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Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-16-2020, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1,367
Views: 456,437
Posted By bds81175

Haven't posted on RC Tech in forever but I...

Haven't posted on RC Tech in forever but I noticed some folks were asking about setup sheets. I ran my truck all winter at a couple of local indoor clay tracks. The setup sheet I am posting here is...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-02-2017, 06:36 AM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,597,546
Posted By bds81175

For those two tracks you are NOT going to be...

For those two tracks you are NOT going to be running the same setup. A higher ride height will probably be necessary for the 1/8 scale track while lowering it would be key for the ridiculously high...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-14-2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,597,546
Posted By bds81175

Stiggosaurus, I'm pretty sure you aren't getting...

Stiggosaurus, I'm pretty sure you aren't getting 30-45 minutes of runtime with that setup. I could see 15 to 20 but much more than that seems unlikely. The other thing you need to consider here and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-12-2017, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11,870
Views: 2,278,284
Posted By bds81175

I would say either ease up with the trigger...

I would say either ease up with the trigger finger, reduce throttle/punch, or go back to 60K center (or more). Sounds like you are ballooning the fronts on throttle which is a dead indicator that...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-12-2017, 06:23 AM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,597,546
Posted By bds81175

Yup, I would go to somewhere around 7200 mAh on...

Yup, I would go to somewhere around 7200 mAh on the batteries. The 5000's will run a few practice laps and start to fade, lol. Even with the 7200, on many ESC's the default lipo cutoff will be too...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-11-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9,164
Views: 2,522,877
Posted By bds81175

I thought the same thing. There is no spec motor...

I thought the same thing. There is no spec motor class racing around these parts.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-05-2017, 05:05 AM
Replies: 2,915
Views: 843,526
Posted By bds81175

tylem28, I will say this about mid motor cars: ...

tylem28, I will say this about mid motor cars: you shouldn't be on the brakes all that often. That being said, try lowering your brake frequency.
Forum: Rookie Zone
05-30-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 971
Posted By bds81175

You do need to get the solder joint done fairly...

You do need to get the solder joint done fairly quickly on motors and ESC's but it isn't as sensitive as the circuit boards you are familiar with. I run my iron with the temp pretty high so I can...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-30-2017, 06:30 AM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,597,546
Posted By bds81175

Given the same total surface area of the holes in...

Given the same total surface area of the holes in the piston, the piston with the smaller hole diameters will pack up before the piston with the larger holes. Large holes will allow the tire to...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-29-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2,915
Views: 843,526
Posted By bds81175

Basically what's happening there is you are...

Basically what's happening there is you are falling over onto the front outside tire because there is too much grip for the suspension to resist the movement. You need to definitely increase spring...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-29-2017, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2,915
Views: 843,526
Posted By bds81175

I wouldn't necessarily call "body roll" a...

I wouldn't necessarily call "body roll" a handling issue. What exactly do you want your truck to do differently? Typically when grip goes up you would increase oil weight and spring rate. If you...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-26-2017, 04:12 AM
Replies: 1,723
Views: 492,669
Posted By bds81175

If you are on a budget, the .3 is still pretty...

If you are on a budget, the .3 is still pretty capable. I'll be running one this summer as our $$$ went into getting my son a .4 (he kicks the tar out of me anyway). If you have the dough, the .4 is...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-25-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1,723
Views: 492,669
Posted By bds81175

Removing the rear brace definitely helps plant...

Removing the rear brace definitely helps plant the rear end of the truck. And it is noticeable to just about anyone in back to back comparisons. I very seldom run with the rear or center brace on...
Forum: Rookie Zone
05-24-2017, 04:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,291
Posted By bds81175

Setting a slipper is easy and quick. If you are...

Setting a slipper is easy and quick. If you are running a mod motor just hold both rear wheels and blip the throttle. If the front end starts to lift off the table you are at a good starting point....
Forum: Rookie Zone
05-23-2017, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,291
Posted By bds81175

Hey welcome to RC Tech! I agree with EbbTide,...

Hey welcome to RC Tech! I agree with EbbTide, you don't want to be using an eliminator unless there is pretty dang good grip. What made you think you needed to rebuild the slipper? Is there...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-25-2017, 04:30 AM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,597,546
Posted By bds81175

Check these out as well: ...

Check these out as well:

https://www.mcmaster.com/#98335a044/=17clcyl

or if you REALLY don't want them to fall out:

https://www.mcmaster.com/#92418a221/=17cldrt
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-18-2017, 04:17 AM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,597,546
Posted By bds81175

I do the same thing with shock oil except we peak...

I do the same thing with shock oil except we peak out at where you are currently at and drop into the 50's early and late in the outdoor season. It's a good idea and one most should pay attention...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-10-2017, 05:15 AM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,597,546
Posted By bds81175

The 7200 should be enough unless it's on its last...

The 7200 should be enough unless it's on its last legs. That being said, these things don't really like running that long with any of the electronics. It could be motor heat, ESC heat, heat in the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-28-2017, 04:51 AM
Replies: 9,164
Views: 2,522,877
Posted By bds81175

Ackerman is adjusted with the spacer thickness...

Ackerman is adjusted with the spacer thickness behind the ball stud on the steering arm...
http://static.competitionx.com/uploads/2016/06/team-associated-b6d-build-step-1.jpg

or at the knuckle...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-28-2017, 04:44 AM
Replies: 9,164
Views: 2,522,877
Posted By bds81175

That's most likely where your seepage is coming...

That's most likely where your seepage is coming from. If you are leaking out of your bottom (change your diet!!) you put too much lube on. Wow, this reply is kind of gross if you take it out of...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-22-2017, 04:35 AM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,597,546
Posted By bds81175

Try reducing droop, increasing camber, increase...

Try reducing droop, increasing camber, increase front diff fluid, and make sure you are prepping the front tires correctly. A lot of folks trim the outer row of knobs, CA glue the outer sidewall of...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-15-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9,164
Views: 2,522,877
Posted By bds81175

Check it out people...a "Like" button! ...

Check it out people...a "Like" button! =============>
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-13-2017, 05:57 AM
Replies: 6,089
Views: 1,597,546
Posted By bds81175

My son is running 6 x 1.5 VRP's on his .3 with...

My son is running 6 x 1.5 VRP's on his .3 with 37.5F and 32.5R. He just got the .3 not too long ago and it isn't perfect on our indoor med/high grip clay track yet. Part of it might be shock...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-30-2017, 04:48 PM
Replies: 26,696
Views: 3,544,231
Posted By bds81175

Excellent post ezlight.

Excellent post ezlight.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-19-2017, 04:31 AM
Replies: 3,822
Views: 693,446
Posted By bds81175

I think it may have been JConcepts and I think it...

I think it may have been JConcepts and I think it may have been knurled on the end so you could keep it from spinning easier. Never tried one. Should have.
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