The AE FActory Team B44.2 Thread
05-21-2013 | 02:59 AM
#4381
Tech Initiate
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 33
From: Warsaw, Poland, EU
I race for JConcepts / AE in Australia and have done a lot of testing on outdoors tracks.
The compound (and tread) are heavily dependant on the temperature and the abrasiveness of the surface. As the temp increases and the track becomes more abrasive, the firmer compounds grip better.
General rule I have found:
- track is damp -> green
- track is dry but cool (<20C) -> blue
- track is dry and warm (>20C) -> orange
I usually use the same compound front and rear.
V2 bar codes are only used if there is minimal dust and high traction. V1 bar codes work well if there is a little more dust. If the base is hard but the surface is dusty, then 3Ds are the best.
Bar Codes are good on the front, but if its very dusty they can lose a bit of side bight. I have made some 3D fronts and they are really good in this condition.
I run a help thread in the Aussie forums and have put together a quick reference chart for JConcepts tyres - check post #2 of this thread:
hope this helps!
Ray
The compound (and tread) are heavily dependant on the temperature and the abrasiveness of the surface. As the temp increases and the track becomes more abrasive, the firmer compounds grip better.
General rule I have found:
- track is damp -> green
- track is dry but cool (<20C) -> blue
- track is dry and warm (>20C) -> orange
I usually use the same compound front and rear.
V2 bar codes are only used if there is minimal dust and high traction. V1 bar codes work well if there is a little more dust. If the base is hard but the surface is dusty, then 3Ds are the best.
Bar Codes are good on the front, but if its very dusty they can lose a bit of side bight. I have made some 3D fronts and they are really good in this condition.
I run a help thread in the Aussie forums and have put together a quick reference chart for JConcepts tyres - check post #2 of this thread:
hope this helps!
Ray
The base on my track is very hard but the surface is a little dusty. The track has a new layout and we are waiting for groove to form up. It's very hot in the summer around 25-30 celsius, so we need to pour water over track frequently.
Last week I have received a few packs of the new Jconcepts hybrids. I was wondering how will they work on dusty surface and what tires should I put on the front to combine with them? My first thought was double dees. What do You think? Have someone ever tested them?
05-21-2013 | 06:07 PM
#4382
Ray thank you very much for tips, your thoughts were very helpful. Now I know what to order from Jconcepts.
The base on my track is very hard but the surface is a little dusty. The track has a new layout and we are waiting for groove to form up. It's very hot in the summer around 25-30 celsius, so we need to pour water over track frequently.
Last week I have received a few packs of the new Jconcepts hybrids. I was wondering how will they work on dusty surface and what tires should I put on the front to combine with them? My first thought was double dees. What do You think? Have someone ever tested them?
The base on my track is very hard but the surface is a little dusty. The track has a new layout and we are waiting for groove to form up. It's very hot in the summer around 25-30 celsius, so we need to pour water over track frequently.
Last week I have received a few packs of the new Jconcepts hybrids. I was wondering how will they work on dusty surface and what tires should I put on the front to combine with them? My first thought was double dees. What do You think? Have someone ever tested them?
Hope this helps
Ray
05-22-2013 | 04:53 PM
#4384
05-23-2013 | 06:03 AM
#4386
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINUM-DIF...item2a2b59cbfc
Just wondering if you would be using the Robinson Racing idler gear as well?
05-24-2013 | 09:04 AM
#4390
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Posts: 71
From: Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
05-24-2013 | 09:15 AM
#4391
The Jconcepts center bulkhead cover will not fit the B44. The B44.2 has the vts slipper which elongates this area. The stock 44.2 cover is plastic, but it is aluminum on all previous versions of the B44, so I don't see why you would need it. The Big bores would fit the B44, but might require shaving of the shock towers for clearance. You can also add spacers to have the shocks sit further away from the towers. Otherwise they will be a direct fit
05-24-2013 | 04:49 PM
#4393
Yes, they are a direct fit onto the B44. The difference is that they are thicker, have 3 mounting holes opposed to 2, and add clearance for the big bore shocks. They have the same screw locations on all versions of the chassis
05-24-2013 | 06:46 PM
#4394
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Posts: 975
From: canyon country ca
two quick qustions.
1#. First time taking my b44.2 to the track.. indoor clay... seems like if i dont stay at least 50% throttle the car wants to nose dive off jumps.. ESC is a rs pro with all default settings... i was thinking adding some push control to it?
2# does any one make a stronger front bulkhead?
1#. First time taking my b44.2 to the track.. indoor clay... seems like if i dont stay at least 50% throttle the car wants to nose dive off jumps.. ESC is a rs pro with all default settings... i was thinking adding some push control to it?
2# does any one make a stronger front bulkhead?
05-24-2013 | 10:49 PM
#4395
Im not sure how good they will work having carbide balls in a alloy gear. As long as your slipper is set right and your brakes are set correctly you should be fine with stock gears.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINUM-DIF...item2a2b59cbfc
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINUM-DIF...item2a2b59cbfc
I went to the store for the above listing & found aluminum out drives for a tc4. Are the tc4 out drives the same as the b44? Reduced rotating mass at the expense of longevity may or may not be a good trade off, but it sure is an interesting concept
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