34LikesSchumacher Mi5
12-22-2013, 08:14 AM
#1756
lower holes
Thanks Discount and Tryhard, I heard Hofer runs lower holes on his towers. Wouldn't the spring have too much pre-load then?
The steering plates are interesting, I miss being able to tune my ackerman, diff heights and arm widths....but i suppose having a car that is simpler to tune isn't all that bad either.
Tryhard, what did you use to cut/mill the carbon fiber?
Sam
The steering plates are interesting, I miss being able to tune my ackerman, diff heights and arm widths....but i suppose having a car that is simpler to tune isn't all that bad either.
Tryhard, what did you use to cut/mill the carbon fiber?
Sam
You can (just) see the front brace in this picture from the ETS;
http://ets.redrc.net/wp-content/gall...hofermi5-5.jpg
Think of them as the difference between running one-piece or split blocks on other cars. So running the braces reduces the flex at that end of the car, which can change the balance and reduce the overall grip at that end.
The shock towers, look similar positions (the holes don't look lower), so thickness is probably the main thing.
Regarding the ackerman plates, I would hazard a guess that they move the mounting hole in-wards, rather than back, but worth checking that.
I've been running ackerman plates with the mounting hole moved in towards the centre of the car 1mm, based on the advice of Grainger and Matt W. I found that it helps to give the car more steering, but more linear as well (at least when used with the centre ball rack as well, easier to see here http://ets.redrc.net/wp-content/gall...hofermi5-9.jpg). I have tried plates with the hole 2mm in, but wasn't so sure on them, so have just kept the 1mm in versions on both my cars.
HiH
Ed
http://ets.redrc.net/wp-content/gall...hofermi5-5.jpg
Think of them as the difference between running one-piece or split blocks on other cars. So running the braces reduces the flex at that end of the car, which can change the balance and reduce the overall grip at that end.
The shock towers, look similar positions (the holes don't look lower), so thickness is probably the main thing.
Regarding the ackerman plates, I would hazard a guess that they move the mounting hole in-wards, rather than back, but worth checking that.
I've been running ackerman plates with the mounting hole moved in towards the centre of the car 1mm, based on the advice of Grainger and Matt W. I found that it helps to give the car more steering, but more linear as well (at least when used with the centre ball rack as well, easier to see here http://ets.redrc.net/wp-content/gall...hofermi5-9.jpg). I have tried plates with the hole 2mm in, but wasn't so sure on them, so have just kept the 1mm in versions on both my cars.
HiH
Ed
12-22-2013, 08:45 AM
#1757
Tech Addict
I recently been running the mi5 just to take a break from the dirt and have had great success with the car. My good friend gdcpbdcop has an identical set up with the only difference is the 2mm chassis. the only difference I feel is how responsive the car is. I do not like that car to be that twitchy for me. I have been preferring the stock chassis with the braces. the only complaint I have is I can't keep up with those awsomatix car on the straight it always pulls 3-4 car length every thime on the straight and it looks like he is running boost or something I have to work my ass off to catch him on the infield and always do by the time we hit straight again he is gone. my question is how can I free this thing up?
12-22-2013, 03:08 PM
#1758
12-23-2013, 01:09 AM
#1762
HiH
Ed
12-23-2013, 03:31 AM
#1763
I recently been running the mi5 just to take a break from the dirt and have had great success with the car. My good friend gdcpbdcop has an identical set up with the only difference is the 2mm chassis. the only difference I feel is how responsive the car is. I do not like that car to be that twitchy for me. I have been preferring the stock chassis with the braces. the only complaint I have is I can't keep up with those awsomatix car on the straight it always pulls 3-4 car length every thime on the straight and it looks like he is running boost or something I have to work my ass off to catch him on the infield and always do by the time we hit straight again he is gone. my question is how can I free this thing up?
12-23-2013, 06:26 AM
#1764
12-27-2013, 09:04 AM
#1765
Ran last night in stock/mod on med grip carpet. Let me say cutting the arms made a much bigger difference than i thought. It's hard to describe but it settled the car in high speed and rolled better through low speed sections. Our track is bumpy and med-low grip at times. Yok blue front springs also felt good in stock, although my lap times were the same if not a little worse. Would like to try a spring in between a pink and blue....cheers.
12-27-2013, 09:19 AM
#1766
Ran last night in stock/mod on med grip carpet. Let me say cutting the arms made a much bigger difference than i thought. It's hard to describe but it settled the car in high speed and rolled better through low speed sections. Our track is bumpy and med-low grip at times. Yok blue front springs also felt good in stock, although my lap times were the same if not a little worse. Would like to try a spring in between a pink and blue....cheers.
Schumacher 'Blue' U4305
Yokomo Yellow - Tested harder but felt softer than pinks on the car
Ride 2.5
Hope it helps..!
..p
12-27-2013, 09:51 PM
#1767
how many you guys plan on running at the birds
12-29-2013, 07:37 AM
#1768
The car was on point this Saturday. and the car was more free than the week before. car was on pace with the top guys. Going to free up some more with aluminum axles and grey belts.
12-29-2013, 09:20 AM
#1769
Tech Adept
12-29-2013, 02:45 PM
#1770
