XXX-T Oval Setup Thread

[z28mccrory]

I didn't see any other threads about it so i figured i would start one.

Im having a blast running oval at a track that just opened up. Im still learning the ins and outs of oval setup. If people wana post their setups and any advise they may have, please feel free

[losi god]

the setup you gave me seems to be a winning set up i'll let u know after first race it seems better than what i was doing have control in turns now

[eelpout]

well our track is a fairly small high bank clay.
What I did was change the stock rear tower with a xxxt buggy tower. (bolts right in)

kept the stock shocks with pink springs in the middle on the bottom and all the way out on top (this was really the big difference maker).

leaned both tires to the inside a bit. (I think this is just because of the high bank)

Battery to the rear

stock tower and shock on front. in the stock positions. black spring on right green on left.

again leaned both tires to the inside.

Proline striker2 all around with just some Customworks rear soft foam inserts.

ThunderT oval body.

I think I have tried every spring combination possible. And nothing really made much different in handling. But the moving of the shock mounting positions really did. I was really surprised at how much this affect things.

[losi god]

i learned to keep the front right spring hard. but don't over do it. or you will be squirlly. i need weight up front. i pull wheelys when i tap someone or somthing the front wont stay down... on road if i hit a small rock i pull wheelys ti'll i leave off throtle.. (sucks) i am runnin a stock co27 pro tweaked with 86t spur and 25t pinion (t4 eating ratio) for small foams on road oval and 88t spur 21t pinion with bowties back and edges up front for reg. dirt oval white springs up front red in back shocks are in 3rd hole from outside all around and out all the way on arms... batt front all the way and turnbuckles are in stock position

[abailey21]

I'm usig the Speedy's D/O conversion which will utilize TC shocks, as of right now i'm running the old Schumacher Mission shocks (obviously) with the infamous grey springs.

[losi god]

Originally Posted by abailey21

I'm usig the Speedy's D/O conversion which will utilize TC shocks, as of right now i'm running the old Schumacher Mission shocks (obviously) with the infamous grey springs.

i was just lookin at the speedys stuff a dude on dirt oval told me about it great stuff but no offset chassis or did i miss it

[RCjunky22]

This is only the tire setup, It sounds awkard but it works good for steering

Lean the front tires to the outside and Lean the rear tires to the inside

[eelpout]

Originally Posted by RCjunky22

This is only the tire setup, It sounds awkard but it works good for steering

Lean the front tires to the outside and Lean the rear tires to the inside

Well I just just installed the speedys oval kit this last weekend. And had to make some changes. I ended up at adjusting just like this with the the rears leaned in and the front out.
But after racing it like that last night, it only took 1 heat to change it. Another driver was watching and also seen it driving wierd. Got all 4 tires now leaning in slightly. and wayyy better.
As far as the Speedy's oval kit goes so far I'm not that impressed. MAybe our track is too rough to run these small shocks. I dont know. But its like drivin a 2x4 with wheels.
Any one else using this conversion kit? What color/brand of springs are you using?
I just took mine off of my TC3. maybe I need to adjust the oil. but I know I have the softest springs i can find in there.

Also, any idea on how to take the rear toe out of this? 0 degree hubs is not the answer.

[losi god]

Originally Posted by eelpout

Well I just just installed the speedys oval kit this last weekend. And had to make some changes. I ended up at adjusting just like this with the the rears leaned in and the front out.
But after racing it like that last night, it only took 1 heat to change it. Another driver was watching and also seen it driving wierd. Got all 4 tires now leaning in slightly. and wayyy better.
As far as the Speedy's oval kit goes so far I'm not that impressed. MAybe our track is too rough to run these small shocks. I dont know. But its like drivin a 2x4 with wheels.
Any one else using this conversion kit? What color/brand of springs are you using?
I just took mine off of my TC3. maybe I need to adjust the oil. but I know I have the softest springs i can find in there.

Also, any idea on how to take the rear toe out of this? 0 degree hubs is not the answer.

to get 0 degree toe in rear u need to get 0 degree rear pivot blocks

[eelpout]

Originally Posted by losi god

to get 0 degree toe in rear u need to get 0 degree rear pivot blocks

I am using them right now. part # LOSA2112. and there is absolutely no change in the toe in or out. and I also have the 0 degree hubs. tried them both left and right. still no change in toe. (I almost think they had the wrong part in the bag because there is no difference to the stock one. except the new is a bit wider)

I just got back from racing a few minutes ago. I tonite I tried slightly longer shocks. I took some traxxas 4 tec shocks with the longer shaft installed instead of the TC3 shocks that i had on it.
I moved the rear shock mounts all the way out on the bottom and all the way in on top. (using the speedys oval conversion towers). I'm not sure what springs they are but they are the softest things I could find.
the front i kept in the middle on the bottom but moved the front out so they are straight up and down, with the traxxas 4tec white springs. 30wt oil on all 4.
Wow what a change! glued to the track. I dont think I have ever had a better handling car ever.

sure would like to hear some more on the rear toe.

[losi god]

Originally Posted by eelpout

I am using them right now. part # LOSA2112. and there is absolutely no change in the toe in or out. and I also have the 0 degree hubs. tried them both left and right. still no change in toe. (I almost think they had the wrong part in the bag because there is no difference to the stock one. except the new is a bit wider)

I just got back from racing a few minutes ago. I tonite I tried slightly longer shocks. I took some traxxas 4 tec shocks with the longer shaft installed instead of the TC3 shocks that i had on it.
I moved the rear shock mounts all the way out on the bottom and all the way in on top. (using the speedys oval conversion towers). I'm not sure what springs they are but they are the softest things I could find.
the front i kept in the middle on the bottom but moved the front out so they are straight up and down, with the traxxas 4tec white springs. 30wt oil on all 4.
Wow what a change! glued to the track. I dont think I have ever had a better handling car ever.

sure would like to hear some more on the rear toe.

wow i'm not sure why the toe doe's not change with hubs and pivot well u should keep some rear toe for forward bite and the top shock adjustment is more for side bite than ride highth but the fact your toe dont change is puzzling can you post pics of your rear (ha ha) from under/over and behind

[eelpout]

here the rear toe problem

[dynodan22]

Well I will be running an xxxt-cr for oval so we will see how I do
for summer time. Your piece looks like the standard pivot plate.
Take it out and mark the holes on paper and see if you can see the difference.

Dynodan22

[eelpout]

Originally Posted by dynodan22

Your piece looks like the standard pivot plate.


Dynodan22

yep stock pivot plate. didnt change that yet.

[losi god]

Originally Posted by eelpout

here the rear toe problem

try puting your turnbuckles on other side of your axle carrier yours are back mine are front but i will say again you want some rear toe for forward traction and so you don't dog walk down the straightaways your truck looks like just right with toe but hey everyone has diferent driving styles