JConcepts
11-14-2008, 12:25 PM
#241
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11-14-2008, 04:46 PM
#242
Jason, is this the only JC losi 8 body?
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=2749
Do you have plans for anything similiar to the 2.0 body?
Thanks!
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...idproduct=2749
Do you have plans for anything similiar to the 2.0 body?
Thanks!
11-15-2008, 07:20 AM
#243
So are we going to see a revised "bigger/wider" Rulux 1/8 buggy wheel?
11-15-2008, 10:44 AM
#245
gotta love the company line
11-15-2008, 07:42 PM
#246
Hey Andy
I was just wondering about tire/wheel weight and the sprung/unsprung weight
ratio. Since the newer buggy chassis are getting smaller and lighter plus some
engine manufactorers are making lighter engines (filled cranks and drilled or
magnesium cooling heads). The sprung/unsprung ratio will greatly effect a
car's handling especially on rough tracks. Some race tire and wheel sets weigh over 500 grams. A light tire/wheel will also decrease the rotational mass
of the drive train which equals faster acclaration,stronger braking and
cornering. Also spoked rims seem to have alittle more flex and fling out heavy
dirt and mud. Could you list the weight of your tires and wheels. Goosebumps
tires look very light and with your spoked rims should be the hot set-up.
Thanks
I was just wondering about tire/wheel weight and the sprung/unsprung weight
ratio. Since the newer buggy chassis are getting smaller and lighter plus some
engine manufactorers are making lighter engines (filled cranks and drilled or
magnesium cooling heads). The sprung/unsprung ratio will greatly effect a
car's handling especially on rough tracks. Some race tire and wheel sets weigh over 500 grams. A light tire/wheel will also decrease the rotational mass
of the drive train which equals faster acclaration,stronger braking and
cornering. Also spoked rims seem to have alittle more flex and fling out heavy
dirt and mud. Could you list the weight of your tires and wheels. Goosebumps
tires look very light and with your spoked rims should be the hot set-up.
Thanks
11-15-2008, 08:26 PM
#247
Not to sound too much like a pimp...
But lighter is not always better. A too light wheel will flex, making it inconsistant. It can also break at the worst possible time. Not to mention the fact that when there is less available traction, lighter usually means harder to drive, from less induced traction (Faster spool up causing abrupt adhesion loss that is harder to stay on top of, feeling like less traction).
I don't even know if the JC wheels and tires are lighter or heavier, but I do know from experience there are different times when both can be an advantage. I have even added lead tape inside wheels to tune this in extreme cases of low traction.
Just my thoughts....
...Jim
W.E.D.
But lighter is not always better. A too light wheel will flex, making it inconsistant. It can also break at the worst possible time. Not to mention the fact that when there is less available traction, lighter usually means harder to drive, from less induced traction (Faster spool up causing abrupt adhesion loss that is harder to stay on top of, feeling like less traction).
I don't even know if the JC wheels and tires are lighter or heavier, but I do know from experience there are different times when both can be an advantage. I have even added lead tape inside wheels to tune this in extreme cases of low traction.
Just my thoughts....
...Jim
W.E.D.
11-16-2008, 12:28 AM
#248
Tech Regular
Are there any plans to make Bar Codes for 1/8 buggy? A buddy of mine let me run some he cut down from 1/10 truck to fit 1/8 wheels and let me say that they were the best tires I have ever ran in my life! I just want to say that if JConcepts makes Bar Codes for 1/8 I will buy them.
I just want to say that if JConcepts makes Bar Codes for 1/8 I will buy them.
11-17-2008, 10:40 AM
#249
So is PL going to make Wabash V2 or V3 wheels?
Sign up for the Clash already...jeez.
I'll see what I can do on that...but getting all of the information is going to take some effort.
Apparently not racing doesnt affect your memory.
We appreciate the comments and will take them into consideration.
Sign up for the Clash already...jeez.
Hey Andy
I was just wondering about tire/wheel weight and the sprung/unsprung weight
ratio. Since the newer buggy chassis are getting smaller and lighter plus some
engine manufactorers are making lighter engines (filled cranks and drilled or
magnesium cooling heads). The sprung/unsprung ratio will greatly effect a
car's handling especially on rough tracks. Some race tire and wheel sets weigh over 500 grams. A light tire/wheel will also decrease the rotational mass
of the drive train which equals faster acclaration,stronger braking and
cornering. Also spoked rims seem to have alittle more flex and fling out heavy
dirt and mud. Could you list the weight of your tires and wheels. Goosebumps
tires look very light and with your spoked rims should be the hot set-up.
Thanks
I was just wondering about tire/wheel weight and the sprung/unsprung weight
ratio. Since the newer buggy chassis are getting smaller and lighter plus some
engine manufactorers are making lighter engines (filled cranks and drilled or
magnesium cooling heads). The sprung/unsprung ratio will greatly effect a
car's handling especially on rough tracks. Some race tire and wheel sets weigh over 500 grams. A light tire/wheel will also decrease the rotational mass
of the drive train which equals faster acclaration,stronger braking and
cornering. Also spoked rims seem to have alittle more flex and fling out heavy
dirt and mud. Could you list the weight of your tires and wheels. Goosebumps
tires look very light and with your spoked rims should be the hot set-up.
Thanks
Not to sound too much like a pimp...
But lighter is not always better. A too light wheel will flex, making it inconsistant. It can also break at the worst possible time. Not to mention the fact that when there is less available traction, lighter usually means harder to drive, from less induced traction (Faster spool up causing abrupt adhesion loss that is harder to stay on top of, feeling like less traction).
I don't even know if the JC wheels and tires are lighter or heavier, but I do know from experience there are different times when both can be an advantage. I have even added lead tape inside wheels to tune this in extreme cases of low traction.
Just my thoughts....
...Jim
W.E.D.
But lighter is not always better. A too light wheel will flex, making it inconsistant. It can also break at the worst possible time. Not to mention the fact that when there is less available traction, lighter usually means harder to drive, from less induced traction (Faster spool up causing abrupt adhesion loss that is harder to stay on top of, feeling like less traction).
I don't even know if the JC wheels and tires are lighter or heavier, but I do know from experience there are different times when both can be an advantage. I have even added lead tape inside wheels to tune this in extreme cases of low traction.
Just my thoughts....
...Jim
W.E.D.
Are there any plans to make Bar Codes for 1/8 buggy? A buddy of mine let me run some he cut down from 1/10 truck to fit 1/8 wheels and let me say that they were the best tires I have ever ran in my life! I just want to say that if JConcepts makes Bar Codes for 1/8 I will buy them.
I just want to say that if JConcepts makes Bar Codes for 1/8 I will buy them.
11-17-2008, 04:55 PM
#251
Andy, I still race, just without the wallet abuse, since it's all in my head(And on VRC). LOL
I'll be out there with the Slash to see how rusty and old I am in a few weeks. Racing on a budget!
Are you still racing, it has been a while for paint?
ttyl
...Jim
W.E.D.
I'll be out there with the Slash to see how rusty and old I am in a few weeks. Racing on a budget!
Are you still racing, it has been a while for paint?
ttyl
...Jim
W.E.D.
11-19-2008, 04:05 AM
#252
11-19-2008, 05:09 AM
#253
Tech Fanatic
There you have it Will. 
