305LikesXray X1 - Formula One Car
10-04-2016, 12:56 AM
#1698
Any advice regarding gluing the front outside sidewalks to harden them & prevent traction roll?
A lot of people at my local swear by this for both F1 and TC, but I can't find much info about it on the forums.
10-04-2016, 05:02 AM
#1699
You HAVE to glue the front sidewalls on black CRC carpet, I likely would at least try it for grey carpet as well. I even glued the rear sidewalls for black carpet and switched to soft springs to let the car chassis roll, instead of traction rolling onto it's lid every lap.
I just put a drop on a carboard parts tag and drag it on the sidewall while the tire's spinning. Not sure if there's a better technique.
I just put a drop on a carboard parts tag and drag it on the sidewall while the tire's spinning. Not sure if there's a better technique.
10-04-2016, 09:09 AM
#1703
I'm still running a modded 15 and have no problem competing, lol. But I do want a new 17 when they come out, just for fresh parts. Also, would like to know if the existing aluminum chassis will fit the new 17, one less thing to buy when it does come out.
10-04-2016, 11:39 AM
#1705
You HAVE to glue the front sidewalls on black CRC carpet, I likely would at least try it for grey carpet as well. I even glued the rear sidewalls for black carpet and switched to soft springs to let the car chassis roll, instead of traction rolling onto it's lid every lap.
I just put a drop on a carboard parts tag and drag it on the sidewall while the tire's spinning. Not sure if there's a better technique.
I just put a drop on a carboard parts tag and drag it on the sidewall while the tire's spinning. Not sure if there's a better technique.
10-16-2016, 12:26 AM
#1707
Would a 78 spur and a 31 pinion be ok? Running 96 spur (stock), and 38 pinion right now.
10-16-2016, 10:26 AM
#1708
Tech Initiate
Make the diff as loose as possible, but without any slipping.
Narrow the rear track
Narrow front track width
Rear ride height higher than the front
Raise rear of center shock so it is more angled.
Stiffer side spring
Only ran the side shock a few times as I changed to the damper tubes.
I can't say any of these will be a miracle cure, but certainly worth trying (if you haven't all ready)
Either way, let us know if any of them made a difference.
Narrow the rear track
Narrow front track width
Rear ride height higher than the front
Raise rear of center shock so it is more angled.
Stiffer side spring
Only ran the side shock a few times as I changed to the damper tubes.
I can't say any of these will be a miracle cure, but certainly worth trying (if you haven't all ready)
Either way, let us know if any of them made a difference.
Thx at all "helper"
10-16-2016, 04:26 PM
#1709
Tech Fanatic
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You HAVE to glue the front sidewalls on black CRC carpet, I likely would at least try it for grey carpet as well. I even glued the rear sidewalls for black carpet and switched to soft springs to let the car chassis roll, instead of traction rolling onto it's lid every lap.
I just put a drop on a carboard parts tag and drag it on the sidewall while the tire's spinning. Not sure if there's a better technique.
I just put a drop on a carboard parts tag and drag it on the sidewall while the tire's spinning. Not sure if there's a better technique.
chuck