Originally Posted by
oldrcr
Hi,
decided to go to Vegas to race. I just got back into racing a couple years ago after a 25 years of retirement. The shop I started back into racing at, closed up last year, now, I only have a temporary carpet track in the winter to run at, and it is only up on race nights, so no place to test or practice. I bought a rev5 at the end of the season, ran it twice and would greatly appreciate any set-up advice for Vegas that you can give. I have a couple thunderpowers on the way, bought a Speedmerchant Pro10 and have signed up for WGT as well.
I promise, I won't nerf you too hard into the pipes if we are racing each other.
Just figured it would be more fun if I got there with a car that was at least close. It going to take me a bit to get my driving back into shape as it is.
Thanks,
-Alex
Don't forget to purchase a Novak Smart Boost or LiPo Receiver battery.
As for setup, here is the setup I ran last weekend on my Pro-10 and Rev5:
Pro-10:
Ride Height = 4.5mm front, 4.0mm middle, 4.5mm rear
Pod Droop = 2.0mm
Tire Height = 56mm Front and Rear
Springs = .020" front, Red Spring - Shock, .023" side springs
Shock = Silva w/40wt Assoc Oil
Tube Spooge - Red, Green Spooge on King Pins
Caster = 6-deg, Camber 1.5-deg, Toe 0-deg in/out
Caster/Camber Link hole = Inside/Inside
Body = Protoform Sophia
Steering Blocks = Stock trailing arms
Aluminum Bulkheads - SpeedMerchant
Rollout = 74mm (88T Spur, 37T Pinion)
*Electronics:
Motor = Tekin Redline 13.5 - Timing 0-deg
ESC = LRP SPX on profile 7
Futuba S9551 Servo w/Kimbrough Medium Black servo saver
Novak Booster
**Notes:
- remove CF Bumper and Side wings
- install Xray T2 hard bumper
- replace 3/4" 8-32 screws with Lunsford 3/4" 8-32 titanium hex-head screws
- replace turnbuckles with Assoc or Lunford Titanium
- add addiditional 3mm Spacer under caster/camber links
- Use 1/4" x 1" x3 strips double-side tape under LiPo battery in addition to straping tape
- Add just enough spacers under Front Shock ballstud for shock to clear LiPo battery
- add 1mm spacer under rear shock ball stud
Rev5 (non LiPo Chassis):
Ride Height = 3.5mm front, 3.2mm middle, 3.5mm rear
Pod Droop = 1.5mm
Tire Height = 42mm Front and 44mm Rear
Springs = .018" front, Blue Spring - Shock, .021" side springs
Shock = Silva w/40wt Assoc Oil
Tube Spooge - Red, Green Spooge on King Pins
Caster = 6-deg, Camber 1.5-deg, Toe 0.5-deg out
Caster/Camber Link hole = Middle/Middle
Body = Protoform Speed 12
Aluminum Steering Blocks - TeamTamale
Aluminum Bulkheads - TeamTamale
Rollout = 84.6mm (76T Spur, 46T Pinion)
*Electronics:
Motor = LRP X-11 13.5 - Timing stock
ESC = LRP SPX on profile 7
KO 949 Servo - Kimbrough Small servo saver
Novak Booster
**Notes:
- replace 5/8" 8-32 screws with Lunsford 5/8" 8-32 titanium hex-head screws
- Use 1/4" x 1" x3 strips double-side tape under LiPo battery in addition to straping tape
- Add just enough spacers under Front Shock ballstud for shock to clear LiPo battery
- add 1mm spacer under rear shock ball stud