Jammin X1 - so close yet so far
05-08-2007, 05:37 AM
#3526
Originally Posted by Crocket
Hi Jerseyboy,
I recently tried the 7th hole in the rear shock tower. I dont know the science behind it (maybe its just psychological) but it seemed to help settle the rear of the car down powering out of corners.
It seems to be working for me as I TQ'ed in the weekend by 12 seconds and won the 20 min A-main by over 2 laps.
NOTE: if you do decide to modify the shock tower you will also need to machine the rear shock tower mount to allow the rear camber links room to pivot, A dremel did the trick for me.
Good luck guys......Dave
I recently tried the 7th hole in the rear shock tower. I dont know the science behind it (maybe its just psychological) but it seemed to help settle the rear of the car down powering out of corners.
It seems to be working for me as I TQ'ed in the weekend by 12 seconds and won the 20 min A-main by over 2 laps.
NOTE: if you do decide to modify the shock tower you will also need to machine the rear shock tower mount to allow the rear camber links room to pivot, A dremel did the trick for me.
Good luck guys......Dave
05-08-2007, 05:46 AM
#3527
Originally Posted by Jerseyboy
Has anyone used the no 7 hole on the rear upper link of the X1. The extra hole that Chad Bradley uses.
I have not heard the explanation why this seems to work better.
I have not heard the explanation why this seems to work better.
"blanks596" I know what you mean. this buggy is a bit on the heavy side. wish someone could measure the weight of the lightened jammin chassis vs. the fioroni lightened chassis
05-08-2007, 05:51 AM
#3528
Originally Posted by Paul Wall
less camber gain when compressed keeping the rear end more steady and consistant during turn.
"blanks596" I know what you mean. this buggy is a bit on the heavy side. wish someone could measure the weight of the lightened jammin chassis vs. the fioroni lightened chassis
"blanks596" I know what you mean. this buggy is a bit on the heavy side. wish someone could measure the weight of the lightened jammin chassis vs. the fioroni lightened chassis
i've never weighed mine but what is a buggies minimum weight requirement? 
05-08-2007, 06:10 AM
#3529
Originally Posted by Paul Wall
less camber gain when compressed keeping the rear end more steady and consistant during turn.
"blanks596" I know what you mean. this buggy is a bit on the heavy side. wish someone could measure the weight of the lightened jammin chassis vs. the fioroni lightened chassis
"blanks596" I know what you mean. this buggy is a bit on the heavy side. wish someone could measure the weight of the lightened jammin chassis vs. the fioroni lightened chassis
One would think more camber gain when accelerating in a turn is better.
Definitely something to try out.
05-08-2007, 07:30 AM
#3530
Originally Posted by TomB
the jammin is heavy? i heard it's a light buggy? i've never weighed mine but what is a buggies minimum weight requirement?
i've never weighed mine but what is a buggies minimum weight requirement? 
The eight seems to be lighter
05-08-2007, 09:30 AM
#3531
Originally Posted by Paul Wall
buggies min weight is 3200g. I haven't weighed any buggies on a scale but just going off the not so reliable curl test The eight seems to be lighter
The eight seems to be lighterDuring the last 2007 southamerican championship in Chile, the 2 8ights that participated on the event had to receive extra weigts to get the minimum ... Jammins were the higher weight buggies, but the fastest on track
cya,
05-08-2007, 01:19 PM
#3532
just looking for a bit more agility and acceleration that weight loss could bring about without sacrificing too much traction
05-08-2007, 06:45 PM
#3534
Originally Posted by Tabushi
... Jammins were the higher weight buggies, but the fastest on track
05-08-2007, 11:12 PM
#3535
Originally Posted by Crocket
Hi Jerseyboy,
I recently tried the 7th hole in the rear shock tower. I dont know the science behind it (maybe its just psychological) but it seemed to help settle the rear of the car down powering out of corners.
It seems to be working for me as I TQ'ed in the weekend by 12 seconds and won the 20 min A-main by over 2 laps.
NOTE: if you do decide to modify the shock tower you will also need to machine the rear shock tower mount to allow the rear camber links room to pivot, A dremel did the trick for me.
Good luck guys......Dave
I recently tried the 7th hole in the rear shock tower. I dont know the science behind it (maybe its just psychological) but it seemed to help settle the rear of the car down powering out of corners.
It seems to be working for me as I TQ'ed in the weekend by 12 seconds and won the 20 min A-main by over 2 laps.
NOTE: if you do decide to modify the shock tower you will also need to machine the rear shock tower mount to allow the rear camber links room to pivot, A dremel did the trick for me.
Good luck guys......Dave
Did some research:
With the no7 hole it increases the upper rear camber link. This has a huge effect on rollcentre. The longer the link the more the car will roll in mid corner giving better stability and traction.
On loose tracks with low traction this mod will give better traction in the turns.
05-09-2007, 04:08 AM
#3536
Settings
Try also laying the tops of the shocks in to the inside hole.
I ran mine on the weekend and it was the fastest it has ever felt.
I also tightened the sway bars to about 3mm front and 7mm rear.
It got me into an A-Main final that i thought i wouldn't get into.
Also here is a picture of my CRT.5 finished.
Man does it haul ass with the OS TZ.12 in it.
I jumped a 9 metre tripple on the weekend that some buggies were struggling to do!
I ran mine on the weekend and it was the fastest it has ever felt.
I also tightened the sway bars to about 3mm front and 7mm rear.
It got me into an A-Main final that i thought i wouldn't get into.
Also here is a picture of my CRT.5 finished.
Man does it haul ass with the OS TZ.12 in it.
I jumped a 9 metre tripple on the weekend that some buggies were struggling to do!
05-09-2007, 04:28 AM
#3537
Originally Posted by RCRacing.com.au
Try also laying the tops of the shocks in to the inside hole.
I ran mine on the weekend and it was the fastest it has ever felt.
I also tightened the sway bars to about 3mm front and 7mm rear.
It got me into an A-Main final that i thought i wouldn't get into.
Also here is a picture of my CRT.5 finished.
Man does it haul ass with the OS TZ.12 in it.
I jumped a 9 metre tripple on the weekend that some buggies were struggling to do!
I ran mine on the weekend and it was the fastest it has ever felt.
I also tightened the sway bars to about 3mm front and 7mm rear.
It got me into an A-Main final that i thought i wouldn't get into.
Also here is a picture of my CRT.5 finished.
Man does it haul ass with the OS TZ.12 in it.
I jumped a 9 metre tripple on the weekend that some buggies were struggling to do!
Now thats my next car.
05-11-2007, 06:25 PM
#3539
Nice Ride!
Thanks Jerseyboy!
Man does it fly!
We went to Rockhampton last weekend for the Rocky Cup and I cleared the 9 metre tripple with it during the lunch break.
Everyone was cheering as they hadn't seen one going before and expected it to be slower than a 1/10th.
It will keep up with a 1/8th scale on a good track no problems!
If you guys are die hard Jammin Fans then I suggest you get one of these and put a ball tearing .12 motor into it.
I guarantee you won't be dissapointed!
I'm going to get a second one and put a brushless motor into it too.
As for the nuts for the hinge pins i'm sure they are 4mm on the inside and 3mm on the outsides.
Man does it fly!
We went to Rockhampton last weekend for the Rocky Cup and I cleared the 9 metre tripple with it during the lunch break.
Everyone was cheering as they hadn't seen one going before and expected it to be slower than a 1/10th.
It will keep up with a 1/8th scale on a good track no problems!
If you guys are die hard Jammin Fans then I suggest you get one of these and put a ball tearing .12 motor into it.
I guarantee you won't be dissapointed!
I'm going to get a second one and put a brushless motor into it too.
As for the nuts for the hinge pins i'm sure they are 4mm on the inside and 3mm on the outsides.
05-11-2007, 06:48 PM
#3540
has anyone tried the new option part pinion and ring gear set? What is it suposed to help and does it? Seems like a fairly steep price tag, but if it works maybe it's worth it. Thanks guys.