TAorama

Sorry, noob here - thought spool/slipper spool was for asphalt? I had a diff in my TC5R initially (rubber on asphalt track), then switched to the slipper spool based in what I'd read elsewhere, and honestly, it doesn't handle nearly as well now - at least the way I drive. I don't have near as much steering as I did before and I can't tell a noticeable difference in acceleration. I'm not planning on racing a class where weight savings will be a factor, and I'm considering going back to the diff... ?

Buckaroo

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Try everything, run what works best for YOU.

wcalaker

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Use what works best for you. It took me a little getting used to the front spool/slipper spool at first but almost everyone runs this setup for carpet with rubber tires.

Good luck

robsryd

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C_Money

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anyone know a good gearing for a TC5 on carpet running 17.5 with timing and boost and what not?

I am running 64P gears and am at 45/108 right now.

Still have some programming on the ESC to do.

Buckaroo

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We need to know the size of the track (L & W) and wether it's open, technical, mixed, etc.

C_Money

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it no more than 80x40, right now its fairly technical, long straight in back other than that just turning a lot.

Tbizz

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Coming from the gas offroad scene I found the spool setup to be interesting. It did take me a bit of getting used to. Once I realized that you can often turn better while holding and staying smooth on the throttle on the through the turns. As opposed to slowing down significantly before the turns, which I was used to.

-Tony

TAorama

After installing the slipper spool, the car now exhibits a LOT of understeer. The only thing I changed was the diff for the spool. I can't power through the turns as described or it will just push the car further to the outside of the turn. Once I'm past the apex of the turn, I can power on and pull OUT of the corner just fine, but it's not near as tight in the corners as it was with the diff.

What am I doing wrong?

Tbizz

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I gotta admit, I haven't run a diff in on-road racing so my comparison may not be fair. I just find that you don't need to brake as much on turn-in because the spool generally slows you enough, then you can power-out of the turn as you mentioned.

Tbizz

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Try the setup below.

What I'm running now (setup below) is a vast improvement over what I had. I run RCGT-carpet.

http://www.teamassociated.com/pdf/ca...t_iic_2009.pdf


Another setup to consider, I haven't tried it yet though.
http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/594/setuprt.jpg

TAorama

I'll give 'em a shot. I'm running an outdoor asphalt, med to low traction track, but it's a start.

C_Money

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anyone else?? I posted the track like a post down from this

SkarTisu

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I'm running 40/96 in mine right now with the following setup:

- LRP X-12 17.5
- Tekin RS
- Reedy 2S LiPo
- Boost @ 40
- Turbo @ 10
- Turbo Ramp @ 1
- CRC foam tires @ 56.5mm diameter

People are asking me how my car is so fast.

MENTAL DENTAL

Can anyone tell me what's the difference in performance when the cam position height is changed.

Thanks