1LikesTLR 22 Racing Buggy Thread
02-22-2012, 08:41 AM
Are you running at IRH? What is your current setup? Molded foams in the rear, and what tires?
I haven't been to IRH yet, but my buggy had a TON of forward bite at LIR. Molded foams (AKA or Proline in the rear), and a nicely broken pair of BK Bars worked great with the box stock setup. I was also running a short pack, full forward with the plastic battery brace. I recently added 7oz on top of the tranny, and it made it a bit more predictable in the corners.
I'm runnin 5* hubs in the front, 25* brass kickup, stock springs and 27.5 oil all the way around.
That said, I MUCH prefer the Losi to my RB5.
I haven't been to IRH yet, but my buggy had a TON of forward bite at LIR. Molded foams (AKA or Proline in the rear), and a nicely broken pair of BK Bars worked great with the box stock setup. I was also running a short pack, full forward with the plastic battery brace. I recently added 7oz on top of the tranny, and it made it a bit more predictable in the corners.
I'm runnin 5* hubs in the front, 25* brass kickup, stock springs and 27.5 oil all the way around.
That said, I MUCH prefer the Losi to my RB5.
02-22-2012, 08:42 AM
Im trying everything to get the rear on this car planted. It just doesnt seem like it wil ever have the rear traction of the rb5 wc i drove the other night. That car has awesome rear traction. I spoke with one of the tlr sponsored drivers at my track and he even said that its like driving on egg shells wigh this car. He's really good, so he can still win with it. Im not that good. Middle to upper B main guy. I would hate to switch cars right now, but im thinking the kyosho my fit my driving style better. Anyone one have an opinion on these 2 cars?
02-22-2012, 08:43 AM
02-22-2012, 08:54 AM
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I just laid out the set up you described. if he used both velcro straps the front strap would cover the bullet connector holes. Hopefully someone can confirm this. It looks like I would have to use three pads in the rear, and one laid down in the front.
Is there any other layout I could use? If I place one pad to the rear and use the stock battery holder, it would fit perfectly in the middle holes. Looks clean but the balance may not be ideal. What set up are you using?
Is there any other layout I could use? If I place one pad to the rear and use the stock battery holder, it would fit perfectly in the middle holes. Looks clean but the balance may not be ideal. What set up are you using?
This is my setup. I do run the aluminum battery tray. This allows for more flexability with other mounting options.
02-22-2012, 09:03 AM
Has anybody tried this brand for aluminum parts?
http://www.hot-racing.com/index.cgi?c=602
And how are they?
http://www.hot-racing.com/index.cgi?c=602
And how are they?
02-22-2012, 09:05 AM
Has anybody tried this brand for aluminum parts?
http://www.hot-racing.com/index.cgi?c=602
And how are they?
http://www.hot-racing.com/index.cgi?c=602
And how are they?
02-22-2012, 09:17 AM
02-22-2012, 09:19 AM
Im trying everything to get the rear on this car planted. It just doesnt seem like it wil ever have the rear traction of the rb5 wc i drove the other night. That car has awesome rear traction. I spoke with one of the tlr sponsored drivers at my track and he even said that its like driving on egg shells wigh this car. He's really good, so he can still win with it. Im not that good. Middle to upper B main guy. I would hate to switch cars right now, but im thinking the kyosho my fit my driving style better. Anyone one have an opinion on these 2 cars?
FWIW, everyone where I race that's chosen the 22 did so because it's more planted and forgiving than the B4 (track's former favorite) while being just as fast. If your car is loose, there must be a setup fix for it.
The K-car is nice but more delicate and some parts are prohibitively expensive (CVD's for example).
02-22-2012, 09:23 AM
Does anyone use AE spur/slipper setup? I was thinking of using my spur gears from my b4.1, also have a few pairs of high torque slipper pads.
02-22-2012, 09:25 AM
look into it online..there just set up as an online only store..they look good. steel to hardened steel..aluminum..looks like good quality..but u won't be able to tell till someone who knows this brand and dealt with this company before..
02-22-2012, 09:27 AM
02-22-2012, 09:31 AM
02-22-2012, 09:36 AM
02-22-2012, 09:42 AM
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Has anybody tried this brand for aluminum parts?
http://www.hot-racing.com/index.cgi?c=602
And how are they?
http://www.hot-racing.com/index.cgi?c=602
And how are they?
I don't know anyone that has used them. These things are all over eBay. That could be good or bad!
02-22-2012, 09:58 AM
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