Drag rc setup Question
#1
Drag rc setup Question
Ok so Im building a drag car for a friend. He basically wants a 4wd all out speed run car. So I took the Serpent s411 he had and basically dropping a ton of horsepower in it. My question is what is the negative with running two spools. I ask only because I was thinking as far of a dragster is acceleration and thought the direct drive of the spools would give him the added advantage. I thought I could be missing the negative side of double spools so I thought I would get some advice. Any info I much appreciate thx
#2
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Ok so Im building a drag car for a friend. He basically wants a 4wd all out speed run car. So I took the Serpent s411 he had and basically dropping a ton of horsepower in it. My question is what is the negative with running two spools. I ask only because I was thinking as far of a dragster is acceleration and thought the direct drive of the spools would give him the added advantage. I thought I could be missing the negative side of double spools so I thought I would get some advice. Any info I much appreciate thx
I am just guessing and could be totally wrong though.
#3
Tech Master
I would think it would not go straight. Some wheel slip is inevitable, and the differential gives you that ability to shift traction to the wheels that are gripping. I think the primary advantage of the spools would be weight related.
I am just guessing and could be totally wrong though.
I am just guessing and could be totally wrong though.
I would tend to agree with orca that the car would not go straight or steer very well unless you nailed the traction 100% but I could be wrong too.
#4
Tech Master
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Why not run a gear diff with heavy oil on the rear and a spool up front. That way if it gets off line you can still maneuver the car. I imagine 2 spools wouldn't allow the car to turn very well if a panic situation were to arise. Better to have the ability to save the car if $hit hits the fan.
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I would think it would not go straight. Some wheel slip is inevitable, and the differential gives you that ability to shift traction to the wheels that are gripping. I think the primary advantage of the spools would be weight related.
I am just guessing and could be totally wrong though.
I am just guessing and could be totally wrong though.
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