Team Associated B4.2 Thread
#3856
#3857
Tech Adept
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 192
From: S.C.O.R.E. Savannah, GA
Just wanted to share something I learned this weekend. And please accept my apologies if this is something everyone already knows.
The track this weekend was low grip: hard, dry and dusty. With no tire change, I changed to a C tower from the A tower. Didn't work. The car was loose entering and exiting corners. I was quite surprised how much it loosened the car up.
I didn't get a chance to change back over the the A tower, but I will before the next race.
The track this weekend was low grip: hard, dry and dusty. With no tire change, I changed to a C tower from the A tower. Didn't work. The car was loose entering and exiting corners. I was quite surprised how much it loosened the car up.
I didn't get a chance to change back over the the A tower, but I will before the next race.
#3858
Just wanted to share something I learned this weekend. And please accept my apologies if this is something everyone already knows.
The track this weekend was low grip: hard, dry and dusty. With no tire change, I changed to a C tower from the A tower. Didn't work. The car was loose entering and exiting corners. I was quite surprised how much it loosened the car up.
I didn't get a chance to change back over the the A tower, but I will before the next race.
The track this weekend was low grip: hard, dry and dusty. With no tire change, I changed to a C tower from the A tower. Didn't work. The car was loose entering and exiting corners. I was quite surprised how much it loosened the car up.
I didn't get a chance to change back over the the A tower, but I will before the next race.
#3862
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iTrader: (27)
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 589
From: San Jose, CA
Maybe this will solve our problems regarding rear shocks getting knicked up:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-w-Ball-Cups-2

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-w-Ball-Cups-2
#3863
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,616
From: New Jersey
I run on a lower bite track and the c hubs definitely loosen it up. I think it is because they keep the rear end flatter. On higher bite tracks keeping the rear flatter can give more traction and help prevent traction rolls. The c-hubs are not magical. They are for tuning. That is why I got the avid A/C hubs, so i can easily change it and see if I like it for a given track.
I think I'm going to start from scratch setup wise and throw the 4.2 kit setup on and then just play with tires.
#3864
Next time I feel like taking a (3+ hour) ride, I'll come down. I'd probably start with my indoor setup and holeshots, or double dees. Maximize weight transfer to the rear (Green springs out back), and work on taming the front. C-hub/shaved brace vs. A/B-hub/Unshaved comes down to a preference thing IMO. If you like to go in to a corner hot, and come out hotter, c-hub.
#3865
Maybe this will solve our problems regarding rear shocks getting knicked up:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-w-Ball-Cups-2

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-w-Ball-Cups-2
#3866
#3867
So far, I am liking the greens up front unless traction is really low. They really calm the buggy down. I run green or whites in the rear depending on traction. I never run "high" bite, so going stiffer has not been required.
#3868
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,616
From: New Jersey
Any vid of Gunnar's car in the main? Was he having the same issues?
Next time I feel like taking a (3+ hour) ride, I'll come down. I'd probably start with my indoor setup and holeshots, or double dees. Maximize weight transfer to the rear (Green springs out back), and work on taming the front. C-hub/shaved brace vs. A/B-hub/Unshaved comes down to a preference thing IMO. If you like to go in to a corner hot, and come out hotter, c-hub.
Next time I feel like taking a (3+ hour) ride, I'll come down. I'd probably start with my indoor setup and holeshots, or double dees. Maximize weight transfer to the rear (Green springs out back), and work on taming the front. C-hub/shaved brace vs. A/B-hub/Unshaved comes down to a preference thing IMO. If you like to go in to a corner hot, and come out hotter, c-hub.
No video of Gunnar but looked good. He always does. Don't get me wrong, my car was very good. It was just loose. Everyone was, even Francis and Gunnar. They can just wheel it better. That was combination of green track / tires. Anything you saw the car doing was more than likely me.
I was running
37.5 1.7 3 limiters black springs with 1mm washer green rips
35 1.7 2 limiters white springs with C tower, shaved brace, no washers
I'm not settled on tires yet just because we had so few laps. M3 Holeshots were decent, as were Green Hybrids. SS Impacts were ok, but I tried them in the morning when the track was still wet. I'll try them again this weekend to see if they are better.
#3870
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iTrader: (7)
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 574
From: Dallas, Tx.
was interested in trying the avid machined 1.6 pistons...
http://www.avidrc.com/product/5/acce...cessories.html
Are these 16.00 for a pair? I need 4..$$$
http://www.avidrc.com/product/5/acce...cessories.html
Are these 16.00 for a pair? I need 4..$$$



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