RC10B4.1 FT/WC
06-22-2012 | 08:18 PM
Yeah, I don't know exactly what they cost but if it is anything more than the dirt cheap AE shock tower that works perfectly well, then it better give a significant improvement. I just can't imagine what that would be. If you are in it for the bling, they will definitely look cooler than the stock shock tower. It could be that I'm just a cheap-skate too. 
06-23-2012 | 12:33 AM
Yeah, I don't know exactly what they cost but if it is anything more than the dirt cheap AE shock tower that works perfectly well, then it better give a significant improvement. I just can't imagine what that would be. If you are in it for the bling, they will definitely look cooler than the stock shock tower. It could be that I'm just a cheap-skate too.
Cheap: Four bucks for blingy wheel nuts vs. Two bucks? Bling.
Useful: Avid steering rack for twenty bucks? Yeah, ok. Looks cool, does something, won't break tomorrow. Bling.
~$70 for a full set of "Black Diamond" shock shafts that are *slightly*, barely smoother than the golds? No. STFU and GTFO.
06-23-2012 | 04:35 AM
I've got a couple of VTX10's and they work great. The Reedy will be plug and play and should be a good all around motor. Are you looking for ESC setup info? For that you will need to do some tuning to the track you are running on.
06-23-2012 | 05:00 AM
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06-23-2012 | 05:38 AM
How much does the ballast weight weigh? Do a lot of people run it in their cars? I've been running it off and on, I couldn't decide which I liked better. A couple people said they think it needs to be run to get it to handle right, but other people have said they don't think so, I didn't know what to believe. I'm assuming that it will be beneficial to run it if they're giving it to you in the Worlds Kit?
06-23-2012 | 01:26 PM
So I was just messing around, and geared a Castle 4600kV 1410 4-pole at 81/25 to throw down some high speed runs.. wheeee
The issue is that at, I'd say 5/8 to 3/4 throttle and higher, the car wants to pull right pretty badly (not a desired effect when running down a residential street at high speed). At low and moderate throttle, it tracks straight and true. I can't get rid of the high speed pull unless I crank the steering trim all the way to the left, which makes it pretty difficult to control. It's easier to give it about 5 degrees of countersteer at high speed.
So, I checked my aerodynamics, they're "level", or equal from right to left (no bent wing, body is level, etc.) - is this just some kind of torque pull, or is it a mechanical issue? Bearings seem legit, too. I'm sure there are a couple of high-speed aficionados here...
Once I get this sorted, I'm going to throw a 46t pinion on here and some 1/5 scale tires, and I should have no trouble hitting 300+ mph. At least, according to the RC speed calculator site.
The issue is that at, I'd say 5/8 to 3/4 throttle and higher, the car wants to pull right pretty badly (not a desired effect when running down a residential street at high speed). At low and moderate throttle, it tracks straight and true. I can't get rid of the high speed pull unless I crank the steering trim all the way to the left, which makes it pretty difficult to control. It's easier to give it about 5 degrees of countersteer at high speed.
So, I checked my aerodynamics, they're "level", or equal from right to left (no bent wing, body is level, etc.) - is this just some kind of torque pull, or is it a mechanical issue? Bearings seem legit, too. I'm sure there are a couple of high-speed aficionados here...
Once I get this sorted, I'm going to throw a 46t pinion on here and some 1/5 scale tires, and I should have no trouble hitting 300+ mph. At least, according to the RC speed calculator site.
06-23-2012 | 02:18 PM
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Hey guys bagging setting up my car for the carpet track because everyone is going to race on our new 1/10 scale outdoor track. What is a good baseline team setup, smooth hard pack clay with no supercross jumps.
06-23-2012 | 03:19 PM
So I was just messing around, and geared a Castle 4600kV 1406 4-pole at 81/25 to throw down some high speed runs.. wheeee
The issue is that at, I'd say 5/8 to 3/4 throttle and higher, the car wants to pull right pretty badly (not a desired effect when running down a residential street at high speed). At low and moderate throttle, it tracks straight and true. I can't get rid of the high speed pull unless I crank the steering trim all the way to the left, which makes it pretty difficult to control. It's easier to give it about 5 degrees of countersteer at high speed.
So, I checked my aerodynamics, they're "level", or equal from right to left (no bent wing, body is level, etc.) - is this just some kind of torque pull, or is it a mechanical issue? Bearings seem legit, too. I'm sure there are a couple of high-speed aficionados here...
Once I get this sorted, I'm going to throw a 46t pinion on here and some 1/5 scale tires, and I should have no trouble hitting 300+ mph. At least, according to the RC speed calculator site.
The issue is that at, I'd say 5/8 to 3/4 throttle and higher, the car wants to pull right pretty badly (not a desired effect when running down a residential street at high speed). At low and moderate throttle, it tracks straight and true. I can't get rid of the high speed pull unless I crank the steering trim all the way to the left, which makes it pretty difficult to control. It's easier to give it about 5 degrees of countersteer at high speed.
So, I checked my aerodynamics, they're "level", or equal from right to left (no bent wing, body is level, etc.) - is this just some kind of torque pull, or is it a mechanical issue? Bearings seem legit, too. I'm sure there are a couple of high-speed aficionados here...
Once I get this sorted, I'm going to throw a 46t pinion on here and some 1/5 scale tires, and I should have no trouble hitting 300+ mph. At least, according to the RC speed calculator site.