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Old 12-05-2013, 12:37 PM
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For people experiencing traction rolling issues:

I had good results with Yokomo Pink and Blue springs, CA-ing the front tires' sidewalls, running 0 degrees front camber and -0.5 degrees rear camber. This worked very well on a smooth, medium / high grip CRC carpet track.

Next week I'll be running the same car on a (very) bumpy, high grip CRC carpet track. Hopefully these things will also work in those conditions. I'll let everybody know how that goes.

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So I'm ready for a proper test session this weekend... Two cars built exactly the same with all my preferred options, but one in mid motor, one in rear... I have heard mixed opinions on the mid, so only way to tell is to give it a test. Gonna be interesting for sure.
I did the same and prefer the mid motor conversion so I have converted my second car to that as well now. it just seemed to corner/handle better for me, although I am only running 17.5 Blinky.
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Originally Posted by TryHard
So I'm ready for a proper test session this weekend... Two cars built exactly the same with all my preferred options, but one in mid motor, one in rear... I have heard mixed opinions on the mid, so only way to tell is to give it a test. Gonna be interesting for sure.
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Have you tried the bleeder caps (emulsion style) shocks with cut shafts and Yokomo springs?
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Originally Posted by waswadener
For people experiencing traction rolling issues:

I had good results with Yokomo Pink and Blue springs, CA-ing the front tires' sidewalls, running 0 degrees front camber and -0.5 degrees rear camber. This worked very well on a smooth, medium / high grip CRC carpet track.

Next week I'll be running the same car on a (very) bumpy, high grip CRC carpet track. Hopefully these things will also work in those conditions. I'll let everybody know how that goes.

Bill S.
Bill, do you have the new 2.0 chassis installed?
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Old 12-06-2013, 04:59 PM
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Can someone explain this in detail? Others have asked and only got incomplete answers. A picture is worth a thousand words, as the saying goes.
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Can someone explain this in detail? Others have asked and only got incomplete answers. A picture is worth a thousand words, as the saying goes.
Hopefully these pictures will help.
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My schumi. Running mid-motor successfully!
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Old 12-06-2013, 06:37 PM
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My schumi 2...
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Old 12-06-2013, 06:48 PM
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More pics...
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Originally Posted by BardSmith
My schumi 2...
Brad, Where did you get the Serpent setup board? COOL!
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Originally Posted by jccmatthews
Hopefully these pictures will help.
Thanks! This is supposed to allow more flex and give the end you do it to more traction? Y / N Thanks again.
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Brad, Where did you get the Serpent setup board? COOL!
Yes yes,you can get these cool things at... http://www.genesisrcraceway.com/grc.html

Genesis RC. Tailor made boards and stuff!
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Originally Posted by cementsurfer86
Bill, do you have the new 2.0 chassis installed?
I'm trying to make the standard chassis work for now.

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Old 12-07-2013, 04:26 AM
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Yes yes,you can get these cool things at... http://www.genesisrcraceway.com/grc.html

Genesis RC. Tailor made boards and stuff!
+1 I have their tool stand and it is a great piece of kit!
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Old 12-07-2013, 05:02 AM
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Hi All,

Is just changed from Serpent S411 Eryx for Schumacher MI5 and have a few questions regarding the setup for my New MI5.
Had an idea to run it as Mid motor on carpet with rubber tires (Sorex 28), but do not know if it's a good idea, the other thing is the 2.0 chassis is something you need on the carpet, and if are other things I should try or do .....
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