liljohn1064

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The motors are essentially the same. Racers in general need to get out of the thought that by loosening 3 screws and advancing the timing the motor gains more power. The more you mess with the initial timing, the hotter it gets during a run because it's probably still geared wrong. Like Novak Two said, they are already set to the optimum 30* advance. You'd be better off putting better bearings in the motor so they don't seize. And as he's said before, the sticker, its placement on the can and they way it aligns with the screws is a dead giveaway to a tech inspector.

starrx

i understand all that...but you didnt answer the question...if both motor timing is cranked up...do the ballistic have an edge...the realitiy is 90% of the ppl run brushless turn the timing up....there isnt a rule that say no timing in the motor....i just wanna know...before i buy 1......thanks!

NovakTwo

The Ballistics have almost limitless timing advance possibilities; there is no mechanical stop.

starrx

so they going to be teching motor timing??...& i have a 21.5 ss that the timing was cranked on it for two years & gear @ 3.7 & temps never got over 130* in 90* weather....& my friend ran a 21.5 ballistic with the motor timing up & you could tell the difference in speed...the only thing help me out is that i can drive alil bit

starrx

thank you...because we ran sportsman 17.5(no timing or boost in the esc) this year outside & the ppl that had ballistic motor was fast as ppl running timing in our reg.17.5 class...so we had to put a limit on those motors as of how much timing you can put in it...they are great motors...now i just got to get me 1

LOSIRACER77

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Guys I am new to vta, I am looking in to buy a hpi sprint 2 sport. I seen all the option parts from hpi. What really helps out the car the most. Like ball diffs, graphite chassis, and threaded shocks.
What do u guys change out for performance? ??

metalflakeking

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I currently race this hpi with success on a asphalt track. Using a 68 Camaro body The only changes I have made are.. Associated silver springs front and rear with 15wt shock oil, ball diff in the front (set tight-almost spool like) and the alloy spur gear mount. With a good suspension setup there is no reason you cannot be competative with this car.

robk

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Ballistics need to be timed no more than the last tic on the sticker which should be 45*, which should be the same as a cranked SS. If you are past the last tic you are ILLEGAL

woodys3b

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What do you mean by "cranked SS?" I thought the SS was not adjustable. I'm asking all these questions because I'm our tracks Tech Inspector and need to know what I'm looking at.

Thanks

k_bojar

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the timing ring on the SS motor can move if you loosen the 3 screws on the endbell...the movement isn't much, but there is some movement - pretty much there is a 'notch' in the timing ring, that when turned counter-clockwise, will move closer to the solder posts

that's how you 'crank' the timing on the SS motors...the SS motors do not have the same amount of movement that the Ballastics has

2xs

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All of those things you listed help the car. But I would add RPM ball cups to the list and replace all or the steering ball cups.

MD

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LOSIRACER77 - One of the RTR Sprint 2's comes with a 69 Camaro body.

snoopyrc

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The Sprint2 sport is a great (first) VTA car because it gets you the body, wheels and tires without extra expense. So thats almost $80 saved. However as you race, it would be a good idea to pick up a used, well anything that was a hot TC a few years ago. Dont get me wrong I love the idea of the Sprint2 sport to get in, and for VTA as a beginner the car will start out more capable than the driver, but as you grow the best upgrade will really be a better TC.

I hope I havent confused you because VTA is meant to be less expensive and the hottest TC is not supposed to be needed. So you may find yourself competitive with the sprint2 and needing nothing. If you are the type that just likes to buy hop ups, well then thats just pure joy and I wouldnt want to take that away from you. You might want a spool for the front. Set of springs. Blow the heavy grease out of your bearings with WD40, or motor cleaner and then oil them. (I like trumpet oil).

MD

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One thing, the 69 Camaro is not yet on the VTA approved bodies because it's not yet available as a separate part. But, it will probably be added when it's available.

snoopyrc

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But that factory setting is the best overall performance. Is that not correct? Is it not better to make gearing changes from there? Or is it just that some want to advance the timing for some straightaway speed? I would think you would lose it in the infield.