]

Linkinspike - No problem!! :D Are those kit tires you have on your fusion?

[linkinspike]

yeah iam waiting on the new rims before i getr tires the stock tires they seem to be alright where i drive em on a rought surface
the rims are taking ages to come (38 days up to now ordered them christmas eve ):( :confused: :eek: :mad:

[spy5870]

nitrohead.. thanks! good idea that mill rocks! i never even thought of it. whats your opinion on stuffing a sirio .27 in there?? i ordered one for my savage (still isn't here though damn usps:mad: ) and if it rips like its supposed to i'm thinkin of gettin another one for my fusion.. i dunno lemmie know what you think!

[nitrohead5300]

Originally posted by linkinspike
yeah iam waiting on the new rims before i getr tires the stock tires they seem to be alright where i drive em on a rought surface
the rims are taking ages to come (38 days up to now ordered them christmas eve ):( :confused: :eek: :mad: Linkinspike If I were you I would be contacting that mail order house that you ordered those rims from. Try some foam tires like nitroshoes , put 35shore, 28mm up front and 30 shore 30mm out back this should give you more traction and improve the way your car handles.

[nitrohead5300]

Originally posted by spy5870
nitrohead.. thanks! good idea that mill rocks! i never even thought of it. whats your opinion on stuffing a sirio .27 in there?? i ordered one for my savage (still isn't here though damn usps:mad: ) and if it rips like its supposed to i'm thinkin of gettin another one for my fusion.. i dunno lemmie know what you think! Spy 5870 The sirio 27 is a great motor!!! IT would make your savage run like a raped ape!!! Wheelstands on demand etc,etc. However in your fusion it maybe too much motor, you got two problems to over come- lack of traction and a non adjustable shift point tranny. You might be able to over come the traction problem by putting the rear hub carriers from a fusion 12 on the rear so you can put some extra wide foam tire on the back without to much modification other than finding some shims and hexes of different thickness. But the tranny is going to immediatley shift into third because of the horsepower and torque of this engine. This will negate the benefits of having a 3 speed. But when you have a motor this powerful you really don't need a multi speed tranny because it would be fast with with a single speed tranny.:D

[spy5870]

lol i bet a raped ape is pretty damn fast too! i never thought of the shift right into third problem, thanks for the advice! i think i'll just stick with something simple like an os or somehting for my fusion, and run the .27 in my savage! :D that thing is gonna be bad-ass! you ever get to see the .27 run yet?? i'm freakin excited!

[nitrohead5300]

Spy5870 - Yes a friend of mine has one in his savage and man is it fast it is a beast!! Back to the fusion if you use a motor that was not as powerful as the 27 with a little less torque and horsepower the fast shifting tranny may not be a problem maybe a motor that puts out 2.5 horsepower might work!! As soon as the snow leaves the midwest I well get to test out my 8-port in my fusion.

[spy5870]

yeah, stupid winter! i'm stuck in the damn midwest myself.. (cleveland!:mad: ) and nitro.. you say your buddy has a sirio.27 in his savage?! you seen it run?! i need info on that thing bad.. i know this isn't a monster truck forum but no one i can find has seen one of those things run in a savage!! tell me more?! please?! :) whats it like? describe it in all its splendor!! :D and as soon as you let that 8-port rip in your fusion lemmie know i might just want to pick one up.. i'm still not sure what mill to get for that speed demon! thanks bud!

[nitrohead5300]

Spy5870 - His savage was faster than mine and I have a picco 26 in her. Don't know if he can out run me now because I have the truckzilla conversion. Won't be able to tell until the snow leaves. Back to the fusion, I just had that 8 port lying around, I think a better motor might be the new hpi 25 nitro star. The 8 port has some issues, the turbo fan always seems to crack where the pin goes, then you can't start it. Any engine in the 2.5 horsepower range would be a good choice if you can rig up a starting system.

[Goose]

Hi, I have just got my fusion and run it in. I was wondering what set ups people use? i.e. Camber etc...

[spy5870]

the S-25 would be an easy swap cuz i got one laying around since i ordered my .27!! you think that thing would just drop in without many mods?? cuz i don't have much money now that i'm trying to put large amounts of overkill into it! and you got the truckzilla?! you should come over to the monster truck forum and tell me about it cuz i don't like being in the shumacher forum and talkin about MT's all the time :p hope to hear more from ya soon!

[nitrohead5300]

Goose - 1.5 degree negative camber up front, 2.0 degree negative camber rear, 1 degree toe out up front and 2 degree toe in at the rear. Tires- 28mm, 35- shore front, 35 mm, 30- shore rear. Schumacher yellow shock springs front, blue shock springs rear 40 weight shock oil front, 35 weight shock oil back. This is what works for me on the parking lot I run on .

[Goose]

Thanks nitrohead.
I have adsted to these settings and they seem to be running well i am still running the stanard yellow springs on the front and back as well as the standard "carpet dragon" tyres.
I am running the starard gearing at the moment is this what other people use or have they opted for one of the other options?

[nitrohead5300]

Goose - In the future you have got to try some foams !! Foams will give you more traction (except in cold weather) I like my standard gearing the best too ! Have fun with your new car.:)

[the rock]

can anyone please tell me how to post video's?

Thx

[KTRTS]

I think you have to post a link :)

[the rock]

hey nitro... Can you post vid's? I have all the video just waiting!!!

:)

[nitrohead5300]

I am sorry, Rock but I don't know how to do that.

[the rock]

ok... thx... well I sent them to Monsterbrad... hopeing he will have them up soon...

:D

[the rock]

Originally posted by nitrohead5300
I am sorry, Rock but I don't know how to do that.

nitro...

Have you used the high speed bell gear yet? If so... is it a big difference in speed? The reason I ask is because im running the high speed bell right now... and Im thinking of changing it back to the low speed stock one... reason being is that we are basically only doing straight shot drag race runs.

We have about 100 yards or more of straight. What do you think I should use?

Im thinking the stock set up will leave the high speed bell set up in the dust... and by the time the high speed bell gear could catch up the road would have ended by then. OR OR... could the high speed bell catch it pretty quick?

[nitrohead5300]

Originally posted by the rock
nitro...

Have you used the high speed bell gear yet? If so... is it a big difference in speed? The reason I ask is because im running the high speed bell right now... and Im thinking of changing it back to the low speed stock one... reason being is that we are basically only doing straight shot drag race runs.

We have about 100 yards or more of straight. What do you think I should use?

Im thinking the stock set up will leave the high speed bell set up in the dust... and by the time the high speed bell gear could catch up the road would have ended by then. OR OR... could the high speed bell catch it pretty quick? Rock - Yes I have , the high speed bell will give you a higher top end speed but it does not accelerate as quickly as the stock clutchbell that comes with the fusion kit. The distance you are running may not be long enough for you top out with the high speed bell. I am thinking you would need 250 yards for the high speed clutchbell to top out. For drag racing I would either go with the stock clutchbell or the high acceleration clutchbell.:)

[the rock]

ok cool... soooo... if the high speed bell does about 80mph, the stock one does probably about 70mph... What kind of speeds for the high acceleration bell you think???

I have some vid of my fusion if you want I can email it to you... or anyone else that wants it. Ill also send the MBX5 vs MENACE if you or anyone is interested. wISH i NEW HOW TO POST VIDS :(

Thx

[the rock]

Is the high speed bell gear the one that comes on the Menace???

thx

[nitrohead5300]

Originally posted by the rock
ok cool... soooo... if the high speed bell does about 80mph, the stock one does probably about 70mph... What kind of speeds for the high acceleration bell you think???

I have some vid of my fusion if you want I can email it to you... or anyone else that wants it. Ill also send the MBX5 vs MENACE if you or anyone is interested. wISH i NEW HOW TO POST VIDS :(

Thx Rock - I would really like to see your video but my computor won't let me play or download any video's right now :confused: To answer your question, I would estimate that the high acceleration bell would let you hit about 60 miles an hour in the wink of an eye!! Does not take long for it 5to top out!!!:D

[linkinspike]

hi is the cvec pipe the same lenght as the stock pipe coz i dont wanna be cuttin more holes in my new body i know it has duel ports and id need to make the original hole bigger but i dont want 2 holes in the side

my car
http://linkinspikesrc.photosite.com/Album1/?page=1

look at page two for the two tone effect

[nitrohead5300]

Linkinspike - Can't really say for sure, because I pitched the stock pipe that came with the kit. I think they are close to being the same lenght . The opening that you have on your body is not going to work unless you enlarge it to a large oval shape. One word of advice, don't fall in love with your car body- cause it is going to lose its beauty, when you go racing.

[linkinspike]

is there any vids of the schumacher going flat out there was one on harco hobbies but the site is down

[the rock]

linkinspike

I have a vid of mine with the high speed pinion bell. Were do you want me to send it?

[linkinspike]

will ya try sendin it here plz i think it will work is it a big file ?
linkinspike@linkinpark.com

[the rock]

kinda... its 6megs right now... I can cut it in two... or do you prefer 3? 2 megs each?

[linkinspike]

try it full 6megs see what happens

[the rock]

hmmmm.... its not letting me send bigger than 5 per mail.... Ill will split into 3 each...

[linkinspike]

ok no prob thanx for sendin it

[metred]

Im looking at getting the fusion 21 and would like to know just how much run time you guys have been getting on a set of foam tires, im a basher but did try some foam tires on a rc10L once and couldnt belive how fast those things wore out. Thanks for any light you guys may shed on this subject!

[nitrohead5300]

Originally posted by metred
Im looking at getting the fusion 21 and would like to know just how much run time you guys have been getting on a set of foam tires, im a basher but did try some foam tires on a rc10L once and couldnt belive how fast those things wore out. Thanks for any light you guys may shed on this subject! Metred - In general foam tires will give you more traction in hot weather than rubber tires but you have accelerated tire wear with the foams. What you can do with foam tires to counter this is to use a foam tire that has a higher shore number. Foam tires are rated by their shore numbers the higher the number the firmer the tire. The shore numbers start at 30 shore( softest) to 45 shore( firmest) When using a tire with a higher shore number you sometimes have to re-adjust the shock oil , going to a lighter weight and putting lighter springs on to keep the same level of traction you had with the tires with a lower shore.

[metred]

Thanks for the reply nitrohead, still not sure roughly how long they last but you did give me some valuable info, its been along time since i had much to do with on road but anymore i cant seem to stay away from anything thats R/C, LOL!

[nitrohead5300]

Originally posted by metred
Thanks for the reply nitrohead, still not sure roughly how long they last but you did give me some valuable info, its been along time since i had much to do with on road but anymore i cant seem to stay away from anything thats R/C, LOL! Metred - Foam tires are a compromise. If you have a tire truer you can run the tires almost down to the rim. You need a tire truer to remove excessive coning so you don't develope a chassis tweak. You should be able to run a set of foam tires, hard non stop for an hour before you need to true them again on a tire truer.

[the rock]

thanks for the info nitro... and thanks for the questions metred ;)

how does this one look nitro?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXA253&P=7

[nitrohead5300]

Originally posted by the rock
thanks for the info nitro... and thanks for the questions metred ;)

how does this one look nitro?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXA253&P=7 Rock - You may have a problem cutting thru really dense foam with that truer. I have the a/c tire truer made by cobra it is ok, but if I could do it again I would get an automatic truer like what hudy or ofna puts out. :)

[the rock]

heres a sneak preview action shot of my videos if anyone wants to see them. This is my fusion going up against a curb. What a dumb place to put a curb!!!

[linkinspike]

hey rock check your email plz

[linkinspike]

what fuel does the fusion run better on 10%,16 %,25% and what manufacture (cannot spell iam a dumb ass lol)
iam runnin it on blue thunder 10%

[the rock]

Originally posted by linkinspike
hey rock check your email plz

theres nothing in my email??? did you get my videos?

[linkinspike]

i didnt get any vids i think it might be the email software blockin it
will u post it to a diff addressif ya dont mind plz il send pm with a new email

[the rock]

ok

[nitrohead5300]

Originally posted by linkinspike
what fuel does the fusion run better on 10%,16 %,25% and what manufacture (cannot spell iam a dumb ass lol)
iam runnin it on blue thunder 10% I usually burn 20% of course you would have to readjust your needle valves, richer

[linkinspike]

i think i gonna got 2 20% when i get rid of this gallon

[nitrohead5300]

Linkinspike - Stick with name brand fuels like odonnel's, trinity etc. Good luck!:)

[linkinspike]

Originally posted by the rock
ok
the fusion kicked the **** out of that other car shame about that curb thanx for the vid :cool:

ps whats the other car

[the rock]

it sure did.... I looked back because I thought I heard a car.... the car was fine though... just some battle wounds... and a new set of foams :(

its a 2speed CEN GX1

It was pretty funny because he was racing an Ofna on-road, Gt, and an Ofna MBX .26 buggy and was doing well..... then I had to pull out the secret weapon ;) it was seriuosly a joke.

I run 20% power masters. 30% should get more top speed...

[the rock]

ill get you the rest of the vids soon...

[linkinspike]

thanx

[Toyotatogo]

I like to take some of you fusion .21 guys on with some of my secret weapons ... :D

[the rock]

Toyo

What do you have???

[nitrohead5300]

Hey, Rock how are you doing? I think Toyotatogo has some ultra high powered hpi supernitro racers tricked out with wolfpack options and high end mega horsepower motors.

[Toyotatogo]

Originally posted by Toyotatogo
I like to take some of you fusion .21 guys on with some of my secret weapons ... :D

1. *Heavy Mod* HPI RS4-2 with a Novarossi NSR12S5

2.) *Light Mod* .21 Conversion AE Truck with Rossi .21

3.) *Stock* SVM Columbia Mk.5 with .23cc Zenoah
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4.) Secret Weapon *Heavy Mod* Super Nitro RS4 with .21 Novamega Evo-5MS

But for now I only have 2 cars running :( ... The Super Nitro will be ready in another month or two and HPI RS4-2 will be done by the end of the month or sooner

I have pictures of all the cars I listed above all the around the fourms

[the rock]

Im doing great nitro... thx! and you?

cool deal toyo...

dont know much about the RS4 with Rossi motor but im sure its faaaasttt.... I have a vid of an RS4 hitting 100mph... is that what you have???

got you on the AE truck though... I have a AE truck .21 conversion with the schumac 3 speed tranny...

and your Zenoah... well "power to weight ratio" probably wont be as quick or fast as your RS4 or Fusion... but... I really dont know... tell us tell us!!!

I have a 55' offshore boat with a Big Bore convertion 25.6cc Zenoah motor... pushing over 5hp!!! About a 60mph boat... crazy stuff.... If your drive train can handle the convertion to the big bore 25.6cc... DO IT... My boat originally had the stock 23cc with about 2.2.hp... it was fast... but ok... once i did the big bore convestion..... Oh MAMA... DAY AND NIGHT... No comparison... seriously ... I think my boat could hit top speed in about 45ft now. INCREDIBLE difference!!!!

How many gears on your RS4? Lets see some pics?

;)

Cool deal Toyo........

nitro... CANT wait to hear your results with your 8 port!!! I think with some innovations and some testing we can get this fusion to top 100mph. Off to a good start nitro ;)

[nitrohead5300]

Hi, Rock Just waiting for the snow to melt! Hey Rock have you checked out the nitro forum?? If you have not you may want to take a look at the formula 1 car serpent might e producing! It is 1/8 scale but the chassis is based around the veteq.

[linkinspike]

how do you get the cvec pip to fit its massive when i put it on the wire holder thing the ports poin to the floor ?

[linkinspike]

Originally posted by linkinspike
how do you get the cvec pip to fit its massive when i put it on the wire holder thing the ports poin to the floor ?
and the pipe hits the fuel tank has anyone got this pipe on there fusion

[nitrohead5300]

Link - Just look at my pictures in the first album at http://community.webshots.com/user/nitrohead100

[nitrohead5300]

LInk - You may have to make a new hanger out of coat hanger wire to get it to fit in the space. I hope you did not get the wrong cvec pipe my pipe is not very long it is about the same lenght as the orginal pipe that came with the kit.

[linkinspike]

ok its on the car thanx to your pic
all i did was messed with the original wire with a pair of pliers
just got to fiddle with it so it dunt touch me shell
this is the pipe i orderd

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBYG2&P=7
thanx for your help gonna have to wait till sat to try it out

[nitrohead5300]

Linkinspike - Yup! that is the right pipe . Read your directions for tuning the pipe before you start. Good luck.

[linkinspike]

how i go about makein the fusion higher or lower any pics of what to adjust ?

[nitrohead5300]

Originally posted by linkinspike
how i go about makein the fusion higher or lower any pics of what to adjust ? Link - On the lower suspension arm on the front and the back there is an allen screw if you turn this screw in clockwise it raises up the arm there by lowering the suspension you most adjust each side equally if you don't the car won't handle properly. If you want to raise the car turn the screw counter clockwise. You can also use the shock spacers on your shocks to adjust ride height - a thick spacer will make the shock shaft extend further, raising the ride height of the chassis - a thin spacer will not let the shock shaft extend as far lowering the chassis.

[linkinspike]

i got told off a m8 that there are some gold nuts under the shox if you move them in to the other hole the car will get higher

[nitrohead5300]

Link - What is a m-8? The only m-8 I know of is an airtronics radio transmiter. What gold nut ? Are we talking about a fusion?

[linkinspike]

m8 = mate=(friend) its the fusion
here is a pic of what iam on about
pic is a bit blurry

[nitrohead5300]

Link - If you check your fusion instruction manual page 23, it tells you that the inner postion is best for most tracks and the outer postion is best for high bite tracks when you change these locations you are changing the pivot points of the shocks leverage of the shocks. If you change the postion of the shock on the shock bracket to the outer postion you make the car react faster to driver input. I would not reccomend trying to adjust ride height by changing the shocks postions on these two idems.

[linkinspike]

ok ill have to do it the other way thanx

[linkinspike]

anyone know if the stone guard for the fusion any good you can get it off there site

[rc man37689]

i cant find the fusion for $380 anymore :(
harco hobbies is down i hope they will fix the website or whatever.

does anyone know where i can buy it for under $400
i look all over the internet :(

[nitrohead5300]

Hey, Rock!! How are you doing?? Fine I hope. Last weekend I finally got to try out my fusion with the hyper-8port that I put a rotostart system on . It is alot faster with the hyper-8port on . It went thru all three gears and was at the end of the parking lot before I knew it!! The performace was so good that I went out and got a venom speedo so I can do some high speed runs the next time I go out.:D

[the rock]

OH MAN!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS!!!

That is AWSOME... Did it shift nicely?

What body are you using? Can I suggest to put the lola body on??? You wont beleive the handling difference... and at those speeds... you cant afford drag from the convensional "street" bodys.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[nitrohead5300]

Thanks Rock, I already have a Lola style body had one since I purchased the fusion. My fusion was one of the first ones. I finally resolve the fast shifting problems I was having. You know what it was? When shumacher first released 15-19-23 clutchbells they came with lighter springs I put them on when I changed clutchbells and forgot to take them off when I put my stock clutchbell back on!! DUH!! Now that I have the correct springs on she is shifting hard. I wanted the tranny to stay in first gear a little longer using a Tip that Adrain gave me I drilled a 3/32 hole in second gear claw, so I t would take more rpms for the 1-2 shift to occur bingo works like a charm. The articule for adapting a roto- start to a hyper 8 port is http://www.zonecentral.org/ofnamod/

[the rock]

Id love to see a pic of your car with the lola on!!!

hey I wonder if the car is actually faster..... could the tranny top out already with the thundertiger? But im sure from 0-80mph the hyper will leave it in the dust... that alone makes it worth it.

[the rock]

nitro

I see ofna has a Hyper 8-port and a Hyper 8-port Race....

What do you have?

[nitrohead5300]

Originally posted by the rock
Id love to see a pic of your car with the lola on!!!

hey I wonder if the car is actually faster..... could the tranny top out already with the thundertiger? But im sure from 0-80mph the hyper will leave it in the dust... that alone makes it worth it. Rock I have the stock gearing on it right now. It would hit third with the thundertiger but I would almost be at the end of the straightaway. Now it hits third alot sooner and almost tops out by the time I reach the end of the straightaway. I still can't believe my tranny problems were because I had the wrong springs in. This what happens when you got to many projects going at the same time, you forget stuff.

[nitrohead5300]

Originally posted by the rock
nitro

I see ofna has a Hyper 8-port and a Hyper 8-port Race....

What do you have? Rock, I have the cheap hyper 8 port. I choose it because it has a pullstart and you need some of the orginal parts from the pullstart to adapt it to the rotostart. The 8 port race does not have a pullstart. What I don't like about the hyper 8 port is the turbofan inside the motor, it is part of the pullstart and is prone to breaking. However since I have resolved the fastshifting tranny problem I think I am going to have the pullstart conversion done to a rb thru rc alloys. At http://www.rcalloys.com

[Nitro-Menace]

just bought a fusion, what parts are a must have???

and what shell do you reckon is best???


jason

[nitrohead5300]

What are your intentions? Are you just going to be doing high speed runs ?? Or do intend on doing some roadracing ??

[Nitro-Menace]

bit of both hopefully want to make it look more 'bling' too.


jason

[nitrohead5300]

Originally posted by Nitro-Menace
bit of both hopefully want to make it look more 'bling' too.


jason Nitro-Menace... foam tires make a nice compromise. I like using nitro shoes 28mm 35 shore up front and 30mm 30 shore in the back!! These tires should give you more traction and make the car more driveable. Save your kit tires for those all out speed runs!! But for bashing and running high speed ovals I think you will like the foams.:)

[nitrohead5300]

Nitro menace... I forgot to mention that you can get some 31mm wide threaded tires from hpi style number 4511 and the rims you would need style number 3570. You may have to shim the rims so they don,t rub the hub carrier or you can use a hex that is thicker. :)

[neverenufpwr]

got the fusion out for the first time in months. HOLY crist is this thing fast. Almost pialed it up in front of the house yesturday. oops. Everything seems faster in the spring after 3 months of driving on ice. :rolleyes: I should change my name to need a bigger parkin lot :D

[nitrohead5300]

I was able to run my car today too!! :) I put a hyper 8port on my fusion and a venom speedo. I reach 68 mph, ( stock gearing) the car was not able to top out in third gear because I ran out of track. If I can find a larger parking lot I believe I could reach over 70 plus with stock gearing. :D

[nitrohead5300]

Here is a picture of my fusion with a hyper 8-port in it with the roto-start system :)

[nitrohead5300]

Here is another picture of my fusion

[MikesZon19s]

I Seen this car a month ago at the happy shop and fell in love, about an hour later I was talking to a hobby shop owner and said to not even concider buying it cause shumacher products are so hard to buy nobody stocks extra parts and it takes forever to order the parts.
Is this true ?

[the rock]

I Seen this car a month ago at the happy shop and fell in love, about an hour later I was talking to a hobby shop owner and said to not even concider buying it cause shumacher products are so hard to buy nobody stocks extra parts and it takes forever to order the parts.
Is this true ?

I live in Cozumel Mexico... and have no trouble with my hobby shops in San Diego.... ship them all the way here..... or buy them from Shumac... they have great customer support and always have what you need... at least for me they have!!!

www.racing-cars.com

[nitrohead5300]

MikeZon19's... Mike that is not true just order your parts from Schumacher Usa telphone no. 1-813-889-9691 ask for Adrain. He is very nice and knows his product line. If I order it on Monday I usually recieve it by Thursday. I noticed that you live in Ohio I live in Indianapolis , Ind we have a hobbytown here that carries all the parts for the fusion and menace truck if you really got to have a part quick you could drop down here and get it we are just a few hours away. :)

[the rock]

Hey Monster or gents...... ADRIIAAAAN:

How are your fusions set up at neutral? Mine seems to be wrong.... no matter what I did today my idle seems to be high, and it creeps forward quite fast in neutral, and makes a not so nice sounding "brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr" Do you guys have no brakes at neutral? Ive played with the idle screw, low and high needles... Shouldnt it have a nice low steady idle and almost stay in one place with NO brakes??? Suggestions please!!! :confused: :(

[nitrohead5300]

Rock it should have a nice steady slow idle. I have no drag brakes at neutral. Check your fuel tank ,fuel lines for air leaks then check your o-rings in your carb for wear, check the large o-ring on the backplate. Sounds like to me you have a air leak somewhere. And if you have a inline fuel filter check it and make sure it is not leaking air. Good luck

[the rock]

good idea... im gonna tear the motor apart and check all the lines etc.... It was really hard to start also at all temps... including cold... Air leaks make for difficult starts?

thx

[the rock]

thanks nitro.... the carb came up a little... man is it running nice again... well I ended up going back to 26mm/30mm 37 shoe... from 30mm/35mm 35 shoe... my car seemed slower and had a little to much steering for my taste with the wider tires. And just in one run I tore up two 35 shoe tires.... ive got like 6 tanks on the 26/30 37 shoe combo and not a nick on them all. It seems to grip perfect. Now with your motor it might be a different story as its a bigger beast.

I tore up my belt AGAIN yesturday... pain in the butty... my fences were off again... so I rebuilt again and added super glue correctly and also rounded off the steel belt cover on all four conrners... I think it was snagging there to... I just ran it for 3 tanks and didnt skip a beat.... Its such a nice feeling to be able to put a car away in PERFECT condition just waiting for the next run..... check out the pics...

[the rock]

rounded the 4 edges of the cover.... prevention prevention

[the rock]

I was wondering were the rest of the belt went!!! :p

[the rock]

first you see this in the rear view mirror..........

[the rock]

then before you can blink.... :eek:

;)

[nitrohead5300]

thanks nitro.... the carb came up a little... man is it running nice again... well I ended up going back to 26mm/30mm 37 shoe... from 30mm/35mm 35 shoe... my car seemed slower and had a little to much steering for my taste with the wider tires. And just in one run I tore up two 35 shoe tires.... ive got like 6 tanks on the 26/30 37 shoe combo and not a nick on them all. It seems to grip perfect. Now with your motor it might be a different story as its a bigger beast.

I tore up my belt AGAIN yesturday... pain in the butty... my fences were off again... so I rebuilt again and added super glue correctly and also rounded off the steel belt cover on all four conrners... I think it was snagging there to... I just ran it for 3 tanks and didnt skip a beat.... Its such a nice feeling to be able to put a car away in PERFECT condition just waiting for the next run..... check out the pics... The 35 mm tires do seem to wear quickly but they give me more grip. Rock I put a piece of lexan over my front diff pulley to keep the rocks out and ran a bead of shoo goo along both sides of the aluminum channel guide.

[nitrohead5300]

Hey Rock I like your pictures!! :)

[nitrohead5300]

Rock I got my RB C-5 crank back from rc alloys. Now I can mount my RB C-5 in my fusion. I will keep you posted. ;)

[the rock]

oh yeah..... please show me were you installed the speedo.... i have one.... my car has the high speed bell :)

[nitro cod]

iv just got a fusion, what servo's do u suggest anyone?

[nitrohead5300]

I like my Jr servos, steering 100 oz torque and throttle, brake 60-70 oz of torque.

[nitro cod]

thanks nitrohead5300 also do you no if you can you get pebble guards preventing stones getting stuck into the drive belt?

[nitrohead5300]

I made a sheild out of lexan that I put in front of the diff pulley that is located in the front of the car and ran a bead of shoo goo on both sides of the alumnium channel stock that covers the belt. This seems to help make the belts lasts longer.

[nitrohead5300]

oh yeah..... please show me were you installed the speedo.... i have one.... my car has the high speed bell :) Rock I will try to get those pictures up tonight for the speedo installation.

[the rock]

Rock I will try to get those pictures up tonight for the speedo installation.

KILLER!!!! Thanks nitro.... regardless of how accurate it is, it also guides you to have a well tuned car... sometimes i feel my high end could be faster and its difficult to SEE :eek: the difference... a little 1/8 turn on the needle could be the difference of 5mph easily.... its to hard to judge the car if it zipped by at 65mph or 70mph..... ;)

[nitrohead5300]

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[the rock]

http://www.pifiu.com/upload/uploads/032004/0006[/url] 002.jpg [IMG] Sorry, Rock I am having problems with my computer. I hope this posts http://www.pifiu.com/upload/uploads/032004/0006 002.jpg[IMG]

nope!!! :)

[nitrohead5300]

Rock, I apologize my stupid personal computer is not working , I am using my computer at work. I can't send you any pictures so I will try to talk you thru. I put the sensor and the magnet on the rear of the car. The magnet is located in the output cup of the rear diff. ( output cup is the part of the diff that has the slot cut in it for the dog bones to fit in.) I selected a drill-bit that was slightly larger in diameter than the magnet. Drill the hole behind the slot in the output cup. The hole should be drilled half - way thru the output cup then glued the magnet in. Use the rear body mount to attach the sensor it should be right over the magnet check for clearance adjust if necessary you are ready to go. Make sure the side of the magnet that has the black mark on it is pointing up.

[the rock]

Rock, I apologize my stupid personal computer is not working , I am using my computer at work. I can't send you any pictures so I will try to talk you thru. I put the sensor and the magnet on the rear of the car. The magnet is located in the output cup of the rear diff. ( output cup is the part of the diff that has the slot cut in it for the dog bones to fit in.) I selected a drill-bit that was slightly larger in diameter than the magnet. Drill the hole behind the slot in the output cup. The hole should be drilled half - way thru the output cup then glued the magnet in. Use the rear body mount to attach the sensor it should be right over the magnet check for clearance adjust if necessary you are ready to go. Make sure the side of the magnet that has the black mark on it is pointing up.

Chrystal clear!!! Thank you.

[thaknight]

when you get a fusion out of the box is there anything you have to replace

[nitrohead5300]

There is nothing you are required to replace!! However I replaced those skinny kit tires with some foam tires. I put 28mm 35 shore tires up front and 30mm 30 shore tires in back. I gained more traction and stability from this change. Me and my buds run high speed oval so we need the extra grip from the foam tires. Foam tires usually give you more traction than the kit rubber tires but they do wear faster. I would only use the kit tires for landspeed attemps.

[thaknight]

also what comes with the arr fusion

[nitrohead5300]

Everything , minus the radio system. You have to buy and install the radio yourself.

[velcomrob]

Where can I get hopups for my schumacher fusion 21?

I got the 80mph pinion gear but where can I get metal 3 speed gears?

[nitrohead5300]

Where can I get hopups for my schumacher fusion 21?

I got the 80mph pinion gear but where can I get metal 3 speed gears?
I am afraid you would have to make them yourself, I don't know of anyone who makes metal replacments for them :)

[nitrohead5300]

oh yeah..... please show me were you installed the speedo.... i have one.... my car has the high speed bell :)
Sorry about the delay Rock here are the pictures of my speedo. The raised area in the black tape is where the magnet is the sensor is mounted right above it on the body support plate :)

[the rock]

THANKS NITRO... I hope to get some time this week to do it... ive been spending all my extra time rebuilding my dirt bike..... :)

[nitrohead5300]

Your welcome , Rock I hope you get your dirt bike up and running!

[Zyon 04]

Hey, Im a total newbie to nitro cars. im buying the fusion .21 in a week :) would you recommend to get the 3 gear pinion straight off, or am i better off getting used to the car first. I dont fancy goin 80 mph into a wall :eek: and aint sure how easily it is to keep the car under control.

[nitrohead5300]

Zyon04....... Get use to it first learn how to set it up then do your high speed runs.

[Lagwagon]

I ordered my Fusion ysterday and will have it tomorrow!! Can't wait!!! I bought a K & N Air Filter on ebay, will this work? Will it make any difference to the car??

[Lagwagon]

And smashed it already.....way quicker than the Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec!!

[Lagwagon]

No grip with standard wheel....

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon.. Try some foam tires. l I have had real good luck with nitroshoes. This is what I use, nitro shoes 30mm, 30 shore with 2 degrees offset for the rear and 28mm, 35 shore for the front. Hpi makes some extra wide rubber tires in 30 mm for sedan cars check hpi usa in their discontinued section. Good luck.

[Zyon 04]

Hi, Ive been looking to buy some alternative tyres for my fusion. Ive read the forum and seen nitro shoes quoted a lot, is there anyone in the uk that could give me a link to a site with a wide range of these tyres that delivers to the uk or some alternative good tyres that would work well. Thanx to anyone that can help.

[Lagwagon]

Thanks Nitrohead, did youu have to modify the car at the back to fit these?

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon... If you get the nitroshoes that have the 2 degrees offset for the rear you won't have to modify. If you can't find any nitro shoes with the 2 degree offset then you will have to shim the tire out. You shim the tire out by placing the shim (washers) on the axle, in front of the hex, just enough so the rim of the tire does not rub against the carrier. Also you can use different hex from different manufactors, some time they include hex spacers, that you can put on the axle to space the tires out so they don't rub. Good Luck!! :)

[Lagwagon]

Thanks man!!! That was very helpful!! Im gonna try that! Broke Upper suspension mount on Saturday!! Car was all over the place!!

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon.... Alot of times when you buy hpi rims they give you extra hex spacers. Alot of my buddies would just throw them away , I would ask for them and save them for those special projects.

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon... Another possible solution , get the rear hub carriers from a Fusion R-12, they were designed to accept 30mm tires without rubbing. The Fusion R-12 is the nitro fusion's, little brother that was designed to be race legal with the 12 size engine in it. :)

[Lagwagon]

Thanks Nitrohead. Do you by any chance have tha part number for the hub carriers? cant find nitro shoes with 2 degree offset in London, so think I should do the modification!

[Lagwagon]

I must say, I'm a big F1 fan, but I like these cars more!!

[nitrohead5300]

I will post the numbers as soon as I get home. :) Changing the hub carriers is the best solution :) Cheers!

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon.... The style number for the Schumacher hub carriers is u-2581.

[Lagwagon]

Thanks Nitrohead. Im gonna order those. Is it difficult to install? Can see your a good teacher...

[nitrohead5300]

Thank you!! NO should not be that hard to install just refer to your owners manual for direction.

[Lagwagon]

I bought a K & N Air filter for my car. Will this make a difference to the performance?? Is it good for my engine?

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon.... Sorry, I have never used one.

[Lagwagon]

Got the parts to fix my car today, so will be up and running again this weekend!! can't wait!! ZYon 04, where in the UK are you from?

[Zyon 04]

Cardiff, Wales i know of a few good shops over the border in england but unfortunately not of any in wales so i look to buy online. lagwagon you know of any places that hold comps from time to time?

[Lagwagon]

www.modelsport.co.uk
www.modelsinmotion.co.uk
www.308hobbies.com
www.apexmodels.com
www.cmldistribution.co.uk

[Lagwagon]

my car is not changing gears....help???

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon, the shift points for the fusion are pre-determined by the factory . The springs that Schumacher uses determines the rpms that the tranny will shift at. Have you completly broken in your engine? The tranny will not start shifting until the motor is broken in. Be patient as you break in your motor and when you start to lean it in more your car should start shifting.

[Lagwagon]

How do I install the optional pinion bell??

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon... First remove the set screw from the end of the muffler, then remove the 4 screws that hold the engine to the motor mounts, then remove the linkage, lift the motor out from the chassis. Now remove the screw from the end of the clutchbell, lift the clutchbell off, remove the roller bearing the spacer, 5x9x3 ball bearing, install the spacer and bearing in the new clutchbell (following the directions given in the fusion book) then, put the new high speed clutchbell ( with the spacer and bearings installed) back on the sg shaft of the engine , now put the screw back in the end of the sg shaft , then reattach the motor to the engine blocks with the 4 screws you removed, put the pipe back on its rod, tighten it. Now hook the linkage back up and you are ready to go.

[Lagwagon]

Thanks Nitrohead. Will try that. Just hope I won't make a mess of it!!

[nitrohead5300]

It is really easy just look at your fusion manual you don't have to take off the flywheel or clutch shoes or the u1685 nut. Just remove u2493j assembly with spacer and u2493j ball bearing(5x9x3mm) Put the spacer and bearing in your new clutchbell put everthing back togather and you are ready to go.

[Lagwagon]

Thanks Nitrohead. I've ordered the nitro shoes from Tower Hobbies in the U.S!

[ajd10000]

hi guys i became a member of this site about 2 years ago and just stumbled accross it (and remembered my password!). anyways i now have an mt2 aswell as my fusion 21. but the fusion is too quick and the truck too slow! so what do you guys think of me putting my 15. in the fusion and the 21. in my MT2? :)

[Lagwagon]

This is gonna sound like a stupid question...how do you know when the glow plug is not in a very good condition?

[nitrohead5300]

Take the glow plug out and hook it up to your glow plug ignitor ( make sure you have fresh batteries in the ignitor) if the plug does not glow bright red or if only some of the coils light up you need to get a new plug.

[Lagwagon]

Thanks Nitrohead! I just stripped the nut on the quick start, and can't get the but out!! How do I get that out??

[Lagwagon]

sorry, thr nut out....

[nitrohead5300]

Sorry, Lagwagon I have been gone all day breaking in my RbC-5 in my fusion!! Did you get the screw out? I don,t have my thundertiger21 in my fusion and I have never encountered that problem before. I think if you review these threads or do a search you will find someone who had the same problem and possible solutions.

[Lagwagon]

Can't find a thread where they actually explain how to get it out. What engine is that? Is it also a .21?

[deanj]

which one should i get mi2 s1 or mi2 carbon

[nitrohead5300]

Can't find a thread where they actually explain how to get it out. What engine is that? Is it also a .21? Lagwagon... Before you do anything check with Schumacher and see if this would be covered under warranty. And ask the tech's how you would remove the screw. If they can't help you try this - refer to your Schumacher Fusion manual page 21 at the top of the page there is an exploded view of the ez-start system. Remove the four screws that attach the unit to the back of the motor and take the unit off. Now remove part G514E ( oneway bearing assembly) this should expose a shaft use a pair of vice grips to hold the shaft so it won't turn get an allen wrench and back the screw out if you still can't get the screw out I would reccomend buying a new ezstart unit style no. G556E. RBC-5 is a racing engine made in France and has won some world championships in 1/8 scale on road. And yes it is a 21.

[nitrohead5300]

Hey, Lagwagon how is it going? Did you get that screw out?

[Lagwagon]

A friend of mine works at an engineering place and he got it out yesterday. Everything is back together now. Can't wait to run it with the nitro shoes! Im buying all the optional bits and pieces now...alloy upper suspension mounts, alloy diff mounts, alloy hub carriers, steel drive shafts...what else is there??

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon, I am glad you got that issue resolved!! Beware too much aluminum adds extra weight it looks nice but it may slow you down a little. Sounds like you want to really pimp out your ride go for it Lagwagon it should really look nice with all that purple alloy on it!

[Lagwagon]

Thats exactly what I like....the purple alloy!! And I just want my car to be less fragile!!

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon, that's cool !! I hope you have as much fun with your fusion, as I have had with mine.

[Lagwagon]

Do you know if the HPI Super Nitro wheels would work on the fusion??

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon... Yes they will work you may have to use a different hex maybe a couple of shimms , so the tire wheel combination does not rub the hub carrier, the big problem will be getting a body to fit. You may have to go with a lola style body or cam-am style body so the wheels don't stick way out. The super nitro tires are taller thats going to make your car lose some of its acceleration but it will increase your top end speed. :)

[Lagwagon]

I did this today!

[Lagwagon]

From the front.

[Lagwagon]

Im lying now....its my second paint job, but the first one with clear windows!

[Lagwagon]

This was my first paint job!

[Lagwagon]

It's a Tamiya body...it's a bit narrow, as you can see the tyres are sticking out a bit. This looks coll when its on the road!!

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon... Looking good!! Are those the hpi rims and tires you were talking about?? They look real nice. Good job of painting too!!

[nitrohead5300]

It's a Tamiya body...it's a bit narrow, as you can see the tyres are sticking out a bit. This looks coll when its on the road!! Lagwagon... You made a perfect match with yellow car! I always take my fusion with me and do a trail fitting to make sure my tires fit inside the body. Still you did a good job painting both bodies. :D

[Lagwagon]

Those are just a set of cheap rims(white), that I painted black.

[nitrohead5300]

They , look nice go out and run it!! :)

[Lagwagon]

I'll run it tomorrow morning! Can't wait! It's twelve at night now....don't think the neighbours would like it if I start this baby now....this is with Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec wheels!

[Lagwagon]

Had to cut a few holes to make space for the head...just hope I don't flip it....

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon that looks real good

[nitrohead5300]

Don't forget to put your wing on

[Lagwagon]

I think it looks good with the 4-Tec wheels...but will run it with the nitro shoes for the first time tomorrow!

[Lagwagon]

I don't like the wing that I got with the car....what will happen if I don't put the wing on?? Less grip??

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon Let me know which tires give you the most traction. The rubber or the foams

[nitrohead5300]

Yes less grip does it look that bad?

[Lagwagon]

I'll show you now...

[Lagwagon]

It doesn't actually look bad at all....must have been the black wheels!!

[nitrohead5300]

Looks, fine to me !! Believe me you will need the downforce when you get up to speed.

[Lagwagon]

What does your car look like?

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon.. when you apply the brakes pump them try to avoid standing on the brakes makes the car spin out and flip.

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon my car does not have a body on it right now just a wing on the back for downforce.

[nitrohead5300]

I am still experimenting with motors and set ups.

[Lagwagon]

I've seen, with normal tyres I lose the back end when I stand on the brakes....but I think it will flip with the nitro shoes when I do that..?

[nitrohead5300]

If you are blasting down the straighaway and hit the brakes real hard to set yourself up for the turn it might flip

[nitrohead5300]

Adjust your brake so they don't lock up but gradually bring your car to a stop

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon.. Good luck on your speed runs tommorrow.

[Lagwagon]

Thanks, I'm gonna need it! Going to bed now! Thanks for all the help!

[nitrohead5300]

You are welcome! Get some sleep the fusion is fast !

[Lagwagon]

Hi....I've got a problem again...the car stopped, and didn't want to move after that?? The engine still runs, but the wheels are locked??? Have you had this before?

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon, usually a small pebble or a twig is caught somewhere in the drive train if after inspecting your drive train you don't see any small pebbles or twigs look at the belt. Does the belt look like it is coming apart? If it is sometimes it will wrap it self all around the diff's and cause them to lock up. To check this will require you to open up you diff cases and look at the diffs. Use your Schumacher book for reference. Also it could be your diff adjustment screw may have backed all the way out. Good Luck

[Lagwagon]

Found it....was only a pebble and I had to basically strip the whole car to get it out, but all is fine now! Thanks. I saw what a big difference the wing at the back makes...no control at all without it!

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon... I am glad you are up and going again. The fusion is a fast car it really needs a wing and bodies that generate high downforce to keep it put. :)

[Lagwagon]

i cant seem to set my idle speed properly....its either too high or too low or stuttering???

[nitrohead5300]

Hello, Lagwagon How are you doing? You have two idems on your carb to adjust your idle speed with - One is your low speed needle valve and the other idem is your idle speed stop screw. The idle speed stop screw determines how far open your slide is during idle, too far open and your idle races, not open far enough motor stops running. Usually set this on a thundertiger 21 at 0.25-0.50. Your low speed needle valve determines how well your car accelerates from a stop if it is too rich it will accelerate very slowly bogging down in the process but when you have it just right your low-end throttle response will be instantaneous. You have to adjust both of these idems to get your idle - throttle response just right. I usually readjust the idle stop screw( counterclockwise) to get my idle down after I have adjusted the low speed needle valve so I have good low end throttle response.

[nitrohead5300]

Lagwagon... If you still can't get it to idle right just go back to the factory default setting. Also check your fuel lines and fuel tank for possible air leaks. :)

[Lagwagon]

I will be able to check that tomorrow! Thanks for the help!

[Lagwagon]

How are you Nitrohead? I just bought myself an HPI Super Nitro for a bargain!! Do you think its a good car?? I'm just a bit worried about the pull start engine....never had a pullstart before! Heard they can be a bit of a pain in the arse!!

[nitrohead5300]

Yes it is a good car. You can do alot of hop ups to it checkout wolfpack radicals!! Do the 21 conversion to it then you won.t have to worry about pullstarts .

[Lagwagon]

This is what it looks like! I've spent the whole afternoon breaking it in!

[Lagwagon]

I hate the breaking in of engines...

[nitrohead5300]

Looks good Lagwagon ! What size motor does it have in it?? Have you gone to wolfpack yet? Here is their website http:www.wolfpackradicals.com/ Did you know that Steve Pond ran 103 mph with a modified super nitro?

[Lagwagon]

I'm too scared of speeds like that...car will fly?!! The car is standard!! only extras is 2 speed gearset and ball bearing servos! Will have a look at the wolfpack conversion!! Just a bit expensive and I think I need a bit more experience with these things!!

[nitrohead5300]

That's cool, I just wanted to make you aware of the hopups out there for you car and its potential! Have fun.

[nitrohead5300]

That's cool, I just wanted to make you aware of the hopups out there for you car and its potential! Have fun.

[nitrohead5300]

That's cool, I just wanted to make you aware of the hopups out there for you car and its potential! Have fun.

[nitrohead5300]

There is also a thread devoted to the hpi supernitro you might want to check it out too!

[nitrohead5300]

Sorry about the triple post folks I am going to bed!!

[Lagwagon]

Have a good rest Nitrohead!

[Proceed Owner]

Hey Nitrohead
I bought also a Fusion and i saw,that u mounted a 8Port engine in it! Did u have to drill any new Holes? Was it alot faster?
Have a nice Day

[nitrohead5300]

Proceed.... The mounting holes on the hyper 8-port do not line up with the holes in the motor mounts, you have to drill two new holes in the engine block that line up with the holes in the mount. The Hyper8 port is cheap horsepower!! I had some carb problems at first, so I put an os carb in and that corrected the tuning issues. Yes it was alot faster on the top end I got 70 mph out of it with the stock gearing! This motor really comes on the top end. If you are thinking about doing an upgrade to your motor in your fusion I would recomend the new fantom 27 it rev's pass 40,000 rpms The rpm = high top end speeds the torque of the motor would help you accelerate very fast even with the tall gearing of the fusion . This will be my next motor. Good luck with your fusion.

[Proceed Owner]

Nitohead-Thanks a lot for the informations!!

[nitrohead5300]

You are welcome.

[Lagwagon]

I must say....the Fusion is a little pocket rocket!!!! The HPI Super Nitro is like riding a 50cc motorcycle after finishing a moto GP!!

[nitrohead5300]

The fusion is one of the fastest rtr's you can purchase!!

[Lagwagon]

How are you Nitrohead? Still alive? I recently bought the Venom racing Failsafe and the Temp gauge, I just want the speedometer now! Do you know how accurate the speedo is??

[nitrohead5300]

Hello, Lagwagon... I am still around here!! To answer your question the venom speedo is fairly accurate. This device is based on the diameter of your tires if you use foam tires since their diameter changes each time you run , to get an accurate reading you would have to readjust the speedo everytime you did a high speed test run. I have been modifying my fusion I call it my fusion outlaw. I will post pictures when it is done.

[Lagwagon]

Thanks, can't wait to see your car!!

[Lagwagon]

Hi Nitrohead. I'll be playing with my Fusion this weekend! I didn't install all the aluminiun parts, just the aluminium upper suspension mount on the front of the car! Will tune the engine this weekend with the Venom temp gauge...or at least I will try to...is 270 the optimum temp? I'm waiting for the pics...