137LikesTeam Associated RC10 B5m Mid-Motor & Rear Motor Thread
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07-24-2014, 09:11 AM
Tech Apprentice
Interesting write up. I completely feel that the brakes on my RS Gen 2 are super tough. Hitting the brakes usually just ends in a lock up. Granted I have done nothing to tune them, but I am interested in seeing the difference between that and the HW I am putting in this weekend.
07-24-2014, 09:11 AM
Oohhhhhh Myyyyyy does this look good! B5M Finnisher.
http://blog.jconcepts.net/2014/07/jc...innisher-body/
http://blog.jconcepts.net/2014/07/jc...innisher-body/
07-24-2014, 09:25 AM
Interesting write up. I completely feel that the brakes on my RS Gen 2 are super tough. Hitting the brakes usually just ends in a lock up. Granted I have done nothing to tune them, but I am interested in seeing the difference between that and the HW I am putting in this weekend.
Also, the HW will probably lock up your wheels also, if you smack them hard. I normally run mine at 100% on the esc and 75-80% on the radio.
07-24-2014, 09:28 AM
yeah, it looks good. that will probably be my next MM body. I like how Spencer is now the poster boy, lol
07-24-2014, 09:30 AM
Tech Regular
I've got my brakes working great, on my tekin. between the adjustablility on the ESC to my controller, I've had no problem getting them where I like it.
07-24-2014, 09:32 AM
Spencer's future is a very good one I bet...he is as fast as ****!
07-24-2014, 09:37 AM
07-24-2014, 09:37 AM
The Hobbywing ESC's are really good and highly tunable. I switched from TEKIN to Speed Passions Rev Pro 1.1's across the board and have not looked back. They are top notch, are highly tunable, and include EVERYTHING you need for programming and fine tuning.
I found the brakes on my RS Pros a bit tough as well. Going from not enough braking to too much braking and the rear ends would snap around at times. I did have someone help me with power and braking curves and settings using the Hotwire and it made a world of difference, but it was a bit harsh on brakes. Being in South Florida, a freshly moistened track can and usually does dry out by the 2nd or 3rd class and by the time you get on track for your class it's already dry and dusty in most areas and the grip for braking is simply not there. Even just letting off the throttle can send you into a spin going into turn 1 after the long straight so you have to brake lightly and even then you can sometimes 360 it and keep going. With my Rev Pros I can coast through it pretty well with a slight touch of the brakes and easing back on throttle, to power through the corner with excellent speed.
Orion stuff is nice BUT highly overpriced and I just cannot afford to throw money like that on all my cars. I was able to put Speed Passion in all 4 cars for $400 which is about $500 less than if I'd gone with Orion or Tekin, and the performance is almost identical so I am quite satisfied.
I think you'll like the Hobbywing just fine. They are excellent.
I found the brakes on my RS Pros a bit tough as well. Going from not enough braking to too much braking and the rear ends would snap around at times. I did have someone help me with power and braking curves and settings using the Hotwire and it made a world of difference, but it was a bit harsh on brakes. Being in South Florida, a freshly moistened track can and usually does dry out by the 2nd or 3rd class and by the time you get on track for your class it's already dry and dusty in most areas and the grip for braking is simply not there. Even just letting off the throttle can send you into a spin going into turn 1 after the long straight so you have to brake lightly and even then you can sometimes 360 it and keep going. With my Rev Pros I can coast through it pretty well with a slight touch of the brakes and easing back on throttle, to power through the corner with excellent speed.
Orion stuff is nice BUT highly overpriced and I just cannot afford to throw money like that on all my cars. I was able to put Speed Passion in all 4 cars for $400 which is about $500 less than if I'd gone with Orion or Tekin, and the performance is almost identical so I am quite satisfied.
I think you'll like the Hobbywing just fine. They are excellent.
07-24-2014, 09:53 AM
Tech Regular
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I just bought aluminum rear hubs. Does anyone know the part number for the 8mm ball studs?
07-24-2014, 10:01 AM
The Hobbywing ESC's are really good and highly tunable. I switched from TEKIN to Speed Passions Rev Pro 1.1's across the board and have not looked back. They are top notch, are highly tunable, and include EVERYTHING you need for programming and fine tuning.
I found the brakes on my RS Pros a bit tough as well. Going from not enough braking to too much braking and the rear ends would snap around at times. I did have someone help me with power and braking curves and settings using the Hotwire and it made a world of difference, but it was a bit harsh on brakes. Being in South Florida, a freshly moistened track can and usually does dry out by the 2nd or 3rd class and by the time you get on track for your class it's already dry and dusty in most areas and the grip for braking is simply not there. Even just letting off the throttle can send you into a spin going into turn 1 after the long straight so you have to brake lightly and even then you can sometimes 360 it and keep going. With my Rev Pros I can coast through it pretty well with a slight touch of the brakes and easing back on throttle, to power through the corner with excellent speed.
Orion stuff is nice BUT highly overpriced and I just cannot afford to throw money like that on all my cars. I was able to put Speed Passion in all 4 cars for $400 which is about $500 less than if I'd gone with Orion or Tekin, and the performance is almost identical so I am quite satisfied.
I think you'll like the Hobbywing just fine. They are excellent.
I found the brakes on my RS Pros a bit tough as well. Going from not enough braking to too much braking and the rear ends would snap around at times. I did have someone help me with power and braking curves and settings using the Hotwire and it made a world of difference, but it was a bit harsh on brakes. Being in South Florida, a freshly moistened track can and usually does dry out by the 2nd or 3rd class and by the time you get on track for your class it's already dry and dusty in most areas and the grip for braking is simply not there. Even just letting off the throttle can send you into a spin going into turn 1 after the long straight so you have to brake lightly and even then you can sometimes 360 it and keep going. With my Rev Pros I can coast through it pretty well with a slight touch of the brakes and easing back on throttle, to power through the corner with excellent speed.
Orion stuff is nice BUT highly overpriced and I just cannot afford to throw money like that on all my cars. I was able to put Speed Passion in all 4 cars for $400 which is about $500 less than if I'd gone with Orion or Tekin, and the performance is almost identical so I am quite satisfied.
I think you'll like the Hobbywing just fine. They are excellent.
07-24-2014, 10:07 AM
Tech Master
iTrader: (4)
why would you not use adjustments if they may help your driving? I use servo speed control all the time.. not as much in electric but in gas.. I limit my servo speed for throttle in 1/8 and 1/10 gas as its way smoother. steering is no different.. if your using a super fast servo and not getting the fast laps you like as you have to baby the steering the slow it down and try it.
on high bite tracks its not as big of a deal.. but on a loose track where everyone is looking for traction then it may just give you an advantage.
on high bite tracks its not as big of a deal.. but on a loose track where everyone is looking for traction then it may just give you an advantage.
I always run full lock to lock steering and no speed reduction because you want your servo to react as it was designed to.
Your setup may be why it is too twitchy easiest way to get rid of some twitchyness is to run toe out or even toe in in some cases that is just one way to get rid of it there are so many to change that
07-24-2014, 10:08 AM
Tech Master
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07-24-2014, 10:19 AM
Tech Regular
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That body does look good but I'm still a little partial to the Silencer. I may just have to have both for some variety.
07-24-2014, 10:43 AM
07-24-2014, 11:00 AM
Tech Apprentice