alvinL

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vc05hdt, thks man wit little mod it does makes a different n immediately i need to set the brakes stronger... over shooting corners..

i hv not tested any other brands of cars b4 as tis GPX4 my 1st 1/10 onroad, driving it againts other brands on the local track i do not feel any disadvantage in terms of handling performance.. just that i don't hv any mates locally using the GPX4 of which i could share n learn fm anyway m glad tis great thread still alive....

B.rgds
Al

Genius

best of luck to you. With the right know how the GPX4 can be just as competitive as any other car out there. Its a very reliable car

alvinL

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Hv been racing in off-road for a year.. now trying to get back into onroad wit 1/10 as i hv runs 1/18 & 1/5 in my younger years... so hope i know wat i'm doing in terms of setup for tis 1/10 scale machine..

will keep u guys update wit my coming race as all the top local drivers r competing

attached track layout ... any tips

Capelracer

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I'm looking at getting the RTR to run in sports class. Is the manual available anywhere online???

Genius

sorry bro they only have the Pro version on the hobao website http://www.hobao-racing.com/downloads.php

vc05hdt

RTR car update, by accident experimented with 37 shore front and 40 shore rear foam tyres. 2mm split ( front 2mm smaller outside diametre) and gone from understeer on cold track to turn in much better. Check previous post susp settings ( a few pages back) by me for help if lack of grip in cold weather say 15 degrees Celcius. Med grip Track

Genius

In some situations 35 40 would work too and 35 37. But your right 37 40 works really well. I dont normally run same shore rates front and rear. here at our local tracks anyways.I run in tropical weather haha

Have you done the rear differential upgrade? where you use 6 gears instead of the 4 internal gears. gives you better on power steering.

Capelracer

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Please elaborate!!

Genius

I dont know if hobao made it a running change in their kits but the pre production and the first few batches, the rear diff only had 4 internal gears. the conversion is a crosspin that allows you to add 2 more gears just like on a Kyosho RRR, Mtx4, Serpent 720 or just like on a 1/8 buggy. check your rear diff and see how many gears are in there.

it helps because while on power the silicone spools up inside the diff making it feel a little thicker and the 6 gears does that better than 4 gears.

vc05hdt

When I first started racing, I was brainwashed into thinking that harder foam front tyre than rear gave better grip. It did in the back of the car and caused it to understeer. After building my G4S, the basic set up was both fr and rear shore the same. Racers on the G4S thread mentioned that softer front and harder rear gave better turn in so tried it and it worked well with both cars. In regard to the six gear diff, I haven't been looking hard enough to see this mod. Using 40 fr and 37 rear and tyre wear 1/2 way thru race with 2mm split from rear wearing faster than front gained steering but lost top end speed. With the 40 rear and 37 front with 2mm smaller diameter front, higher top speed initially and reduces with rear tyre wear.
Where do I look for diff mod and what oils are u using front and back diffs Genius?

Genius

your right, the softer front will help the car turn in more. Doing that will help make the car a little more aggressive. same shore front and rear makes the car very easy to drive. you cant really power thru the turns.

I'm not sure where you can get the mod cause I got mine in the Philippines. anyways i attached some pics of what it looks like.

Depending on the track I normally use 30000 or 50000 diff oil in the rear and one way in the front.

vc05hdt

Thanks for reply, I will retire RTR car at end of this season and go Pro with my G4S or race my RRR Evo. With the RTR car Front diff 50000 and rear 30000as can't put one way in. It will be a sad day when I pack up this car as have made it ultra reliable....

alvinL

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Hi guys, does different touring body shell plays a different in handling?

vc05hdt

yes

vc05hdt

I considered retiring my car at end of season but have brought it forward. Keep on racing IMO the best cheap 1/10th scale racing car on the market. Good on you Hobao!