4LikesTeam Associated B4.2 Thread
10-08-2013 | 06:27 AM
It will be interesting to see where my 17.5 comes out as it has some Ti hinge pins and screws, and the stock U brace. I guess I may have to add some weight.
10-08-2013 | 06:54 AM
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Ok so I just weighed my B4.2. Bit of info, I also just installed the AVID centering kit (didn't weigh it before) and also went centerline with the ESC in the tray. My RX and transponder are on the right side of the car. I'm running a shorty.
LF - 206g
RF - 220g
LR - 459g
RR - 463g
I haven't measured my spring collars yet, I'll do that shortly...honestly I should have cleaned it a bit first too as there is some dirt build up. Also noticed that my LR shock is leaking where all the others are pretty good.
Edit: so I think I need to rethink my measurement technique as my total weight by adding those numbers is 1348g and when I measure the total weight it is 1485g. And to add to that...does it make sense that I'm at 1485g without the body? Thought I should be heavier...didn't bring the body to work so I'm not sure what it weighs.
LF - 206g
RF - 220g
LR - 459g
RR - 463g
I haven't measured my spring collars yet, I'll do that shortly...honestly I should have cleaned it a bit first too as there is some dirt build up. Also noticed that my LR shock is leaking where all the others are pretty good.
Edit: so I think I need to rethink my measurement technique as my total weight by adding those numbers is 1348g and when I measure the total weight it is 1485g. And to add to that...does it make sense that I'm at 1485g without the body? Thought I should be heavier...didn't bring the body to work so I'm not sure what it weighs.
10-08-2013 | 06:56 AM
well my bodies weight bout 50-55g so i would say your scales at work are off... if you added the centering kit(weight), and added the esc shelf(weight), without the body you should be heavier than before so either your scales at work are off or something other has changed between then and when you weighed it last
Edit: Just weighed my iPhone 5 on our lab's scale which is accurate to the mg and got 140.873g, put it on the postal scale I used for the car and got 141g so I would say it's pretty good.
10-08-2013 | 06:58 AM
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10-08-2013 | 07:00 AM
10-08-2013 | 07:06 AM
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ya theres your problem gotta find 4 scales to weight 4 tires, or else each time its shifted weight can be different and like i said before the buggy isnt 4wd so the front to rear weight isnt important the left to right weight is however either front left to front right and rear left to rear right or left side vs right side of the car
10-08-2013 | 08:58 AM
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Um...no ESC shelf...it's in the tray. But yes I see what you are saying, I thought it would weigh more. Scale is a brand new postal scale that claims to have been calibrated.
Edit: Just weighed my iPhone 5 on our lab's scale which is accurate to the mg and got 140.873g, put it on the postal scale I used for the car and got 141g so I would say it's pretty good.
Edit: Just weighed my iPhone 5 on our lab's scale which is accurate to the mg and got 140.873g, put it on the postal scale I used for the car and got 141g so I would say it's pretty good.
for static weight balance it's best to take the springs out of the equation using a hard plastic tube or really anything that fit. Then can put them back on adjust the preload at each wheel, but I usually don't go that far and just make them even on both sides.
10-08-2013 | 09:42 AM
I'm not good enough to bother with the few ROAR races I could actually get to. I do have a shelf for my 17.5 which is what I would run if I did get to a ROAR race so...
There is a scale with 4 platforms right? I've been searching, anyone got a link?
There is a scale with 4 platforms right? I've been searching, anyone got a link?
10-08-2013 | 09:45 AM
Ya I've seen it but I'm still not convinced mid motor is better after the experience I had with my 22 considering B4.1 and 2's where running circles around me. I literally tried everything with that car in both configurations and my laps were faster on my first 2 batteries with the b4.2 kit setup.
The centro looks legit but hows it doing in Tacoma? I heard scotty has one.
Also is the centro running standard saddle packs or the larger 1s packs?
The centro looks legit but hows it doing in Tacoma? I heard scotty has one.
Also is the centro running standard saddle packs or the larger 1s packs?
10-08-2013 | 10:05 AM
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Ya I've seen it but I'm still not convinced mid motor is better after the experience I had with my 22 considering B4.1 and 2's where running circles around me. I literally tried everything with that car in both configurations and my laps were faster on my first 2 batteries with the b4.2 kit setup.
The centro looks legit but hows it doing in Tacoma? I heard scotty has one.
Also is the centro running standard saddle packs or the larger 1s packs?
The centro looks legit but hows it doing in Tacoma? I heard scotty has one.
Also is the centro running standard saddle packs or the larger 1s packs?
EXPO on the throttle
Many use to tame the power in mod , if you do never use more then -10% .
I tell those who are learning mod don't use.
To much negative expo ruins the feel & control for part throttle . Only makes it harder to clear small jumps & the bigger jumps as well .
Get use to the power , don't saw at the trigger is my recommendation instead ...
10-08-2013 | 10:28 AM
Putting the ESC in the tray is not necessarily against the rules. Gluing it in, screwing it in or fixing it or anything else in the tray permanently is against the rules. If it is in with servo tape or Velcro it is within the rules. BUT, there are cases (some at the same race) where the "shorty" rule has been applied differently from 1 car to the next.
10-08-2013 | 10:33 AM
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Putting the ESC in the tray is not necessarily against the rules. Gluing it in, screwing it in or fixing it or anything else in the tray permanently is against the rules. If it is in with servo tape or Velcro it is within the rules. BUT, there are cases (some at the same race) where the "shorty" rule has been applied differently from 1 car to the next.
Putting the ESC in the tray is not necessarily against the rules. Gluing it in, screwing it in or fixing it or anything else in the tray permanently is against the rules. If it is in with servo tape or Velcro it is within the rules. BUT, there are cases (some at the same race) where the "shorty" rule has been applied differently from 1 car to the next.
And right...look at the HB D413...you can set it up for shorty or saddle but you have to do more than change some foam around to make the switch. Interesting interpretation.
10-08-2013 | 10:33 AM
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If you have a Spectrum radio positive numbers is less throttle at the hit. Learned this the hard way.. I run as much as +40 at times..
What Cherry said above too..
Last edited by Fordguru; 10-08-2013 at 12:19 PM.