Originally Posted by
lazyfortress
Hello, I'm running a RC10B6.1 Factory Lite on carpet. I'm using a Reedy S+ 17.5T motor with a HobbyWing XR10 Justock ESC. All of my shocks have 30 WT oil inside them.
I have a result from my last race (first time racing for me):
(I came 6th out of 7, and that was because one guy crashed)- I did 14 laps in 5:11.913
- The dude in 5th did 15 laps in 5:04.437
- 4th = 17 laps in 5:13.891
- 3rd = 19 laps, 5:11.344
- 2nd = 19 laps, 5:01.992
- 1st = 20 laps, 5:12.333
I noticed that I'm the only Reedy guy, and I pass all the other buggies on the single straight at the track. I get passed fast on the curves, however. I know more practice is an essential element, but I also know my set up is an issue.
Carpet track, medium size, high to very high grip.
One person recommended using 32.5 WT to 35 WT shock oil in my front shocks to corner better. Would 50WT help me more?
Also, would I need a stiffer spring? I'm currently using the stock AE springs that came in my kit (white).
Another thing: Would positive camber help me out? My camber on the front and rear are neutral. My rear is toe-in, though.
Positive camber is /---\ if you look at the buggy from the front, correct? Positive camber gives you more turn in? I think I need more turn in if I'm not mistaken.
I have a 10cm wide custom front wing mounted behind my shock tower on my buggy. I haven't raced with it yet. It's basically a slightly angled, flat piece of leftover lexan.
Any information is appreciated!
I think you are talking about toe and not camber. You never should run positive camber only negative. However, toe out or positive toe will give you more initial steering but can cause the buggy to be a little more unstable. Camber is the angle of the wheel compared to the surface, negaitve camber means the top of your wheels are angle toward the middle of the chassis. I would start with -1* camber all around and 0* or +1* toe out on front. Also, for carpet you should go to heavier springs and thinker oils. I run v2 red fronts and v2 blue rears with 40 wt oil front and 37.5 rear. Also, you need to run lower ride heights on carpet to prevent traction rolling. Start with 16 mm all around and tune from there.
The other thing is if you have a stock factory lite you should pick up a gear diff which is the preferred diff type on carpet.