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Originally Posted by
chris moore
Hey Rocky, dont get caught up in the technical stuff right off. Allmost every 1/12 car has componets that are more than capable of doing the job, worry about upgrades and nit-picking stuff once you've got the basic driving down. The only things to worry about is ride height(as the inspector said that is imporant) and keeping the tires even(rotated and trued) before each run. Now as to your ? on carpet I have'nt really needed the gurney flap but it is very helpfull on asphalt for anything faster than a 17.5.
Jeez Chris you are everywhere around here!
Thanks for the input, I will be running 19T brushed on asphalt so I believe I will install the flaps...are they mounted flat as an extension of the rear of the body or should I leave a "wicker bill" on the trailing edge when I cut them out? I wish I could find a pic of them installed so if anybody has one feel free to post up. Also ride height...what is a good starting point for asphalt and which set of axle eccentrics should I use to get that ride height (12L4)? So many questions!!
Thanks!
-rocky b
On the flap I usually just shoogoo it on using the sm crooked end to attach to the body. I'll try and find a pic to show you what I'm saying. As far as the ride height I like 3.5 to 4mm, but I've run as high as 5mm if the surface is rough or wavy. Cannot say for sure on the eccentrics becaus it'll depend on what ride height you go with and the starting width of the tires. Keep in mind that on asphalt you normally see more tire wear and thus have to change the eccentrics more offten than on carpet to keep the ride height the same. I like my eccentrics from IRS(I think) as thay are in .05mm increments.