9LikesT.O.P. Racing "Photon" 1/10 EP Touring Car
11-04-2009, 06:32 PM
#2626
Just thinking out loud here. If you use the extra hard wings, there are several different tuning options. You can use all three standoffs (2 outside and 1 center), you can use just the outside standoffs, just the center standoff or none of them. 4 different options. Now I wonder how each would react or compare to the medium or hard wings. 
11-04-2009, 08:20 PM
#2627
The wings used are apparently debatable, so pick up some options.
11-05-2009, 11:35 AM
#2628
Set-Up Sheet
Here is what I have come up with for high bite carpet. I ran this at Trackside last week with good results. The layout was nice and flowing and the traction was very good.
Only two guys have managed 27 lap runs (5 minutes) on the layout and this set-up brought me to a 26 5:01.26 Im 100% confident that I have a 27 lap set-up in steadier hands.
There is an error on the sheet that I will fix and re-post ASAP. For the suspension mount spacers in the front it should read FF=2.3mm / FR=1.4mm
Only two guys have managed 27 lap runs (5 minutes) on the layout and this set-up brought me to a 26 5:01.26 Im 100% confident that I have a 27 lap set-up in steadier hands.
There is an error on the sheet that I will fix and re-post ASAP. For the suspension mount spacers in the front it should read FF=2.3mm / FR=1.4mm
Last edited by mrrcguy; 11-11-2009 at 08:57 AM.
11-05-2009, 01:33 PM
#2629
Tech Apprentice
6 degree steering blocks
Are there any plans for the six(6) degrees steering blocks?
11-05-2009, 02:20 PM
#2632
just incase anybody is wondering, the foam 2.5 chassis doesn't really work on our tracks in the uk. The traction on the tracks we have (even maritime or rug racers) just isn't enough tbh
I've been experimenting with the wings, and so far, just added the front and rear medium wings, it's a good balance.
Hth
Luke
I've been experimenting with the wings, and so far, just added the front and rear medium wings, it's a good balance.
Hth
Luke
11-05-2009, 02:30 PM
#2633
just incase anybody is wondering, the foam 2.5 chassis doesn't really work on our tracks in the uk. The traction on the tracks we have (even maritime or rug racers) just isn't enough tbh
I've been experimenting with the wings, and so far, just added the front and rear medium wings, it's a good balance.
Hth
Luke
I've been experimenting with the wings, and so far, just added the front and rear medium wings, it's a good balance.
Hth
Luke
I think its important to be clear about when to use a different chassis.
If you are running asphalt or low to medium traction carpet, the standard rubber chassis is the way to go as it is perfect.
If you will mainly be running on high bit or very high bite carpet the newer 2.5 "foam" chassis is going to be the way to go.
11-05-2009, 05:23 PM
#2636
Here is what I have come up with for high bite carpet. I ran this at Trackside last week with good results. The layout was nice and flowing and the traction was very good.
Only two guys have managed 27 lap runs (5 minutes) on the layout and this set-up brought me to a 26 5:01.26 Im 100% confident that I have a 27 lap set-up in steadier hands.
Only two guys have managed 27 lap runs (5 minutes) on the layout and this set-up brought me to a 26 5:01.26 Im 100% confident that I have a 27 lap set-up in steadier hands.
Also why only 1* of rear toe on rubber tires?
11-05-2009, 06:04 PM
#2638
The limited (im not certain that those shims actually come out to 1*) rear toe should be used only if the grip is real good. You have to keep in mind that the Photons make huge amounts of traction. This being the case you can try things with this car that you may not get away with in other cars. No two car designs are the same much like no one persons set-up will suite all driving styles. I suggest that you put this exact set-up on your car (assuming your track has a good groove) and the tweak it a little at a time to best fit you.
I changed the rear toe to that amount just before qualifying. Earlier in the day when there was less compund layed down I had an additional .5mm shim at RR.
11-05-2009, 06:48 PM
#2639
I could see that for sure.
I think its important to be clear about when to use a different chassis.
If you are running asphalt or low to medium traction carpet, the standard rubber chassis is the way to go as it is perfect.
If you will mainly be running on high bit or very high bite carpet the newer 2.5 "foam" chassis is going to be the way to go.
I think its important to be clear about when to use a different chassis.
If you are running asphalt or low to medium traction carpet, the standard rubber chassis is the way to go as it is perfect.
If you will mainly be running on high bit or very high bite carpet the newer 2.5 "foam" chassis is going to be the way to go.
Just wanna confirm that the new thinner 2.5mm chassis is better for high bite carpet. I thot that with a thinner chassis it would means more flex thus more grip so tracks with low traction might work.
Pardon me if i am wrong. Still newbie.
Thanks
11-05-2009, 07:07 PM
#2640
Tech Apprentice
What adjustments are you talking about? If it is kick up,that is for off road cars.I don't see why Top can't make a six(6) degrees front c hub.Every other manufacturer makes them.