GP40X

iTrader: (10)

Paul, do you use the method in the manual for setting rebound except for having the shock upside down? Also, do you run the foam inserts in your bladders or not and how does installing or leaving out the foam insert affect handling?

Thanks,

NR

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Thanks Paul, much appreciated.

Can you or someone else help me out, I am in the process of cutting out my protoform speed body for the 12th scale and have cut the top line and am worried I was suppose to cut the bottom line,


Can someone confirm which is / was the right line to cut?

Nathan

Paul L

I'm not exactly sure how it tells you to set the rebound in the manual but here is how i do it.

I Fill the shock and put the bladder/cap on as we went over on the last page, That is all i do on the topof the shock.
Once the cap is on the shock has 100% rebound, i will then set the shock upside down for a couple minutes, then (shock still upside down) i remove the bottom cap and slowly push the shaft in to bleed the oil (shock upside down the whole way), once the shaft is pushed all the way in or down i will tighten the bottom cap. If two that i do is not even I will extend the shaft all the way out and do it again, or maybe only half way to match the rebound of the two shocks.

The Foam is their to support the bladder and keep it from flexing or even turning inside out while the piston is traveling at it (especially when the piston takes swift action.) I feel like having the foam will make the piston travel threw more oil do to less flex in the bladder. so basically i feel like my car drives softer and rolls more with no foam.

Thnaks

Hi Nathan, i don't have one of those mounted to check right now, sorry.
see what you can do though, slam it if you can! im sure it will still be use able if the cut line is a bit high.

Thanks

mike ivy

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Hey Paul,

Question about your G12 1/12th tires what are the offset differences between your rims and Jaco's? Im looking to pick up a few sets to try.

Jay7

Thanx for the help Paul, going to test tomorrow and see what I ca learn and feel...

Paul L

Hi MIke, I think The front is the same (14.5mm from inner bearing surface to outside sidewall of the wheel), but has the option to go much less offset by accepting a non flanged bearing on the inside.
The rear has more offset, i am not sure exactly how much more BC i don't have a Jaco here to measure. but the rear offset is almost exact to a CRC, BSR.
So in the front you will be fine but the rear you will be wider with the G12's and will need to narrow up your rear axle from Jaco's.

Thanks for the support, I really hope you like them.
Paul

Cool

CypressMidWest

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Wow. You are totally my RC hero Paul. Hope the family is doing well. Good luck with Gravity RC!!! It's great to see someone jumping into the 12th scale game. LMK if I can help you in any way!!!

gkraios

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He could use some assistance with grammar and spelling. As you have a knack for that sort of thing, there might be an opportunity for your services.

Is that something you would "con-sitter?"

Paul L

Hey Ian!. The family is good, hope yours the same!.
I am very fortunate to have lots of friends that will help and support me in this . Im sure i will need your help at some point. Thanks!!

LOL, Thanks GK. ill be putting you to work now for sure.

liteweight

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Hi Paul just want to know how you prep your brand new rubber tires? I'm going to a carpet big race that they have a spec tires and it will be control practice, I'm not sure if I will have time to put some runs on it before the actual race.
Spec tires is sweep 32
Thanks

Paul L

Hi. In my opinion It is important to get at least one run on the tires before qualifying, 2 runs would be best. On high traction it is not as important but for low traction it could be 2 or even 3 tenths faster to have them properly broken in.

Main Reasons: - new tires surface is perfectly sealed and will not accept sauce nearly as well as a broken in tire
- during running the belt becomes more flexible than when new, so a broken in set will have a bigger contact patch.

I will start by cleaning the new tire with motor spray to get the mold release oil off of the surface. Then i will sauce and run. after running once i will clean the tire with sauce on a rag to remove all build up so the sauce can go to work on the tires pure surface, i clean with sauce instead of motor spray the second time not to remove oil from the tire. Now your tire is ready to accept sauce properly, sauce again and run. and you are all set.

Hope this helps.

Thanks

mracer

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Paul,
What kind of supply of 12 tires are you bringing to Snowbirds? Might want to pick up a couple of sets from you if you have them there for sale.
Thanks,
Mike

Paul L

I will be bringing some of on consignment for the shop. And of course I will be their so we can talk about them a bit . Thanks!

NR

iTrader: (52)

How about using a much more tire sander, does that have the same effect? or you think it's more important to run them?

Nathan

Paul L

I think that the muchmore tire sander does work very well but if i had the choice for carpet i would just run them in.

Thanks