Warpspeed Racing
09-08-2003, 12:56 PM
#856
acloco,
Try running gold and silver w/ 40/30 oil.
Also, you don't need all that droop. Try about 2 mm over ride height all around. All that droop causes lots of front to back weight transfer and visa versa; you don't want a lot. BTW, more rear droop is going to give more weight transfer to the front since the rear end can lift up higher when the car dives going into a corner, making your problem worse. If it is losing traction entering a corner i suggest you take droop out.
Also, are you sure your rear diff isn't too tight? That could really do it. Make sure it is just tight enough so it doesn't slip, you don't need it any tighter than that.
Try running the rear camber link upper and outer. That should allow the rear end to roll more and will give more side bite.
If none of this works then there's something else going on not dealing with the chassis/suspension.
Try running gold and silver w/ 40/30 oil.
Also, you don't need all that droop. Try about 2 mm over ride height all around. All that droop causes lots of front to back weight transfer and visa versa; you don't want a lot. BTW, more rear droop is going to give more weight transfer to the front since the rear end can lift up higher when the car dives going into a corner, making your problem worse. If it is losing traction entering a corner i suggest you take droop out.
Also, are you sure your rear diff isn't too tight? That could really do it. Make sure it is just tight enough so it doesn't slip, you don't need it any tighter than that.
Try running the rear camber link upper and outer. That should allow the rear end to roll more and will give more side bite.
If none of this works then there's something else going on not dealing with the chassis/suspension.
09-08-2003, 01:05 PM
#857
Originally posted by rayhuang
lem2-Chassis prep on a Carbon Fiber chassis is a labor of love. the smoother you can get it and the cleaner you can put the CA on-the more AWESOME your car is-to me anyways.
If you slide your finger along my 12th scale chassis and battery slots-its silky smooth. Take your time, make it pretty!!!
I usually start with 200 sand paper and finish with 600 on the edges. When I am done with that I use Q-tips to appply the CA on the edges. You will need a few Q-tips and you will also need to wear a mask and eye protection. The CA when it starts to dry can go gaseous and its nasty!!!
Also-the rounded edges are less likely to delaminate in a crash and also wont snag on carpet-making the car handle better at lower ride heights.
lem2-Chassis prep on a Carbon Fiber chassis is a labor of love. the smoother you can get it and the cleaner you can put the CA on-the more AWESOME your car is-to me anyways.
If you slide your finger along my 12th scale chassis and battery slots-its silky smooth. Take your time, make it pretty!!!
I usually start with 200 sand paper and finish with 600 on the edges. When I am done with that I use Q-tips to appply the CA on the edges. You will need a few Q-tips and you will also need to wear a mask and eye protection. The CA when it starts to dry can go gaseous and its nasty!!!
Also-the rounded edges are less likely to delaminate in a crash and also wont snag on carpet-making the car handle better at lower ride heights.
When prepping the chassis, can you soak it in water before and while you are sanding. I want to minimize the dust since I heard that it is not good for you. Also, cheap dust mask will not work, only the $30 ones are safe enough. Any thoughts on this? Thanks.
09-08-2003, 04:43 PM
#858
acloco have you tried just lowering the D/R and steering ratio on your radio? I always do that first before I mess around with the set-up.
09-08-2003, 04:45 PM
#859
Also, where do you race? If you race at SpeedWorld, I can give you my set-up. My car is so dialed.
09-08-2003, 07:23 PM
#860
I know this has been talked about, BUT.
What the advantages/differences in the Warpspeed diff cases? Also what is the cost?
What the advantages/differences in the Warpspeed diff cases? Also what is the cost?
09-08-2003, 08:36 PM
#863
Acloco-Set the rear droop to 2 or 3.Try 2 first then go to 3. Are you running mod or stock?
09-08-2003, 11:28 PM
#864
Tech Regular
I am leaving it to this forum......
Type me up a setup....and I will put that setup on the car.
Deadline is Thursday at 6.00 pm.
Stoned.....yes.....I race at SWR.
Type me up a setup....and I will put that setup on the car.
Deadline is Thursday at 6.00 pm.
Stoned.....yes.....I race at SWR.
09-09-2003, 12:36 AM
#865
acloco:
Here is my setup:
Front
standard front tower
2 degree castor
2 degree kickup
0 toe in
0 camber
45 weight oil in shocks
gold Springs
shock mounted on inner most hole
links are on inner top hole.
losi steering knuckles
one way installed
no sway bar
6 droop
Rear
R+3+2 block
-2 degree camber
30 weight oil in shocks
silver springs
shock mounted on inner most hole
links are inner top on the shock tower and upper outter on hub carrier
4 droop
Try this out and also mess around with your radio.
Here is my setup:
Front
standard front tower
2 degree castor
2 degree kickup
0 toe in
0 camber
45 weight oil in shocks
gold Springs
shock mounted on inner most hole
links are on inner top hole.
losi steering knuckles
one way installed
no sway bar
6 droop
Rear
R+3+2 block
-2 degree camber
30 weight oil in shocks
silver springs
shock mounted on inner most hole
links are inner top on the shock tower and upper outter on hub carrier
4 droop
Try this out and also mess around with your radio.
09-09-2003, 12:10 PM
#866
Tech Regular
stoned....are you running the warpspeed chassis???
...hehehe...and what is your real name?
...hehehe...and what is your real name?
09-10-2003, 09:09 AM
#867
Tech Regular
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Thank you for your interest in WARPSPEED RACING.
Have a Wonderful Day
09-11-2003, 05:00 AM
#868
can i get some more info on your batteries? looking for new batts for the winter....yours matched at 20 or 30 amp? Your stuff looks very nice.
may have to get a demon...just dusted off the old tc3 for the winter. 
may have to get a demon...just dusted off the old tc3 for the winter.
09-11-2003, 05:40 AM
#869
Tech Regular
WARPSPEED RACING
Originally posted by bab00n14
can i get some more info on your batteries? looking for new batts for the winter....yours matched at 20 or 30 amp? Your stuff looks very nice. may have to get a demon...just dusted off the old tc3 for the winter.
can i get some more info on your batteries? looking for new batts for the winter....yours matched at 20 or 30 amp? Your stuff looks very nice.
may have to get a demon...just dusted off the old tc3 for the winter.
We match at 30 amps. The numbers can run 410-425.
Average voltage is 1.175 to 1.88.
09-11-2003, 05:12 PM
#870
I have heard a lot of good stuff about the demon, and i cant wait untill i can get mine (Hopefully in time for cleveland this year)!