Redsawacs

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Dont change your setup, change your tires.

3srcracing

iTrader: (29)

Should you turn brakes down via DR or going into EPA? Whats the difference?

mschumi101

iTrader: (30)

For me the finisher locked in the rear end a little better and was a very neutral feeling body. The silencer has a more front positive feel to it, but that doesn't mean the rear end is very loose. It is still locked in, the car just reacts a little better. Personally I prefer the Silencer body on higher grip tracks, particularly indoor clay and carpet. Due to rain I haven't been able to test it out yet on an outdoor lower grip track. Outdoors the finnisher ran very well, and I don't know if I would need the extra steering from the Silencer.

The finnisher has much better airflow to the motor, if temps would be a problem. Though the Silencer does have areas for vent holes on the front end of the body (I have not cut any out).

Redsawacs

iTrader: (38)

http://www.futaba-rc.com/faq/faq-9c-q501.html

In layman's terms:

Dual rate affects the amount of movement seen on the other end to the same input on the radio end. (ratio)

EPA is the amount of movement total (how far your servo will move or not)

Exponential is movement on a curve vs linear...can be made to start hard and die off or start soft and climb or linear


It all depends on how you want to manipulate your brakes. Are they locking up? I would use the ESC. Are they coming on too hard or too soft? Use the radio exponential adjustment or EPA.

Socket

iTrader: (61)

I used the ESC to turn brakes down. This gave me the full throw on the trigger still, so I could still modulate them when needed.

Dave H

Generally dual rate will turn down both directions, meaning both brakes and throttle. So brake side EPA to just adjust brakes without changing the throttle settings. I agree available ESC brake settings should be used to get a suitable overall range, but I think fine tuning brake strength per conditions with the radio EPA is very valuable. In my opinion a radio must have a convenient brake adjustment feature to be considered race worthy.

3srcracing

iTrader: (29)

Interesting, I have always just calibrated ESC at 100/100 then turned it down to 100/80.

So to turn the brake down on the Orions you need the program box?

TC5Driven

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Its not just the battery anymore its how people are charging them. Most people have the Ichargers and will charge their 3800 batteries at 25amps or higher instead of the 3.8amps it calls for. Not good for the battery but the power is unbelievable. I for one haven't invested in the $300 plus chargers and just deal with it.

RC*PHREAK

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what is the difference in the v2 pistons? can you use original pistons on the new V2 shafts?

onefast8

iTrader: (41)

Neg, center hole is bigger.

Atlatl

Thanks for the help guys. I spent about 4 hours at the track yesterday practicing and learning all the changes. There was a road race on the track outside so the dirt track was completely empty. Had a couple "regulars" help me out and the car is amazing now. Advanced the timing on the motor almost all the way, landed on a 72/29 gear ratio, put the green front springs back on, put 14 grams under the steering rack and its a totally different car. I actually have to use the brakes now! It turns on a dime, all it needs is a tiny bit of brake and it'll take the sharpest low speed turns now. I don't know what I like better, the newfound power or the ability to turn now haha. I left the trailing at 4 and it seems to be working, I don't think I need to change it. I wasn't even using tire softener so theres more traction left on the table. I can't wait to race now!

Vigilante212

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Has anyone used the Revolution Design Racing Products RC10B5/RC10B5M VTS Slipper Kit? Or do you recommend the schelle/nova one over it.

Wildcat1971

iTrader: (84)

I would use the Avid Evo triad slipper over the RDRP slipper. The RDRP reminds me of the "clutch" basket that came out a few years ago for the sc10 4x4. While it was ok back then on the truck, the Triad slipper is just fantastic on the buggy.

Wildcat1971

iTrader: (84)

Anyway, I just wanted to say that this car is fing fantastic. Such a pleasure to drive around the track. I have owned a few different cars (RB6, dex210, tlr22, tlr22 2.0...) over the years and this car is just all that...ok fanboyism /off

Cpt.America

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I found the exact opposite to be true. The dip behind the roof of the silencer seems to create a bit more down force on the rear of the buggy, giving it a slightly more planted feel. The straight back design of the finisher seems to give it a slightly more aggressive feel.

The differences are tiny. Pick the one you think looks better and practice.