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09-11-2009, 11:14 PM
#9451
09-11-2009, 11:40 PM
#9452
With the shocks, I think it's a "to each their own" sort of thing.
I have tested a bit with them, as has all of AE. Notice that we don't run them. They do have a few drawbacks.
The AE team has tested the shock set up, and losi has also in the past, both companies found that the standard shock set-up works better, and in most cases is faster.
If the bladder shock was better, we'd all be running them.
A lot of people do like the bladder style shocks due to the lower amount of work they generate, or the 'lazy factor'
Many people have a preferance on certain items due to their work ethics. If it equals less work, they like it more, even if it sacrafices a little bit of their handling or lap times.
After all, this is a hobby, and for some people, if they have to rebuild their shocks less often, they can enjoy their time at the track more.
I will say that 99% of the people that have tried them, and then back to back run the old style shocks never put the bladders back on.
Many people try changes with out doing a proper back to back testing on it.... meaning, trying the old setting first as a base point, then the new setting, then back to the old, and again back to the new again. This must be done within a certain time frame, which depends on the track. This will keep the testing of the track conditions the same and fair to the test.
I've seen it many times that people show up with the new shocks on a fresh day and try them, and the car feels better that day, and then they are sold on it that the bladder shocks are better. Even though the track conditions could have been better that day, or temps could have been different that day...ect ect. With out going back to the old style you don't know if it's the shock or something else, due to lack of a base point.
For who is interested, the new shock caps are very soon. They are at AE and I believe they are waiting to get packaged. I got mine and they look pretty good.
The new shock caps are just around the corner.
I don't quite follow what you mean by 'what do I use'.
If you are refering to the shocks, I use the standard style shock cap. And many hours of back to back testing on various conditions.
09-12-2009, 12:27 AM
#9453
09-12-2009, 11:06 AM
#9455
Tech Addict
Hi gentlemen,
Just to let you know a change on your bookmarks:
Setup Sheet B4
Setup Sheet T4
Hope that'll help you guys!
Just to let you know a change on your bookmarks:
Setup Sheet B4
Setup Sheet T4
Hope that'll help you guys!
09-12-2009, 01:04 PM
#9457
Tony
3 rd over all in last seasons indoor series>> N/W ECT Mod Bug
( largest indoor series in the nation I believe...)
And I got lucky this year & had Bridgewater save me at the Hank Perry for the a win in Gas Truck, against some really fast guys !!
still 2nd overall in the NCT points for the summer BDW...
and I could go on
Still, I know you would go by my latest club results for last month & 1/2 ...
If so...
I admit ,I suck eggs as of late ...
go to the N/w forum and look up race results if your interested ..
3 rd over all in last seasons indoor series>> N/W ECT Mod Bug
( largest indoor series in the nation I believe...)
And I got lucky this year & had Bridgewater save me at the Hank Perry for the a win in Gas Truck, against some really fast guys !!
still 2nd overall in the NCT points for the summer BDW...
and I could go on
Still, I know you would go by my latest club results for last month & 1/2 ...
If so...
I admit ,I suck eggs as of late ...
go to the N/w forum and look up race results if your interested ..
Last edited by Wild Cherry; 09-12-2009 at 01:17 PM.
09-12-2009, 01:48 PM
#9458
With the shocks, I think it's a "to each their own" sort of thing.
I have tested a bit with them, as has all of AE. Notice that we don't run them. They do have a few drawbacks.
A lot of people do like the bladder style shocks due to the lower amount of work they generate, or the 'lazy factor'
I will say that 99% of the people that have tried them, and then back to back run the old style shocks never put the bladders back on.
For who is interested, the new shock caps are very soon. They are at AE and I believe they are waiting to get packaged. I got mine and they look pretty good.
I have tested a bit with them, as has all of AE. Notice that we don't run them. They do have a few drawbacks.
A lot of people do like the bladder style shocks due to the lower amount of work they generate, or the 'lazy factor'
I will say that 99% of the people that have tried them, and then back to back run the old style shocks never put the bladders back on.
For who is interested, the new shock caps are very soon. They are at AE and I believe they are waiting to get packaged. I got mine and they look pretty good.
I tried bladders (2007) on my T4 and B4 waste of time.
Then I heard about Yokomo caps AND didn't have the $$ to get them for 4 cars!!
So I put the 2-56 screws in my B4 shock caps, then in the rest of my cars.
Posted this on RC10B4.com forum 01-07-2008 in "Yokomo shock caps don't fit...."
Seen the picture of what AE is making on AE web site, they did this BETTER than me.
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Bleeder caps: (simple step version how to)
Just fill the shock, put the spring cup on, run the shaft in until the cup touches the shock body and insert the screw. Wipe up any oil the came out the bleeder hole and your done.
09-12-2009, 02:11 PM
#9459
Tech Master
iTrader: (4)
UK HA HA HA!!!!! I do all my research after a twelve of Miller High Life! I thought it had something to do with Star Wars
To you guys with your 25 dollar words like pack and stiction. And o rings that swell....You are the ones that go out and turn no faster laps then Johnny Weekend racer (relax not all of you). Then blame it on the fact that the car had too much pack or the o rings were swelled.
Remember this will always be a hobby were you race toy cars for bowling trophys!!!
And second.... None of it means a damn thing if you cant wheel it!!! That means driving it fast when it still aint perfect....
You guys know who Maifeld is right?
When i raced with him in Phx when he was kid before anybody knew who he was. Too say the least his buggy was far from perfect and he still took us to the hole
(beat us, me whatever) Because he can wheel it!!!
Im not trying to start a argument keep truckin fellas just remember that when you start busting out your test equipment and spread sheets. Keep it real and simple.
What did that guy say and this apples to all.... None of that stuff means shit if you make a mistake
OK off the soapbox Im going to SRS to race open truck and probably get my butt kicked But as Ice Cube sez guess it was a good day.
And going yo have some beers afterward. HEY UK Hardcore wanna join me? lol!
To you guys with your 25 dollar words like pack and stiction. And o rings that swell....You are the ones that go out and turn no faster laps then Johnny Weekend racer (relax not all of you). Then blame it on the fact that the car had too much pack or the o rings were swelled.
Remember this will always be a hobby were you race toy cars for bowling trophys!!!
And second.... None of it means a damn thing if you cant wheel it!!! That means driving it fast when it still aint perfect....
You guys know who Maifeld is right?
When i raced with him in Phx when he was kid before anybody knew who he was. Too say the least his buggy was far from perfect and he still took us to the hole
(beat us, me whatever) Because he can wheel it!!! Im not trying to start a argument keep truckin fellas just remember that when you start busting out your test equipment and spread sheets. Keep it real and simple.
What did that guy say and this apples to all.... None of that stuff means shit if you make a mistake
OK off the soapbox Im going to SRS to race open truck and probably get my butt kicked
But as Ice Cube sez guess it was a good day.And going yo have some beers afterward. HEY UK Hardcore wanna join me? lol!
09-12-2009, 04:41 PM
#9461
I'll elaberate more below in a different color to help you catch on a little quicker.
With the shocks, I think it's a "to each their own" sort of thing.
I have tested a bit with them, as has all of AE. Notice that we don't run them. They do have a few drawbacks.
The AE team has tested the shock set up, and losi has also in the past, both companies found that the standard shock set-up works better, and in most cases is faster.
If the bladder shock was better, we'd all be running them.
A lot of people do like the bladder style shocks due to the lower amount of work they generate, or the 'lazy factor'
Many people have a preferance on certain items due to their work ethics. If it equals less work, they like it more, even if it sacrafices a little bit of their handling or lap times.
After all, this is a hobby, and for some people, if they have to rebuild their shocks less often, they can enjoy their time at the track more.
I will say that 99% of the people that have tried them, and then back to back run the old style shocks never put the bladders back on.
Many people try changes with out doing a proper back to back testing on it.... meaning, trying the old setting first as a base point, then the new setting, then back to the old, and again back to the new again. This must be done within a certain time frame, which depends on the track. This will keep the testing of the track conditions the same and fair to the test.
I've seen it many times that people show up with the new shocks on a fresh day and try them, and the car feels better that day, and then they are sold on it that the bladder shocks are better. Even though the track conditions could have been better that day, or temps could have been different that day...ect ect. With out going back to the old style you don't know if it's the shock or something else, due to lack of a base point.
For who is interested, the new shock caps are very soon. They are at AE and I believe they are waiting to get packaged. I got mine and they look pretty good.
The new shock caps are just around the corner.
I don't quite follow what you mean by 'what do I use'.
If you are refering to the shocks, I use the standard style shock cap. And many hours of back to back testing on various conditions.
With the shocks, I think it's a "to each their own" sort of thing.
I have tested a bit with them, as has all of AE. Notice that we don't run them. They do have a few drawbacks.
The AE team has tested the shock set up, and losi has also in the past, both companies found that the standard shock set-up works better, and in most cases is faster.
If the bladder shock was better, we'd all be running them.
A lot of people do like the bladder style shocks due to the lower amount of work they generate, or the 'lazy factor'
Many people have a preferance on certain items due to their work ethics. If it equals less work, they like it more, even if it sacrafices a little bit of their handling or lap times.
After all, this is a hobby, and for some people, if they have to rebuild their shocks less often, they can enjoy their time at the track more.
I will say that 99% of the people that have tried them, and then back to back run the old style shocks never put the bladders back on.
Many people try changes with out doing a proper back to back testing on it.... meaning, trying the old setting first as a base point, then the new setting, then back to the old, and again back to the new again. This must be done within a certain time frame, which depends on the track. This will keep the testing of the track conditions the same and fair to the test.
I've seen it many times that people show up with the new shocks on a fresh day and try them, and the car feels better that day, and then they are sold on it that the bladder shocks are better. Even though the track conditions could have been better that day, or temps could have been different that day...ect ect. With out going back to the old style you don't know if it's the shock or something else, due to lack of a base point.
For who is interested, the new shock caps are very soon. They are at AE and I believe they are waiting to get packaged. I got mine and they look pretty good.
The new shock caps are just around the corner.
I don't quite follow what you mean by 'what do I use'.
If you are refering to the shocks, I use the standard style shock cap. And many hours of back to back testing on various conditions.
09-12-2009, 08:22 PM
#9462
When I ran a Losi I struggled and had NO help. Switch to AE and now race up front. An AE Team drivers help is the difference of having fun on the weekend or wondering why you spent all this money to come out and get your butt kicked.
Just my 2 cents...
09-13-2009, 08:14 AM
#9464
Still I suck at wrenching on cars, and I still overlook little things, but I still do the wrenching. Put the car on the track, and if it feels horrible(which after most wrench sessions it does) I just hand the car over to the Hartsons and they tell me exactly whats wrong and after making all the suggested fixes, the car handles amazing.
In short, having support at your local track makes this hobby far more fun and enjoyable.
09-13-2009, 08:22 AM
#9465
Ae Team driver support
One of the biggest reasons the B-4 is continues to be the dominate ride is the support given by all the Ae Team drivers....