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Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-24-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,664
Posted By Rsimps

We tested rear motor on the track used for the...

We tested rear motor on the track used for the euros over here in the UK. That day the track was fresh and slippy and both mm and rm turned a similar lap time, but the mm was easier to drive. MM does...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-24-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,001
Posted By Rsimps

We use old football pitch/playing field astro...

We use old football pitch/playing field astro turf that's been replaced. Its filled with sand so each roll is about 1 ton. If you go to Robin Hood Raceway's web site of Facebook page you can see the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-24-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 743,376
Posted By Rsimps

Nobody over here runs the motor forward chassis,...

Nobody over here runs the motor forward chassis, most prefer the old chassis in alloy on high grip.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-24-2015, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 743,376
Posted By Rsimps

That's an K1 issue, initial turn in is a bit...

That's an K1 issue, initial turn in is a bit mild. The guys at the Euro's were running the inner front wishbone hole. The tech set-up sheet on the winning car is incorrect and you can see plain as...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-24-2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1,215
Views: 265,415
Posted By Rsimps

I was reading that a few were having side bite...

I was reading that a few were having side bite problems. This is what we found running on cork flooring over last seasons winter indoor championship over here in the UK. the cork is a medium grip...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-26-2014, 04:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,939
Posted By Rsimps

Skills will get you to the top of the club racing...

Skills will get you to the top of the club racing scene, but once you race at top level a poorly set up car can cost you 4-5 finals.
Skills first then car. There is a point where you need a good...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-26-2014, 04:22 AM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 743,376
Posted By Rsimps

Just measure the thickness and internal dia and...

Just measure the thickness and internal dia and get some of either another make of car or from DIY place.
I use std caps with cut out bladders, you just need to turn the cap back a turn then slowly...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-19-2014, 04:32 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 221,444
Posted By Rsimps

I have used both. The 0 degs give more turn in...

I have used both. The 0 degs give more turn in and less out, which can be handy if the cars rear keeps coming round (hooking) as you are trying to get out of the corner. The 5 deg are smoother all...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-17-2014, 04:27 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 221,444
Posted By Rsimps

Does anyone use small bores at all on the loose,...

Does anyone use small bores at all on the loose, or would you always use the big bores?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-11-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2,234
Views: 819,779
Posted By Rsimps

All I know is that outdoor I run red springs on...

All I know is that outdoor I run red springs on the back and blue or black on the front and indoor you can be totally the other way round as the track gives loads of rear grip. The oils are similar....
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-11-2014, 08:21 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 27,113
Posted By Rsimps

I think they have been designing RTR cars, which...

I think they have been designing RTR cars, which is why not a great deal has been done on the race cars. I would expect that's the direction they will go in. You never know they might then re-boot...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-11-2014, 04:14 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 27,113
Posted By Rsimps

I believe no drivers got a contract for next...

I believe no drivers got a contract for next year, not even the guy that started Durango off. You carnt get any spares over here in the UK the team guys couldn't even get any. A friend of mine is...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-29-2014, 01:09 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 221,444
Posted By Rsimps

Tom and Co seem to run between 40 and 60g weight...

Tom and Co seem to run between 40 and 60g weight in the front of the battery tray/area. I found I needed about 40g with saddles in the middle to make the car jump nice and level in the air over big...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-22-2014, 04:32 AM
Replies: 1,456
Views: 307,720
Posted By Rsimps

I had a guy say that he didn't want to purchase a...

I had a guy say that he didn't want to purchase a KF because he needed to buy a load of parts to make it work. I told him the car works great out of the box on the grippy tracks it was designed for....
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-22-2014, 04:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,769
Posted By Rsimps

I find the gear diff helps car rotation into a...

I find the gear diff helps car rotation into a corner over a ball diff and it is a little quicker on pick up, but overall I prefer a ball diff in my 2wd car. I like gear diffs on the 4wd on grippy...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-21-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1,456
Views: 307,720
Posted By Rsimps

There is talk of it but I don't know if and when.

There is talk of it but I don't know if and when.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-15-2014, 11:58 PM
Replies: 1,456
Views: 307,720
Posted By Rsimps

I have used AE and JC along with Schumacher.

I have used AE and JC along with Schumacher.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-06-2014, 11:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,206
Posted By Rsimps

In the UK we have been running on carpet with off...

In the UK we have been running on carpet with off road for decades. Nothing works better than either Schumacher mini spikes or mini pins (the latter being the most grippy) in yellow compound. Stagger...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-06-2014, 11:43 PM
Replies: 3,059
Views: 358,368
Posted By Rsimps

I am sure most modern stuff is safe, but how many...

I am sure most modern stuff is safe, but how many bothered asking the manufacturer or looked at the material data sheets! Get into good habits!
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-06-2014, 08:27 AM
Replies: 3,059
Views: 358,368
Posted By Rsimps

How many of you know what chemicals are in it? If...

How many of you know what chemicals are in it? If it gives you a headache like the old stuff its going into your brain, which most solvent based chemicals are small enough to do. Your lungs are...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-06-2014, 04:42 AM
Replies: 4,891
Views: 743,376
Posted By Rsimps

I am UK based, so we run mainly on high grip, but...

I am UK based, so we run mainly on high grip, but we do have a low grip clay track.

1) 7.5 deg front alloy hub carriers, 10 deg alloy front lower wishbone mounts (Or get a few packs of plastic...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-02-2014, 11:57 PM
Replies: 1,456
Views: 307,720
Posted By Rsimps

Most people took the drive out of the XL, so this...

Most people took the drive out of the XL, so this motor forward thing isn't that new. I still have my Top Cat which was my first competition car, with a Nosram speedo and Demon horsepower motor. I...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-02-2014, 06:02 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 22,970
Posted By Rsimps

Some good points, youngster and newcomers need to...

Some good points, youngster and newcomers need to be made welcome and clubs should try to make a class that's cheaper to start in. In on road we ran years ago Tamiya Mini M chassis cars with kit...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-01-2014, 12:05 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 221,444
Posted By Rsimps

I know a few team drivers that like the SV2 on...

I know a few team drivers that like the SV2 on slippery tracks, but most seem to like the KF more. Regarding the KR, the top team drivers can make it go sometimes a bit quicker than the mid motor,...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
09-30-2014, 04:38 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 221,444
Posted By Rsimps

I just undo the dampers and remove the bulkhead...

I just undo the dampers and remove the bulkhead top (4 screws). Once its set up that's it.

Just another thing, get a core alloy servo arm or a few spare plastic ones. Also get 5 deg front hub...
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