172LikesKyosho Ultima RB6 & RB6.6 Car Thread
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10-19-2012, 10:20 AM
#1817
10-19-2012, 10:29 AM
#1819
i think someone on here mentioned them before but has anyone tried the AKA wheels?
10-19-2012, 11:04 AM
#1823
I need some advice on selecting the right tire compound. I'm getting ready to run my RB6 for the first time tomorrow on a indoor clay track. This will also be my first time ever running 2wd buggy. MOD is all they run here so I need all the help that I can get. I currently have Tebo's Nats setup on my car but will make the necessary changes to get the car working throughout the day.
I have a good understanding of setup changes that'll increase/decrease mechanical grip from running onroad TC. However, I lack experience with running different tire compounds to achieve grip balance/bias. I read a post a couple of pages back mentioning that a softer compound (more grip) in the front vs. the rear will induce a push. I'm having a hard time grasping this and would appreciate it if someone can elaborate and/or clarify.
Before reading that post, my initial game plan for race day was:
1) if the traction level is low at the beginning of the day I would run a harder compound up front and a softer compound in the rear. Changes to chassis setup would be made to favor a slighly pushy car with a planted rear end.
2) as traction comes up I would dial more steering back into the car based on the cars behavior at corner entry/mid/exit. I would start going softer compound up front at this point.
3) for the Mains when the traction is (hopefully) at it's hightest, front tires would be softer compound than the rear tires.
Tires will be cleaned between rounds/runs. If the local fast guys are saucing tires, I'll get with a saucing program. Again, I'm new to 2wd buggy so my plan could be completely off. I'll be going to a brand new track with a brand new car all by myself so any help would be greatly appreciated.
I have a good understanding of setup changes that'll increase/decrease mechanical grip from running onroad TC. However, I lack experience with running different tire compounds to achieve grip balance/bias. I read a post a couple of pages back mentioning that a softer compound (more grip) in the front vs. the rear will induce a push. I'm having a hard time grasping this and would appreciate it if someone can elaborate and/or clarify.
Before reading that post, my initial game plan for race day was:
1) if the traction level is low at the beginning of the day I would run a harder compound up front and a softer compound in the rear. Changes to chassis setup would be made to favor a slighly pushy car with a planted rear end.
2) as traction comes up I would dial more steering back into the car based on the cars behavior at corner entry/mid/exit. I would start going softer compound up front at this point.
3) for the Mains when the traction is (hopefully) at it's hightest, front tires would be softer compound than the rear tires.
Tires will be cleaned between rounds/runs. If the local fast guys are saucing tires, I'll get with a saucing program. Again, I'm new to 2wd buggy so my plan could be completely off. I'll be going to a brand new track with a brand new car all by myself so any help would be greatly appreciated.
10-19-2012, 11:18 AM
#1824
when it comes to getting your car set up for offroad, i'd recommend tuning and practicing without saucing tires, you'll here guys talk about traction fading at the end of a run/main.. that is why. they've set up with the traction additive.
as far as tire compounds, i haven't gotten too deep into that, i race indoors and the track doesn't change a whole bunch throughout the day. i have ran harder compounds out back to reduce the tire biting and slowing cornering speed.. actually increased lap times.
as far as tire compounds, i haven't gotten too deep into that, i race indoors and the track doesn't change a whole bunch throughout the day. i have ran harder compounds out back to reduce the tire biting and slowing cornering speed.. actually increased lap times.
10-19-2012, 11:31 AM
#1825
This really needs to be asked at your local track. Each track will usually have ONE tire that works best. Typically on indoor clay, guys run Jconcepts Barcodes, in Gold. But you would really need to check with your track.
I don't think his setup is a good place to start, personally, as he was running at the super nats, on a fresh WCRC layout with very very low traction, and he was still experimenting with setups.
I don't think his setup is a good place to start, personally, as he was running at the super nats, on a fresh WCRC layout with very very low traction, and he was still experimenting with setups.
10-19-2012, 11:41 AM
#1826
just out of curiosity, what would you recommend, the Jap set up is almost opposite of other indoor setups like Dias'...
my conditions are similar to Jason's and his set up isn't too too far off of Tebo's.
I've been searching for my own and its good, but always open to improvement
my conditions are similar to Jason's and his set up isn't too too far off of Tebo's.
I've been searching for my own and its good, but always open to improvement
10-19-2012, 11:57 AM
#1828
I'll be running JC Bar Codes up front and Sweep 10Droids (similar to Bar Codes) in the rear. I have a pile of freshly mounted tires in various compounds with different inserts for both the front and rear. I was hoping that someone could explain how running differnt tire compound combination affects handling characteristic. I knew what I was getting into and I'm prepared to buy and test different tires. That being said, I would like to get the theory/principles right in my head. Is everyone running the same compound front and rear? For some reason I thought people ran different compounds.
10-19-2012, 12:09 PM
#1829
I'll be running JC Bar Codes up front and Sweep 10Droids (similar to Bar Codes) in the rear. I have a pile of freshly mounted tires in various compounds with different inserts for both the front and rear. I was hoping that someone could explain how running differnt tire compound combination affects handling characteristic. I knew what I was getting into and I'm prepared to buy and test different tires. That being said, I would like to get the theory/principles right in my head. Is everyone running the same compound front and rear? For some reason I thought people ran different compounds.
