Originally Posted by
Apex
Some of the problem could be the rubber tires from the sedans. They tend to build up a fuzz on the track which causes the 1:12 cars to have very inconsistent handling. I don't know if you have any foam sedan racing there, but you could try having their heats run right before the 1:12 heats to somewhat clean the fuzz on track.
No foam touring at this track although I wish there was.
I think you're going to have the swapping end problem running a 1S on a t-bar car regardless of your setup especially when the grip is high. The thing is you'll probably be able to fix the swapping end issue, but also sacrificing performance of the car at the same time.
Curious why you think that? As long as the car is balanced properly, there should be no advantage for a link or t-bar based on the type of battery and motor. You can change springs, I can change t-bars.
Also, is the track strictly a paragon track or all types of additives being used? If you can get everyone to commit to a one or two it might lead to more consistent track conditions.
Only good old fashion Paragon. I am going to a track this weekend that only runs Jack, so we will see what happens there.
SteveL,
Here's my .0001 cent idea. Try the black fronts again, sauce the whole front tire but then wipe off some of the paragon off the front outside tire after a few minutes, leaving on the paragon on the inside of the tire the normal amount of time. It might work.
Steve
Been there, done that. I actually wiped the outside 1/4 immediatly after applying. That was the run that had waaaay too much steering!
Josh....I actually use to run mine setup a lot more like yours when the track first opened and and I changed it as we had little to no traction. I just never changed it back. It is now! Went through the front end tonight and found that the camber on the right frt was more than the left which is backwards of what we need. New tie rod ends, changed caster setup and realigned everything. We will see if it makes a difference Thursday.