Originally Posted by
hoyt1967
Ok guys I have a gearing question. So on a small track, a higher FDR is desirable, correct? I was getting pulled on the infield pretty bad last race, so I asked the leader what FDR he was running, he said right at 4. I had mine geared for a 4.2. So with this info should I continue to go smaller with my pinion? Or am I way off base here. (new to on road so forgive my ignorance)
Could be a series of issues - timing could be off, drivetrain might not allow the car to roll freely through the corner, suspension set up might be scrubbing speed, or a combination of all three. I'd make sure the timing is advanced from the factory mark a minimum of 10 degrees, and start looking at vehicle setup to find the infield speed you need. Corner speed is everything, especially on carpet.