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02-22-2024, 02:29 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

If it is so that they are slipping, simply score...

If it is so that they are slipping, simply score the inside with a scalpel, making score lines that add traction for the axle inside the hubs.
02-22-2024, 02:27 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

You make one of steel, don't you? :)

You make one of steel, don't you? :)
02-05-2024, 12:30 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

Aha, didn't know that. As I have seen setups use...

Aha, didn't know that. As I have seen setups use motorspacers, I thought it was usually the other way around. I usually check weight distribution by first doing "tweak" with no springs and moving...
02-04-2024, 08:55 PM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

I see you have a weight on the right side of the...

I see you have a weight on the right side of the podRobert K , isn't the pod usually lighter on the left side?
02-02-2024, 01:39 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

Tried to figure this one out, but can't really...

Tried to figure this one out, but can't really tell. And regarding that diff, I can't se how that can work without a giant width-problem?
01-31-2024, 04:31 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

Yes, and that is 4 pieces too few to reach stock...

Yes, and that is 4 pieces too few to reach stock pivot height on both mounts;-)
01-30-2024, 10:42 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

Not sure what you are getting at?😅 Yes, Robert...

Not sure what you are getting at?😅 Yes, Robert writes two pieces of shims, which is what the manual states. In total four pieces, two under the front pivot, two under the rear, one on each side of...
01-30-2024, 08:49 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

I just did the measurement, and I stand by the...

I just did the measurement, and I stand by the fact that the plastic mount is 2mm higher, not just the one stated in the manual.
01-30-2024, 05:42 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

Maverick440 Robert K The manual states 1mm shim...

Maverick440 Robert K The manual states 1mm shim to reach kit rollcenter. I am rather certain that with a caliper at hand, you will find that this is not correct. I will measure again tonight, as it...
01-18-2024, 01:46 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

Another thing that is easily missed is the...

Another thing that is easily missed is the shimming of the rear axle. Make sure you are as close to legal width as possible, and that you have the right amount left to right.
The manual for the car...
01-17-2024, 02:31 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

Did you get it to handle right?

Did you get it to handle right?
01-05-2024, 02:13 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

Oh, that left one was an interesting combo of...

Oh, that left one was an interesting combo of cars :-P Looking good :)
01-03-2024, 09:15 PM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

I like pictures and colors, I even subscribe to a...

I like pictures and colors, I even subscribe to a few physical magazines, so I figured a picture of my ride was in order.

How about showing off some of yours? And even if you did it before,...
01-03-2024, 01:14 PM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

​​​​​​Yeah, tighten until it's obviously binding,...

​​​​​​Yeah, tighten until it's obviously binding, then loosen little by little. Had the exact same issues as you.
01-03-2024, 04:03 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

I polished my kingpins properly, and I can barely...

I polished my kingpins properly, and I can barely see how it can be any smoother:eek:
01-03-2024, 01:04 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

I have had this issue in the past, also due to a...

I have had this issue in the past, also due to a worn center pivot mount and ball, it wasn't just sloppy, it was binding in points. I felt quite stupid when I found out. :) If you want an insanely...
01-02-2024, 06:09 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

Start out with kit on T-35 tyres, then most of...

Start out with kit on T-35 tyres, then most of the time that is the ticket :)
01-02-2024, 12:16 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

I'm 99% sure I know what your problem is. As...

I'm 99% sure I know what your problem is.

As long as you have made sure your pod is straight, your links are free, but not sloppy, and that the tweak is ok, there is one more thing that is very...
12-08-2023, 01:52 AM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

Also a viable option. Hope we'll get to see some...

Also a viable option. Hope we'll get to see some pictures :)
12-07-2023, 10:13 PM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

I was more thinking about it as a way of reducing...

I was more thinking about it as a way of reducing camber, but yeah. Then again, it would be stiff in the middle and soft by the kingpins, so I don't know. It would be a simple way to reduce camber,...
12-07-2023, 09:16 PM
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Posted By MartinSorlie

Or, they could keep the original beam, remove the...

Or, they could keep the original beam, remove the camber strap, have some sort of stiffening brace, and just use a screw in the middle to force the beam to regain some camber.

Or they could do...
12-07-2023, 11:45 AM
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Views: 28,652
Posted By MartinSorlie

Well, that would certainly take away all camber,...

Well, that would certainly take away all camber, would be interesting to see how they might have gained some of the stiffness and camber back.
12-07-2023, 08:23 AM
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Views: 28,652
Posted By MartinSorlie

Where did you see this?😅 And does anyone...

Where did you see this?😅

And does anyone know what chassis Donny Lia is racing these days? Seems to get up to speed now😁
12-05-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 28,652
Posted By MartinSorlie

Ollie and Michal are on it through todays...

Ollie and Michal are on it through todays Practice! Ollie set the fastest lap of the day on his FIRST lap of practice 2! I am currently ranked last, even if I am halfway around the world from...
12-05-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 28,652
Posted By MartinSorlie

Not a stupid question! 😊 It will add preload...

Not a stupid question! 😊

It will add preload to the spring, so as long as you still have some droop when on the ground, adding shims will remove droop and heighten the car via preload to the...
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