Ask Todd Hodge..aka "Hodgimoto"
09-08-2004, 10:30 AM
#1096
Hodgisaurusrex
09-08-2004, 09:16 PM
#1099
Hodgimoto! You guys MUST be busy since the web site has been mostly idle for like 2 months. 
LMAO
C'mone Brutha! Give us some small tidbits bout tha new car.
Brant
LMAOC'mone Brutha! Give us some small tidbits bout tha new car.
Brant
09-09-2004, 12:24 PM
#1100
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
Sanding diff rings and balls?
Todd-
Was doing some reading on different sites and came across one site that mentioned instead of polishing the diff rings and balls you should use 600 grit on the rings and 800 grit on the balls so there is actually bite instead of them being smooth. No I'm not running ceramic balls. Yet.
Should the diffs be smooth or slightly rough?
Thanks..
Was doing some reading on different sites and came across one site that mentioned instead of polishing the diff rings and balls you should use 600 grit on the rings and 800 grit on the balls so there is actually bite instead of them being smooth. No I'm not running ceramic balls. Yet.
Should the diffs be smooth or slightly rough?
Thanks..
09-11-2004, 10:09 AM
#1101
Tech Apprentice
Todd,
I'm going to be racing on a bumpy, low traction asphalt track at the end of the month and was wondering if you might have any suggestions on set ups? I know that the Losi base set up is a good starting point, but what I would like to know is if there are some special things that you would do to alter your current set up that would help the car compensate for the track condition. I'll be running stock and 19t classes and would appriciate suggestions on pinion and gearing (48pitch) also. The track is 150 x 60. Thanks.
I'm going to be racing on a bumpy, low traction asphalt track at the end of the month and was wondering if you might have any suggestions on set ups? I know that the Losi base set up is a good starting point, but what I would like to know is if there are some special things that you would do to alter your current set up that would help the car compensate for the track condition. I'll be running stock and 19t classes and would appriciate suggestions on pinion and gearing (48pitch) also. The track is 150 x 60. Thanks.
09-11-2004, 08:40 PM
#1102
Shocks
Do you have any special tricks or techniques for telling if a shock is working right. When you have the shock off the car and are comapring it to the other 3 shocks.
Sometimes when you push a shock shaft all the way in it will rebound out 3/4 of an inch. I was told that means it has too much fluid. Also sometimes when you pull the shock shaft all the way out it wants to retract a bit.
Sometimes when you push a shock shaft all the way in it will rebound out 3/4 of an inch. I was told that means it has too much fluid. Also sometimes when you pull the shock shaft all the way out it wants to retract a bit.
09-12-2004, 08:54 AM
#1105
Richo-Sorry I will probably not be able to make it.
bigdogXXX-s-I never sand my diff rings. The only thing that I feel makes the diff better is the McMaster Carr thrust assembly. They are expensive...however they last forever.
PSI Racer-You can try more kick in the front of the car. That will help the car get through the bumps more. Another thing I like to do to get more steering on the car is run AE caster blocks. They have more flex which gives you more front grip.
imjonah-On the TL shocks I do not build them with any pressure. They actually retract back in a bit. I feel thats the way you want them.
bigdogXXX-s-I never sand my diff rings. The only thing that I feel makes the diff better is the McMaster Carr thrust assembly. They are expensive...however they last forever.
PSI Racer-You can try more kick in the front of the car. That will help the car get through the bumps more. Another thing I like to do to get more steering on the car is run AE caster blocks. They have more flex which gives you more front grip.
imjonah-On the TL shocks I do not build them with any pressure. They actually retract back in a bit. I feel thats the way you want them.
09-12-2004, 08:55 AM
#1106
Randy/Jon-No problem. I was glad to be able to show it off a little this weekend. I think it is going to be great. I thought my car in the main was awesome....I just drove like a moron
09-12-2004, 09:01 AM
#1107
Originally posted by T. Hodge
I just drove like a moron
I just drove like a moron
BTW... 3 cheers to M Dawson... now where did he come from? But then again... dump, dump, DUMP!!! OUCH! Mark, next time wear briefs not boxers...
09-12-2004, 11:32 AM
#1109
Hi, I tried using the 2R pivot mount on the Front today using the Low roll center option. It seemed to have created some bind while the suspension arms are going up. although this gave me more exit steering, it made my car a little bit stiffer in front due to the bind. Any thoughts? Thank you
09-12-2004, 11:35 AM
#1110
Originally posted by Fatboy Joe
Hi, I tried using the 2R pivot mount on the Front today using the Low roll center option. It seemed to have created some bind while the suspension arms are going up. although this gave me more exit steering, it made my car a little bit stiffer in front due to the bind. Any thoughts? Thank you
Hi, I tried using the 2R pivot mount on the Front today using the Low roll center option. It seemed to have created some bind while the suspension arms are going up. although this gave me more exit steering, it made my car a little bit stiffer in front due to the bind. Any thoughts? Thank you
