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11-03-2014, 10:24 AM

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Did some more testing last Friday with the removal of the rear brace,

Our track was a little looser then normal at the beginning of the night and it helped a little, I was able to better by fastest time and overall consistency from the previous week by a 1/10th, The car felt a little more planted, didn't notice any reduced power on traction due to it missing, but I am only running 13.5.

so its something worth trying if traction is down a little.

Beth.

Hello Beth. Thanks for the info. I'm sure it will be useful at a time
Anyway, are you still running 1K diff oil on the test or thicker?

11-03-2014, 10:28 AM

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Looking at the shocks set up, I've been thinking of trying the SLF short shocks set to lower its CG
Anyone tried them yet? Any suggestions?

One more question, anyone figured out how to adjust the included belt tensioner?
Thank you

11-03-2014, 01:15 PM

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Hello Beth. Thanks for the info. I'm sure it will be useful at a time
Anyway, are you still running 1K diff oil on the test or thicker?

I always start with 2K and work my way up as needed.

11-03-2014, 01:42 PM

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I know the cold winter weather has forced my racing brethren indoors but in FL we race asphalt all yr. round, lol.

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11-03-2014, 01:45 PM

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I always start with 2K and work my way up as needed.

Dudes are running 5k in the rear diff for 17.5 down in FL, this is for all cars

11-03-2014, 02:14 PM

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I have the Slf shorts on my 15, you must buy the option short towers for the 2015. I race mainly on carpet medium to high traction smooth surface so it suits me.

The tensioner is non adjustable, works in the higher rpm ranges to keep the belt tensioned.

11-04-2014, 08:20 AM

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Does anyone have a base line carpet set-up for 17.5 for a bd7 2014 with the short shock conversion.

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11-04-2014, 12:30 PM

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Congrats!

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out of the box BD7 2015 has put me in the A for the first time

By the way, post race inspection shows all parts still in best condition, no diff oil leaks, no shocks oil leaks. Great car!

Congrats on your success with a your new car.

11-04-2014, 09:18 PM

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Help.Savox 1251 servo can be used in YOKOMO Touring Car?

11-04-2014, 10:14 PM

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Help.Savox 1251 servo can be used in YOKOMO Touring Car?

You can. I just wouldnt.
They are not a very strong servo.

Something futaba anything from an s9551 up is much stronger and more reliable.

11-04-2014, 10:36 PM

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Help.Savox 1251 servo can be used in YOKOMO Touring Car?

yes works just fine. I run savox servos on all my BD7 cars no issues at all even after 2 years.

11-05-2014, 03:16 AM

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yes works just fine. I run savox servos on all my BD7 cars no issues at all even after 2 years.

Do you run the alloy or plastic servo horn ?

11-05-2014, 03:24 AM

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Do you run the alloy or plastic servo horn ?

first year plastic second year alloy. all the guys at our local track run savox never heard of any issues

11-05-2014, 04:02 AM

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The Savox SC1251MG and the Futaba S9551 are nearly identical in speed, torque, and footprint. Both will work equally well in the BD7 and any other 1/10 electric class for that matter.

11-05-2014, 06:40 AM

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The Savox SC1251MG and the Futaba S9551 are nearly identical in speed, torque, and footprint. Both will work equally well in the BD7 and any other 1/10 electric class for that matter.

Savox 1251 and 1252 Have almost the same spec of futaba 9551 but for durability I'll go with futaba.