"Ask" Jilles Groskamp Tamiya 416 & 417, Team Orion Motors
#736
Tech Apprentice
long camber links
Hi Jilles,
What is the different handling of a long front camber link compared to a short front camber link.Also what is the difference between using 2 hole shock piston and 3 hole shock piston in front/
thank you
What is the different handling of a long front camber link compared to a short front camber link.Also what is the difference between using 2 hole shock piston and 3 hole shock piston in front/
thank you
#737
Tech Elite
iTrader: (58)
Hi Jilles,
Thanks for the reply, its great that a team driver can take the time to answer questions, one of the main reasons i bought the 416WE.
I spoke with a few of the other drivers from this event (Aust titles) and a couple did try your TITC Worlds set up, but most agreed that running heavier shock oils made the car worse, some have told me they ran only 2 deg rear toe and 2mm of shims under the arms (roll centre change), can you please share your experiance with these changes on a hot track, thanks for your time.
Regards
Rhys
Thanks for the reply, its great that a team driver can take the time to answer questions, one of the main reasons i bought the 416WE.
I spoke with a few of the other drivers from this event (Aust titles) and a couple did try your TITC Worlds set up, but most agreed that running heavier shock oils made the car worse, some have told me they ran only 2 deg rear toe and 2mm of shims under the arms (roll centre change), can you please share your experiance with these changes on a hot track, thanks for your time.
Regards
Rhys
Crabboy,
You should have tried the worlds set-up from last year in Bangkok.
Also track temp of over 60 degree. All guys ran 700 or even 800Wt shockoil.
The HPI springs are still the best for asphalt. More things to avoid tyre overheating.
- raise front camber link from 5 to 6mm
- wider front, from c-c to d-d
- LTR body is not so suitable for extreme heat,
I prefer regular Mazda Speed 6.
Hope this helps as normally the Tamiya is the last car who has problems with overheating tyres!
Jilles
You should have tried the worlds set-up from last year in Bangkok.
Also track temp of over 60 degree. All guys ran 700 or even 800Wt shockoil.
The HPI springs are still the best for asphalt. More things to avoid tyre overheating.
- raise front camber link from 5 to 6mm
- wider front, from c-c to d-d
- LTR body is not so suitable for extreme heat,
I prefer regular Mazda Speed 6.
Hope this helps as normally the Tamiya is the last car who has problems with overheating tyres!
Jilles
#738
Tech Addict
iTrader: (2)
I ended up running 40 weight oil with zero rebound and soft sway bars all round at the Aust Titles. Car was very well behaved and only over heated the tyres in one heat (Shortened the rear sway bar link)
I found that u needed to soften the car up to make it bite on that surface.
Regards
Tim
I found that u needed to soften the car up to make it bite on that surface.
Regards
Tim
#739
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Jilles,
The Australian titles track was not covered in traction compound like the 2008 worlds track was, and Sweep 40's were used. Would that make a difference?
The Australian titles track was not covered in traction compound like the 2008 worlds track was, and Sweep 40's were used. Would that make a difference?
#740
#741
very nice weekend with Jilles in Sunter International Speedway, Indonesia.
Jilles was fast and consistent.
Jilles going home to Thailand today.
thanks Jilles for coming to Indonesia...
Jilles was fast and consistent.
Jilles going home to Thailand today.
thanks Jilles for coming to Indonesia...
#742
T4m1y4niac,
It was nice to meet you in Indonesia.
The race was really cool and I enjoyed it a lot! Especially after the race when we all race together!
Jilles
It was nice to meet you in Indonesia.
The race was really cool and I enjoyed it a lot! Especially after the race when we all race together!
Jilles
#743
After the race,jilles borrowed a TC5 from one of the driver and took an extra race with others.and still he beats them...hehehe.it was a great all around race.
#744
On behalf of Indonesian racers, I thank you for your participation to our 2009 Year-End Race.
Many drivers learned a lot from you and we have a great time during the race with you. Please stop-by again if you have time. .
And thanks for repairing my ESC! .
#745
Additional parts\hop-ups for 416X
Hi Jilles - What additional parts\optional parts do you recommend for the 416X for modified rubber tire carpet racing? Thanks in advance.
#746
Orion Vortex Pro Race 2009
Hi jilles, Ive managed to order one of the new orion motors from a uk model shop. They look pretty kool. Could you tell me what you know about the motor. Ie rotors, timing, gearing etc. I'm getting a 5.5t to run with lipo on my pearl/gm esc.
Jonny
Jonny
#747
Hi Jill,
Need your advice base upon experiences on stock motor 11.5 T.
Of all the brands below how they fare against each other for example
1. Speedpassion
2. Team Power
3. Orca
4. Team Orion.
To what I was told Team Power stock motor has more torque? What about the others. I do believe they have some plus points too.
Thanks,
Need your advice base upon experiences on stock motor 11.5 T.
Of all the brands below how they fare against each other for example
1. Speedpassion
2. Team Power
3. Orca
4. Team Orion.
To what I was told Team Power stock motor has more torque? What about the others. I do believe they have some plus points too.
Thanks,
#748
Hi everyone.
What does installing o-rings on the shock shaft like on this picture of Victor Wilcks' car do?
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What does installing o-rings on the shock shaft like on this picture of Victor Wilcks' car do?
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#750