9LikesT.O.P. Racing "Photon" 1/10 EP Touring Car
07-10-2011, 09:50 PM
#7891
Hi all - i've uploaded my most successful, non-stock-like modified touring car setup. This setup worked well, but missed initial turn-in. I probably should of added more drag brake instead of making more massive setup changes (they have all gone south - my car pushes like crazy now...). Please take a look if you need something different than Larry's usual setup. This setup had a lot of corner speed and was very easy to race with. On the practice day after our Region Two regional this setup was only 0.1s off of Hebert and Haynes (it was all car, not me...)
http://www.racerlog.com/wiki/T.O.P._Photon#Setups
http://www.racerlog.com/wiki/T.O.P._Photon#Setups
Mike, thanks for posting your set-up.
07-11-2011, 01:48 AM
#7892
Tech Apprentice
Spec R geared diff in photon
Hi,
Im having issues with my spec r geared diff in the photon i build it up as instruction says and the geared diff doesnt last only lasted about 4 laps.
Are you suppose to slightly sand the gears first?
Any best practice and help would be great.
Adam Howe
Im having issues with my spec r geared diff in the photon i build it up as instruction says and the geared diff doesnt last only lasted about 4 laps.
Are you suppose to slightly sand the gears first?
Any best practice and help would be great.
Adam Howe
07-11-2011, 04:12 AM
#7893
4 laps? What broke? What motor where u running? I've seen the diffs gears strip if it is too tight or too loose. Sanding the backside of the big gears silghtly should be done. Honestly there was nothing wrong with these diffs (that could of changed). I'd recommend u post up on the spec-r thread. Or just buy a Yokomo gear diff and call it a day. They just slap together with no leaking...
07-11-2011, 02:41 PM
#7896
Tech Adept
Hi all - i've uploaded my most successful, non-stock-like modified touring car setup. This setup worked well, but missed initial turn-in. I probably should of added more drag brake instead of making more massive setup changes (they have all gone south - my car pushes like crazy now...). Please take a look if you need something different than Larry's usual setup. This setup had a lot of corner speed and was very easy to race with. On the practice day after our Region Two regional this setup was only 0.1s off of Hebert and Haynes (it was all car, not me...)
http://www.racerlog.com/wiki/T.O.P._Photon#Setups
http://www.racerlog.com/wiki/T.O.P._Photon#Setups
07-11-2011, 03:22 PM
#7897
Here is kind of a cool pic of my car coming out a banked sweeper at Time Zone Raceway on Sunday. Looks like I have a little to much up travel LOL. Such a great Track!
07-11-2011, 03:46 PM
#7898
07-11-2011, 05:40 PM
#7901
Shock
I just built my shocks having trouble with them sucking back
when fully extended rebound is at zero as suggested how do i fix this
Regards Groomie
when fully extended rebound is at zero as suggested how do i fix this
Regards Groomie
07-11-2011, 06:17 PM
#7903
Ron, got your pm and sorry I havent replied. Been kinda busy with work and family. I do have things sorted out though. When I get more time I will pm you. Thanks for the help! 
Ken
Ken
07-12-2011, 02:12 AM
#7904
07-12-2011, 03:59 AM
#7905
1- put two holes in your shock cap
2- with the piston fully extended apply the bladder
3- work out any excess oil when seating the bladder. I use a 3mm wrench for this
4- screw on the drilled shock top
On the bench the new show will show 50% rebound. Run the shock in the car for a pack or two. If u take the shock out now you will see near zero rebound
Previously when build new shocks with zero rebound we would get a
Litttle air in the shock -- just enough to piss u off to want to rebuild shocks weakly. Now using the EJ "full extension" method you can easily go two - three (or more if you are lazy) and still have great working shocks ...