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Picard 10-04-2004 07:57 PM


Originally posted by InitialD
Just answering your question about the new servo saver and steering linkage mounting, I think you need to mount the steering link at the bottom. Else, it will rub.
:nod: D is right

InitialD 10-04-2004 08:11 PM


Originally posted by Picard
The tyres sparksy has are rubbish :sneaky:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

If you guys have the chance, give the new Ellegi tires a go. Better wear as what rcabj mentioned as the rubber is more dense. Grip is excellent too.


Originally posted by Picard
He was runnin g 198 F and 200 R track width
I think if you have a fast sweeper, using 200 mm in the front should make the car very stable.

InitialD 10-04-2004 08:12 PM

Re: Mark & Sow
 

Originally posted by Picard
So who is the undisputed king of the 710 forum :D
The one who holds the RING of course. :lol: Both of them claim that I don't have the RING anymore...:( :cry:

Picard 10-04-2004 08:17 PM


Originally posted by InitialD
:lol: :lol: :lol:

If you guys have the chance, give the new Ellegi tires a go. Better wear as what rcabj mentioned as the rubber is more dense. Grip is excellent too.



I think if you have a fast sweeper, using 200 mm in the front should make the car very stable.

Do you find them as good as speedminds D

I would be interested in trying a set, where did you get them from? Mushroom?

I run 199 in the front, sparksy like 198, we both had good speed in the sweeper, but now I find rthe car to be too responsive, I am swimming in steering and the rear can't keep up, but I think that could also be my happy trigger finger and the clutch is a little too aggressive :sneaky:

sparksy 10-04-2004 08:23 PM


Originally posted by InitialD
How is that calculated? On the droop gauge (+1) or by lifting the chassis up 1 mm from the ride height before the front wheels start to lift of the ground?
On the Hudy Blocks




Are those dish type rims or the ones with the +2 offset?
What was your front and rear trackwidth?

Stock Fast tires.. 0 offset

200mm rear 198mm front track

InitialD 10-04-2004 08:26 PM


Originally posted by Picard
Do you find them as good as speedminds D
Yeah I would think so... But I don't know if it's me or something else but I find the Speedmind tires wear down a lot too these days. Perhaps it's the track surface. I also noticed that their rubbers are not as dense as before I used to remember. I'll go and check again.

BTW, with the new Ellegis, I needed to screw in the pivot ball more. With the new Ellegis, I would end up about 1 mm wider in front and the rear than I would with the Speedminds. So now I set the trackwidth with the Ellegis and when I switch to Speedminds, I use self made hex lexan spacers to space out the wheels to get the same trackwidths.


Originally posted by Picard
I would be interested in trying a set, where did you get them from? Mushroom?
Yeah I saw some at Mushroom. However, we get ours at our LHS since the price is about the same before shipping.


Originally posted by Picard
I run 199 in the front, sparksy like 198, we both had good speed in the sweeper, but now I find rthe car to be too responsive, I am swimming in steering and the rear can't keep up, but I think that could also be my happy trigger finger and the clutch is a little too aggressive :sneaky:
:lol: Yeah you're right. It's driving style and preference. I think the wider front should tame your car a little.:nod:

Picard 10-04-2004 08:36 PM


Originally posted by InitialD
Yeah I would think so... But I don't know if it's me or something else but I find the Speedmind tires wear down a lot too these days. Perhaps it's the track surface. I also noticed that their rubbers are not as dense as before I used to remember. I'll go and check again.

BTW, with the new Ellegis, I needed to screw in the pivot ball more. With the new Ellegis, I would end up about 1 mm wider in front and the rear than I would with the Speedminds. So now I set the trackwidth with the Ellegis and when I switch to Speedminds, I use self made hex lexan spacers to space out the wheels to get the same trackwidths.



Yeah I saw some at Mushroom. However, we get ours at our LHS since the price is about the same before shipping.



:lol: Yeah you're right. It's driving style and preference. I think the wider front should tame your car a little.:nod:

I actually find that on the front of the car I have to turn in the knuckles heaps to get 199 with the speedminds.

We will try the new tyres weather I want to or not (sparksy will make sure of it) :rolleyes:

sparksy 10-04-2004 08:42 PM


Originally posted by Picard
I actually find that on the front of the car I have to turn in the knuckles heaps to get 199 with the speedminds.

We will try the new tyres weather I want to or not (sparksy will make sure of it) :rolleyes:

Hey, your the girly that wasnt convinced that speedmind were going to be good till I hounded you into trying them.

We have to try the snake rims.

Picard 10-04-2004 08:43 PM

See what I mean D :rolleyes:

Hard to argue with that

InitialD 10-04-2004 08:51 PM


Originally posted by Picard
I actually find that on the front of the car I have to turn in the knuckles heaps to get 199 with the speedminds.
Then you're not turning them in enough. :lol: ;)


Originally posted by Picard
We will try the new tyres weather I want to or not (sparksy will make sure of it) :rolleyes:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Perhaps you need to check if sparsky gets some freebies or discounts from Mushroom for pushing tires to you.:lol: :lol: :lol: :sneaky:

sparksy 10-04-2004 08:51 PM

Yeah.. no arguments Picard.

We have 2 good races to go before I'm off to Malaysia, and I only have the 40 & 42 Fasts left in the tire box.

InitialD 10-04-2004 09:01 PM


Originally posted by sparksy
We have 2 good races to go before I'm off to Maslaysia, and I only have the 40 & 42 Fasts left in the tire box.
Aiks ! Is that spelt correctly, Malaysia? Duh. So you're the one ! :sweat: :o

I have too many PM and remember reading something from sombody about coming over. I think I have accidentally deleted it as I don't have that PM anymore. Just PM me again. I remember you asked me about something... Cheers.

Picard 10-04-2004 09:08 PM

He was probably asking for some driving lessons D :D

InitialD 10-04-2004 09:14 PM


Originally posted by Picard
He was probably asking for some driving lessons D :D
You're cruel Picard ! :lol:

Perhaps I think it's time to ask those two old guys to pass the RING to you instead of hording it for themselves to try and look young. :rolleyes: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Picard 10-04-2004 09:31 PM

Well he does make me spend all my money on snake goodies so I have to get back at him some how ;)


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