Schumacher Corner
07-04-2005, 10:34 AM
The only thing we really ran out here was the 2.0 chassis. It is very forgiving. But I think with the right setup, the stiffer BMI chassis will be much faster.
07-04-2005, 10:54 AM
Originally Posted by bender
How can you understand something which doesn't make sense?I am confused as to why there seems to be two schools of thought on just about every item that can be adjusted on a car.
Surely adjustments are constant between car manufacturers? I mean, if I put harder springs on the back of my Mi2, then shouldn't this be the same as putting harder springs on the back of an Xray, Yokomo or whatever
Castor is one adjustment that no-one seems to agree on. You read that running less castor increases turn-in, then you read somewhere else that it increases corner-exit steering - how can both be right??
You mentioned that no one can tell you what an adjustment does - in that case, if your car isn't working too well, how do you know where to start making adjustments?, and just as important, how do you which way to make those adjustments?
And if the change "felt" the same (or the laptimes are no different) then what did it do??
I am a very experienced off roader (but never too good at setups), but a newbie when it comes to touring cars, and frankly, I'm baffled
At least one of the good points of forums like these is that there is advice available when you are stuck, and of course you can just copy someone's entire setup (which I'll be doing once I get some Tamiya shocks
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07-04-2005, 10:59 AM
If you really want to get into race car dynamics, get a copy of Tune to Win by Carroll Smith. Picked up my last copy at Barnes and Noble (wore out my first copy so I donated it to a friend). It is written in very understandable terms and will help you to understand what the chassis is doing to the tire. Drive to Win is pretty useful too. Don't bother with Engineer to Win and Prepare to Win, they don't really apply to our cars.
07-04-2005, 01:17 PM
I'm interested in the BMI chassis for my Mi2, can someone post some piccies for me?
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
07-04-2005, 03:17 PM
Tech Regular
AdrianM
I was looking at some results form Florida and saw a Masters stock class that runs 6 minutes. What is this class and is it popular?
Thanks
I was looking at some results form Florida and saw a Masters stock class that runs 6 minutes. What is this class and is it popular?
Thanks
07-04-2005, 05:34 PM
I agree with Jack.Tune to win is a good Race Engineering book, although now a little dated it does describe allot of geometry effects in laymens terms.
You also have to remember that most of it is referring to RWD sportscars, 4wd introduces different Dynamics. But it is a good source to understand changes in Roll Centres / geometry etc etc.
You also have to remember that most of it is referring to RWD sportscars, 4wd introduces different Dynamics. But it is a good source to understand changes in Roll Centres / geometry etc etc.
07-04-2005, 08:01 PM
Originally Posted by mutley001
I'm interested in the BMI chassis for my Mi2, can someone post some piccies for me?
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
Last edited by Jon Kerr; 06-07-2007 at 05:18 PM.
07-04-2005, 10:42 PM
Thanks Jon,
Looks good, hoow much are they going for?
Paul
Looks good, hoow much are they going for?
Paul
07-05-2005, 06:14 AM
hey guys i spoke to my local hobby shop guy and i told him that my mi2 sounds funy when i accelarate and he said that i should not be using a tamiya pinion on that car he said i need to get a shumacher one is this true and also thers no need to hop up the mi2 is ther its already a awsome car
alex
and that mi2 posted b4 thats nice i just bought a gm racing sx6 for my mi2 so the purple matches plus its a good esc
alex
and that mi2 posted b4 thats nice i just bought a gm racing sx6 for my mi2 so the purple matches plus its a good esc
07-05-2005, 06:28 AM
kid TT....Tamiya uses a slightly different pitch. You can use any other brand as long as the spur and pinion pitch match.
07-05-2005, 07:29 AM
Originally Posted by mutley001
Thanks Jon,
Looks good, hoow much are they going for?
Paul
Looks good, hoow much are they going for?
Paul
07-05-2005, 04:51 PM
thanx for the advice pw once i fix that matter my car will run GOOD
alex
alex
07-06-2005, 03:51 AM
hey guys i put my new esc and gears in and now that im using the right kind of pinion it runs perfect know thanx for all of the advice and i no my mi2 is stock i wana post some pics soon
alex
alex
07-06-2005, 06:26 AM
Originally Posted by kid TT-01
hey guys i put my new esc and gears in and now that im using the right kind of pinion it runs perfect know thanx for all of the advice and i no my mi2 is stock i wana post some pics soon
alex
alex
07-06-2005, 06:31 AM
Tech Master
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What can we expect on the new version of the mission? Lower CG? Battery tray similar to the new Yokomo system? Any info would be helpful. I am holding out for the new Schumacher and would appreciate any info at all as to what changes or improvements will be added to the new car. Also any word on when we can expect to see the new 4wheel drive off roader here in the states? Thanks