68LikesOS SPEED B2102
05-08-2017, 08:09 AM
#137
It doesn't sound like anyone wants to try the old style head on the B2102.
If that is the case, what have you been able to find for a head heater in the USA? The only heater I found was from the UK.
Low Profile Heaters Archives - IB-Prostart
If that is the case, what have you been able to find for a head heater in the USA? The only heater I found was from the UK.
Low Profile Heaters Archives - IB-Prostart
05-08-2017, 08:21 AM
#138
Why do people want to run the old style head for????
Yes getbthe IB Prostart heater
Yes getbthe IB Prostart heater
05-08-2017, 11:36 AM
#140
Ty just ran the new head in the Philippians in 90+ degree weather. High humidity and a 1 hour long main. Zero issues.
05-08-2017, 01:16 PM
#141
I stand corrected. I actually think it was closer to 105 degrees during the main!
05-08-2017, 06:44 PM
#142
We are just getting thru the breakin on our engine, but the first time our on the track this past weekend didn't disappoint. Looking forward to getting more time with this engine.
05-08-2017, 07:14 PM
#143
IB prostart
05-09-2017, 07:54 AM
#145
05-09-2017, 08:10 AM
#146
Driving feeling of B2102
Friends,
Does anybody here who already has spend a good time with B2102 felt that the driving feeling is different compared to the previous B2101 (High Head)?
In my last National Race, at least 3 drivers felt that the engine gives "Less Steering" to the Car. They are driving different cars, MP9TKI4, Losi 8.4, and Xray XB8'17..
The Xray Driver opted to change with Spec III Head and instantly regain His Cornering Feeling..
While me, I am more leaning to my logical decision, Lower CG will always be good. Eventhough I felt the "Less Steering" moment but I tried to find the right set-up since I felt my car is more stable and jumps flatter and farther..
Please share Your thoughts..
Cheers..
Does anybody here who already has spend a good time with B2102 felt that the driving feeling is different compared to the previous B2101 (High Head)?
In my last National Race, at least 3 drivers felt that the engine gives "Less Steering" to the Car. They are driving different cars, MP9TKI4, Losi 8.4, and Xray XB8'17..
The Xray Driver opted to change with Spec III Head and instantly regain His Cornering Feeling..
While me, I am more leaning to my logical decision, Lower CG will always be good. Eventhough I felt the "Less Steering" moment but I tried to find the right set-up since I felt my car is more stable and jumps flatter and farther..
Please share Your thoughts..
Cheers..
05-09-2017, 06:42 PM
#147
Tech Master
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Im no great mind when it comes to setup, but id imagine that the reduced cg head makes the car roll less due to less weight being thrown around up high. As we all know, less roll = less grip during cornering.
So if i had to guess, they would need to make their car roll more in order to achieve the same cornering while reaping the other benefits of the low cg head.
Its like changing tires from tall thread pattern to short tread pattern and not adjusting ride height and wondering why its not working right.
So if i had to guess, they would need to make their car roll more in order to achieve the same cornering while reaping the other benefits of the low cg head.
Its like changing tires from tall thread pattern to short tread pattern and not adjusting ride height and wondering why its not working right.
05-09-2017, 11:46 PM
#149
Gavel,
You got the spot-on understanding..
One option to makes the car roll side-to-side more and also try to alter roll axis that more to the front side so that it would generate more cornering traction.
But, all of this still surprises me somehow, I mean the whole engine itself only 5 grams less then B2101 but the difference of the CG really change the whole car handling dynamic..
Cheers..
You got the spot-on understanding..
One option to makes the car roll side-to-side more and also try to alter roll axis that more to the front side so that it would generate more cornering traction.
But, all of this still surprises me somehow, I mean the whole engine itself only 5 grams less then B2101 but the difference of the CG really change the whole car handling dynamic..
Cheers..
Im no great mind when it comes to setup, but id imagine that the reduced cg head makes the car roll less due to less weight being thrown around up high. As we all know, less roll = less grip during cornering.
So if i had to guess, they would need to make their car roll more in order to achieve the same cornering while reaping the other benefits of the low cg head.
Its like changing tires from tall thread pattern to short tread pattern and not adjusting ride height and wondering why its not working right.
So if i had to guess, they would need to make their car roll more in order to achieve the same cornering while reaping the other benefits of the low cg head.
Its like changing tires from tall thread pattern to short tread pattern and not adjusting ride height and wondering why its not working right.