Originally Posted by
protc3
With the side damper attached, it will be difficult to get the tweak set because it will almost be like having a stuck link or pivot. Pull the side damper and try again on the tweak station.
You will need to move your PT to the left and your switch and wires also to get the car to balance with no weight. If it still isnt right, just go with some weight. A heavy car will run better than one thats out of balance.
Keep us posted buddy.
Jason, Mudvayne, trips, et al.
I discovered the side damper was messing with the tweak readings. When I removed it and checked tweak it was really close. It only took about a half turn on one side to get it perfect. I also switched to new .20 springs up front and although the car pushes off power a little more than I want, the car was better behaved. Ill be interested to see how the car works with Jason's linear .20's.
When I first checked balance I had the balance pins in the hole at the front of the chassis and the back of the pod. I had to add close to 55 grams (and with that much lead I couldn't get it all close to the edge) to balance. After noticing the new pod for the 12r5 that balances the motor and the recent discussions about balancing the car minus the pod, I moved the rear balance pin to the allen head for the center pivot screw. I only had to add about 20 grams, with the switch on the left and the PT in the center. Probably could get it close to balance with no weight with a standard size receiver, my PT on the right, and the switch on the right. I may be ordering the centered pod plates etc for the 12th. Today I could barely feel the pull to one side.
Thanks for all the help!