ALTOONA RACEWAY FORUM
07-15-2008, 04:17 AM
#3556
Hello all, I caved in and finally signed up for the forum.
driftnut, I am the guy running the old rc10. It's nice to see more 2wd buggies racing.
I will mostly second the others advice. A 13 turn (machine wound?) will be fine for clearing the jumps. I am using a 15 turn, single wind. And the chassis is sorta supposed to slap landing big jumps, unless you hit it perfect. Breaking a shock tower sounds odd. You don't want the shocks to totally compress before the chassis bottoms out, if that's the case. Otherwise as long as there's enough weight oil and ride height to not bottom out on the face of the jump, you'll probably be ok.
As for tires, I have run my best with team losi (red) x-2000s. I have also used pro-line (m3) hole-shots (not the LP); less forward bite, drives easier though. I was thinking of getting x-3000's or bow-ties. Seen Roeder use jconcepts goosebumps. As long as I've raced, the rule of thumb is to copy him. He used to run a team losi xx car which have similarities in design to yours.
I have been using 3800's and can run way past 6 minutes. Decent NiCds are probably good enough, and lighter than NiMh packs. I don't know that cars gearbox ratio; my gearing is conservative, 10.6:1 final drive.
Hope this info is any help. It won't take too much to get good lap times, at least better than mine. Mostly good practice, good tires, and a couple set-up adjustments will do the trick.
Matt Dziabo
driftnut, I am the guy running the old rc10. It's nice to see more 2wd buggies racing.
I will mostly second the others advice. A 13 turn (machine wound?) will be fine for clearing the jumps. I am using a 15 turn, single wind. And the chassis is sorta supposed to slap landing big jumps, unless you hit it perfect. Breaking a shock tower sounds odd. You don't want the shocks to totally compress before the chassis bottoms out, if that's the case. Otherwise as long as there's enough weight oil and ride height to not bottom out on the face of the jump, you'll probably be ok.
As for tires, I have run my best with team losi (red) x-2000s. I have also used pro-line (m3) hole-shots (not the LP); less forward bite, drives easier though. I was thinking of getting x-3000's or bow-ties. Seen Roeder use jconcepts goosebumps. As long as I've raced, the rule of thumb is to copy him. He used to run a team losi xx car which have similarities in design to yours.
I have been using 3800's and can run way past 6 minutes. Decent NiCds are probably good enough, and lighter than NiMh packs. I don't know that cars gearbox ratio; my gearing is conservative, 10.6:1 final drive.
Hope this info is any help. It won't take too much to get good lap times, at least better than mine. Mostly good practice, good tires, and a couple set-up adjustments will do the trick.
Matt Dziabo
07-15-2008, 12:24 PM
#3557
Landed a Construction job today. Looks like I'll be getting parts needed tomorrow So i can show up Saturday. What time do people have to be there if they want to race?
Morris- About those Batteries, Are they Loose cells or in a pack?
Would they be able to be used Saturday, or do they need Solder, Charged, and connectors added? I have Deans plugs/Wires if thats all they need. Will i need that Cell Wrap stuff to hold them together?
Morris- About those Batteries, Are they Loose cells or in a pack?
Would they be able to be used Saturday, or do they need Solder, Charged, and connectors added? I have Deans plugs/Wires if thats all they need. Will i need that Cell Wrap stuff to hold them together?
will have to wait and see.i will have to get these packs cycled for you...
07-15-2008, 12:35 PM
#3558
Tech Rookie
Cool deal
Thats whats up. In case they don't get cycled, Is their Any chance a 2000mah NiMH would last in a race?
On another note, I might have to work Saturday if the races are at 4, but we'll see. Take it easy.
On another note, I might have to work Saturday if the races are at 4, but we'll see. Take it easy.
07-15-2008, 03:31 PM
#3560
Hello all, I caved in and finally signed up for the forum.
driftnut, I am the guy running the old rc10. It's nice to see more 2wd buggies racing.
I will mostly second the others advice. A 13 turn (machine wound?) will be fine for clearing the jumps. I am using a 15 turn, single wind. And the chassis is sorta supposed to slap landing big jumps, unless you hit it perfect. Breaking a shock tower sounds odd. You don't want the shocks to totally compress before the chassis bottoms out, if that's the case. Otherwise as long as there's enough weight oil and ride height to not bottom out on the face of the jump, you'll probably be ok.
As for tires, I have run my best with team losi (red) x-2000s. I have also used pro-line (m3) hole-shots (not the LP); less forward bite, drives easier though. I was thinking of getting x-3000's or bow-ties. Seen Roeder use jconcepts goosebumps. As long as I've raced, the rule of thumb is to copy him. He used to run a team losi xx car which have similarities in design to yours.
I have been using 3800's and can run way past 6 minutes. Decent NiCds are probably good enough, and lighter than NiMh packs. I don't know that cars gearbox ratio; my gearing is conservative, 10.6:1 final drive.
Hope this info is any help. It won't take too much to get good lap times, at least better than mine. Mostly good practice, good tires, and a couple set-up adjustments will do the trick.
Matt Dziabo
driftnut, I am the guy running the old rc10. It's nice to see more 2wd buggies racing.
I will mostly second the others advice. A 13 turn (machine wound?) will be fine for clearing the jumps. I am using a 15 turn, single wind. And the chassis is sorta supposed to slap landing big jumps, unless you hit it perfect. Breaking a shock tower sounds odd. You don't want the shocks to totally compress before the chassis bottoms out, if that's the case. Otherwise as long as there's enough weight oil and ride height to not bottom out on the face of the jump, you'll probably be ok.
As for tires, I have run my best with team losi (red) x-2000s. I have also used pro-line (m3) hole-shots (not the LP); less forward bite, drives easier though. I was thinking of getting x-3000's or bow-ties. Seen Roeder use jconcepts goosebumps. As long as I've raced, the rule of thumb is to copy him. He used to run a team losi xx car which have similarities in design to yours.
I have been using 3800's and can run way past 6 minutes. Decent NiCds are probably good enough, and lighter than NiMh packs. I don't know that cars gearbox ratio; my gearing is conservative, 10.6:1 final drive.
Hope this info is any help. It won't take too much to get good lap times, at least better than mine. Mostly good practice, good tires, and a couple set-up adjustments will do the trick.
Matt Dziabo
Dziabo---Good to see you joined up!!!!
Morris--do you have any Battery Shrink wrap that would fit a LiPo? I think Boyles told me he had some......it's like 2 1/2 inch id! If so could you bring some Saturday?
07-15-2008, 05:10 PM
#3562
Thank you Matt it would be greatly appreciated!!!!
07-16-2008, 05:27 AM
#3564
Tech Addict
iTrader: (5)
Morris, dont give up on your xxx4! One thing you can do is run bk2 axles w spacers between axle and hub to space bone further into outdrive. This allows you to put more down travel in the rear shocks and greatly helps out through the bumps. Also take that 3.5 out and run something like a 6.5 and you should be good.
07-16-2008, 03:27 PM
#3566
07-16-2008, 05:12 PM
#3567
Morris, dont give up on your xxx4! One thing you can do is run bk2 axles w spacers between axle and hub to space bone further into outdrive. This allows you to put more down travel in the rear shocks and greatly helps out through the bumps. Also take that 3.5 out and run something like a 6.5 and you should be good.
i dont think i am going to give up on it just yet.i havent raced the 3.5...just put it in once to see what its good for.......
i actually have been running a 10 turn and 11 turn mods...
pm me with your number and i will call and chat with ya sometime..
07-16-2008, 10:53 PM
#3568
Big moves with my 'real' 1/8 buggy
This was some of my initial motivation when getting into 1/8 buggies......AWD
http://www.go211.com/videos/7770
This was some of my initial motivation when getting into 1/8 buggies......AWDhttp://www.go211.com/videos/7770
Last edited by rallyebmx; 07-17-2008 at 06:44 AM.
07-17-2008, 09:35 AM
#3569
Tech Rookie
Sweet car man, Dont see to many hatchbacks anymore. I know i heard a blow-off valve in their some where, How much boost? That things gonna be fast if you set it up right!! You mentioned it came from Germany, What kind of motor does it have? Bitchin ride!!
Morris- I found out yesterday i gotta work Saturday But, If you let me know A time you'll be out thier, My Sister said she'd drive out and pick em' up for me if thats cool. Still gonna toss you a couple bucks though. You gotta get something outta the deal.
Thanks
Morris- I found out yesterday i gotta work Saturday But, If you let me know A time you'll be out thier, My Sister said she'd drive out and pick em' up for me if thats cool. Still gonna toss you a couple bucks though. You gotta get something outta the deal.
Thanks
Last edited by driftnut; 07-17-2008 at 09:49 AM.
07-17-2008, 03:08 PM
#3570
Sweet car man, Dont see to many hatchbacks anymore. I know i heard a blow-off valve in their some where, How much boost? That things gonna be fast if you set it up right!! You mentioned it came from Germany, What kind of motor does it have? Bitchin ride!!
Morris- I found out yesterday i gotta work Saturday But, If you let me know A time you'll be out thier, My Sister said she'd drive out and pick em' up for me if thats cool. Still gonna toss you a couple bucks though. You gotta get something outta the deal.
Thanks
Morris- I found out yesterday i gotta work Saturday But, If you let me know A time you'll be out thier, My Sister said she'd drive out and pick em' up for me if thats cool. Still gonna toss you a couple bucks though. You gotta get something outta the deal.
Thanks
i will be there to try and get some practice...and to race...so ill be there the majority of the day...i am going to cycle them packs starting tonight...
if anything changes i will get back on here and let ya know the deal.
thx,
matt