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Audacity Models Pantera 50 - Tiger 50 > 3D Yellow Damper Question

Atlas321
Senior Heliman
Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey

I just purcased a new Tiger 50 and I like it alot. I've upgraded to the yellow dampers from the get go. I noticed the stock black ones fit the spindle easily and the blade grips move freely. However, the new yellow dampers are a very tight fit, even with di-elec grease. The blade grips seem a little tight now...even though it flew great.... I was always told they should move freely as not to put a load on the servos and links...

Is this something that needs to be resolved, or will they loosen up a bit after some more flights??

Thanks in advance

AMA # 760459 Hyper Evo 50 / Trex SE

01-09-2006 Over year old.

jbeech
rrAdvertiser
Location: Sanford, FL (Orlando area)

Yeah, they'll work in with time.

John Beech - GM (and janitor)
Audacity Models

01-09-2006 Over year old.

scoyle
Senior Heliman
Location: IL

I put the 3D flipped grip mod on last night and have to say as well that the blade grips seem a little tighter than stock after I tightened up the allen bolts on each end of the spindle.

The thick 6mm ID washer gets noticably compressed into the yellow dampener which (I think) in turn applies excess compression of the thrust bearing assembly creating a little friction.

I too think it will work in with some use but it was certainly startling to me at first.

--Scott

01-09-2006 Over year old.

jvanscoyk
Veteran
Location: Tucson, AZ

I too was concerned about the tightness of the new blade grips.
I talked to John and he assured me it would loosen up after I flew it.
He was right, after 1 flight it was nice and free.
Flew great too.

If doing the new blade grips be sure to go over your pitch curves before you fly it. Mine were off a bit. With a little linkage tweaking I was good to go and it flew great.

Jim

must go faster, must go faster.........

01-10-2006 Over year old.

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Foxden
Key Veteran
Location: Port Charlotte, FL. USA

You can also put a drop of Triflow down between the grip onto the yellow damper and after a flight or two it will loosen up.

Clyde Fox
Port Charlotte FL
RJX of USA Field Rep
Team Rotorworkz
Morgan Fuel Rep

01-10-2006 Over year old.

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scoyle
Senior Heliman
Location: IL

Thanks for the reassurance & good advice.

--Scott

01-10-2006 Over year old.

Atlas321
Senior Heliman
Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey

Thanks again....

AMA # 760459 Hyper Evo 50 / Trex SE

01-10-2006 Over year old.

jbeech
rrAdvertiser
Location: Sanford, FL (Orlando area)

No thanks are needed . . . we're here to serve you!

John Beech - GM (and janitor)
Audacity Models

01-10-2006 Over year old.

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