Originally Posted by
YR4Dude
Are you using a droop gauge to measure? If so the higher the number, the less you droop you have. What you want is more droop in the rear if you are not getting enough rear traction. So you're numbers for the rear should be about 2 or 3 and maybe 4 or 5 for the front. Also you're ride height should be less in the rear than it is in the front. Try doing 6mm in front and 5mm in rear. Also for outdoor asphalt go 30 or 35wt.
As for speed, I think your FDR is too high. You need to come down to like 4.0or more. Is your track big or small? Also were the other guys using the Tekin RS or LRP SPX speed control? I raced last week Sat and my car was extremely slow too. Turns out that my ESC is now out of date and that everyone is now using the new adjustable timing ESCs which changes the whole ball game. The FDR for that set-up is now around 6 - 7. Talk to Solara about the new tech.
I am not using a droop gauge to measure. I am waiting for it to show up to my house. I do have a ride height gauge and I just lift 1 end of the car and check it that way for now. I used such a high ride height because the track is pretty bumpy. I allready sheared off my rear swaybar mount on the arm!
The track I run on is small! Straight away is like 80 feet. I am not sure what speedo the other folks are running. That isn't my problem! Problem is traction and gearing. It's a stock, novice class. Are you running 48 pitch gears? THe guys at the track were saying I am geared to high.
Are the stock springs okay to run all the way around? I just stumbled across the K Factory parts. Didn't know they were for the TM cars. Everyone out at my track either runs cyclones or xrays. The little I have read on this thread, tells me people are using Tamiya springs. Half tempted to buy the k factory spring kit, but won't ever need the harder springs!
Thanks for the info! Keep it coming! Vinny