2LikesTekno RC EB48 Thread
09-24-2012, 03:19 PM
#2611
you could always just go from motor straight through the esc where the fan goes, assuming you dont run a fan, and then solder, it would be super clean, its what i did on a durango one time, dont have a picture though
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09-24-2012, 07:01 PM
#2612
Setup
I need a little setup advice. Our track has a TON of traction, like I was watching 2wd buggies traction roll left and right. I am pretty happy with my setup, but I'd like a little more on power steering. I noticed that the really fast guys were able to blast through a sweeping turn alot harder than I could. Other than that I like how the setup feels. My thoughts are to try a stiffer sway bar in the rear, a stiffer rear spring, and possibly a stiffer front sway bar too.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
T
09-24-2012, 07:18 PM
#2613
Tech Addict
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Chris,
Softening the springs and bars to get rid of traction rolling is quite common, and seems wrong. It works. If your buggy is trying to roll over on a sweeper, it has to do with the chassis developing enough momentum to overload the outside tires. The suspension "locks up" under the side loads. This causes the inside tires to lift. If the springs are softened, the chassis rolls more (absorbs the force), and the inside tires stay down. The suspension rolls, not the chassis. If you catch my drift.
Limiting droop is also an excellent way to cure traction rolling, but it has some drawbacks. If there are larger jumps on the track, it might cause bottoming. If there are short run-ups, you might have trouble clearing the jumps.
Use both these methods to help with rolling.
Softening the springs and bars to get rid of traction rolling is quite common, and seems wrong. It works. If your buggy is trying to roll over on a sweeper, it has to do with the chassis developing enough momentum to overload the outside tires. The suspension "locks up" under the side loads. This causes the inside tires to lift. If the springs are softened, the chassis rolls more (absorbs the force), and the inside tires stay down. The suspension rolls, not the chassis. If you catch my drift.
Limiting droop is also an excellent way to cure traction rolling, but it has some drawbacks. If there are larger jumps on the track, it might cause bottoming. If there are short run-ups, you might have trouble clearing the jumps.
Use both these methods to help with rolling.
I think the car pushes a little on power, but I also got it up on two wheels a couple times. In the sweepers I was having to feather the throttle or I would start to traction roll. The fast guys could blast the throttle through them and even kick the rear end a bit. My rear end was locked in solid. It never broke loose except if I got way out in the dust. I was using Medium Blockades. and the fast guys were running Blockades or Impacts.
I can see how limiting droop would help keep the front end down and add more front traction. I can also see how making the wheelbase longer would help it rotate.
I don't understand how going to lighter springs and sway bars would make the car want to traction roll less.
I can see how limiting droop would help keep the front end down and add more front traction. I can also see how making the wheelbase longer would help it rotate.
I don't understand how going to lighter springs and sway bars would make the car want to traction roll less.
09-24-2012, 10:14 PM
#2614
3rd race for me was a big one, Off-Road Kings.
It took me a while to get into the groove, but that wasn't specific to the EB48 as it was also the case with my other classes.
That being said, I ran a mostly stock setup (as did Blair from what of his setup I looked at), but I've been droop limiting. I rolled at the start in the first qual on the quick turns (not the sweepers), and tried to stiffen things up by moving the rear shocks to the outer hole on the arms. This worked, but as the tires wore more and warmed up, the rear got loose for the last portion of the race. I went back in a hole after that and my tires were mostly bald by then with just a little tread on the edges, and it was perfect everywhere except for in the dust.
I ended up finishing 6th in my first large major race in 8th scale, after qualifying 8th behind several sponsored folks. All of the EB48's put on a good show (I did the worst of 'em), and since I was pitted under the drivers' stand, LOTS of people were asking about it and checking it out.
Blair DESTROYED the fastest lap time with his, and even did things on the course that the designer said were specifically designed to not be possible. GO TEKNO!
(Various video will be posted, though it will take a while before it goes up)
It took me a while to get into the groove, but that wasn't specific to the EB48 as it was also the case with my other classes.
That being said, I ran a mostly stock setup (as did Blair from what of his setup I looked at), but I've been droop limiting. I rolled at the start in the first qual on the quick turns (not the sweepers), and tried to stiffen things up by moving the rear shocks to the outer hole on the arms. This worked, but as the tires wore more and warmed up, the rear got loose for the last portion of the race. I went back in a hole after that and my tires were mostly bald by then with just a little tread on the edges, and it was perfect everywhere except for in the dust.
I ended up finishing 6th in my first large major race in 8th scale, after qualifying 8th behind several sponsored folks. All of the EB48's put on a good show (I did the worst of 'em), and since I was pitted under the drivers' stand, LOTS of people were asking about it and checking it out.
Blair DESTROYED the fastest lap time with his, and even did things on the course that the designer said were specifically designed to not be possible. GO TEKNO!
(Various video will be posted, though it will take a while before it goes up)
09-25-2012, 08:58 AM
#2615
Nice job Dave. Your EB48 looked good to me. I think if we could keep them on 4 wheels we'd be pretty competitive. I know in the second heat I had to be marshalled 3-4 times and I could have easily broken into the 14 lap range. I wish I could have come back on Sunday for the Mains, but I had family obligations. I feel like my setup is pretty solid and just needs a couple minor tweaks to be really competitive with the faster guys at the track.
I moved the hubs back and took a couple MM of droop out of the car last night. I'm already looking forward to next weekend.
I moved the hubs back and took a couple MM of droop out of the car last night. I'm already looking forward to next weekend.
09-25-2012, 06:11 PM
#2616
Tech Apprentice
would anyone mind posting a couple pics for me?? pm me your email and i can forward them to you. thanx,sr
09-25-2012, 10:38 PM
#2622
Im not a team driver but I get around the track good with it.
09-26-2012, 04:18 AM
#2625
I would qoute the picture of the tekno with the mmp combo but I dont have enough posts 
How well does the losi rebranded mmp combo work on the tekno, I was thinking about picking up a tekno and throwing in my spare combo. Does it do well indoor and outdoor? Also what cell battery are you running.
How well does the losi rebranded mmp combo work on the tekno, I was thinking about picking up a tekno and throwing in my spare combo. Does it do well indoor and outdoor? Also what cell battery are you running.