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Old 01-04-2022, 10:18 AM
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I have one that I run and love it, such a blast to drive. Unfortunately we are struggling to get enough fwd cars together at the current track I race at.
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I thought that might be the case.
I understand the track I will be running at I will be running up against the heavier 4 wheel drive car's in USGT which I don't mind.
I have never driven a dedicated FWD car so I am interested and excited to see how it goes.
Waiting for the car to arrive I see I missed the delivery today?? (Have to sign for it :-( )

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PS: Which front drive axle's are recommended? The kit ok? Or should I be plumbing for the upgraded item's?
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It will be a tall order keeping up with the 4wd cars! The kit front drives are fine, however i did upgrade to the BB ones.
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Originally Posted by c.edwards
It will be a tall order keeping up with the 4wd cars! The kit front drives are fine, however i did upgrade to the BB ones.
Its not impossible, Felix (ex-serpent driver, now Xpress driver) raced a FF car along side 4WD and won the race.
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Old 01-09-2022, 07:31 PM
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I am no Felix but it will be interesting. I notice the front hubs are different from the 20 to the new 21. Mu h of a difference any one?
it does intrigue me building a 2wd for USGT as there is no min weight limit on the 2wd cars. Hmmm.......... lol

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Originally Posted by British Menace
I thought that might be the case.
I understand the track I will be running at I will be running up against the heavier 4 wheel drive car's in USGT which I don't mind.
I have never driven a dedicated FWD car so I am interested and excited to see how it goes.
Waiting for the car to arrive I see I missed the delivery today?? (Have to sign for it :-( )

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PS: Which front drive axle's are recommended? The kit ok? Or should I be plumbing for the upgraded item's?
Hi
I dont own Serpent fwd, but I own awesomatix fwd
Yes fwd can beat 4wd , it all depend on the track layout.. the less switchback layout or open flow track Yes FWD is faster over all
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Originally Posted by OVA
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I dont own Serpent fwd, but I own awesomatix fwd
Yes fwd can beat 4wd , it all depend on the track layout.. the less switchback layout or open flow track Yes FWD is faster over all
have you ever tried a spool in your car? Was wondering if it helps or not.

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Originally Posted by British Menace
have you ever tried a spool in your car? Was wondering if it helps or not.

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yes I tried spool and gear diff....spool is quicker out of corner
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I would have imagined that it would, but what about corner's entry? is the car understeering?
I can see three options:
- aluminium spool from X20
- plastic spool from X20 '21
- diff with putty

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