9LikesVBC Racing D08
09-09-2016, 02:27 PM
#391
New tape mount system FYI
If you happen to get this, VBC RACING - WILDFIRE ANTI-TWEAK BATTERY MOUNT D-05-VBC-0250, you might want to grind the chassis screw down a bit as, in the stock form the screw is a little too long and interferes with the teeth to lock in place.
09-12-2016, 07:48 AM
#393
09-12-2016, 12:48 PM
#394
Tech Initiate
SMC Purple springs
Hi Guys ,
Any experience with the SMC purple springs and TBBS shocks ?
- SMC silver would be the rear spring if one used the purple upfront ?
-What exactly was the "feel" of the progressive front springs - Where and when would you use this ? I suspect in a high speed sweeper where you need the initial bite and then need to stiffen up as the car rolls mod sweeper ?
Cheers
Any experience with the SMC purple springs and TBBS shocks ?
- SMC silver would be the rear spring if one used the purple upfront ?
-What exactly was the "feel" of the progressive front springs - Where and when would you use this ? I suspect in a high speed sweeper where you need the initial bite and then need to stiffen up as the car rolls mod sweeper ?
Cheers
09-12-2016, 05:34 PM
#397
Has anyone have a good setup for the black carpet? I have been on Petit rc and VBC racing but no luck
09-12-2016, 06:42 PM
#398
D08 Setup
I have a D08 setup that I worked with Ed quite a bit on for carpet that has a high traction groove. The goal for this setup was to have a setup that would not require gluing the sidwalls of the tires. This was running the graphite chassis, and I was going to say a out of the box kit, but my car is mostly a dynamics car now. Still the setup is pretty decent and I think the final fix would be the gluing of the sidewall.
09-12-2016, 11:37 PM
#399
I have a D08 setup that I worked with Ed quite a bit on for carpet that has a high traction groove. The goal for this setup was to have a setup that would not require gluing the sidwalls of the tires. This was running the graphite chassis, and I was going to say a out of the box kit, but my car is mostly a dynamics car now. Still the setup is pretty decent and I think the final fix would be the gluing of the sidewall.
A few changes to further reduce any chances of grip roll from his setup.
- Increase droop going from 1.5 F/R to 2.0 F and 2.5 will allow for the suspension roll a lot more in the corners.
- Reducing camber gain on the front.
- Reducing front camber -1.0
- Solid center post
- Aluminum chassis
09-14-2016, 01:50 AM
#401
Hi guy's, just bought an VBC D08 Dynamics edition.
I have 2 questions.
1, What scenario's would the mid flex motor mount post would be used? or even the optional solid post?
2, Are the TBBS shocks better for asphalt conditions or the original D08 shocks.
Track is outside asphalt, a little bumpy, low to medium grip.
I have 2 questions.
1, What scenario's would the mid flex motor mount post would be used? or even the optional solid post?
2, Are the TBBS shocks better for asphalt conditions or the original D08 shocks.
Track is outside asphalt, a little bumpy, low to medium grip.
09-14-2016, 10:07 AM
#402
Hi guy's, just bought an VBC D08 Dynamics edition.
I have 2 questions.
1, What scenario's would the mid flex motor mount post would be used? or even the optional solid post?
I have found that as the traction comes up the harder the post the better the car feels, mostly thru corners, it feels like it plants the car better. I have tried all three combinations and the solid post in combination with the different motor mount adjustment points can really fine tune the feel of the car. My present setup with high traction is the solid post but no spacers with the motor mount.
2, Are the TBBS shocks better for asphalt conditions or the original D08 shocks.
I think the general consensus is that short shocks seem to create more traction regardless of surface. The catch here is that the original VBC was a long big bore, so if heat fade in the shock is a issue, the long shock package could be a better pick. We have cars running here with both setups and they both seem to work very well, just slightly different feeling due to different c of g.
Track is outside asphalt, a little bumpy, low to medium grip.
I have 2 questions.
1, What scenario's would the mid flex motor mount post would be used? or even the optional solid post?
I have found that as the traction comes up the harder the post the better the car feels, mostly thru corners, it feels like it plants the car better. I have tried all three combinations and the solid post in combination with the different motor mount adjustment points can really fine tune the feel of the car. My present setup with high traction is the solid post but no spacers with the motor mount.
2, Are the TBBS shocks better for asphalt conditions or the original D08 shocks.
I think the general consensus is that short shocks seem to create more traction regardless of surface. The catch here is that the original VBC was a long big bore, so if heat fade in the shock is a issue, the long shock package could be a better pick. We have cars running here with both setups and they both seem to work very well, just slightly different feeling due to different c of g.
Track is outside asphalt, a little bumpy, low to medium grip.
09-14-2016, 01:44 PM
#403
Hi guy's, just bought an VBC D08 Dynamics edition.
I have 2 questions.
1, What scenario's would the mid flex motor mount post would be used? or even the optional solid post?
2, Are the TBBS shocks better for asphalt conditions or the original D08 shocks.
Track is outside asphalt, a little bumpy, low to medium grip.
I have 2 questions.
1, What scenario's would the mid flex motor mount post would be used? or even the optional solid post?
2, Are the TBBS shocks better for asphalt conditions or the original D08 shocks.
Track is outside asphalt, a little bumpy, low to medium grip.
have tried the bb shocks on the same as above & found the originals to work better on our track types
but you may want to do comparison's yourself at your particular track
if you look on rc pettit site at the set up that ryan maker has for the d08 you will find this will work pretty well anywhere with just a minor change here or there
hope this helps
09-14-2016, 09:02 PM
#404
Flex
Dont overlook the tuning options of the motor post. The solid one will make the rear rotate faster and the flex one will add a bit more traction over the solid post. None at all is the most flex. If you play with removing different screws in the pin holders you can feel a difference in drive ability.
09-15-2016, 01:20 AM
#405
Cheers guy's.
Will check out Ryans setup and start there Professor.
Will check out Ryans setup and start there Professor.