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You say almost never. Out of curiosity what is the rare circumstance you would consider narrowing the rear width?

Infinite 12th

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In extreme low bite to get rear traction

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Keven Hebert pilots the 12R5.2 to a National Championship in Modified 1/12 scale... AWESOME!

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I sometimes run in extremely low traction conditions. (At night on dusty concrete that is used for dog shows during the week.) I hadn't thought to run the rear end narrower, but now I will give it a try. How much narrower is it worth going? Can you explain how narrowing up the rear-end works? There are very few good descriptions of the mechanics of pan car pods.

JamesL_71

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I thought Hebert was running the new prototype?

sdunnmcp

I probably should say never but there may be someone that does. I don't know anyone that narrows the rear end for tuning. There are many other things to change first (Dampner Lube, Side Springs, Pod Droop, Center Spring).

For me I am always looking for more rear traction so wider is better.

Steve Dunn
Indianapolis, IN

valk

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Thought narrower gave you more traction but wider was more responsive. Or is that only front and touring cars?

When i was asking though was more concerned if the axel would be centered with equal shims on each side. Seems to be though.

Had a revalation this last weekend. Kingpin springs apparently dont last lol. Took em out. Both different lengths i assume after hitting things so one side had more precompression than the other.
One side would turn very sharply and other almost understeering.

Bubonic-X

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anybody have a clue where or who has black side springs i cant find them anywhere

RedBullFiXX

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Looks like Ashford has them

http://ashfordhobby.com/detail.aspx?ID=9315

Rick Hohwart

He was running some prototype parts as were Blackstock and I.

Olly Jefferies clinched the BRCA 1/12 stock (10.5) title with a stock 12R5.1 (with LiPo conversion) this past weekend to sweep the 1/12 championships in both classes.

Olly Jefferies - BRCA Nationals Rd. 6

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Hi, Try 1 mm at a time and you can only go so narrow because of axle limitations

I think of it like a dragster. They have much rear bite and are very narrow

So we have to balance car handling with rear bite

But if you ever are on really slippery environment it will definitely give you little rear bite/ grip

Also maybe think of width ft and rear and how it will affect rotation of car

Rotation is everything...

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Hi Rick,

Great news. Is there a 10.5 set-up to go with that Mod one?

Thanks very much for that. I'll give it a go next time I get the chance.

RacinJ

Do you have any pictures of the prototype parts that you can share?

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i heard you guys are working on a damper tube set up for the back end? can u comment on this?

Rick Hohwart

Apparently same setup for both classes.

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