Hot Bodies Cyclone
03-14-2008, 10:40 AM
why don't you try both and figure it out. it all comes down to what feels better to you.... since you are driving your own car.
03-14-2008, 11:07 AM
Like dstyles said, you really need to test it yourself.
I only race on asphalt, i cant stand the one-way. Which is why i'll never be a good driver. In fact even in the slow classes i would rather run a spool instead of a one-way due to the fact that the spool is just so much more stable and the cyclone has so much steering in anycase.
If i need more steering i would be more inclined to run a ball-diff, but that is personal preference and in most cases not the fastest option.
I only race on asphalt, i cant stand the one-way. Which is why i'll never be a good driver. In fact even in the slow classes i would rather run a spool instead of a one-way due to the fact that the spool is just so much more stable and the cyclone has so much steering in anycase.
If i need more steering i would be more inclined to run a ball-diff, but that is personal preference and in most cases not the fastest option.
03-14-2008, 03:28 PM
I am also a sucky driver, I won't see any gains by using a spool until I become that much faster with my wheel. Right now I need all the ease and practicality of the front ball diff.
03-14-2008, 04:39 PM
Like dstyles said, you really need to test it yourself.
I only race on asphalt, i cant stand the one-way. Which is why i'll never be a good driver. In fact even in the slow classes i would rather run a spool instead of a one-way due to the fact that the spool is just so much more stable and the cyclone has so much steering in anycase.
If i need more steering i would be more inclined to run a ball-diff, but that is personal preference and in most cases not the fastest option.
I only race on asphalt, i cant stand the one-way. Which is why i'll never be a good driver. In fact even in the slow classes i would rather run a spool instead of a one-way due to the fact that the spool is just so much more stable and the cyclone has so much steering in anycase.
If i need more steering i would be more inclined to run a ball-diff, but that is personal preference and in most cases not the fastest option.
The fast guys in stock, 19T, and MOD all use a spool, in Xray, HB, AE ETC, they all use a spool, not many people use a oneway now
03-14-2008, 07:02 PM
it is not what car you have or what your driving on(asphalt or carpet). it all comes down to size of the track and the lay out. a small tight track you will want a spool or diff. if the track is big with sweeping corners you will want a one way. a one way is faster because you still have good turn in speed. a spool has a bit of a push turn in.
03-14-2008, 09:13 PM
Im not sure about the one-way being faster for mod on big tracks as they invariably tend to have corners which require breaking to take well.
03-14-2008, 09:17 PM
I learned that with a one-way I will get a lot of off power steering. With the spool, I get a lot of on power steering (what I want). I run a tight carpet course with many hairpins, chicanes and sweepers, I think the spool is the way to go for me!
Last edited by SammyZ; 03-14-2008 at 10:40 PM.
03-14-2008, 11:25 PM
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you guys are talking about rubber tire on carpet right?
03-15-2008, 12:27 AM
i thought spools were better off-power and one-ways were better on-power? I race on asphalt so maybe things are different for us...
but from my experience, i have to slow down or let go of the throttle when i turn because if i stay on it, i push a little and i run a spool...
03-15-2008, 01:25 AM
To me, what you described of the spool would mean that it is better on-power. **SHRUG**
Im talking from rubber asphalt perspective, ive never run rubber on carpet. Barely run on carpet, and even then only standard industrial carpet tiles.
Im talking from rubber asphalt perspective, ive never run rubber on carpet. Barely run on carpet, and even then only standard industrial carpet tiles.
03-15-2008, 02:50 AM
This is totally the best advice. Mangoman and I race together with the same cars and motors, and I love a one-way and he won't be seen dead without a spool in the car. Personal preference and driving style are all important in this debate. I just can't dial out the off-power understeer that a spool creates with my 3.5, so tomorrow I'm trying a one-way. With the 19t I have always stuck with a one-way, and the car corners like it's on rails. (This is asphalt/rubber).
03-15-2008, 06:16 AM
Mamba Max 7700
Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has run a MM 7700 in their Cyclone?
I have just bought 1 for my Moorespeed and need to find out what gears I should run in it. I run 64p.
If anyone has run 1 or if no one knows maybe some of you guy's run a LRP Brushless systems setup could you post what gears you use? or give me some ideas.
I'd appreciate the help
Thanks all
Happy racing
Hpi
Just wondering if anyone has run a MM 7700 in their Cyclone?
I have just bought 1 for my Moorespeed and need to find out what gears I should run in it. I run 64p.
If anyone has run 1 or if no one knows maybe some of you guy's run a LRP Brushless systems setup could you post what gears you use? or give me some ideas.
I'd appreciate the help
Thanks all
Happy racing
Hpi
03-15-2008, 06:41 AM
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Hpi Savage
I run the 7700 in my Cyclone on a big track, I use 110 X 26 with rubber tires and my motor temp is 200* on hot days. The 110 spur will stick out just a little under the car but has not been a problem. 108 will be flush with the bottom of the chassis. I'm going to try the brushless motor mount this year with 115 spur.
Good luck and keep your diff's tight, it's better to break the screw then to melt the diff pulleys
I had to dremel the motor mount so the motor screw's(the 3 on the motor)will not hit. If you do not do that you cant move the motor back far enough for the 26 pinion to fit right.
I hope that helps you
I run the 7700 in my Cyclone on a big track, I use 110 X 26 with rubber tires and my motor temp is 200* on hot days. The 110 spur will stick out just a little under the car but has not been a problem. 108 will be flush with the bottom of the chassis. I'm going to try the brushless motor mount this year with 115 spur.
Good luck and keep your diff's tight, it's better to break the screw then to melt the diff pulleys
I had to dremel the motor mount so the motor screw's(the 3 on the motor)will not hit. If you do not do that you cant move the motor back far enough for the 26 pinion to fit right.
I hope that helps you
Last edited by Lazer Guy; 03-15-2008 at 12:57 PM.
03-15-2008, 06:41 PM
Mamba Max 7700
Hpi Savage
I run the 7700 in my Cyclone on a big track, I use 110 X 26 with rubber tires and my motor temp is 200* on hot days. The 110 spur will stick out just a little under the car but has not been a problem. 108 will be flush with the bottom of the chassis. I'm going to try the brushless motor mount this year with 115 spur.
Good luck and keep your diff's tight, it's better to break the screw then to melt the diff pulleys
I had to dremel the motor mount so the motor screw's(the 3 on the motor)will not hit. If you do not do that you cant move the motor back far enough for the 26 pinion to fit right.
I hope that helps you
I run the 7700 in my Cyclone on a big track, I use 110 X 26 with rubber tires and my motor temp is 200* on hot days. The 110 spur will stick out just a little under the car but has not been a problem. 108 will be flush with the bottom of the chassis. I'm going to try the brushless motor mount this year with 115 spur.
Good luck and keep your diff's tight, it's better to break the screw then to melt the diff pulleys
I had to dremel the motor mount so the motor screw's(the 3 on the motor)will not hit. If you do not do that you cant move the motor back far enough for the 26 pinion to fit right.
I hope that helps you
Lazer Guy,
Thank you for your help I will be going to the track today for a test and if you can let me know how the brushless motor mount goes.
Thanks m8
Hpi Savage
03-15-2008, 09:58 PM
The Cyclone is ready for racin' in the morning.