2LikesTekno RC EB48 Thread
05-27-2012 | 01:24 PM
#571
It's hard to compare a 2WD 1/10th buggy to a 4WD 1/8th scale. Most of the same principles are at work but the speeds and rates are all different between the scales (faster in 1/10th). Also in 2WD, you obviously don't have the front wheels pulling you around with 2 extra diffs distributing power to the wheels.
For 4WD and on the EB48, the setting I think you'll find that can achieve a very locked in rear end on-power while creating more off-power steering is anti-squat. Anti-squat is kind of a weird adjustment because it gives you better traction on-power and better off-power steering (turn in). Other adjustments that give you better rear traction usually come at the cost of decreased off-power steering.
Increasing anti-squat almost acts like having a softer rear spring on-power without squatting (more traction, and will square up better) while acting like a stiffer spring off-power (more forward weight transfer and more turn in). Less anti-squat results in better traction off-power (less forward weight transfer) traction (more stable entering a turn) while decreasing forward traction.
More rotation off-power ultimately results in lower corner speed, so finding a setting that matches your track is important. If there are lots of 180's, more anti-squat is probably better. If there are sweeping turns, less is probably better.
The EB48 has the same adjustments (and a few others) as most of the 8th scale buggies so you can get it to do whatever you need it to on the track.
Not sure if this answers your question, but the options are there to play with on this buggy.
For 4WD and on the EB48, the setting I think you'll find that can achieve a very locked in rear end on-power while creating more off-power steering is anti-squat. Anti-squat is kind of a weird adjustment because it gives you better traction on-power and better off-power steering (turn in). Other adjustments that give you better rear traction usually come at the cost of decreased off-power steering.
Increasing anti-squat almost acts like having a softer rear spring on-power without squatting (more traction, and will square up better) while acting like a stiffer spring off-power (more forward weight transfer and more turn in). Less anti-squat results in better traction off-power (less forward weight transfer) traction (more stable entering a turn) while decreasing forward traction.
More rotation off-power ultimately results in lower corner speed, so finding a setting that matches your track is important. If there are lots of 180's, more anti-squat is probably better. If there are sweeping turns, less is probably better.
The EB48 has the same adjustments (and a few others) as most of the 8th scale buggies so you can get it to do whatever you need it to on the track.
Not sure if this answers your question, but the options are there to play with on this buggy.
Watching Sanford drive the car on that tight JBRL track, I like what I see very much. I understand what you mean by more rotation off-power ultimately results in less corner speed.
I'm really looking forward to the release of the EB48.
05-29-2012 | 03:22 PM
#577
05-29-2012 | 03:25 PM
#578
, we'll let you know. Thanks!
05-29-2012 | 04:17 PM
#580
05-30-2012 | 07:42 AM
#584
05-30-2012 | 09:01 AM
#585
Just looking at the design of the diff housings. Any issues with the shock tower screws pulling through the plastic? Just wondering due to a bad experience with another manufacture that didnt back the screws with a lock nut recessed into the diff housing. Overall im really impressed with the design! Good job!