Hot Bodies Cyclone
03-22-2010, 02:22 AM
Hi Korey,
(1) The topic about "cooking" the tires came up at the weekend practice day.
I realised I did not fully understand the logic behind this.
If the shocks are laid way down:
-- The wheel rate is reduced ("softer"), but on the other hand,
-- The shock is not working as much
(2) So, why does laying the shocks down (a lot) reduce tire heating (at a TITC like track) ?
?
Thanks in advance
(1) The topic about "cooking" the tires came up at the weekend practice day.
I realised I did not fully understand the logic behind this.
If the shocks are laid way down:
-- The wheel rate is reduced ("softer"), but on the other hand,
-- The shock is not working as much
(2) So, why does laying the shocks down (a lot) reduce tire heating (at a TITC like track) ?
?Thanks in advance
-Korey
03-22-2010, 02:24 AM
-Korey
03-22-2010, 03:18 AM
Generally the tire is loaded and unloaded really fast and aggressively with stood up shocks. Shocks that are more laid down make the the car transfer weight slower side to side. So it helps not load the tire so abruptly. Thats how I feel it keeps tire temperatures a little cooler... to a point. You still need to make sure the car isn't sliding around. I feel shock oil has a greater effect on tire temperature. If you are overheating your tires, thicker oil helps a lot.
-Korey
-Korey
Thanks
03-22-2010, 06:16 AM
HI,
I raced yesterday with my Cyclone on indoor carpet with a 17.5 Novak motor/GTB ESC. I was able to complete a qualif of 8 minutes normally but I found the motor was a little hot. First time racing 8 minutes so I thought it should be okay for the main and I could check the gearing later. But in the main (still 8 minutes) I was able to only race for 5 minutes before the motor got cut off by ESC because it was wayyy too hot.
I'm running the following gearing and would like suggestion for next race.
Spur = 100 64P
Pinion = 50 64P
Pulley = 18T
FDR = 4.33
Tire = Sorex 28
Thanks,
I raced yesterday with my Cyclone on indoor carpet with a 17.5 Novak motor/GTB ESC. I was able to complete a qualif of 8 minutes normally but I found the motor was a little hot. First time racing 8 minutes so I thought it should be okay for the main and I could check the gearing later. But in the main (still 8 minutes) I was able to only race for 5 minutes before the motor got cut off by ESC because it was wayyy too hot.
I'm running the following gearing and would like suggestion for next race.
Spur = 100 64P
Pinion = 50 64P
Pulley = 18T
FDR = 4.33
Tire = Sorex 28
Thanks,
Last edited by thejo3; 03-22-2010 at 06:44 AM.
03-22-2010, 04:26 PM
is it true there will be a new cyclone soon
03-22-2010, 04:47 PM
Just picked up a cyclone TC, new to this on road world. I was wondering what type of servo should i go with?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
03-22-2010, 05:03 PM
ko 2413ics servo is the best
and cyclone x yes there is a new car coming
and cyclone x yes there is a new car coming
Last edited by RLMW VQ; 03-22-2010 at 08:12 PM.
03-22-2010, 06:53 PM
03-22-2010, 07:47 PM
03-22-2010, 07:50 PM
03-22-2010, 10:08 PM
Thanks guys! With this new chassis coming out, I hope they will still have plenty of spare parts for the tc!
03-23-2010, 06:41 AM
What would be a good spur and pinion for a moorespeed cyclone with a 7.5 turn brushless novak? My friend told me that the fdr is 7...
03-23-2010, 07:59 PM
Going to run my TC for the first time on asphalt. What are you guys/gals doing to prevent the chassis from getting destroyed with all the rubbing?
My base setup will be Hara's Reedy Race.
Thx.
My base setup will be Hara's Reedy Race.
Thx.
03-23-2010, 08:23 PM
i like the associated protector its alittle thick but i have never had anything penitrate it and hurt the chassis.
03-23-2010, 08:32 PM
yeah the associated is the best but if your running on asphalt getting scuffs and scratches on the chassis is probably gonna happen anyway
BTW guys im new to rctech and new to 1/10scale but i have been following this thread for a few weeks now. im not new to RC i have been running mini-z's for about 3 years(i have only been in RC for 3 years
) ) im currently running a cyclone tc with a little bit of Hara's Reedy setup and some of my own. i have yet to try some of the setups posted here, i must say you guys really know your stuff. im sure ill be asking alot of questions soon anyway i just wanted to say hello 
BTW guys im new to rctech and new to 1/10scale but i have been following this thread for a few weeks now. im not new to RC i have been running mini-z's for about 3 years(i have only been in RC for 3 years
) ) im currently running a cyclone tc with a little bit of Hara's Reedy setup and some of my own. i have yet to try some of the setups posted here, i must say you guys really know your stuff. im sure ill be asking alot of questions soon anyway i just wanted to say hello