4LikesTamiya TRF416 / TRF416WE / TRF416X
05-28-2008, 03:15 AM
#2251
guys, my front spool is touching the upper bulkhead....any tips???
05-28-2008, 04:16 AM
#2253
05-28-2008, 11:28 AM
#2255
05-28-2008, 02:20 PM
#2256
Just wanted to say that the car performed well for me @ the recent Reedy Race of Champions in Roseville, CA. A lil more horsepower and I think I could have been an A-main contender (I was in the B). My 13.5 motor was lacking a few ponies, I think.
The car was so free, barely any tire squeal. Super easy on the handout Sorex 36's. I will post the setup if anyone is interested...
On a different note, I asked Satoshi why Tamiya didn't include the "X" blocks and the short suspension arms in the kit. He responded by saying that in Japan, there are many beginners that probably couldnt handle the complexity and tunability of the short arm setup, so they include the stock arms instead.
He also said that they ALWAYS use the short am setup... something that I will be sure to upgrade to in the near future.
The car was so free, barely any tire squeal. Super easy on the handout Sorex 36's. I will post the setup if anyone is interested...
On a different note, I asked Satoshi why Tamiya didn't include the "X" blocks and the short suspension arms in the kit. He responded by saying that in Japan, there are many beginners that probably couldnt handle the complexity and tunability of the short arm setup, so they include the stock arms instead.
He also said that they ALWAYS use the short am setup... something that I will be sure to upgrade to in the near future.
05-29-2008, 04:46 AM
#2258
yeah this happens when you use less than 4mm of spacers (could be 3mm) on the inner camber link. You can either add more spacers or use a shorter ball headed screw, I think 8mm is the standard so you could try the 5. I think if you need to go that low with the spacers though you should just move one hole further out
05-29-2008, 06:01 PM
#2259
Tech Apprentice
RE
Hey guys heres my setup from reedy race. I used tryhards redone setup sheet(kudos, much easier
)
Track changed quite a bit but this was basically what i ran for all my timed runs.
)Track changed quite a bit but this was basically what i ran for all my timed runs.
05-29-2008, 06:48 PM
#2261
Tech Apprentice
re
good catch! i actually circled the wrong set of holes. I ran furthest out on front and second furthest on the rear. I should pay more attention next time lol.
heres the correct setup
heres the correct setup
05-30-2008, 01:46 AM
#2262
Tech Apprentice
Hi guys
I have a question about front spool and one way....is there any theory support that front spool always faster than one way on asphalt and opposite on carpet? Or, just depends on experience?
Thanks for any answer!!!
I have a question about front spool and one way....is there any theory support that front spool always faster than one way on asphalt and opposite on carpet? Or, just depends on experience?
Thanks for any answer!!!
05-30-2008, 04:35 AM
#2263
A one-way is usually faster over one lap, but is generally restricted to one line, and you loose the use of brakes (unless your really good
). A spool maybe slightly slower over a single lap, but can be more consistent over a run, as it's not restricted to one racing line. It also allows the use of brakes.Outdoors, I'll use a spool in all classes, unless the track is particularly wide and open, and the I may consider a one-way for steering (this is especially so on big tracks with slower classes).
Indoors, mod and 10.5/19 I'll go spool, whilst stock I'll always tend to use a one-way. (although I did use a spool last time out, but that was beacuse I'm lazy...)
HiH
Ed
05-30-2008, 06:25 AM
#2264
Tech Apprentice
A lot of that depends on class, track type, surface... but some general rules I tend to go on.
A one-way is usually faster over one lap, but is generally restricted to one line, and you loose the use of brakes (unless your really good ). A spool maybe slightly slower over a single lap, but can be more consistent over a run, as it's not restricted to one racing line. It also allows the use of brakes.
Outdoors, I'll use a spool in all classes, unless the track is particularly wide and open, and the I may consider a one-way for steering (this is especially so on big tracks with slower classes).
Indoors, mod and 10.5/19 I'll go spool, whilst stock I'll always tend to use a one-way. (although I did use a spool last time out, but that was beacuse I'm lazy...)
HiH
Ed
A one-way is usually faster over one lap, but is generally restricted to one line, and you loose the use of brakes (unless your really good
). A spool maybe slightly slower over a single lap, but can be more consistent over a run, as it's not restricted to one racing line. It also allows the use of brakes.Outdoors, I'll use a spool in all classes, unless the track is particularly wide and open, and the I may consider a one-way for steering (this is especially so on big tracks with slower classes).
Indoors, mod and 10.5/19 I'll go spool, whilst stock I'll always tend to use a one-way. (although I did use a spool last time out, but that was beacuse I'm lazy...)
HiH
Ed
I always talk to my friend that no one use a one way outdoor....
I need to say sorry to him...he is a one way guy...
But, I hear about to use spool when low traction...is that right?
According to your post...spool allow a driver to miss a little bit but one way need a very stable driving style....is that right?
But, two week ago, in our last carpt race, I was use your 415MSXX stock setting for a 10.5R race...and that was awesome!!! I only changed rear toe in to 3 degree. I got A3 at the final and A3 finished. The car was still under control...my be last time I will change to 416 (if I got some spares...
) and spool for carpet this winter.So thanks Ed...for your fantastic website and awesome settings....WO!!!
