143LikesAwesomatix EP Touring Car (A700 Shaft Drive)
05-22-2017, 04:32 AM
#9496
Recently purchased a A700L2 and looking for help with setup.
Will be running at my local track (see pics below) and will be running in 21.5T class (will probably run 13.5T next year) Since it is outside track was going to run 48 pitch gearing. Do most brand 48p spurs fit or only certain brands? Only size I have on hand is 72T/80T & 81T so looking at any recommendations so I can do an order for pinions/spurs.
Will be running at my local track (see pics below) and will be running in 21.5T class (will probably run 13.5T next year) Since it is outside track was going to run 48 pitch gearing. Do most brand 48p spurs fit or only certain brands? Only size I have on hand is 72T/80T & 81T so looking at any recommendations so I can do an order for pinions/spurs.
05-22-2017, 08:50 AM
#9497
Does your L2 even come with rebuildable dampers...
05-23-2017, 06:44 AM
#9498
Need some input. Crc black carpet which a700 suits this best
Evo with flex
L version but I still have the flex chassis on it
Does the front whole diff moving side to side the best a700 model to have
Evo with flex
L version but I still have the flex chassis on it
Does the front whole diff moving side to side the best a700 model to have
05-29-2017, 08:38 AM
#9499
Need some help
06-01-2017, 04:59 AM
#9500
Our local track recently changed from gray to black carpet, and my car became "tippy" to the point of being nearly undriveable, so I decided to get back to basics. I removed as much weight as I could from as high up as possible, including eliminating the top deck. Then I purchased a shorty LiPo, sacrificing some horsepower for lower weight. Finally I added a 1/4"x1/2"x5.72" piece of brass on the main chassis, securing it down the longitudinal centerline using the existing holes in the chassis. The brass adds rigidity in both torsion and bending, and significantly lowers the CG. All of this reduced my lap times by about 5%.
I have removed the floating front gearbox arrangement from all of my cars, and I'm quite happy with the results.
06-09-2017, 07:37 AM
#9501
Anyone have a mm2 they want to part with or a parts car with a mm2 on it?
06-13-2017, 01:46 PM
#9503
I haven't responded so far since I have only run carbon fiber chassis. But in my experience it would be best if you used whatever chassis gives the lowest center of gravity (CG).
Our local track recently changed from gray to black carpet, and my car became "tippy" to the point of being nearly undriveable, so I decided to get back to basics. I removed as much weight as I could from as high up as possible, including eliminating the top deck. Then I purchased a shorty LiPo, sacrificing some horsepower for lower weight. Finally I added a 1/4"x1/2"x5.72" piece of brass on the main chassis, securing it down the longitudinal centerline using the existing holes in the chassis. The brass adds rigidity in both torsion and bending, and significantly lowers the CG. All of this reduced my lap times by about 5%.
I have removed the floating front gearbox arrangement from all of my cars, and I'm quite happy with the results.
Our local track recently changed from gray to black carpet, and my car became "tippy" to the point of being nearly undriveable, so I decided to get back to basics. I removed as much weight as I could from as high up as possible, including eliminating the top deck. Then I purchased a shorty LiPo, sacrificing some horsepower for lower weight. Finally I added a 1/4"x1/2"x5.72" piece of brass on the main chassis, securing it down the longitudinal centerline using the existing holes in the chassis. The brass adds rigidity in both torsion and bending, and significantly lowers the CG. All of this reduced my lap times by about 5%.
I have removed the floating front gearbox arrangement from all of my cars, and I'm quite happy with the results.
06-13-2017, 02:14 PM
#9504
The CG in the stock A700 is so low that it would be impossible to traction roll on crc carpet with properly glued front tires, and a ultra lightweight sweep stc6 body... I can't even traction roll my tc4 with that setup...lol.... A700 with every electronics mounted on the main chassis of course. I even have the top deck screws switched to aluminum...
The result is similar to driving a 200mm pan car on high-grip carpet, then swapping over to a 235mm car. They both get around the track okay, but the 235mm car is simply faster due to the increased stability in the corners.
06-13-2017, 03:44 PM
#9505
There used to be some ages ago, I think Shepard made them.
nobody ever ran them since even in mod the plastic ones work perfect and last.
Are you stripping them? change you shimming or try xray gears
06-13-2017, 05:14 PM
#9506
Not rolling over, just tippy. With the mods I made, the car keeps all the tires down better, which prevents wheelspin on the inside tires. The maximum cornering speed (lateral acceleration) is increased due to the reduced weight transfer.
The result is similar to driving a 200mm pan car on high-grip carpet, then swapping over to a 235mm car. They both get around the track okay, but the 235mm car is simply faster due to the increased stability in the corners.
The result is similar to driving a 200mm pan car on high-grip carpet, then swapping over to a 235mm car. They both get around the track okay, but the 235mm car is simply faster due to the increased stability in the corners.
06-13-2017, 05:37 PM
#9507
06-23-2017, 04:21 AM
#9508
Got an L2 w/S2 chassis. What is best way to do tweak?
Read on Awesomatix site After a crash it’s sometimes a bit tweaked. In this case we untighten all lower screws and tighten them from the center out to the ends.
Is this the best way of doing it?
Read on Awesomatix site After a crash it’s sometimes a bit tweaked. In this case we untighten all lower screws and tighten them from the center out to the ends.
Is this the best way of doing it?
