Originally Posted by
chevmaro
So, hot days indoor clay track just doesn't stay wet. My buggy had been great until last two times out. It was really hot, track was really dry and even sweeping in between rounds the track still had a good amount of dust. I have to be missing something. My have been very happy with this buggy but now I want to throw it on the roof.
What changes are you guys making in these dry dusty conditions?
First and foremost... TIRES!!! When it gets dry you'll need more pin and on certain indoor clay a change in compound might be necessary. It's very common to go from using "example" JC gold all winter, scrubbed in to half pin barcodes. When it starts to dry and more and more dust comes up, you'll need slightly more pin, so new tires that are just broken in OR it's very common to switch to the green compound.
I love these conditions because it separates the real drivers from the "traction heroes"
So, if you're still on the same tires you were when the track is moist... You're going to be very hurting. Tires are the most important factor in indoor racing.
Now, as far as chassis tweaks: dropping 2.5 weight oil all around can help. Add a tad bit of ride height/ .5mm to 1mm at most.
Try the 3.5 toe block, especially if you're using a shorty.
I cannot stress the tire issue enough!!! I take a huge bag of tires to the track every week for a reason!!