Agilefalcon
Veteran
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
| Well, there is a pretty good reason for that...there aren't really any upgrades that would do any good for the model!
Most upgrades are for flash anyway and don't tune or enhance the performance of this model in any way.
So, if I were actually going to "upgrade" the model in any way, and I'd already put the best servos, gyro and blades on the machine (or ones that suit your flying style) I would do:
1) Tube drive
2) Metal center yoke; an not necessarily in that order.
Honestly, even those two items are questionable. You could put the 80 durometer dampers in the head and that would stiffen the head up significantly and improve crispness. You can also add the 550mm flybar and tune it with some flybar weights. The tube drive is beautifully made but much more prone to damage in a crash than the belt. You need to be an outstanding pilot to tell the difference - and uber-pilot Dominik Hagel has posted in this forum that he likes the belt.
Best performance with 7.92 gearing and an OS91 C-Spec or SZ is around 1,900rpm head speed. I've attached a picture of the Bell-Hiller mixing lever settings that are my favorite.
Other than that, you'd only be blowing money on flash. Better to burn fuel and get your radio dialed in!
Chris.
Chris Berardi
MRC/Hirobo Representative
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer |
