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BIGSKI15 03-04-2013 10:03 AM

I think you run at mcculloughs too since i recognize your screen name. I don't have a .2 but it is upgraded all the way to .2 specs. In my buggy, i am running black front, 1.6 pistons, 32.5wt oil and 2mm spacer under the ball stud. For the rear, white springs, 1.6 pistons, 30wt oil and one ball stud washer under the ball stud with a stock ubrace. I am also running 1 degree toe out.
The car is really good there but my driving consistency isn't great. If you are on the right tire i would say it could be your driving style. I know MW ran the shaved u brace there and didn't like it, but Marsh shaves his and obviously does very well.


Originally Posted by SNOPRO74 (Post 11888651)
I AM NEW TO AE CARS I JUST PICKED UP A B4.2 I WAS WONDERING WHAT SHAVING DOWN THE REAR U BRACE DOES. BOX STOCK SET UP THE CAR PUSHES REAL BAD I RUN ON A HIGH BITE DAMP INDOOR TRACK. I RUN SLICKS AND A STANDARD LENGHT BATTERY.


SNOPRO74 03-04-2013 10:16 AM

YES I RUN AT MCCULLOUGHS I WAS RUNNING A 22 BUT WANTED TO TRY A B4.2 I DIDNT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT . IT'S BOX STOCK SET UP WITH HOT BODY'S PINK SLICKS FIRST TIME OUT IT WOULD'NT EVEN TURN I PLAYED WITH IT A LITTLE IN BETWEEN HEATS AND HAD SOME HELP FROM OTHER GUYS ON DIFFERENT SET UPS BUT ITS STILL NOT RIGHT

Matt Trimmings 03-04-2013 10:18 AM

Is your keyboard broken?

Cain 03-04-2013 10:30 AM


Originally Posted by Matt Trimmings (Post 11889277)
Is your keyboard broken?

Nah ... He just wants to make sure you "hear" him . :D

Razathorn 03-04-2013 10:30 AM

For me, on our track, I can get the almost the same feel from the c hub or a hub. This is the fun of low to medium bite.

The thing with the c hub is it allows for a much lower roll center setting, so if you find yourself running the stiffer springs like white or grey in the rear of your car, then you can use the c hubs to get some of your chassis roll back for infield traction. For our track, greens in the rear work best, so we actually have a lot of chassis roll readily available and C hubs need to be run with zero washers shaved to even work right. Then you're left with nowhere to go if you want a higher roll center, so we tend to stick with As on almost everything here. Those who go out of town will tell you that Cs work very well on other tracks, so it is seriously just a tuning option, no one option works better everywhere.

Bob Barry 03-04-2013 10:40 AM


Originally Posted by Razathorn (Post 11889346)
For me, on our track, I can get the almost the same feel from the c hub or a hub. This is the fun of low to medium bite.

The thing with the c hub is it allows for a much lower roll center setting, so if you find yourself running the stiffer springs like white or grey in the rear of your car, then you can use the c hubs to get some of your chassis roll back for infield traction. For our track, greens in the rear work best, so we actually have a lot of chassis roll readily available and C hubs need to be run with zero washers shaved to even work right. Then you're left with nowhere to go if you want a higher roll center, so we tend to stick with As on almost everything here. Those who go out of town will tell you that Cs work very well on other tracks, so it is seriously just a tuning option, no one option works better everywhere.

you aren't kidding about stuff feeling the same with the low / med bite LOL. If the tires aren't right, nothing really feels different.

I decided to try extremes yesterday... started with C hub / shaved +1mm and then went straight to A hub / std +2mm.

The first setup (C hub) would be free going into the turn and as you rotate through, then when you hit the gas it locks in and you have good bite.

The second setup (A hub) was very locked in going into the turns and through the middle, but if you jumped on the gas, it would wash out.

I hope that helps illustrate the differences (at least to me). Remember this is extreme switches and every track will feel different. Best thing I can tell you is get out there and compare them back to back.

Wild Cherry 03-04-2013 10:49 AM

C-hub makes more grip

comparing to the A & B hub

Bob Barry 03-04-2013 10:52 AM


Originally Posted by Wild Cherry (Post 11889413)
C-hub makes more grip

comparing to the A & B hub

no, it makes different grip :)

I felt the C has more grip on power exiting but the A has more low speed going into the turn.

I TYPE LOUDER! I AM RIGHT! RAAAAAWWWWWWWWRRRRRRRR :eek:

MRCCC 03-04-2013 10:57 AM

Hey guys is a ball bearing diff supposed to have any slipping at all under heavy torque or should there be no slip at all...I just rebuilt mine and if I try to turn both outdrives while holding the gear it starts to slip after strong torque....Did i *%$&* up the rebuild?

bds81175 03-04-2013 11:00 AM


Originally Posted by Bob Barry (Post 11889422)
no, it makes different grip :)

I felt the C has more grip on power exiting but the A has more low speed going into the turn.

I TYPE LOUDER! I AM RIGHT! RAAAAAWWWWWWWWRRRRRRRR :eek:

Bingo!!! AND I CAN TYPE EVEN LOUDER!!!!!

Razathorn 03-04-2013 11:12 AM

OMG Hartson used A hubs on his 4.2 and won at Motorama.

http://www.teamassociated.com/pdf/ca...n_Motorama.pdf

A hubs are the new C hubs!!111 QUICK, everybody switch back to As now. Come on sheeple! It has to be better!

:rolleyes:

It's a tuning option. Don't be fooled. Different tracks like different stuff.

mingoglia 03-04-2013 11:15 AM


Originally Posted by MRCCC (Post 11889442)
Hey guys is a ball bearing diff supposed to have any slipping at all under heavy torque or should there be no slip at all...I just rebuilt mine and if I try to turn both outdrives while holding the gear it starts to slip after strong torque....Did i *%$&* up the rebuild?

No, it should never slip. If you are getting it to slip either it's worn, not adjusted, or your hands are a lot tougher than mine. I try to make my slip to the point where it feels like my hands are going to bleed holding on to the spur. Regardless though, your clutch should ALWAYS slip before your diff. ;)

Bob Barry 03-04-2013 11:53 AM


Originally Posted by Razathorn (Post 11889513)
OMG Hartson used A hubs on his 4.2 and won at Motorama.

http://www.teamassociated.com/pdf/ca...n_Motorama.pdf

A hubs are the new C hubs!!111 QUICK, everybody switch back to As now. Come on sheeple! It has to be better!

:rolleyes:

It's a tuning option. Don't be fooled. Different tracks like different stuff.

ROFL.... His setup gave me the idea to test the extreme swing. I still think I prefer C / 1 washer but I was trying new stuff :D

Wild Cherry 03-04-2013 12:00 PM


Originally Posted by Bob Barry (Post 11889422)
no, it makes different grip :)

I felt the C has more grip on power exiting but the A has more low speed going into the turn.

I TYPE LOUDER! I AM RIGHT! RAAAAAWWWWWWWWRRRRRRRR :eek:

sorry its more traction ...
Use the A or B for freeing the car up ....;)

Venom1836 03-04-2013 12:00 PM

I am having trouble with my battery sliding forward.

Would getting the JC Monroe strap provide more surface area and hold the batt. down better?


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