Alex Racing Barracuda R2 & R3
#8132
R/C Tech Elite Member
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Re: Doubled front shock towers..
Originally posted by rc-zombies
Randman...
Now I understand why you made the double front shock towers.
Under full compression... I could see the shock mounts at the towers flex... I will definately have to order another front tower and fix the flex.
Randman...
Now I understand why you made the double front shock towers.
Under full compression... I could see the shock mounts at the towers flex... I will definately have to order another front tower and fix the flex.
#8133
Originally posted by rc-zombies
It was mentioned on the Pro4 thread that the front arms are toed-in. for better mid and exit speed...and XXX-S is the same way...
Anybody here have tried that on their 'Cuda with the accemetric ball mounts?
It was mentioned on the Pro4 thread that the front arms are toed-in. for better mid and exit speed...and XXX-S is the same way...
Anybody here have tried that on their 'Cuda with the accemetric ball mounts?
The XXX's arms are swept back, i believe that the cuda arms are already at a paralell to each other, thereby giving it more on-power steering.
however, it's worth mentioning that it is not the toe angle of the arms in the xxx's is what is meant to be changed but that of the dog bone angle... (which gives it more exit steering)
#8135
last weekend i was racing at a tight indoor asphalt track.
bacause there were some newbies on the track i had some hard impacts.. and ok, my setup was not working well. it is hard to explain, the car didnt feel dialed, it was hard to drive, not precise, not planted.. it fells like tweaked..
i am wondering wether the slop(i hope this is the correct word) in the steering could cause this problem. maybe i should shim the front c-hub carriers to reduce play(or slop)? and change the ballcups?
or my servo isn't working correct.. (ps 2113). now i orderd a futaba 9550.
any sugestions?
bacause there were some newbies on the track i had some hard impacts.. and ok, my setup was not working well. it is hard to explain, the car didnt feel dialed, it was hard to drive, not precise, not planted.. it fells like tweaked..
i am wondering wether the slop(i hope this is the correct word) in the steering could cause this problem. maybe i should shim the front c-hub carriers to reduce play(or slop)? and change the ballcups?
or my servo isn't working correct.. (ps 2113). now i orderd a futaba 9550.
any sugestions?
#8137
Tech Regular
Just found out I have to work both Christmas Eve and Christmas night. I'm gonna get some mean money from it though. Might be able to buy two cars. So how many of you have run your R2's on carpet?
Last edited by wcoyote; 12-22-2003 at 11:46 AM.
#8138
Originally posted by Randman
If the car feels tweaked, loosen all of the screws on the bulkheads, steering posts, and shock towers, twist the chassis back and forth to get it straight, lay it on a flat surface, and tighten all the screws back in a star pattern.
If the car feels tweaked, loosen all of the screws on the bulkheads, steering posts, and shock towers, twist the chassis back and forth to get it straight, lay it on a flat surface, and tighten all the screws back in a star pattern.
#8139
R/C Tech Elite Member
iTrader: (47)
Originally posted by wcoyote
Randman, everyone must be on vacation or holiday I guess. Hopefullly Christmas will be good for me. And I'll get money for the car (CGM) I want. Just got to wait until it's availiable.
Maybe I should look into getting a black special and then the CGM conversion. Then I will be able to drive a Yok again.
Just found out I have to work both Christmas Eve and Christmas night. At least I am getting some mean money from it.
Anyone know if the suzuki steering knuckles will be available again? I figure that is the one thing that would be on the must have list.
Randman, everyone must be on vacation or holiday I guess. Hopefullly Christmas will be good for me. And I'll get money for the car (CGM) I want. Just got to wait until it's availiable.
Maybe I should look into getting a black special and then the CGM conversion. Then I will be able to drive a Yok again.
Just found out I have to work both Christmas Eve and Christmas night. At least I am getting some mean money from it.
Anyone know if the suzuki steering knuckles will be available again? I figure that is the one thing that would be on the must have list.
#8141
Tech Champion
iTrader: (9)
Originally posted by wcoyote
Just found out I have to work both Christmas Eve and Christmas night. I'm gonna get some mean money from it though. Might be able to buy two cars. So how many of you have run your R2's on carpet?
Just found out I have to work both Christmas Eve and Christmas night. I'm gonna get some mean money from it though. Might be able to buy two cars. So how many of you have run your R2's on carpet?
#8144
Regional Moderator
iTrader: (4)
Originally posted by wcoyote
Just found out I have to work both Christmas Eve and Christmas night. I'm gonna get some mean money from it though. Might be able to buy two cars. So how many of you have run your R2's on carpet?
Just found out I have to work both Christmas Eve and Christmas night. I'm gonna get some mean money from it though. Might be able to buy two cars. So how many of you have run your R2's on carpet?
#8145
Tech Champion
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Originally posted by ImGoinRCn
Been racing on carpet all fall/winter so far and mine is hooked up. Zombie, you have a good carpet setup?
Been racing on carpet all fall/winter so far and mine is hooked up. Zombie, you have a good carpet setup?
starting off with 50wt all around, hard shortspan arms.
zero toe front
3deg rear.
Rayspeed springs: red/f...white/r
shocks outer hole on tower front
second to outer hole on rear tower.
no spacers under front arms.
if you have a good set-up for rubber tires on Carpet ...please let me know so I don't spend hours trying to get the car dialed...