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Old 10-29-2009, 08:22 AM   #1
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Ok so last night i got to run practice night with my f10(bumpy carpet) and at first it was unmanageable, the back end would constantly slide out regardless of how i was driving so , the scott from the club got me to loosen up the rear diff and it was much better but still so tail spin happy , i would love to get this thing to have less oversteer but i dont know what to do . i have it at hight setting 2 low in rear , i run 50,000wt oil on the friction disk, jack the gripper compound on the tires . i tried to losen off the t bar screw to give more flex and make the rear more grippy . any ideas
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Old 10-29-2009, 10:33 AM   #2
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A few general tips but without more details can't really help you,

1. Soften the rear dampening. Check that you have a little bit of sag (ie if you're running 4mm ride height start with .25mm sag and adjust from there to get desired effect).
2. Only sauce 1/3 - 1/2 of the front tires.
3. Check the dual rate on your transmitter. Dial down the dual rate so it's comfortable enough to drive but you have the steering you need.
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Old 10-29-2009, 11:07 AM   #3
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Which tyres did you use?
The Tyres are included in the kit are crap.
Perhaps for using at the parking lot.
Try the Option Tyres Bridgestone M and S.
They work really fine.
And like swimbikerun said, reduce your dual rate.
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Old 10-29-2009, 11:20 AM   #4
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Yes i am using the dsx2 and i have the rate turned way down . i have no spacers in the spring at all . I did order the bridgstone s tires for it . i will probably run the hpi front and bridgestone rear , the low speed turning is amazing i can tell when i can get the rears to hook it will be an awsome car .
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Old 11-06-2009, 10:12 AM   #5
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well i backed the t bar screw right off so the back was sloppy and it finally handled , it is a handfull but a welcome challenge . the delay in the acceleration i have programed into it is verry realistic but i cant wait for the new tires . i am starting to love this kit , and its super robust . havent broke anything yet and that impressive . i have a brushless setup coming for it . we will see if the extra speed in the front straight will help with some down force for the long sweeping corner ,
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Can you try some different front springs? I'd try stiffer first. Seems as though you have too much front grip
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I would but i am not sure what to get (there is not alot of choices out ther for the ften) i am getting it close tho i am sure i can keep changing a few things .i want to add some rear weight to try up the traction , I really like it and hope my local club pics it up as a class to race . i will get a few more guys on it and that should speed it up and get it accepted . it is defiantly more challenging than my touring car to be consistent .
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Forget the Kit tires. With those you will never get the car done.

Whait for the Bridegestones, and you will be satisfied....

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