Step 1 - Buying the KitMotonica P81 represents the evolution of the P8.0 and gathers all the suggestments deriving from the experience in the competitions of these last years in the most exciting and performating category for radio-controlled auto models, the 1:8 on-road 4WD. All the solutions used in the P81 were expressly validated by our Tester Stefano Solaroli.
The need to have a product with a high performance in the “King Category” forced us to make for the P81 unseen adjustments which did not allow us to continue using ball suspension arms.
In dealing with this new project, Motonica never ignored the need to provide a simple product, that can be easily driven on all tracks.
The need to have a product with a high performance in the “King Category” forced us to make for the P81 unseen adjustments which did not allow us to continue using ball suspension arms.
In dealing with this new project, Motonica never ignored the need to provide a simple product, that can be easily driven on all tracks.
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Build Stage 1 - The Fun Begins
First Glance at the Motonica P81 and i am amazed in the quality of the product packaging, and the simple instruction described in the user manual. I have been following some tips from certain forums and websites and if you are new to Motonica like myself the best advice is to view these following websites: www.rctech.net/motonica & another great site is www.motonica-usa.com - I hope you all enjoy the information below and i shall update more photos in the up-coming days.
New 1600mah Custom Motonica Battery fits in nice an snug, little tip those left over empty Motonica bags cut the label and place under some shrink wrap and presto your very own touch towards the build.
The new battery pack showing the length of the wires, this may vary on position of the battery, in this build i had the exit point facing the rear of the car.
World Champion ATS Tyres, loving the Kyosho rim and tyre decal.
Finally the Motonica is ready for engine run-in and then track testing, stay tuned for more as i hope to have some video of our club racing soon...
New Futaba Digital & Brushless servo's arrived today, also notice the additional Mugen MTX side receiver protector - was a bit of thinking cap here as the KOPRO receiver really does stick out a fair bit causing the cover to expand outwards. The best tip i can give if using this sort of setup is, where the receiver is double sided taped, use a heat gun to bend the plastic toward the servo so that you can add more room for receiver and the wires. If you require better images of this feel free to email me.
New Brushless Futaba BLS451 servo - also notice the added fuel line over the receivers antenna.
Front view of the BLITZ R09 Lola Body
Top view showing the Novarossi Engine, Xceed clear INS box and the decals applied.
Another side view, showing the Bright Fluro Pink paint and the side Motonica Decals.
My little touch in the rear of the car, wasnt sure where to place the Novarossi sticker but i found a nice cool spot in the end! Also notice the NEW Mugen white rear springs 1.9mm
Underneath the body i have installed the body side stiffners, tip is take your time and apply some shoe glue to keep them in position.
Ok its Pink "Fluro" but since no one at my club runs the colour i have done the duty having ownership! "Looks out everyone its PINK BITZ"
First ever 8th scale body, kept it rather simple, but painting the cockpit was a bit of steady hand needed! I think i did a good job.
Tip is to paint the cockpit first as the rest of the body is done last.
The position of the body before we paint, the only bit i have done is drilled the body post holes and the rest will follow after its been painted!
Motonica P81 almost finished, just some electrics and body - then we test & tune!
New Titanium top deck screw kit installed throughout the car. Also two option parts on the upper deck - front carbon chassis stiffners.
Mugen MTX4-R receiver protector, only required 2 x additional holes and a light trim on the right side fits very snuggly.
Rear end of the car, with option sway bar and titanium screw kit fitted.
Engine head protectors, found via rc-mushroom - cool little feature for added protection!
Fresh set of ATS 35SH Kyosho rim rear wheels fitted.
New Mugen MRX 1.9mm WHITE spring set fitted as an option from the set standard springs provided. This is more of a test to see there performance amongst the original set.
Rear carbon under chassis stiffners - i do like the option parts allows for more testing on differant settings.
Front section of the car left open with no stiffners at this point in time!
Few new Option parts for the Motonica, bought some White Mugen front & rear springs, also bought some alloy servo horns for the new servos yet to arrive.
Example of car on setup board - minus the finished rear and front arms.
New setup board via www.teamcracing.net - Stephen that works at Team C Racing is fantastic pricing and the service turn around is just spot on.
New Novarossi Exhaust 2052 with Medium Manifold
Using a nice Mugen fuel like with, Team C Racing line chamber
Exhauts fitted, just keep note of the holder to adjust the height of exhaust
This section of the throttle can be tricky as it hits the fuel tank, with some adjustments it should look like this.
Xceed INS box - Fancy clear design loving it - make sure you position the intake not facing forward - but to the right hand side.
New Novarossi N21-7T - the engine is a entry level good start to get the feel of the car, then i shall move up to a more modified system.
New MUST upgrade part is the Ergo front bracket - this will support and major accidents that can damage where the exhaust mounts to.
Rear belt tension - requires the 3 bearing in place, the tension of the belt will vary on setup sheet.
Top view of the rear belt tensioner, notice the position of the motonica
Another great upgrade modification is the adjustable swaybar. When installation keep in mind that it must move freely and not bind on anything.
Originally the disc brake was rather rough from the package, i used a fine file and a debur tool to take any sharp edges off. This is a must before installation to prevent rapid wear of brake pads.
The bottom of the INS box showcasing the filter inside, make sure you lubricate the filter once in operation.
Top view of the INS box, with EFRA approved
Motonica Shocks front & rear - take your time in building and do allow some lubrication when installing the o-rings. The rebound will differ from each driver, but 25% rebound is a good start. I have also installed the Motonica Shock oil which i believe is a rating of 45W.
Cool little added feature on the Motonica rear end is the smart design rear brake cover. This will limit debri damaging the pads and keep the temps up in the pads.
My favourite part of the Motonica is the lovely LOGO they give on the rear and front, just a nice little touch to identify there product.
Rear hub carrie pre-installed, also the spacers for the upper camber arms will vary on setup sheet.
This process was a tab fustrating but once you get it once, you can build the remanding with ease. The best tip i can give is do it with a rag to prevent the spring flying out unexpected, so if it does spring out it will be caught in the rag surroundings.
The rear end with the standard sway bar installed, keep in mind there is a nice tip on www.rctech.net in how to free up the binding issue. Very important if you are using this sway bar is to free from any binding issues.
The rear diff, fully locked with bearing on the end shafts. Good tip is to apply some bearing grease on the dog bones to eliminate wear and tear.
The first time i assembled the disc brake & pads i did notice a bit of binding, so i disassembled deburred and cleaned the disc & pads to allow a more freedom to move.
Here we show the disc brake pads, keep note to sand or file evenly to around 1.8 - 2.0 thickness as this will give better performance and limit binding. Also the two pins make sure you glue into the bulkhead and be sure they sit all the way down.
