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ebay007 07-01-2013 09:57 AM

i did a brake in to the dif for about 10 minuets all together but it doesn't feel smooth the way i would think it wil...
is it possible that is caused damage to the diff before even running it? :cry:
pleas help. :cry:

BillySnarf 07-01-2013 10:40 AM


Originally Posted by ifuonlyknew (Post 12305766)
Not that to have to answer to you, but read on if you'd like.

I have had chassis sponsorships in the past (as well as motor and battery deals), but with contracts come commitments. Right now I enjoy being able to race when my schedule allows it, and the ability to run whatever product I like.

Even still, when I do get to race, I run a 7.5 in my buggy and usually can count my number of crashes from the race day on one hand. I can't go quite as fast as when I was racing twice a week, so I back it off a notch, don't crash, and still do very well.

Maybe my definition of very well is different than yours. To me, if all my laps are within a half a second of each other, and my car handles the way I want, then I consider it a good night. If I get beat on a night like that I'm happy. It means that whoever beat me was outright better. I can live with that. If I lose because of bad luck, then I do my best to make sure that bad luck can't manifest itself again.

A couple weeks ago I updated the software in my esc. I double checked that everything was set how I like it, left the laptop at home, and headed to the races. My brakes were terrible, and there was nothing I could do to fix the problem that night. I tried a bunch of setup changes, and they helped, but the car was still way off. I salvaged a second place that night, but my lap times were all over the place. I fixed the problem before the next time out, undid all the setup changes, and my car was back. My fastest lap was .4 faster, my average lap time for my fastest ten laps was a second faster, my average lap time for my 20 fastest laps was 1.5 seconds faster, and my overall race time was faster and with one more lap. It was a good night.

Fact is if you crash a bunch, you will go through wings very quickly. Also if you crash a bunch you need to slow down a bit. This is all only true if you care about doing well. If you get enjoyment purely from running your car, and lap times mean very little to you, then by all means crash, laugh, destroy stuff, and have fun. Sometimes I forget that for some people that is all r/c racing is. In that case, get a nylon wing, crash a bunch, and have fun.


Really pls start your own forum for the experts only.. Please do it.... I really need you to go there and not come back here...OK.. BYE

jsinclair 07-01-2013 11:16 AM


Originally Posted by ebay007 (Post 12306998)
i did a brake in to the dif for about 10 minuets all together but it doesn't feel smooth the way i would think it wil...
is it possible that is caused damage to the diff before even running it? :cry:
pleas help. :cry:

It is possible you dented the rings by over tightening , but I can't be sure via the internet. If you decide to take it apart don't be afraid to sand or flip the rings.

perez62682 07-01-2013 11:18 AM


Originally Posted by ifuonlyknew (Post 12305766)
Not that to have to answer to you, but read on if you'd like.

I have had chassis sponsorships in the past (as well as motor and battery deals), but with contracts come commitments. Right now I enjoy being able to race when my schedule allows it, and the ability to run whatever product I like.

Even still, when I do get to race, I run a 7.5 in my buggy and usually can count my number of crashes from the race day on one hand. I can't go quite as fast as when I was racing twice a week, so I back it off a notch, don't crash, and still do very well.

Maybe my definition of very well is different than yours. To me, if all my laps are within a half a second of each other, and my car handles the way I want, then I consider it a good night. If I get beat on a night like that I'm happy. It means that whoever beat me was outright better. I can live with that. If I lose because of bad luck, then I do my best to make sure that bad luck can't manifest itself again.

A couple weeks ago I updated the software in my esc. I double checked that everything was set how I like it, left the laptop at home, and headed to the races. My brakes were terrible, and there was nothing I could do to fix the problem that night. I tried a bunch of setup changes, and they helped, but the car was still way off. I salvaged a second place that night, but my lap times were all over the place. I fixed the problem before the next time out, undid all the setup changes, and my car was back. My fastest lap was .4 faster, my average lap time for my fastest ten laps was a second faster, my average lap time for my 20 fastest laps was 1.5 seconds faster, and my overall race time was faster and with one more lap. It was a good night.

Fact is if you crash a bunch, you will go through wings very quickly. Also if you crash a bunch you need to slow down a bit. This is all only true if you care about doing well. If you get enjoyment purely from running your car, and lap times mean very little to you, then by all means crash, laugh, destroy stuff, and have fun. Sometimes I forget that for some people that is all r/c racing is. In that case, get a nylon wing, crash a bunch, and have fun.


+1. All of Ifyouonlyknew posts I actually find very true and people just being over sensitive. Keep it up ifyouonlyknew. Shout outs to wild cherry too! For making this thread worthwhile and actually helping

chevmaro 07-01-2013 11:26 AM

If you guys don't like forum trolls just ignore them?

adam lancia 07-01-2013 11:43 AM


Originally Posted by chevmaro (Post 12307237)
If you guys don't like forum trolls just ignore them?

That's exactly what I use my ignore list for.

Cpt.America 07-01-2013 02:51 PM


Originally Posted by BillySnarf (Post 12307109)
Really pls start your own forum for the experts only.. Please do it.... I really need you to go there and not come back here...OK.. BYE

Lets keep it civil guys. ifuonlyknew's last post read just fine to me; and while he may of been gloating a little, it was otherwise constructive. If you don't want to see what he has to say, your primary solution is the ignore button.

Now, back to the most dominate 2wd buggy in history, the b4.2.

ilanstylz 07-01-2013 03:22 PM


Originally Posted by Cpt.America (Post 12307812)
Lets keep it civil guys. ifuonlyknew's last post read just fine to me; and while he may of been gloating a little, it was otherwise constructive. If you don't want to see what he has to say, your primary solution is the ignore button.

Now, back to the most dominate 2wd buggy in history, the b4.2.

Your to nice, I'd of handed out infractions already........ LOL JK JK JK

But I def. agree with that last statement.............. Just wish I had the time to run mine more :cry:


Also I've been off this thread for awhile, my cousin is thinking about getting the swaybar kit from jconcepts.. Has anyone tried these out yet (sorry at work and don't have time to search it)???????

Skillz_B 07-01-2013 03:29 PM


Originally Posted by ebay007 (Post 12306998)
i did a brake in to the dif for about 10 minuets all together but it doesn't feel smooth the way i would think it wil...
is it possible that is caused damage to the diff before even running it? :cry:
pleas help. :cry:

Did you sand the diff rings to make sure thy are flat, also when building the slipper it helps to scuff off the sheen on the slipper pads ( I use an emery board ). You might want to back off the diff screw and work the diff by hand, and tighten 1/8 of a turn till you get back to the proper tension on the diff, working the tires by hand for at least a few minutes inbetween apdjustments. I dont care for the black AE grease, I used Mobile 1 synthetic grease instead, between that and breaking in my diff by hand, mine is super smooth (better than any ball diff I have built before)

ryanpatrickgore 07-01-2013 04:51 PM

I have never seen the swat bar used at my track, what type if track or conditions would require the use of the swaybar?

Cain 07-01-2013 04:59 PM

I used the rear black one on carpet. It was common to use the sway bar kits from the buggies to the scts on that level of traction.

I did wish I had a front swaybar option then too.

JiuHaWong 07-01-2013 05:01 PM

watching the videos on this page:

http://www.redrc.net/2013/06/jconcep...-roll-bar-kit/

The placement seems a little weird, I'm not sure if the front ones would be effective being so close to the inner pivot of the A-Arm.

onefast8 07-01-2013 07:56 PM


Originally Posted by BigRon (Post 12304198)
Has anyone run the "Mayfield" rear camber link setup?

shaved u-brace (hole #1 no shim)
C-Hub/Tower (hole "C")

This seems counter productive going off the b4 setup guide.

"• Lengthening the camber link from 1-B, fig. 2, (or raising the ball
end, fig. 4) will soften the rear suspension (give more rear roll). "

So you lower the link then effectively raise it by moving to longer link?

Jake S 07-01-2013 08:24 PM


Originally Posted by onefast8 (Post 12308876)
So you lower the link then effectively raise it by moving to longer link?

moving link is a larger adjustment, so its not like 1 hole out = 1 washer....

F18engineguy 07-02-2013 02:31 AM

ARTR B4.2
 
If anyone is looking for a B4.2. Nices used one I have seen on tech

http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...-new-artr.html


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