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08-08-2011 | 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jph

Under-steer on throttle, over-steer on brake. I know some is normal, but how much is too much? Accelerating, the car won't turn, if I use the brakes in a turn, it hooks and does a 180. I thought the diff was too tight, I loosened it till it slips- same problem. It seems like the weight is shifting too much. How do I fix that?

Or is it just me?

I'm using Cavalieri's indoor clay setup at the Outback Raceway at Amain.

Thanks.

Try limiters inside the shocks. They reduce the amount of weight transfer from front to rear and vice versa under accel/decel.

08-08-2011 | 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmuck69

I believe stainless is heavier. I would look at blue aluminum or any other color to use. Use on nonstress areas like tranny case and shock cap bleed screws. I personally like the lundsford Ti screws.

I would love to use Lunsford's screws as well, but the prices are a little out of range.

I know aluminium is a good alternative, but I am looking for the nice gloss/shine a titanium screw displays along with its durability.

Suggestions welcome. Thx!

08-08-2011 | 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by skrichter

I would love to use Lunsford's screws as well, but the prices are a little out of range.

I know aluminium is a good alternative, but I am looking for the nice gloss/shine a titanium screw displays along with its durability.

Suggestions welcome. Thx!

Wait, didn't you just trade in your Audi?

Do I have to solve all of your problems donut boy?

http://www.rcscrewz.com/product_info...roducts_id/466

Oh, and get that c tower off your car, see you this weekend!

Brad

08-08-2011 | 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by skrichter

I would love to use Lunsford's screws as well, but the prices are a little out of range.

I know aluminium is a good alternative, but I am looking for the nice gloss/shine a titanium screw displays along with its durability.

Suggestions welcome. Thx!

Guess you could try someone like McMaster Carr. I don't think they carry Ti screws though. Their SST are nice and shiny.

08-08-2011 | 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by skrichter

I would love to use Lunsford's screws as well, but the prices are a little out of range.

I know aluminium is a good alternative, but I am looking for the nice gloss/shine a titanium screw displays along with its durability.

Suggestions welcome. Thx!

RCSCREWS are descent. Still $25 for the kit. Stay away from aluminum if possible. My.02

08-08-2011 | 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BrentH

RCSCREWS are descent. Still $25 for the kit. Stay away from aluminum if possible. My.02

Thx to everyone. I am aware of the stainless, but didn't know how much extra weight it puts on the car. If anyone knows, let us know!

Thx!

08-08-2011 | 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jph

Try the Maifield Reedy Race Set up.....

For On power steering:
Add shock limiters in front to reduce droop.
More aggressive front tire.
Add weights to the Front compartment next to the servo-1/4oz in each side.

To stop spinning out when braking hard:
Reduce your Brake EPA
Best way to test it, go down the straight and slam on the brakes, if it spins out, your EPA is set too high, reduce the % on your EPA till the car doesn't spin out while braking hard.

I'm sure there are other suggestions, those are some you can try out for starters....

08-08-2011 | 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Eli

Battery connections good?

yea they are straight to it,bullets. i cant find a prob it has to be a fualty esc.

08-08-2011 | 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by skrichter

Thx to everyone. I am aware of the stainless, but didn't know how much extra weight it puts on the car. If anyone knows, let us know!

Thx!

Don't worry about the weight. It's not going to make a difference. Maybe back in the day when we ran stock brushed.

08-08-2011 | 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by skrichter

Looking to add some bling to my B4.1, with a screw kit, that doesn't cost a $100 bones like Lunsford titanium kit which the factory boys ran at Worlds.

Thinking maybe stainless would be a cheaper option. Anyone know what stainless weighs in at vs. the normal screws?

Any suggestions are welcomed. Thx!

Richter, your stuff is always clean and sexy

you don't need any bling.

08-08-2011 | 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by idrummerboy13

yea they are straight to it,bullets. i cant find a prob it has to be a fualty esc.

How are the temps on your esc?? Sometimes when the ESC is run too hot they'll tend to act funny.

How short is your antenna?? That can cause glitching also...

08-08-2011 | 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Asharus

I ran 75/30 on my 13.5 with 30deg boost. I will be running an 81T spur on my 10.5 with a 23T, 22 or 21 if it temps too high.

i run 27 81 on my 10.5 fullboost and it runs 120.

08-08-2011 | 10:28 PM

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How are the temps on your esc?? Sometimes when the ESC is run too hot they'll tend to act funny.

How short is your antenna?? That can cause glitching also...

my antenna is stock, i just strted happening so its not receiver. esc runs 140. moter 125-130

08-08-2011 | 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by idrummerboy13

my antenna is stock, i just strted happening so its not receiver. esc runs 140. moter 125-130

sounds kinda warm for an esc. usually id try gearing up, usually when esc is warmer then motor your undergeared, or just a few bad solder joints. if its not shinny its bad.

edit: another thing, last time i had some glitching issues i just opened up my spektrum rx, and blew it out with some canned air and it was all better lol.

Last edited by Jake S; 08-09-2011 at 01:09 AM.

08-09-2011 | 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by idrummerboy13

my antenna is stock, i just strted happening so its not receiver. esc runs 140. moter 125-130

Sometimes it is a bunch of little things that add up over time. If it were me I would do the following:

Open up rx case and blow out any dust/dirt accumulated (as mentioned before)
brush the sensor port on the esc with a soft dry brush to get any accumulation away from there
check the connector from esc to rx for any cuts/melted insulator/broken plastic/loose connector
resolder all of your motor and battery leads - hot iron, nice and shiny
reset all the transmitter settings to neutral
re bind the rx and tx
reset the neutral/throttle/brake parameters from esc/tx

Good luck.