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Old 02-28-2006, 09:15 PM
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Toesup
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Hi guys, i'm new here.
I have attached a couple of pics of the latest re-incarnation of my 'Cooper' and its stable mate.
I'm running a 19 turn motor, 1800 NiCads and a standard 20 tooth spur gear. I cant quite keep up with the XXX's and TC3's on the straight, but because of the Sorex slicks i can run rings round the opposition in the corners.
It handles just like the real '98 Cooper i had when i was back in GB...'sigh', i wish i had bought it over to the USA with me...'Sigh'.
A couple of questions...
1/ I dont see many rear aerofoils on Coopers i have seen here, do you think they are a disadvantage?.
2/ I am suffering severe 'rollover' in the tighter corners, even though i have lowered the Cooper to within mm's (1/16"s) of the ground. Any suggestions?.
3/ Even though i am running Sorex slicks, i am suffering with extreme wheelspin and i was considering changing up to a 22 tooth spur to get more straight line speed.. will this increase the wheelspin?.
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