I had some issues at the track today. It's an astroturf track, but with a twist.. about 65% of the track is a worn, sanded astroturf that has medium to low grip. Most obstacles, some turns and the long straight are covered in a newer, sand-less astroturf, which has loads of grip. I had tons of traction rolling today, coupled with some spinouts.. I can't really go for less traction, or driving on the worn sections is like driving on ice. What can I do to get traction rolling under control? I already have the preload at 0mm front, 2mm rear (so sitting really low), I run yellow springs with 35/30wt front/rear, 3.25mm spacer under the rear inner ballstuds, 0.75mm spacer under the inner front ballstuds. Orange swaybar front, blue rear, clicker closed, overdrive front pulley. Strangely, the truck was great last weekend, and this is still the same setup.. I have a feeling the track surface is extremely temperature-dependant. Any suggestions?

Have you tried any tire compounds like stick kicks etc??????

Arakon ,, install the Ae rear hub mod with the carbon brace, it will help with you control the traction rolls .
And next time try lowering your rear ride height a bout 1mm( 23mm total)

I only have the choice between LRP VTEC shortcourse tires (which are great on astroturf, medium traction) and Schumacher Minispike (which have loads of traction). I get traction rolls with both.

@Wild Cherry: I can't go any lower, I already have the preload spacer all the way up. The carbon brace is not available here yet, so that's no option for now.

You make the rear hub mod yourself , use the carbon C Hub parts from B4.1, easy to do ...


You have to be way lower than 23mm if your spring collar is all the way up on top of shock body , assuming your using rear yellow....


Measure your rear ride height with a gauge and adjust...

spring collar usually lands about 10 mm from the top

Thanks, i'll give it a shot. just disappointing whenyou get new stuff and you call the maufacturer to get the scoop on a decent starting point. I just put new front and rear trannys in my truck as well as a complete set of bearings. I'll go through my truck agaon and see if i have any binding.

Thanks again,
Chuck

I'm at ~21mm ride height. Using the adjustments in the manual on the collars (4mm front, 6mm rear), I'd end up close to 30mm ride height.

How interested would people be in another saddle conversion becoming available? I just looked into it and I can remake mine for about $30 including a pre-drilled chassis.

It would have to offer a substantial advantage over the saddle setups that are already out there with the ft,exotek and etc.

Where are the measuring points you are using on chassis ?

It would be cheaper and weigh a bit more for added stability.

Just before and behind the nerf bars on the sides.

Arakon ,

I'm puzzled , you are measuring at correct spots.

Perhaps you have a whole lot of rebound in the shocks ?

My rear shocks are mounted inside on tower & inside on arm ...

shock collar 10 mm from bottom edge of cap

I get 24MM rear ride height ,yellow rear spring

How much difference does the FT saddle pack upgrade/chassis brace package really make in the truck? Just wondering if it's worth the $65 for a casual racer like myself?

Are you going to be at ECH anytime soon.I have one for you.