Tamiya TRF417
#6061
#6063
Narcokits & craig thanks for the help amd time. The car was much better this week compared to last week.
Last weeks results were. .
27 laps in 7:11 best lap 15.8 compared to this weeks
28 laps in 7:06 best lap 15.2 (tq and won main)
I stayed late to make sure it wasn't the fact we changed from night racing to daytime, but the car had even more grip at night than last week with same layout in 70* weather using 36 sorex vs 28 from last week.
Now my next question is. What are the differences in "feel" between the arm hole 1&2 front viseversa in rear as well? I've looked at this years and last years setups list on petite rc and they all vary with #1 front being common and #2 rear. Some are at #2 front and #1 rear.just looking for a more detailed explanation between them two as I would like to try it for next weeks layout
Last weeks results were. .
27 laps in 7:11 best lap 15.8 compared to this weeks
28 laps in 7:06 best lap 15.2 (tq and won main)
I stayed late to make sure it wasn't the fact we changed from night racing to daytime, but the car had even more grip at night than last week with same layout in 70* weather using 36 sorex vs 28 from last week.
Now my next question is. What are the differences in "feel" between the arm hole 1&2 front viseversa in rear as well? I've looked at this years and last years setups list on petite rc and they all vary with #1 front being common and #2 rear. Some are at #2 front and #1 rear.just looking for a more detailed explanation between them two as I would like to try it for next weeks layout
#6064
Tech Regular
iTrader: (8)
Narcokits & craig thanks for the help amd time. The car was much better this week compared to last week.
Last weeks results were. .
27 laps in 7:11 best lap 15.8 compared to this weeks
28 laps in 7:06 best lap 15.2 (tq and won main)
I stayed late to make sure it wasn't the fact we changed from night racing to daytime, but the car had even more grip at night than last week with same layout in 70* weather using 36 sorex vs 28 from last week.
Now my next question is. What are the differences in "feel" between the arm hole 1&2 front viseversa in rear as well? I've looked at this years and last years setups list on petite rc and they all vary with #1 front being common and #2 rear. Some are at #2 front and #1 rear.just looking for a more detailed explanation between them two as I would like to try it for next weeks layout
Last weeks results were. .
27 laps in 7:11 best lap 15.8 compared to this weeks
28 laps in 7:06 best lap 15.2 (tq and won main)
I stayed late to make sure it wasn't the fact we changed from night racing to daytime, but the car had even more grip at night than last week with same layout in 70* weather using 36 sorex vs 28 from last week.
Now my next question is. What are the differences in "feel" between the arm hole 1&2 front viseversa in rear as well? I've looked at this years and last years setups list on petite rc and they all vary with #1 front being common and #2 rear. Some are at #2 front and #1 rear.just looking for a more detailed explanation between them two as I would like to try it for next weeks layout
You do need to keep consistent with the tyres you use though, as changing compounds will change the way the car feels. You generally need to stiffen things up (harder springs and shock oil) when using softer tyres, and soften things up (thinner oil and softer springs) these are the bigger changes between tyres but other changes may be necessary.
Hole 2 on the arm (closer to centre of car) makes the shock action softer. it's like lowering your shocks in on the shock tower. Basically gives more steering/front grip but can sometimes make the car push if it starts to overload the front tyres too much, in this case hole 1 would give more front grip/steering. Hole 1 is further out from the centre of the car and makes the front shock action stiffer. Pretty much opposite effects of hole 2.
#6065
Tech Initiate
Does anyone know where get a tamiya 417v5 in Australia? Or order the 418
#6067
Tech Master
iTrader: (19)
George I think we both made progress on our cars. George is selling himself short he had one of the best races last week I gave him all I had we were 3 ft apart for most of the race an he ended up with a 3 second win. Great job lets do that again .
Narcokits & craig thanks for the help amd time. The car was much better this week compared to last week.
Last weeks results were. .
27 laps in 7:11 best lap 15.8 compared to this weeks
28 laps in 7:06 best lap 15.2 (tq and won main)
I stayed late to make sure it wasn't the fact we changed from night racing to daytime, but the car had even more grip at night than last week with same layout in 70* weather using 36 sorex vs 28 from last week.
Now my next question is. What are the differences in "feel" between the arm hole 1&2 front viseversa in rear as well? I've looked at this years and last years setups list on petite rc and they all vary with #1 front being common and #2 rear. Some are at #2 front and #1 rear.just looking for a more detailed explanation between them two as I would like to try it for next weeks layout
Last weeks results were. .
27 laps in 7:11 best lap 15.8 compared to this weeks
28 laps in 7:06 best lap 15.2 (tq and won main)
I stayed late to make sure it wasn't the fact we changed from night racing to daytime, but the car had even more grip at night than last week with same layout in 70* weather using 36 sorex vs 28 from last week.
Now my next question is. What are the differences in "feel" between the arm hole 1&2 front viseversa in rear as well? I've looked at this years and last years setups list on petite rc and they all vary with #1 front being common and #2 rear. Some are at #2 front and #1 rear.just looking for a more detailed explanation between them two as I would like to try it for next weeks layout
#6069
Tech Master
Nope, dont remove the ends until you want to take them off to replace new ones. As you mention the BB25 part will fall off otherwise.
There will be a new direct coupling out soon for TA06/417/418 which will just fit on and allow you to use the swing shaft protectors.
There will be a new direct coupling out soon for TA06/417/418 which will just fit on and allow you to use the swing shaft protectors.
#6071
Tech Adept
iTrader: (1)
Oh well lesson #2 learned.
Is it okay to run the car without the Direct Coupling sleeves in place or is this a really bad idea? I have new Direct Cups on order, so no big deal if this is a bad idea.
BTW lesson #1 was to take the car off the track every 30 minutes or so and tighten all the screws on the bottom of the deck. I had the local track to myself Saturday morning and was getting in some good practice when after about 90 minutes the whole front end collapsed. I had lost 5 screws!
#6072
No worries man
You do need to keep consistent with the tyres you use though, as changing compounds will change the way the car feels. You generally need to stiffen things up (harder springs and shock oil) when using softer tyres, and soften things up (thinner oil and softer springs) these are the bigger changes between tyres but other changes may be necessary.
Hole 2 on the arm (closer to centre of car) makes the shock action softer. it's like lowering your shocks in on the shock tower. Basically gives more steering/front grip but can sometimes make the car push if it starts to overload the front tyres too much, in this case hole 1 would give more front grip/steering. Hole 1 is further out from the centre of the car and makes the front shock action stiffer. Pretty much opposite effects of hole 2.
You do need to keep consistent with the tyres you use though, as changing compounds will change the way the car feels. You generally need to stiffen things up (harder springs and shock oil) when using softer tyres, and soften things up (thinner oil and softer springs) these are the bigger changes between tyres but other changes may be necessary.
Hole 2 on the arm (closer to centre of car) makes the shock action softer. it's like lowering your shocks in on the shock tower. Basically gives more steering/front grip but can sometimes make the car push if it starts to overload the front tyres too much, in this case hole 1 would give more front grip/steering. Hole 1 is further out from the centre of the car and makes the front shock action stiffer. Pretty much opposite effects of hole 2.
I was contemplating running gt2 this weekend and see how it does. Or if heats are far apart swap motors each heat and mains
Jeff loctite man! !
#6073
Tired of losing the 1.5mm spacers between topdeck and bulkheads when using the (SRP or raceberry) conversion set? SRP offers 1.5mm spacers blocks that can be glued on the bulkheads, it can also be used without glue and prevent a tweaked chassis.
#6075