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Old 11-22-2009, 03:43 PM
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How's your spring and collar on the steering rack ? Has it backed off ?
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Old 11-22-2009, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris Reilly
How's your spring and collar on the steering rack ? Has it backed off ?
DOH. I always forget to check that myself. Good call Chris, that may be his problem as well.
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Old 11-22-2009, 04:33 PM
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I need to check it on my buggy.

I was going to say check your clutch and front brake. There are a few things that can do it. It's really a guess sometimes. Not seeing it. I think I'm better at helping others than myself sometimes.
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Old 11-22-2009, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by PW
Just go with the JC body & mount

Will that mount also work with the Proline body?
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Old 11-22-2009, 06:24 PM
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Servo saver is fine as far as i know, i will double check it but the wheels seem to be turning lock to lock no dramas out there on the track from what i can see, droop settings are the same as stock, i wasnt keen to change them as the track was a bit bumpy and blown out by the end of the event, we did lower the suspension about 2 full turns on each collar which did help slightly for the main but it still was very hard work to drive, was the longest 30 minute main a person could drive trying to get the thing to steer without hitting the outside pipes all the time...

When i get a chance to tear it down and do the routine maintenance on it i will double check the servo saver, thats a good tip that could be a simple solution if its not right.

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Old 11-22-2009, 09:14 PM
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When is the championship edition supposed to be available to the public!!!!!! Need to buy one NOW>>>>
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Old 11-23-2009, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by NJA82
Servo saver is fine as far as i know, i will double check it but the wheels seem to be turning lock to lock no dramas out there on the track from what i can see, droop settings are the same as stock, i wasnt keen to change them as the track was a bit bumpy and blown out by the end of the event, we did lower the suspension about 2 full turns on each collar which did help slightly for the main but it still was very hard work to drive, was the longest 30 minute main a person could drive trying to get the thing to steer without hitting the outside pipes all the time...
Droop *and* up travel. You want an even distance for droop and uptravel top to bottom measuring from your settled ride height. Too much up travel and your weight transfer will increase to the outside wheel from chassis roll exaggerating push. You can decrease your travel to mitigate push and still race a bumpy track, just drop to softer springs and/or lighter weight shock oil so you're not bouncy.
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Old 11-23-2009, 05:05 AM
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If you were pushing everywhere I take it you had plenty of rear traction. Try going to 2 deg. rear toe. That should get rid of the push and it should rotate faster.
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Old 11-23-2009, 05:42 AM
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Yes it had plenty of rear traction, i think that was the main reason it was pushing to be honest, will give it a try man, thanks for that.
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Old 11-23-2009, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Potoczak
Will the J Concepts Punisher Body work on a electric conversion, not sure if the battery will fit?
yes..with no issues at all
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Old 11-24-2009, 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Shane Racer
With 3k and i-beams in the rear I bet the rear was pretty loose. Cityblocks will give you more traction in the rear. If you went back to 7 in the rear that's a good start. I would give JC blue crosshairs a shot.
whats up shane, i am done for the year and have a lot to learn in the off season. i borrowed a set of tires from a fellow racer and wow what a diffrence they make. they were small hole shots. i can not believe it makes that much of a diffrence. i went from the last postion qualifing to second in the main. i will be investing in tires
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Old 11-24-2009, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by flippz
whats up shane, i am done for the year and have a lot to learn in the off season. i borrowed a set of tires from a fellow racer and wow what a diffrence they make. they were small hole shots. i can not believe it makes that much of a diffrence. i went from the last postion qualifing to second in the main. i will be investing in tires
I learned the same thing this past year. I can spend days on setup, and testing, but if my tires are wrong, i basically wasted my time.
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Old 11-24-2009, 11:16 AM
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Yep,Start with tires and go from there.
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Old 11-26-2009, 01:42 PM
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When is the championship edition supposed to be available to the public!!!!!! Need to buy one NOW>>>>
Just pre-order mine from a US source, almost certain I'll get it before they are officially in the UK. Some time in December apparently. Can't wait...
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Old 11-26-2009, 10:26 PM
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anyone know what brand tyres will fit the white rims that come with the rc8t kit would to get from amain?
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