TLR 22 3.0 Race Kit Thread!
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#1726
Yes, last weekend. Kit setup, except lowered. I forget how low, but I slammed the rear as low as it could go and then brought the front down to level. Didn't touch a thing all day. Mini pins (blue) in the rear with Schumacher hard foams, cut stagger low profile (yellow) in front. Oh, my diff was the gear diff with one set of bevel gears removed, 5k AE diff fluid.
I did buy the HRC kit for the rear as well as the 2 degree toe plate, but I haven't messed with them yet. As is, I will be running it for a while until I can learn to push the car hard enough to need to experiment. I'm currently the limiting factor!
Starting in 4 out of 7 in the A main, I slipped through a pile-up on the first lap to take 1st. The more experienced drivers ended up beating me out as a couple mistakes in the middle of the heat required me to be marshaled a few laps in a row, dropping from 2nd or 3rd at the time to finish 6th. But I did turn in the second-fastest lap of the race.
I did buy the HRC kit for the rear as well as the 2 degree toe plate, but I haven't messed with them yet. As is, I will be running it for a while until I can learn to push the car hard enough to need to experiment. I'm currently the limiting factor!
Starting in 4 out of 7 in the A main, I slipped through a pile-up on the first lap to take 1st. The more experienced drivers ended up beating me out as a couple mistakes in the middle of the heat required me to be marshaled a few laps in a row, dropping from 2nd or 3rd at the time to finish 6th. But I did turn in the second-fastest lap of the race.
#1727
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (5)
TLR 22 3.0 or AE B5M Champion Ship Edition?
Ok simple question why would I buy a 22 3.0 over a B5M CE?
There seems to be a lot more AE on the track these days than TLR, I've been away from racing for a while and want to get a new car, but I hate being a sheep and just following everyone's leed. Upon saying that I don't want to be behind the eight ball before I start either!
Cheers
Foggy
There seems to be a lot more AE on the track these days than TLR, I've been away from racing for a while and want to get a new car, but I hate being a sheep and just following everyone's leed. Upon saying that I don't want to be behind the eight ball before I start either!
Cheers
Foggy
#1728
#1729
Tech Elite
iTrader: (24)
Ok simple question why would I buy a 22 3.0 over a B5M CE?
There seems to be a lot more AE on the track these days than TLR, I've been away from racing for a while and want to get a new car, but I hate being a sheep and just following everyone's leed. Upon saying that I don't want to be behind the eight ball before I start either!
Cheers
Foggy
There seems to be a lot more AE on the track these days than TLR, I've been away from racing for a while and want to get a new car, but I hate being a sheep and just following everyone's leed. Upon saying that I don't want to be behind the eight ball before I start either!
Cheers
Foggy
#1730
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (5)
Both cars are capable of being a winner in the right hands, for me the TLR was not the car to help me win. Currently I run a yokomo b-max2 v3 but will be trying the b5m ce soon to see if maybe that will be the car to replace my current car. All I can say is see if someone who has one of the cars will let you try it and go from there. Good luck with whatever car you end up getting.
#1731
Tech Elite
iTrader: (68)
Ok simple question why would I buy a 22 3.0 over a B5M CE?
There seems to be a lot more AE on the track these days than TLR, I've been away from racing for a while and want to get a new car, but I hate being a sheep and just following everyone's leed. Upon saying that I don't want to be behind the eight ball before I start either!
Cheers
Foggy
There seems to be a lot more AE on the track these days than TLR, I've been away from racing for a while and want to get a new car, but I hate being a sheep and just following everyone's leed. Upon saying that I don't want to be behind the eight ball before I start either!
Cheers
Foggy
#1732
#1734
I loved the outrage over the plastic hexes. Only in the RC world do people actively freak out over making the car light, then turn around and weight down the drivetrain with alloy pieces when the plastic are much lighter.
#1735
Tech Champion
More unsprung weight/mass too if they are heavier. Not good for the suspension, maintaining tire contact.
Last edited by Dave H; 01-24-2016 at 09:28 AM.
#1736
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (5)
Having both cars I can tell you that right now I enjoy driving the 3.0. I will say the b5m has more rear traction but the front end is very lazy, the 3.0 out of the box has more steering and similar traction. The 3.0 jumps and lands better, shocks are nicer, kashimas are nice but the bushings suck. With the 3.0 the only upgrade that is needed is the rear hexes, the b5m u need the rear suspension holders. Overall both are great cars and comparing my lap times the 3.0 is slightly faster. You can't go wrong with either car.
#1737
Serious racers, especially in a stock class, will benefit from the plastic hex. For most others, the aluminum ones are just a convenience factor. Increased durability and eliminating the possibility of losing a hex with a wheel change are big benefits for us club racers and bashers. Did it bother me? No, I just ordered the aluminum. If you're upset about it, just try the plastic and see. When you need to replace, then pick up the aluminum bits.
The bottom line is the kit is sold as-advertised. You know what it does and doesn't include before buying it, so just drop it. It would be a different story if it listed aluminum or showed it in pictures and then came with plastic. Is this seriously going to come up every couple of pages for the next 3 years?
The bottom line is the kit is sold as-advertised. You know what it does and doesn't include before buying it, so just drop it. It would be a different story if it listed aluminum or showed it in pictures and then came with plastic. Is this seriously going to come up every couple of pages for the next 3 years?
#1740
Tech Initiate
Laydown high grip gearbox
Hoping frank root will answer.
I race in the UK on high grip Astro and have heard a laydown high grip gearbox is in the pipeline. Do you have any details on this?
I race in the UK on high grip Astro and have heard a laydown high grip gearbox is in the pipeline. Do you have any details on this?