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Forum: Electric On-Road
01-09-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 89,476
Posted By Fastforward

To adjust "pod droop" turn the nut that is...

To adjust "pod droop" turn the nut that is fastened to the shock shaft. That will thread the nut in/out of the ball cup attaching to the rear pod. The nut that moves the spring on the shock adjusts...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-09-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 89,476
Posted By Fastforward

Try super glue on the side walls of the front...

Try super glue on the side walls of the front tires. Try not to get any on the running surface. I have not yet mastered this but it fixed my traction rolling problem last weekend.
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-08-2018, 06:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,978
Posted By Fastforward

Fastlane Raceway - Blue Springs, MO

Fastlane Raceway - Blue Springs, MO
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
01-07-2018, 10:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 529
Posted By Fastforward

Would you be interested in selling your A-800? I...

Would you be interested in selling your A-800? I am in Kansas City, Missouri USA
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-07-2018, 06:08 AM
Replies: 50,057
Views: 6,671,366
Posted By Fastforward

1S ESC is a really nice to have, otherwise you...

1S ESC is a really nice to have, otherwise you need a voltage booster with 1S.

As previously mentioned, a tire truer would be high on the list.
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-03-2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,166
Posted By Fastforward

I'm assuming you are running 17.5 12th scale,...

I'm assuming you are running 17.5 12th scale, which is the class I run (also on black carpet). I have not done extensive testing but of the tire compounds I have run, the purple strip spec tire works...
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-24-2017, 06:41 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 89,476
Posted By Fastforward

I think you will have enough room. I'm geared...

I think you will have enough room. I'm geared 72/55 and have plenty of room.
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-24-2017, 06:39 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 89,476
Posted By Fastforward

Interesting that you bring up change in direction...

Interesting that you bring up change in direction for CW to CCW, that is one condition that I am facing. In fact we are racing on the black carpet that was at the Snowbirds last year, I understand...
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-20-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 89,476
Posted By Fastforward

I checked the front of the body and see no...

I checked the front of the body and see no indication of rubbing or dragging. I will try it again tonight and raise the front of the body up as a test.

Thanks
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-19-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 89,476
Posted By Fastforward

Looking for a little help. I race on black carpet...

Looking for a little help. I race on black carpet with a wood subfloor. I'm running 17.5 with spec tires.

Randomly, about every 6 or 7 laps, about half way down the straight, my car changes...
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-11-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 50,057
Views: 6,671,366
Posted By Fastforward

Can someone tell me what rubber is on the 1/12...

Can someone tell me what rubber is on the 1/12 purple stripe spec tires? It would be nice to add this information to the wiki.

Thanks
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-04-2017, 07:50 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 89,476
Posted By Fastforward

I have run the new car two race days now and had...

I have run the new car two race days now and had a problem with the pivot ball screw backing out. Is it common to use blue locktite in the threads of the pivot ball screw?
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-26-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 365
Views: 89,476
Posted By Fastforward

I use the ESC and receiver as front stops for the...

I use the ESC and receiver as front stops for the battery.
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-24-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 1,731
Views: 537,863
Posted By Fastforward

I use Team Associated shock oil with no problems.

I use Team Associated shock oil with no problems.
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-01-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 83,942
Posted By Fastforward

Where can I buy one and what is the price?

Where can I buy one and what is the price?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-15-2015, 05:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,807
Posted By Fastforward

This should be helpful to those wanting to build...

This should be helpful to those wanting to build a wind tunnel.

http://www.tomcarlone.com/WindTunnelProject/WindTunnelReport.pdf
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-14-2015, 09:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,807
Posted By Fastforward

Yes, an air flow straightener is needed. I would...

Yes, an air flow straightener is needed. I would think length needed would be a function of diameter, but I don't know the magic L/D. Plastic straws are not as cheap as you would think.
...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-14-2015, 06:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,807
Posted By Fastforward

For those of you thinking about building a wind...

For those of you thinking about building a wind tunnel, this link will provide good information.

https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/K-12/airplane/bgt.html
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-12-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15,683
Views: 2,317,353
Posted By Fastforward

Just curious what method you use to remove the...

Just curious what method you use to remove the ols tires which leaves the wheel in good enough shape to reuse?

Have you had any problems with the inserts giving up?
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-12-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12,117
Views: 2,389,125
Posted By Fastforward

I did see one of the HPI GT40's race last weekend...

I did see one of the HPI GT40's race last weekend and it did quite well. I wonder how long we would have to wait for the new GT40?
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-12-2015, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15,683
Views: 2,317,353
Posted By Fastforward

I agree, using tires that can't be rotated front...

I agree, using tires that can't be rotated front to rear has limitations. If we changed to the USGT spec tire we could:
1) rotate tires front to rear.
2) buy tires in matched sets of four, instead...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-12-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 15,683
Views: 2,317,353
Posted By Fastforward

How would we go about requesting a change to the...

How would we go about requesting a change to the VTA spec tire? If it is well known that they very substantially from batch to batch, that defeats the intent of a spec tire!

Maybe use the same...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-11-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 15,683
Views: 2,317,353
Posted By Fastforward

I'm not a tc6 guy but it is common to run a...

I'm not a tc6 guy but it is common to run a little heavier springs and shock oil in the front. If you have 30wt in the rear 35 or 40 would be normal up front.

I would suggest going to Pettitrc.com...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-06-2015, 02:00 PM
Replies: 15,683
Views: 2,317,353
Posted By Fastforward

That is why I made the change to the 68 Camaro. ...

That is why I made the change to the 68 Camaro.

The J71 looks like it could be good. I'm just not a fan of having to attach the nose piece to the body. But maybe I should give it a try.
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-04-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 15,683
Views: 2,317,353
Posted By Fastforward

They are all pretty much bricks. :spidey: ...

They are all pretty much bricks. :spidey:

Some have more front overhang. Some require the nose or rail to be attached after painting.

IMHO the HPI 68 Camaro to the best VTA body. Fender wells...
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