JC8390

That doesn't seem right considering the JC chassis is only 23 grams lighter. I'm trying to determine if the JC or factory lite chassis would be better...

Matt Trimmings

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The factory light is ~26g lighter than the std one. JC is roughly the same. Pick which ever one you like more. The weight difference is negligible

JEFFs SC10

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Honestly losing weight is the one of the last things you should worry.

get your setup working suspension wise, make it easy to drive, then add speed and acceleration, then lighten.

JC8390

Well I'm satisfied with it suspension wise. There is nothing about its handling I can say that I don't like. I'm running tight lines...getting on the throttle earlier and braking later than some and still running the line. Car jumps well turns well and accelerates well...it just isn't fast enough lol. All the other A main cars were faster. Either had to be lighter or they had more motor.

JEFFs SC10

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ok so first do this

gear up and watch temps, pinions are cheap!

then you can do the cut gears, ceramic bearings and pucks.

I'd recommend getting some good hubs like Schelle.

how much does your buggy weigh now?

If you really wanna go light, buy a carbon fiber chassis like I did. 70-80 grams lighter!

Matt Trimmings

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I'd look into a better motor and some schelle ceramic trans bearings...they will create less drag within the trans.

JEFFs SC10

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also what motor are you running?

I just switched to Tekin Gen 3 RPM and really really like it.

JC8390

I have a 32 pininon on it..I tried a 30 and didn't like it. I do plan on trying the 31 though, it's in the cart at A Main.

Pretty sure it was 1600g? Does that sound right?

What motor?
Turnigy track star turbo. It's like a 80$ esc/ motor combo lol.

Matt Trimmings

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I like the Reedy Mach 3

JEFFs SC10

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Ok 1600 grams is A LOT. You are about 100 grams overweight. No wonder you are slow.

get a better esc/motor combo.

Hobbywing JustStock and something like a Trinity 24k, Tekin RPM Gen 3, etc.

you want to go UP in pinion not down. Try 33/34 with a 72 tooth spur.

JC8390

Ive been looking at that one... that and the F1. Is a higher quality motor a big difference?

Socket

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http://www.rctech.net/forum/14180410-post15523.html

Socket

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Do you know the weight of the B5M that won stock nationals? How about the weight of the car that won 17.5 last year at cactus?

I'll give you a hint...neither were crazy light...

_danimal_

Or they were charging their batteries at a higher amperage. Batteries also vary in weight. The battery I'm using weighs 192 grams. Slim shorties weigh even less than that. I'd choose the Factory Lite chassis over the JC only because of price.

Socket

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Have you tried both? Do you realize they handle differently?