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Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-16-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,326
Posted By Devin

How loose is the track. If a traditional dirt...

How loose is the track. If a traditional dirt track with ribbed front tires, Blockade, Caliber, and Goosebumps are some traditional go to’s. Depends on grip level and wear. Just being outdoor does...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-10-2020, 06:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 562
Posted By Devin

This is the riskiest thread I have ever clicked...

This is the riskiest thread I have ever clicked on.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-05-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,599
Posted By Devin

Everyone suggesting hole shots for loose dirt is...

Everyone suggesting hole shots for loose dirt is pants on head crazy. I have never seen those be good in loose dirt conditions. Caliber would be a much better choice.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-20-2020, 05:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,312
Posted By Devin

I have never ran on Astro. Indoors on carpet, any...

I have never ran on Astro. Indoors on carpet, any modern 2wd buggy with a lay down transmission should be competitive. Of the brands you listed, I ont have experience with the AE and Yokomo; both are...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-19-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 613
Views: 180,100
Posted By Devin

Ran out of parts to keep my Team Durango running;...

Ran out of parts to keep my Team Durango running; bought a T6.1 to match my B6.1. Anybody have a starting setup on office style carpet? Otherwise I will pick one of AE’s carpet setups as a base.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-18-2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2,781
Views: 629,213
Posted By Devin

how long is the big straight? I run a 8.5 in my...

how long is the big straight? I run a 8.5 in my buggy and it is not fast enough to consistently clear the big jumps. 180 foot straight or so.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-08-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,604
Posted By Devin

I am loving office style carpet. It has the...

I am loving office style carpet. It has the perfect blend of high traction and good tire wear. I find Ozite over -rated. Chews through too many tires, unless the track has a rule against aggressive...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-04-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 352,214
Posted By Devin

Very helpful post. I would have thought the rear...

Very helpful post. I would have thought the rear Prisms would be mounted less aggressive in order to reduce traction rolling.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-26-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 352,214
Posted By Devin

I overlooked where you said front. Are you...

I overlooked where you said front. Are you stuffing front tires of 2wd, 4wd or both?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-25-2019, 02:57 AM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 352,214
Posted By Devin

https://www.liverc.com/news/announcements/19085-Ch...

https://www.liverc.com/news/announcements/19085-Choosing_the_perfect_tire_for_carpet_racing_with_A_Main_Hobbies_and_Robin_Schumacher/
Forum: Radio and Electronics
12-24-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 972
Posted By Devin

There is also a MOD class. Canadian “stock”...

There is also a MOD class. Canadian “stock” classes have been 13.5 turns forever; a holdover from the British / EU standard I believe. 17.5 is a Yankee thing that has not caught on up here. I rarely...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
12-24-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 972
Posted By Devin

Effect of HV LIPO on carpet

My track's spec class is 13.5 blinky, outlaw motors permitted on high traction indoor carpet. They recently ruled that high voltage LIPO's will be allowed and permitted to be charged at the higher...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-24-2019, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 352,214
Posted By Devin

Speeds are lower, and jumps are smaller so the...

Speeds are lower, and jumps are smaller so the parachute effect is less. Anything you like outside would be good.

Weight seems to be the big factor. Mount it as low as you can without the tires...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-23-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 352,214
Posted By Devin

Firm foams will result in much higher tire wear....

Firm foams will result in much higher tire wear. The side walls are so stiff. Schumacher Tires wrote an article about it on AMain. I have tried both and I much prefer the soft foam.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-29-2019, 05:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 993
Posted By Devin

Read the manual. Take apart and add locktite to...

Read the manual. Take apart and add locktite to everywhere it says to.

get serrated wheel nuts. The stock ones are crap and don’t stay on. Five bucks well spent.

use the included shock spacers...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-17-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,016
Posted By Devin

All it takes is One guy to have his final...

All it takes is One guy to have his final finishing position or prior qualifier turned into a DNF because he did not Marshall for everyone to fall in line.

Our track offers exemptions for broken...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-14-2019, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,355
Posted By Devin

I used a blue bag from IKEA.

I used a blue bag from IKEA.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-05-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,495
Posted By Devin

I think it would be most fun to think “rare...

I think it would be most fun to think “rare unicorn” rather than Underdog. You get to have a unique car that gathers a lot of attention, but that still has parts support and is competitive. I know...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-31-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3,819
Views: 1,068,448
Posted By Devin

Ask what tires are used at your track, usually a...

Ask what tires are used at your track, usually a mini pin tire is good, such as a pin down pin point or Schumacher mini pin. With soft foam. The fronts are narrow stagger rib Tires withOUT foam, such...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-12-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 352,214
Posted By Devin

Anyone running 4WD SCT on carpet? It's going to...

Anyone running 4WD SCT on carpet? It's going to be my first year running this.I see lots of drivers running front mini pins with several rows nipped off. Is there a reason we are not just using a...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-08-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,595,489
Posted By Devin

I would be interested as well. Company support is...

I would be interested as well. Company support is disappointing, not a single carpet setup on their website. There is one for AstroTurf, Going based on that for now.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-04-2019, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3,819
Views: 1,068,448
Posted By Devin

The Wiki does not have a list of commonly broken...

The Wiki does not have a list of commonly broken parts. Besides shock towers and arms, any weak points on this car I should have in my box?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
09-08-2019, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,601
Posted By Devin

Team Durango DEX210 used bearings on the front...

Team Durango DEX210 used bearings on the front wheels for standard buggy sized wheels.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
09-05-2019, 07:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,676
Posted By Devin

AE and TLR have garbage distribution.... Durango...

AE and TLR have garbage distribution.... Durango when it was alive, Traxxas and Techno have great parts availability. I am running the b6.1 now and everything is special order. So basically you make...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-29-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3,819
Views: 1,068,448
Posted By Devin

Depends on the carpet, and if they allow spiked...

Depends on the carpet, and if they allow spiked tires. Mini Spikes or Pin Down type tires do great usually, as do Swagger or low profile cut stagger type tires. Front rins on carpet use "skinny rims"...
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