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Old 12-10-2006, 06:21 PM
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impson
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Originally Posted by protc3
it sounds like your front tires are getting too sticky as the run goes on.check your pod droop to make sure its no more than 1mm of up travel.i also like to run a little thicker oil in the washers.last time i ran on carpet in 19 turn i ran 5000wt. diff oil in the washers and a little on the king pins.only run 2 screws in the T plate and also check the track width on the car.you want the rear to be between 170mm and 172mm and adjust the shimming on the front wheels for the desired feel.i usually start my front at 165mm.the wider you go in the front the more it will mellow the car out.and last but not least,dont sauce the tires as long.do the full rear and the inside half of the front.only sauce for a few minutes before your race and take it off.
Ran at CEFX this past weekend and changed my droop to no more than 1 mil. I also tried a few of your other suggestions. I cant believe how much better the car was after the 5 min mark.

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