Team C 1/8 GT car
01-16-2014, 04:38 AM
#976
That stuff still confuses me! I just use photobucket and use their links!
01-16-2014, 08:06 PM
#977
01-16-2014, 08:17 PM
#978
Good luck in Homestead this weekend Marcus and Tony. Have a great time.
01-18-2014, 04:05 AM
#979
Thanx for the support Roy!
So far not doin too bad, they seed qualifiers by practice lap times and i am in the top group of 8. So i should get a clean run. Fastest lap so far has been desoto jr with a 19.99! Most in the top group are at 12.3's a few 12.2s and i am at 12.4. Track conditions are pretty good bjt weather is all over the place so everyone is chasing tune by the hour. I feel like i can get in the 12.2 range, still behind the ball a little bit. Car has some mid corner push that is eating the clock so this morning i am going to play with springs and roll centers. I installed the v3 rear blocks so my rear toe is at 2.5 with anti squat at 1.5 from 3, not sure if i like the 1.5 or not.
So far not doin too bad, they seed qualifiers by practice lap times and i am in the top group of 8. So i should get a clean run. Fastest lap so far has been desoto jr with a 19.99! Most in the top group are at 12.3's a few 12.2s and i am at 12.4. Track conditions are pretty good bjt weather is all over the place so everyone is chasing tune by the hour. I feel like i can get in the 12.2 range, still behind the ball a little bit. Car has some mid corner push that is eating the clock so this morning i am going to play with springs and roll centers. I installed the v3 rear blocks so my rear toe is at 2.5 with anti squat at 1.5 from 3, not sure if i like the 1.5 or not.
01-18-2014, 04:12 AM
#980
Also, there is a speed trap on the straight, tony and i both are in the 55-56 range. Most are runnin 54 and i think one guy ran 57. Im am running 45/41 and tony is running 45/40. To be honest the trap isnt set at the end of the straight and im pulling past the trap!
01-19-2014, 01:46 AM
#981
Brake disk problems
Hi guys,
Attached is a pick of my brake disks that failed yesterday. It was a little scary when I went for the anchors and the 3.5 kg car didn't stop and crashed Into the steel barrier. Lucky only cosmetic damage to body shell and the foam bumper absorbed the impact. These brakes are option parts and have only done approx 20mins use before failing. There are 2 issues I have noticed with these option disks: 1st is that they are really thin at several points around the disk causing a weak spot. And it also needs to be a smaller disk for the rear as it rubs the engine flywheel. I think team C need to manufacture a metal disk set for the GT that has smaller thicker disks. Anybody else had this problem? I installed the standard fiber disks and pads and they worked fine for the rest of the day. I noticed a little fade but trimmed it out during the final.
Attached is a pick of my brake disks that failed yesterday. It was a little scary when I went for the anchors and the 3.5 kg car didn't stop and crashed Into the steel barrier. Lucky only cosmetic damage to body shell and the foam bumper absorbed the impact. These brakes are option parts and have only done approx 20mins use before failing. There are 2 issues I have noticed with these option disks: 1st is that they are really thin at several points around the disk causing a weak spot. And it also needs to be a smaller disk for the rear as it rubs the engine flywheel. I think team C need to manufacture a metal disk set for the GT that has smaller thicker disks. Anybody else had this problem? I installed the standard fiber disks and pads and they worked fine for the rest of the day. I noticed a little fade but trimmed it out during the final.
01-19-2014, 02:01 AM
#982
GT clutch
Hi guys, has anybody had issues with the stock clutch? My clutch is engaging even at idle. Has anybody tried the Buku clutch? Or drilling the aluminium shoes or harder spings etc. Any advice appreciated
01-19-2014, 03:31 AM
#984
Hi guys,
Attached is a pick of my brake disks that failed yesterday. It was a little scary when I went for the anchors and the 3.5 kg car didn't stop and crashed Into the steel barrier. Lucky only cosmetic damage to body shell and the foam bumper absorbed the impact. These brakes are option parts and have only done approx 20mins use before failing. There are 2 issues I have noticed with these option disks: 1st is that they are really thin at several points around the disk causing a weak spot. And it also needs to be a smaller disk for the rear as it rubs the engine flywheel. I think team C need to manufacture a metal disk set for the GT that has smaller thicker disks. Anybody else had this problem? I installed the standard fiber disks and pads and they worked fine for the rest of the day. I noticed a little fade but trimmed it out during the final.
Attached is a pick of my brake disks that failed yesterday. It was a little scary when I went for the anchors and the 3.5 kg car didn't stop and crashed Into the steel barrier. Lucky only cosmetic damage to body shell and the foam bumper absorbed the impact. These brakes are option parts and have only done approx 20mins use before failing. There are 2 issues I have noticed with these option disks: 1st is that they are really thin at several points around the disk causing a weak spot. And it also needs to be a smaller disk for the rear as it rubs the engine flywheel. I think team C need to manufacture a metal disk set for the GT that has smaller thicker disks. Anybody else had this problem? I installed the standard fiber disks and pads and they worked fine for the rest of the day. I noticed a little fade but trimmed it out during the final.
I use the buku clutch with std weight kevlar shoes, hands down best clutch you can use ! Make sure you use a brand new clutchbell, cannot use a contaminated bell it will destroy the shoes.
01-19-2014, 03:48 AM
#985
Thanks marcus. I appreciate your reply. Also What size Buku fits the team c clutch bell.
01-19-2014, 04:45 AM
#986
01-19-2014, 07:35 AM
#987
On a side note about the brake shoe and flywheel. I added the Buku crank case cap to my engine and also ran into the problem of the rear brake shoe hitting the flywheel when I applied the brakes. It was killing my engine every time I braked and couldn't figure it out until I saw the wear marks on the brake shoe. Tighten down the pads for minimal clearance and travel then adjust your radio/servo accordingly.
01-19-2014, 09:56 AM
#988
Hi guys,
Attached is a pick of my brake disks that failed yesterday. It was a little scary when I went for the anchors and the 3.5 kg car didn't stop and crashed Into the steel barrier. Lucky only cosmetic damage to body shell and the foam bumper absorbed the impact. These brakes are option parts and have only done approx 20mins use before failing. There are 2 issues I have noticed with these option disks: 1st is that they are really thin at several points around the disk causing a weak spot. And it also needs to be a smaller disk for the rear as it rubs the engine flywheel. I think team C need to manufacture a metal disk set for the GT that has smaller thicker disks. Anybody else had this problem? I installed the standard fiber disks and pads and they worked fine for the rest of the day. I noticed a little fade but trimmed it out during the final.
Attached is a pick of my brake disks that failed yesterday. It was a little scary when I went for the anchors and the 3.5 kg car didn't stop and crashed Into the steel barrier. Lucky only cosmetic damage to body shell and the foam bumper absorbed the impact. These brakes are option parts and have only done approx 20mins use before failing. There are 2 issues I have noticed with these option disks: 1st is that they are really thin at several points around the disk causing a weak spot. And it also needs to be a smaller disk for the rear as it rubs the engine flywheel. I think team C need to manufacture a metal disk set for the GT that has smaller thicker disks. Anybody else had this problem? I installed the standard fiber disks and pads and they worked fine for the rest of the day. I noticed a little fade but trimmed it out during the final.
It could be a dead bearing, but only way to know is to take it apart. The buku is great.
01-19-2014, 09:58 AM
#989
Those optjon brakes are really designed for off road, if you want metal brakes use the ofna. Disc with team c pads . The team drivers including me use stock brakes, the fade comes from the plastic trans mount, get the option al mount and use stock brakes.
If your clutch is engaging at idle you have to have a broken spring. With the stock clutch stagger the springs, using. .9/1.0/1.1.
I use the buku clutch with std weight kevlar shoes, hands down best clutch you can use ! Make sure you use a brand new clutchbell, cannot use a contaminated bell it will destroy the shoes.
If your clutch is engaging at idle you have to have a broken spring. With the stock clutch stagger the springs, using. .9/1.0/1.1.
I use the buku clutch with std weight kevlar shoes, hands down best clutch you can use ! Make sure you use a brand new clutchbell, cannot use a contaminated bell it will destroy the shoes.
01-19-2014, 01:06 PM
#990
When you go to the Buku site click on the link that says "Speed tune clutch kits for 1/8th on-road GT class". The very first clutch that is shown is the one you want with standard weight shoes. Part # #2000ABK-34-GT. If you're running an on-road engine then get the unit with the light weight shoes. And like Marcus said on the brakes, use the stock units with the aluminum trans mounts. They are more than adequate in stopping power and using the aluminum mount will keep them consistent. I have my anti-lock brakes set up in my radio with this set-up and it works great. No brake fade.
On a side note about the brake shoe and flywheel. I added the Buku crank case cap to my engine and also ran into the problem of the rear brake shoe hitting the flywheel when I applied the brakes. It was killing my engine every time I braked and couldn't figure it out until I saw the wear marks on the brake shoe. Tighten down the pads for minimal clearance and travel then adjust your radio/servo accordingly.
On a side note about the brake shoe and flywheel. I added the Buku crank case cap to my engine and also ran into the problem of the rear brake shoe hitting the flywheel when I applied the brakes. It was killing my engine every time I braked and couldn't figure it out until I saw the wear marks on the brake shoe. Tighten down the pads for minimal clearance and travel then adjust your radio/servo accordingly.
Cheers