Originally Posted by swimbikerun

Given I lack all sorts of skills as a driver I really haven't experienced the consistency issues with the BD7 in 17.5. It seems the base carpet setup works well in low to med conditions but in high bite conditions it has too much traction. A couple of things seems to work when the traction has come up for me.

1. When the traction comes up I just swap to Jaco Blues from Sweep QTS32. This seems to work for the most part but only works if your rules allow for a few different spec tires.
2. I also found that running the wider 44.2 blocks up front, running the longer camber link positions up front, and using the inner hole on the steering blocks (reduce ackerman) works well if I had to stay in the same tire (Sweep QTS32).

On a different topic, how low of an FDR have most people been able to achieve with the BD7? With a 96t spur I can only fit up to a 50t (3.84FDR). Is anyone running a 84t or 88t spur?

Originally Posted by Johnny Wishbone

Perhaps you could use

YOKMRTC-BD7-8675309 - Yokomo Mechanic, keeps car consistent from run to run. Requires food and lodging.

Originally Posted by swimbikerun

Given I lack all sorts of skills as a driver I really haven't experienced the consistency issues with the BD7 in 17.5. It seems the base carpet setup works well in low to med conditions but in high bite conditions it has too much traction. A couple of things seems to work when the traction has come up for me.

1. When the traction comes up I just swap to Jaco Blues from Sweep QTS32. This seems to work for the most part but only works if your rules allow for a few different spec tires.
2. I also found that running the wider 44.2 blocks up front, running the longer camber link positions up front, and using the inner hole on the steering blocks (reduce ackerman) works well if I had to stay in the same tire (Sweep QTS32).

On a different topic, how low of an FDR have most people been able to achieve with the BD7? With a 96t spur I can only fit up to a 50t (3.84FDR). Is anyone running a 84t or 88t spur?

Originally Posted by Johnny Wishbone

Perhaps you could use

YOKMRTC-BD7-8675309 - Yokomo Mechanic, keeps car consistent from run to run. Requires food and lodging.

Have a great Holiday Adam, and say hi to Art.

Originally Posted by artwork

Oh I am around watching this tread...I am gonna be able to pick up a BD7 for 50 bucks here soon based on what I am reading.

Originally Posted by Johnny Wishbone

Perhaps you could use

YOKMRTC-BD7-8675309 - Yokomo Mechanic, keeps car consistent from run to run. Requires food and lodging.

Originally Posted by B00t13g

What is everyone using for lube with the Kyosho o rings in the diff.

Originally Posted by minez

Use automotive lithium or moly grease on the o-ring. I use Kyosho o-ring on my gear diff and on my shock. So far no leak.

Originally Posted by B00t13g

Which o rings are you using on the shocks and with what bushing? P3? Orange? Clear? White bushing with 1 o ring black with 2 o rings?

Originally Posted by B00t13g

Which o rings are you using on the shocks and with what bushing? P3? Orange? Clear? White bushing with 1 o ring black with 2 o rings?

Originally Posted by minez

For shock I use Kyosho P3 clear and for gear diff Kyosho orange color.

Originally Posted by OVA

Hey Mackie
I check my shocks last nite and No sign of leaking ..I'm using the stock clear O ring and the car sat on my pit table for three weeks n/p ( I soaked the Oring with shock oil before I assy.
I using Assocated green lube for the gear diff...

Originally Posted by B00t13g

Thanks man.



Very interesting man. How do the shocks feel with clear o rings?