Lunchy 27 Posted March 25, 2022 I was about to install the Yeah Racing 20T pinion gear when I noticed that it looks smaller than what is in the manual. Not sure if it is ok to install or not. I have uploaded a pic. Any help would be awesome! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lunchy 27 Posted March 25, 2022 Oh yeah... one other thing. For the Citroen... should I install the oil dampers I bought from Yeah Racing or stick with the dampers that came with the kit... was thinking based on some of the pics in this thread the actual cars looked kind of loose so just wanted to know your thoughts. thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted March 26, 2022 3 hours ago, Lunchy said: I was about to install the Yeah Racing 20T pinion gear when I noticed that it looks smaller than what is in the manual. Not sure if it is ok to install or not. I have uploaded a pic. Any help would be awesome! Thanks! To check if the instructions are 1:1 scale or not, take the kit 16T pinion and compare it to the drawing. If you have calipers, you can measure the diameter, teeth to teeth, it should be over 15mm, but below 16mm. https://www.technobotsonline.com/gear-size-calculator.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted March 26, 2022 3 hours ago, Lunchy said: Oh yeah... one other thing. For the Citroen... should I install the oil dampers I bought from Yeah Racing or stick with the dampers that came with the kit... was thinking based on some of the pics in this thread the actual cars looked kind of loose so just wanted to know your thoughts. thanks! Always... Oil... Dampers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lunchy 27 Posted March 26, 2022 9 hours ago, alvinlwh said: To check if the instructions are 1:1 scale or not, take the kit 16T pinion and compare it to the drawing. If you have calipers, you can measure the diameter, teeth to teeth, it should be over 15mm, but below 16mm. https://www.technobotsonline.com/gear-size-calculator.html The 16T does match perfectly. I wanted to get a metal gear... can't seem to find one. Might just have to go with this.... https://www.amainhobbies.com/tamiya-mod-.6-av-pinion-gear-set-20t-21t-tam50356/p48184 Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted March 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, Lunchy said: The 16T does match perfectly. I wanted to get a metal gear... can't seem to find one. Might just have to go with this.... https://www.amainhobbies.com/tamiya-mod-.6-av-pinion-gear-set-20t-21t-tam50356/p48184 Use a ruler and check if it between 15 and 16mm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lunchy 27 Posted March 26, 2022 Turns out it is 13mm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted March 26, 2022 50 minutes ago, Lunchy said: Turns out it is 13mm. I suspect that website might be wrong. According to this one, it should be 13mm. https://www.ultrascale.uk/node/15 However double check on which one is right by measuring your kit 16T. Is it 10mm? Then the second website, and therefore your 20T is correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lunchy 27 Posted March 27, 2022 I'm wondering if the pinion gear that came with the kit are maybe a proprietary size?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted March 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Lunchy said: I'm wondering if the pinion gear that came with the kit are maybe a proprietary size?? No, they are 0.6mod. I had built two M chassis and they are both 0.6mod, and I don't think I had ever measured pinions against the drawings or otherwise, just buy the right mod or dp and stick them in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lunchy 27 Posted March 27, 2022 So... when I got a measurement of 13mm for the 21T it was with a friends digital calipers. I just measured it with my new non-digital calipers and got a measurement of 17mm. The 16T that came with the kit is 13mm. Sorry for the wrong information. thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lunchy 27 Posted March 27, 2022 Ugh!! so typo. The 21T measures 16mm. thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lunchy 27 Posted March 27, 2022 AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I just measured with an old fashion ruler and get 13mm for the 20T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lunchy 27 Posted March 27, 2022 This shows 13mm for the 20T. https://www.ebay.com/itm/393179771014 Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites