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Taylor-Racing 12-30-2004 03:14 AM

You really need to talk to some Revalation guys but a couple of things that might help . . . .

Lose some rear droop - maybe even get it down to 2mm.
I would have thought 2mm of rear camber was too little, but if your tyres aren't coneing, then . . . OK.
Yes, smaller tyres help as does a stiffer set-up.
You need about 4mm of tyre split to run the 16/19 conversion.
Concentrate on driving smoothly, and even a bit slower in the traction roll prone areas . . . really! :D
One flip can easily translate to a loss of about half a lap.

MTX-3 Kid 12-30-2004 04:39 AM

I had the same problem at this years nationals I was trying a harder spring, harder anti roll bars and it just kept traction rolling then I noticed that other MTX-3's in the pits were running a softer spring and softer anti roll bars than me so I tried it and it worked I still don't know why but it worked and thats the main thing :lol: :D :sweat:

Hope this helps:sweat:

compaq888 12-30-2004 04:58 AM

having a car too stiff sometimes is a bad thing. I went with my buddy to crystal park and all his car did was traction roll right after the straight, after like the 3rd lap he went home:lol: :lol: :lol:

miniracer 12-30-2004 06:02 AM

has anyone here, broke a radio tray? I have seen two cracked in between the tank and throttle servo already and would like to know if this is a common breakage part. wondering if there is a thicker radio tray available. I am a novice driver and would like to stock up on breakable parts for the mtx-3. thanks.

Slotmachine 12-30-2004 10:26 AM

Nats
 

Originally posted by MTX-3 Kid
I had the same problem at this years nationals I was trying a harder spring, harder anti roll bars and it just kept traction rolling then I noticed that other MTX-3's in the pits were running a softer spring and softer anti roll bars than me so I tried it and it worked I still don't know why but it worked and thats the main thing :lol: :D :sweat:

Hope this helps:sweat:


I was there also and had the same issue. I was the guy runing with a pedal radio.

When you put on a softer set up, it makes the car less agressive , so the car will not respond as quick.

AMGRacer 12-30-2004 01:23 PM

When you run a softer setup the car rolls more. As the car rolls it pulls the chassis closer to the ground making the car less likely to traction roll. A hard setting prevents the chassis from rolling over in the corner making it more likely to jack over the cornering wheel.

A mid corner traction roll usually means you are too soft. An immediate traction roll usually means you are too stiff.

BuggyMulisha 12-30-2004 07:49 PM

For tomorrow.....



Happy New Years!

alots happend in 2004 hopefully 2005 will be even better....wink wink new mtx4 maybe? lol:nod: :lol:

MTX-3 Kid 12-30-2004 08:19 PM

Thanks for the reply guys


A mid corner traction roll usually means you are too soft. An immediate traction roll usually means you are too stiff.
AMGRacer this helps heaps :sweat: :)

Hope you all have a happy new year :sweat:

smracer31 12-30-2004 08:41 PM

i run at revelation also, i wonder how traction will be on saturday... i plan on running but weathr permitting.

asw7576 01-02-2005 01:34 AM

Happy new year guys !!! :tire: :tire: :tire:

What do you suggest for this kind of problems: understeer and oversteer in one package :eek: :eek:

My car is not stable at high speed, the car seems not planted to ground. The car would easily get too much left or right after I made small correction from transmitter's steering at high speed.

In tight corner, the car have tendency to understeer if I enter that corner too fast.

Ditto in sweeper corner, I can't hardly full throttle while other could. The car would overshoot to grass area if I enter that sweeper too fast.

Exiting tight corner is another challenge because the car sometimes would spin out 180 degree at full throttle.

Please... please... please.... What would you suggest ? I don't have to explain my current setup because my setup is sux anyway.

My circuit condition:

medium and long sweeping corners, few tight corners, one hair pin, and one curve long straight.

Track temp: 41+ C. Weather temp: 33 C. Humidity: 78 %

Smooth asphalt track with medium to high bite if not dusty.

20 SMOKE 01-02-2005 12:42 PM

does any one have a site where i can get a receiver pack

mckrooz 01-02-2005 01:58 PM


Originally posted by miniracer
has anyone here, broke a radio tray? I have seen two cracked in between the tank and throttle servo already and would like to know if this is a common breakage part. wondering if there is a thicker radio tray available. I am a novice driver and would like to stock up on breakable parts for the mtx-3. thanks.
I have cracked a radio tray at the same place you mentioned. I just got a new one. I've seen other drivers with cracks in the same place. Maybe try putting CA glue along the edges of the tray.

serpentpro28 01-02-2005 02:31 PM


Originally posted by miniracer
has anyone here, broke a radio tray? I have seen two cracked in between the tank and throttle servo already and would like to know if this is a common breakage part. wondering if there is a thicker radio tray available. I am a novice driver and would like to stock up on breakable parts for the mtx-3. thanks.
you need to upgrade you side braces with alum,and also the radio tray support,if you using the stock plastic you have a lot of play on mid-part of the car'

miniracer 01-02-2005 04:04 PM


Originally posted by serpentpro28
you need to upgrade you side braces with alum,and also the radio tray support,if you using the stock plastic you have a lot of play on mid-part of the car'
I already have aluminum side brace and radio tray support. I have repaired the crack and sealed all the edges with ca. Hope this last until I can get a replacement tray. Anyone use aftermarket trays from 3racing or Kai? Feedbacks? Thanks for your replies!:D :D :D

Slotmachine 01-02-2005 06:29 PM

top plate
 

Originally posted by miniracer
I already have aluminum side brace and radio tray support. I have repaired the crack and sealed all the edges with ca. Hope this last until I can get a replacement tray. Anyone use aftermarket trays from 3racing or Kai? Feedbacks? Thanks for your replies!:D :D :D

My stock one broke the first crash, 1.5 years ago, I still have it on the car no problems.


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