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01-17-2010, 11:21 AM
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Posted By JR007

Before you get too carried away, have you checked...

Before you get too carried away, have you checked the clip is the right way around? There is a slightly rounded edge and a more square edge. Make sure the squareer edge is facing up.

Also, have...
09-04-2009, 02:34 PM
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Posted By JR007

The thing I find interesting about gear diffs, is...

The thing I find interesting about gear diffs, is people talk about the being "very tuneable for different surfaces" by changing the oil.
Now, to do that you have to drain the oil and put new...
08-04-2009, 11:57 AM
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Posted By JR007

^^ Oh no. Here we go. Someone who actually...

^^ Oh no. Here we go. Someone who actually knows what he's talking about.
Can you please leave these threads for people to keep pounding the "biggest, most expensive, newest, is best" routine. ...
07-29-2009, 11:58 AM
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Posted By JR007

I have similar conditions. I use factory set-up...

I have similar conditions. I use factory set-up links plus:
0 anti-squat
Green rear springs with 35wt
Brown front springs with 45wt
rear bones slightly above level
Front ride height to match...
05-15-2009, 02:47 AM
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Posted By JR007

My guess would be it's just too big of a straight...

My guess would be it's just too big of a straight for the motor. If the gearing and motor is great for 90% of the track, but lags on the one straight, don't worry about it. No point in gearing or...
04-20-2009, 12:39 PM
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Posted By JR007

^^ The JC Rulux rims are the shizzle. I'm...

^^ The JC Rulux rims are the shizzle. I'm phasing out all of my boring rims at present :)
04-05-2009, 11:46 AM
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Posted By JR007

^^81 tooth on the B4 :) The thing those...

^^81 tooth on the B4 :)

The thing those vehicles have in common is the "4" in their name, not a lot else....
01-16-2009, 10:28 AM
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Posted By JR007

+1 on slow is fast too. I haven't been racing...

+1 on slow is fast too. I haven't been racing long, and I had a 19 turn in the car, now I have a 12 turn. It is a WORLD apart in terms of power. The 19 turn was good as I COULDN'T go too fast, the...
01-09-2009, 02:32 AM
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Posted By JR007

I recently got a Putnam Propulsion 12x2 (Pt...

I recently got a Putnam Propulsion 12x2 (Pt based) as my first foray into a new mod motor. Before that I was using an old Reedy 19x2.

The Putnam goes like a rocket, but I was reading somewhere...
01-05-2009, 10:03 AM
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Posted By JR007

It will be ok, but what are you tring to do? ...

It will be ok, but what are you tring to do? Reducing the pinion size will make the car slower (but accelerate faster).
01-01-2009, 05:35 PM
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Posted By JR007

Mine spin opposite ways. Depends on how tight...

Mine spin opposite ways. Depends on how tight your diff is, but also what type of motor. I have a new 12 turn brushed and so the magnets are strong, preventing the rotor from turning when I spin...
12-29-2008, 10:13 AM
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Posted By JR007

I just bought some Losi ball studs to try out on...

I just bought some Losi ball studs to try out on my B4, they are GREAT. They have a hex on the top of the ball to screw them in. Sooooo much easier than the conventional AE ones!
12-08-2008, 07:14 PM
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Posted By JR007

Indoor? Jumps that suit electric? What are...

Indoor? Jumps that suit electric? What are these things. Alien to me they are! :deathstar
12-08-2008, 05:30 PM
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Posted By JR007

Jube, I don't race every week, as I have only...

Jube,
I don't race every week, as I have only started racing the last few months. Our track is MAJOR dust, Crap gets everywhere, big mess but I brush the shafts with a toothbrush after every pack....
12-08-2008, 04:15 PM
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Posted By JR007

^^ +2 I have to wonder, why? Why muck...

^^ +2

I have to wonder, why? Why muck around with bladders? Don't get me wrong, i'm sure when you get to the level of guys like Cav, you'd try anything you could to get an edge, but how many...
12-07-2008, 05:58 PM
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Posted By JR007

Set-up question: I'm running the B4 on a VERY...

Set-up question:
I'm running the B4 on a VERY loose dusty track, primarily for 1/8th cars.
I have the set-up going pretty good, and i'm learning every time I get out there, but i'm struggling a bit...
11-27-2008, 11:10 PM
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Posted By JR007

I don't use anything at all on my gears. Strip...

I don't use anything at all on my gears. Strip it down, give it a good clean, lube up your diif, and put her back together.
11-25-2008, 09:59 AM
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Posted By JR007

^^ I hear ya. It's even worse in NZ! As my dear...

^^ I hear ya. It's even worse in NZ! As my dear partner keeps reminding me!

You could get a cut-off switch for it. You can just plug and un-plug it as necessary.
11-21-2008, 11:02 AM
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Posted By JR007

On limiters, what is the effect of reducing droop...

On limiters, what is the effect of reducing droop on the rear of the car? I had a problem with popping dog bones for a while, so added a few limiters to reduce the droop.
Fixed the dogs popping,...
11-19-2008, 06:00 PM
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Posted By JR007

Thanks for the tips Tuba. I think my wheel...

Thanks for the tips Tuba. I think my wheel geometry probably has a LOT to do with it. I don't have a camber guage, so i'm eyeing it up from square off a block of wood. Ghetto fabulous over here.
...
11-19-2008, 04:11 PM
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Posted By JR007

Does anyone have a good set-up for a filthy 8th...

Does anyone have a good set-up for a filthy 8th scale track for a B4. As i've mentioned in another thread, i'm having a hard time starting out racing, trying to balance things out.

The track is...
10-21-2008, 01:58 AM
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Posted By JR007

Lightbulb Hey is anyone else getting a little frustrated at...

Hey is anyone else getting a little frustrated at times trawling the B4/T4 thread for stuff they need, or are interested in?

I was thinking if there was enough concensus, there could be a Forum...
10-03-2008, 02:55 PM
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Posted By JR007

^^ I dunno, you put up a pretty strong arguement...

^^ I dunno, you put up a pretty strong arguement for the Frog.

On another note, I just snapped my first shock tower :) I feel my powers are almost complete :deathstar I was getting tired of...
09-24-2008, 02:09 AM
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Posted By JR007

Hey BSchorr, Nice ride, but I recon mine is...

Hey BSchorr, Nice ride, but I recon mine is quicker 'cos I got wheels and front shocks on my B4 ;)
09-02-2008, 03:15 AM
Replies: 14,455
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Posted By JR007

I have the problem with the shock oil sometimes...

I have the problem with the shock oil sometimes too. You have to pump them a bit to get the air mixed in, then do their procedure of raming the piston and measuring how far back out it comes. It...
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