40LikesSWORKZ S14-3 4WD buggy is here!
10-08-2022, 11:05 AM
#106
You want your arms to sit just a tad past level and then adjust your shocks by increasing the viscosity of oil so that it’s just plush enough but doesn’t bottom out easily. Maybe swap springs for slightly stiffer ones.
One last thing to check is the orientation of the arms… Make sure the drive shaft dip faces up.
10-09-2022, 07:46 PM
#107
Hi All
Have been having really good success so far with the S14-3 on low traction dirt tracks.
I have posted a detailed setup sheet on the Facebook page - Sworkz RC Australia.
Also some great recent successes with Joe Bornhorst making the A final at the recent JCons race in America, and Micha with a solid 3rd place in 4WD Modified at EOS.
Have been having really good success so far with the S14-3 on low traction dirt tracks.
I have posted a detailed setup sheet on the Facebook page - Sworkz RC Australia.
Also some great recent successes with Joe Bornhorst making the A final at the recent JCons race in America, and Micha with a solid 3rd place in 4WD Modified at EOS.
10-09-2022, 10:29 PM
#108
Tech Adept
it sounds like you have your set up too high, and the shafts are rubbing. This is nothing specific to this car alone as many buggies will suffer the same issue if set up too high. Move your lower shock mount positions further out and move the upper positions further in.
You want your arms to sit just a tad past level and then adjust your shocks by increasing the viscosity of oil so that it’s just plush enough but doesn’t bottom out easily. Maybe swap springs for slightly stiffer ones.
One last thing to check is the orientation of the arms… Make sure the drive shaft dip faces up.
You want your arms to sit just a tad past level and then adjust your shocks by increasing the viscosity of oil so that it’s just plush enough but doesn’t bottom out easily. Maybe swap springs for slightly stiffer ones.
One last thing to check is the orientation of the arms… Make sure the drive shaft dip faces up.
Hi, i did not set up the ride height too high.....it is by default...i followed the installation manual.
What is drive shaft dip face up ?
10-10-2022, 02:50 PM
#109
You most likely need to slightly change the camber link lengths, and spring collar heights to suit your specific setup needs/track surfaces/ tire diameter etc.
Take some pics of the car, and details of suspension, and might be able to diagnose any potential problems.
10-10-2022, 03:07 PM
#110
That said, not all cars will have this issue and some modern cars will allow you to mount the arms universally.
https://assets.liveracemedia.com/med...-1200x1200.jpg
Your rear end should look like this in terms of alignment and clearances for all the components. Also, are you sure your suspension hangers are installed correctly?
10-10-2022, 10:41 PM
#111
Tech Adept
Post deleted
Last edited by foosoomin; 10-11-2022 at 07:26 AM.
10-11-2022, 07:49 AM
#112
Tech Adept
Anyone faces this issue ?
If yes, how do you solve it ?
If yes, how do you solve it ?
10-12-2022, 12:56 AM
#113
Tech Adept
No because no one other than Sworks uses those universal style axles. I looked at the 14-3 a few times and was tempted to get one but those and the trash rear hubs killed it for me. Decent car over all and Spencer Heckert is semi local to me and Ive seen him at a few races. But the car needs some revisions and it'll be much better.
Alexv2024 ,
Hi, i saw your reply on B74.2 thread, about Sworkz S14-3 buggy issue
May i enquire,
1) Which buggy rear hub, cvd shaft etc etc etc can i replace with ?
2) what other area need to revise ?
Appreciate your kindness reply
10-12-2022, 06:24 PM
#114
OK, i can see the problem, when running the inner hole on the arm, and a standard shock stroke, there is a lot of droop.
At full extension, the universal makes contact with the bracing on the arm, use a dremel or a sharp knife to just scallop away the edge of the arm bracing.
Or you can shorten the shock stroke a few mm.
At full extension, the universal makes contact with the bracing on the arm, use a dremel or a sharp knife to just scallop away the edge of the arm bracing.
Or you can shorten the shock stroke a few mm.
10-12-2022, 06:38 PM
#115
Tech Adept
Besercoe ,
1) I now using HPI D418 buggy rear shock on this buggy rear........The HPI D418 shock absorber is slightly shorter than the Sworkz one
2) However though, the buggy still vibrate aggressively, shaft still produce a lot of rubbing sound
3) It seems this buggy has design flaw......it has to use the rear hub with a large 10x15x4 ball bearing & a normal size ball bearing, with CVT shaft.
1) I now using HPI D418 buggy rear shock on this buggy rear........The HPI D418 shock absorber is slightly shorter than the Sworkz one
2) However though, the buggy still vibrate aggressively, shaft still produce a lot of rubbing sound
3) It seems this buggy has design flaw......it has to use the rear hub with a large 10x15x4 ball bearing & a normal size ball bearing, with CVT shaft.
10-12-2022, 06:52 PM
#117
The standard universals are fine, and are actually an option on some other 10th scale brands like Schumacher to provide more grip.
They are also an option on some brands 8th scale buggies, again to provide more grip.
The downside is that they can not be rebuilt like CVD's.
They are also an option on some brands 8th scale buggies, again to provide more grip.
The downside is that they can not be rebuilt like CVD's.
10-14-2022, 07:52 PM
#118
Tech Adept
Hi all,
How do we setup the slipper clutch clutch ?
My buggy faces loud drivetrain during buggy run
How do we setup the slipper clutch clutch ?
My buggy faces loud drivetrain during buggy run
10-14-2022, 07:53 PM
#119
Tech Adept
This buggy instead, ran much more quiet
10-17-2022, 05:49 PM
#120
Tech Adept
Hi all,
How do I setup the slipper clutch ?
AFter turning tight the slipper, how many turn do I need to turn anti-clpckwise ?
Can anyone enlighten ?
How do I setup the slipper clutch ?
AFter turning tight the slipper, how many turn do I need to turn anti-clpckwise ?
Can anyone enlighten ?
