1/8th scale Motonica
12-10-2007, 05:09 PM
#286
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Last edited by mike jones; 12-10-2007 at 06:32 PM.
12-10-2007, 05:20 PM
#287
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pics are awesome....how did your car get so scrapped on the bottom garen?
mike,we all need to get along...all the cars are awesome!
mike,we all need to get along...all the cars are awesome!
12-10-2007, 05:27 PM
#288
12-10-2007, 05:31 PM
#289
Tire wear is really high on this surface, and even though I started with 77mm rear tires, 15 minutes into the main you could see sparks from the front at the end of the straight when on the brakes.
I get 'alone' with Brian too...but that's between the two of us ;-) I don't mean for anyone to get the wrong view either...
I get 'alone' with Brian too...but that's between the two of us ;-) I don't mean for anyone to get the wrong view either...
12-10-2007, 05:35 PM
#290
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Tire wear is really high on this surface, and even though I started with 77mm rear tires, 15 minutes into the main you could see sparks from the front at the end of the straight when on the brakes.
I get 'alone' with Brian too...but that's between the two of us ;-) I don't mean for anyone to get the wrong view either...
I get 'alone' with Brian too...but that's between the two of us ;-) I don't mean for anyone to get the wrong view either...
mike.its all good!
12-10-2007, 06:06 PM
#291
Tire wear is really high on this surface, and even though I started with 77mm rear tires, 15 minutes into the main you could see sparks from the front at the end of the straight when on the brakes.
I get 'alone' with Brian too...but that's between the two of us ;-) I don't mean for anyone to get the wrong view either...
I get 'alone' with Brian too...but that's between the two of us ;-) I don't mean for anyone to get the wrong view either...
12-10-2007, 07:16 PM
#292
12-10-2007, 07:26 PM
#293
I heard about that Nats and the high tire wear. We had similar wear at the old mall, when we switched from one parking lot to another. I think the wear will get better as the club runs more races next year...provided we use the same layout and location. You can already see the racing line if you drive by. 1/5th cars put down a lot of rubber so that should help.
12-10-2007, 08:11 PM
#294
Tire wear fix
Get some old tires and pull them with a vehicle with some weight on them, this will take the edge off the asphalt and help bring the trie wear back into line. I did this at the Silver bowl after it was resealed and it made a world of difference. We aso do it after it rains, yes it does rain her every now and agian, this helps scrub the asphalt and remove anything that is stuck to the surface. You can run all you want on the surface but this is the fast way to take care of the situation. Just a thought
12-10-2007, 10:45 PM
#295
Here's my setup from this weekend. This is a good starting point for next time, and might also work on any parking lot track with high speed corners, long straight, lots of traction compound applied, relatively clean but very coarse surface, and cool weather.
12-10-2007, 11:34 PM
#296
Base setup is done on my car and it just needs to be aligned. Corner weights come out to 628, 616, 513, 523 for a total weight of 2280 grams.
This is with the plastic battery tray lined with 3mm of lead tape (all that would fit before I ran out of height), JR 8717s, Spektrum 3500, Hokam 1200 LiPo, body clips but no body, and Castle BEC.
The brass tray was just a hair too small for the LiPo.
Ordering more lead tape for the front bumper!
This is with the plastic battery tray lined with 3mm of lead tape (all that would fit before I ran out of height), JR 8717s, Spektrum 3500, Hokam 1200 LiPo, body clips but no body, and Castle BEC.
The brass tray was just a hair too small for the LiPo.
Ordering more lead tape for the front bumper!
12-10-2007, 11:45 PM
#297
Base setup is done on my car and it just needs to be aligned. Corner weights come out to 628, 616, 513, 523 for a total weight of 2280 grams.
This is with the plastic battery tray lined with 3mm of lead tape (all that would fit before I ran out of height), JR 8717s, Spektrum 3500, Hokam 1200 LiPo, body clips but no body, and Castle BEC.
The brass tray was just a hair too small for the LiPo. Ordering more lead tape for the front bumper!
This is with the plastic battery tray lined with 3mm of lead tape (all that would fit before I ran out of height), JR 8717s, Spektrum 3500, Hokam 1200 LiPo, body clips but no body, and Castle BEC.
The brass tray was just a hair too small for the LiPo.
Ordering more lead tape for the front bumper!
12-10-2007, 11:51 PM
#298
Just wanted to congradulate ALL of the Motonica drivers at this last race! I'm was thinking about you all since I wasn't able to make it out this time. I was way bummed I didn't race with you guys. Well I think the next race will be the Airtronics race in Vegas. Hopefully we can get a full crew of Motonica drivers at this one. I will for sure make this race.
Anyway, again great job guys. You all did great!! Very proud to be part of such a cool group of dudes!!!
Anyway, again great job guys. You all did great!! Very proud to be part of such a cool group of dudes!!!
12-10-2007, 11:51 PM
#299
Yup getting close now thanks all for the help. Looking forward to break-in.
The depth should be fine, but the length/width is just a bit smaller than with the plastic because the edges are thicker to add mass/weight. The LiPo/Reg barely fit the plastic tray.
I'll post some pics.
The depth should be fine, but the length/width is just a bit smaller than with the plastic because the edges are thicker to add mass/weight. The LiPo/Reg barely fit the plastic tray.
I'll post some pics.