5LikesSC10 4x4 Thread
04-10-2013 | 08:19 AM
If your track is small to medium size and tight/technical, 5.5T could be great, but for large tracks you may want to consider going up a bit in Kv on your motor or turning up motor (or even better, dynamic speedo) timing for the straight(s). I'm sure you don't need me to warn you to keep an eye on temps.
Generally you should never let a 2wd buggy pass you. Proper track etiquitte is to swerve wildly to discourage any attempted pass. If the buggy driver still insists on passing, let them get ahead and then plow into their rear on the next corner.
04-10-2013 | 08:25 AM
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04-10-2013 | 08:27 AM
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Most people going with a 550 can are running 4.5T motors. Assuming you are using 32 pitch gears and you are running 62/14, you are geared more for a 4.5T motor. In short, I think you need to go up a few a couple teeth in your pinion. But I would search this thread for successful gearing for this motor size and Kv range.
If your track is small to medium size and tight/technical, 5.5T could be great, but for large tracks you may want to consider going up a bit in Kv on your motor or turning up motor (or even better, dynamic speedo) timing for the straight(s). I'm sure you don't need me to warn you to keep an eye on temps.
Generally you should never let a 2wd buggy pass you. Proper track etiquitte is to swerve wildly to discourage any attempted pass. If the buggy driver still insists on passing, let them get ahead and then plow into their rear on the next corner.
If your track is small to medium size and tight/technical, 5.5T could be great, but for large tracks you may want to consider going up a bit in Kv on your motor or turning up motor (or even better, dynamic speedo) timing for the straight(s). I'm sure you don't need me to warn you to keep an eye on temps.
Generally you should never let a 2wd buggy pass you. Proper track etiquitte is to swerve wildly to discourage any attempted pass. If the buggy driver still insists on passing, let them get ahead and then plow into their rear on the next corner.
04-10-2013 | 08:42 AM
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I would only give you a couple chances
first to show proper etiquette ...
Then ?
My B4's wheel will be your reward each time after if you insist on trying to order take out .... ..
Last edited by Wild Cherry; 04-10-2013 at 09:19 AM.
04-10-2013 | 09:17 AM
("Generally you should never let a 2wd buggy pass you. Proper track etiquitte is to swerve wildly to discourage any attempted pass. If the buggy driver still insists on passing, let them get ahead and then plow into their rear on the next corner")
wow, i guess you have been training all of the 4wd sc guys out here also
wow, i guess you have been training all of the 4wd sc guys out here also
Last edited by dominick i.; 04-10-2013 at 12:37 PM.
04-10-2013 | 12:18 PM
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Most people going with a 550 can are running 4.5T motors. Assuming you are using 32 pitch gears and you are running 62/14, you are geared more for a 4.5T motor. In short, I think you need to go up a few a couple teeth in your pinion. But I would search this thread for successful gearing for this motor size and Kv range.
If your track is small to medium size and tight/technical, 5.5T could be great, but for large tracks you may want to consider going up a bit in Kv on your motor or turning up motor (or even better, dynamic speedo) timing for the straight(s). I'm sure you don't need me to warn you to keep an eye on temps.
Generally you should never let a 2wd buggy pass you. Proper track etiquitte is to swerve wildly to discourage any attempted pass. If the buggy driver still insists on passing, let them get ahead and then plow into their rear on the next corner.
If your track is small to medium size and tight/technical, 5.5T could be great, but for large tracks you may want to consider going up a bit in Kv on your motor or turning up motor (or even better, dynamic speedo) timing for the straight(s). I'm sure you don't need me to warn you to keep an eye on temps.
Generally you should never let a 2wd buggy pass you. Proper track etiquitte is to swerve wildly to discourage any attempted pass. If the buggy driver still insists on passing, let them get ahead and then plow into their rear on the next corner.
04-10-2013 | 12:56 PM
agreed. It amazes me to see or hear about guys throwing fits because they can't control their vehicle or handle more technical sections of the track. Or, yelling at marshalls when they crashed their car.
04-10-2013 | 01:46 PM
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