Here's my first article covering the new AFX Mega G Plus Chassis.
-Paul
The New AFX Mega G Plus Chassis - Part 1
The new AFX Mega G Plus chassis - Part 1
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, Jan 16 2015 11:43 PM
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Posted 16 January 2015 - 11:43 PM
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Posted 17 January 2015 - 01:18 AM
Very cool.
Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting.
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Posted 17 January 2015 - 01:47 AM
Nice to see they took the time and made improvements.
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Posted 17 January 2015 - 09:38 AM
What is the circuitry for?
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Posted 17 January 2015 - 12:13 PM
Very nice--- interesting to see what the new laws require for a simple little slot car!!
She's real fine, my 409!!!
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Posted 17 January 2015 - 12:24 PM
What is the circuitry for?
The circuit board serves 2 functions:
1.) It bridges the connection between the pick up shoes and motor
2.) It filters the frequency from the motor that can cause interference in other devices.
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Posted 17 January 2015 - 12:25 PM
So the circuitry is to suppress Tennessee Valley Indians(TVI)? Or for you non CBrs, television interference. First HO I've seen with a Bic motor.
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Posted 17 January 2015 - 12:37 PM
Thanks guys, spell check reeked chaos on the article. The motor is actually an FN20 (not sure why it changed that). The rest are the result of me posting last night way past my normal bedtime:).
Thanks Dean for catching the motor number and he also mentioned the new guide pin location, being further forward. I'll match up more of those details in the second article.
Also, Steve strongly recommends breaking the motor in at a lower speed for about 30 minutes. Once the brushes seat in, the motor has about a 10% increase in power/performance.
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Posted 17 January 2015 - 01:19 PM
Doesn't the can motor greatly limit what you can do to Hop Up the performance?
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Posted 17 January 2015 - 01:29 PM
Thanks for catching the typo's guys. Corrections made and article reposted. I'm much more awake and alert now 
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Posted 17 January 2015 - 01:32 PM
Doesn't the can motor greatly limit what you can do to Hop Up the performance?
Cheers
Since this is a brand new motor format, it will take the after-market some time to catch up. But I don't see these any more difficult to tinker with than the SRT or even the old Tyco HP-7 can motors.
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Posted 17 January 2015 - 02:01 PM
there is a feller named Bob Lincoln, and he ain't called "Wizzard" for nothing...Ill health has him a bit side-lined from racing HO cars, however he
has a better "feel" for wee motors than almost anybody...given a bit of time with that can motor and you will certainly see a HEEP of difference..
And my guess is that if he doesn't like it....its a flop...Time will tell...
REDD
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Posted 18 January 2015 - 01:16 PM
Very professional report. I really like the changes I see.
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Posted 19 January 2015 - 05:59 PM
...look what I won at the raffle/giveaway at the Checkpoint Cup...
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Posted 19 January 2015 - 08:34 PM
Max, I want to see that thing run when the BPR HO track is up and running.
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Posted 09 February 2015 - 12:11 PM
Spoke with Steve this week and here's the release list from AFX and the expected dates:
21021 Two Pack-Formula
Here now-at Distributors-should be at Dealers
21025 White Paintable-Fusion
Here now -at Distributors-should be at Dealers
21026 Two Pack-Stockers
Here now -at Distributors-should be at Dealers
21028 White Paintable-Chevy SS
Here now -at Distributors-should be at Dealers
21024 Stocker-Ford Fusion #74
Arrives around Feb 20th-Should be at Dealers around end of Feb
21030 Mercedes C9 #61 (Coll Ser)
Arrives around Feb 20th-Should be at Dealers around end of Feb
21027 Stocker-Chevy SS #46
Arrives by end of April
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Posted 01 March 2015 - 12:17 AM
Thank you for the article Paul, good info there
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