4LikesTeam Associated B4.2 Thread
07-01-2013 | 10:40 AM
#6572
Tech Addict
iTrader: (7)
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 574
From: Dallas, Tx.
Not that to have to answer to you, but read on if you'd like.
I have had chassis sponsorships in the past (as well as motor and battery deals), but with contracts come commitments. Right now I enjoy being able to race when my schedule allows it, and the ability to run whatever product I like.
Even still, when I do get to race, I run a 7.5 in my buggy and usually can count my number of crashes from the race day on one hand. I can't go quite as fast as when I was racing twice a week, so I back it off a notch, don't crash, and still do very well.
Maybe my definition of very well is different than yours. To me, if all my laps are within a half a second of each other, and my car handles the way I want, then I consider it a good night. If I get beat on a night like that I'm happy. It means that whoever beat me was outright better. I can live with that. If I lose because of bad luck, then I do my best to make sure that bad luck can't manifest itself again.
A couple weeks ago I updated the software in my esc. I double checked that everything was set how I like it, left the laptop at home, and headed to the races. My brakes were terrible, and there was nothing I could do to fix the problem that night. I tried a bunch of setup changes, and they helped, but the car was still way off. I salvaged a second place that night, but my lap times were all over the place. I fixed the problem before the next time out, undid all the setup changes, and my car was back. My fastest lap was .4 faster, my average lap time for my fastest ten laps was a second faster, my average lap time for my 20 fastest laps was 1.5 seconds faster, and my overall race time was faster and with one more lap. It was a good night.
Fact is if you crash a bunch, you will go through wings very quickly. Also if you crash a bunch you need to slow down a bit. This is all only true if you care about doing well. If you get enjoyment purely from running your car, and lap times mean very little to you, then by all means crash, laugh, destroy stuff, and have fun. Sometimes I forget that for some people that is all r/c racing is. In that case, get a nylon wing, crash a bunch, and have fun.
I have had chassis sponsorships in the past (as well as motor and battery deals), but with contracts come commitments. Right now I enjoy being able to race when my schedule allows it, and the ability to run whatever product I like.
Even still, when I do get to race, I run a 7.5 in my buggy and usually can count my number of crashes from the race day on one hand. I can't go quite as fast as when I was racing twice a week, so I back it off a notch, don't crash, and still do very well.
Maybe my definition of very well is different than yours. To me, if all my laps are within a half a second of each other, and my car handles the way I want, then I consider it a good night. If I get beat on a night like that I'm happy. It means that whoever beat me was outright better. I can live with that. If I lose because of bad luck, then I do my best to make sure that bad luck can't manifest itself again.
A couple weeks ago I updated the software in my esc. I double checked that everything was set how I like it, left the laptop at home, and headed to the races. My brakes were terrible, and there was nothing I could do to fix the problem that night. I tried a bunch of setup changes, and they helped, but the car was still way off. I salvaged a second place that night, but my lap times were all over the place. I fixed the problem before the next time out, undid all the setup changes, and my car was back. My fastest lap was .4 faster, my average lap time for my fastest ten laps was a second faster, my average lap time for my 20 fastest laps was 1.5 seconds faster, and my overall race time was faster and with one more lap. It was a good night.
Fact is if you crash a bunch, you will go through wings very quickly. Also if you crash a bunch you need to slow down a bit. This is all only true if you care about doing well. If you get enjoyment purely from running your car, and lap times mean very little to you, then by all means crash, laugh, destroy stuff, and have fun. Sometimes I forget that for some people that is all r/c racing is. In that case, get a nylon wing, crash a bunch, and have fun.
Really pls start your own forum for the experts only.. Please do it.... I really need you to go there and not come back here...OK.. BYE
07-01-2013 | 11:16 AM
#6573
It is possible you dented the rings by over tightening , but I can't be sure via the internet. If you decide to take it apart don't be afraid to sand or flip the rings.
07-01-2013 | 11:18 AM
#6574
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (63)
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 847
Not that to have to answer to you, but read on if you'd like.
I have had chassis sponsorships in the past (as well as motor and battery deals), but with contracts come commitments. Right now I enjoy being able to race when my schedule allows it, and the ability to run whatever product I like.
Even still, when I do get to race, I run a 7.5 in my buggy and usually can count my number of crashes from the race day on one hand. I can't go quite as fast as when I was racing twice a week, so I back it off a notch, don't crash, and still do very well.
Maybe my definition of very well is different than yours. To me, if all my laps are within a half a second of each other, and my car handles the way I want, then I consider it a good night. If I get beat on a night like that I'm happy. It means that whoever beat me was outright better. I can live with that. If I lose because of bad luck, then I do my best to make sure that bad luck can't manifest itself again.
A couple weeks ago I updated the software in my esc. I double checked that everything was set how I like it, left the laptop at home, and headed to the races. My brakes were terrible, and there was nothing I could do to fix the problem that night. I tried a bunch of setup changes, and they helped, but the car was still way off. I salvaged a second place that night, but my lap times were all over the place. I fixed the problem before the next time out, undid all the setup changes, and my car was back. My fastest lap was .4 faster, my average lap time for my fastest ten laps was a second faster, my average lap time for my 20 fastest laps was 1.5 seconds faster, and my overall race time was faster and with one more lap. It was a good night.
Fact is if you crash a bunch, you will go through wings very quickly. Also if you crash a bunch you need to slow down a bit. This is all only true if you care about doing well. If you get enjoyment purely from running your car, and lap times mean very little to you, then by all means crash, laugh, destroy stuff, and have fun. Sometimes I forget that for some people that is all r/c racing is. In that case, get a nylon wing, crash a bunch, and have fun.
I have had chassis sponsorships in the past (as well as motor and battery deals), but with contracts come commitments. Right now I enjoy being able to race when my schedule allows it, and the ability to run whatever product I like.
Even still, when I do get to race, I run a 7.5 in my buggy and usually can count my number of crashes from the race day on one hand. I can't go quite as fast as when I was racing twice a week, so I back it off a notch, don't crash, and still do very well.
Maybe my definition of very well is different than yours. To me, if all my laps are within a half a second of each other, and my car handles the way I want, then I consider it a good night. If I get beat on a night like that I'm happy. It means that whoever beat me was outright better. I can live with that. If I lose because of bad luck, then I do my best to make sure that bad luck can't manifest itself again.
A couple weeks ago I updated the software in my esc. I double checked that everything was set how I like it, left the laptop at home, and headed to the races. My brakes were terrible, and there was nothing I could do to fix the problem that night. I tried a bunch of setup changes, and they helped, but the car was still way off. I salvaged a second place that night, but my lap times were all over the place. I fixed the problem before the next time out, undid all the setup changes, and my car was back. My fastest lap was .4 faster, my average lap time for my fastest ten laps was a second faster, my average lap time for my 20 fastest laps was 1.5 seconds faster, and my overall race time was faster and with one more lap. It was a good night.
Fact is if you crash a bunch, you will go through wings very quickly. Also if you crash a bunch you need to slow down a bit. This is all only true if you care about doing well. If you get enjoyment purely from running your car, and lap times mean very little to you, then by all means crash, laugh, destroy stuff, and have fun. Sometimes I forget that for some people that is all r/c racing is. In that case, get a nylon wing, crash a bunch, and have fun.
+1. All of Ifyouonlyknew posts I actually find very true and people just being over sensitive. Keep it up ifyouonlyknew. Shout outs to wild cherry too! For making this thread worthwhile and actually helping
07-01-2013 | 02:51 PM
#6577
Now, back to the most dominate 2wd buggy in history, the b4.2.
07-01-2013 | 03:22 PM
#6578
Lets keep it civil guys. ifuonlyknew's last post read just fine to me; and while he may of been gloating a little, it was otherwise constructive. If you don't want to see what he has to say, your primary solution is the ignore button.
Now, back to the most dominate 2wd buggy in history, the b4.2.
Now, back to the most dominate 2wd buggy in history, the b4.2.
But I def. agree with that last statement.............. Just wish I had the time to run mine more
Also I've been off this thread for awhile, my cousin is thinking about getting the swaybar kit from jconcepts.. Has anyone tried these out yet (sorry at work and don't have time to search it)???????
07-01-2013 | 03:29 PM
#6579
Did you sand the diff rings to make sure thy are flat, also when building the slipper it helps to scuff off the sheen on the slipper pads ( I use an emery board ). You might want to back off the diff screw and work the diff by hand, and tighten 1/8 of a turn till you get back to the proper tension on the diff, working the tires by hand for at least a few minutes inbetween apdjustments. I dont care for the black AE grease, I used Mobile 1 synthetic grease instead, between that and breaking in my diff by hand, mine is super smooth (better than any ball diff I have built before)
07-01-2013 | 04:59 PM
#6581
I used the rear black one on carpet. It was common to use the sway bar kits from the buggies to the scts on that level of traction.
I did wish I had a front swaybar option then too.
I did wish I had a front swaybar option then too.
07-01-2013 | 05:01 PM
#6582
Tech Master
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,570
From: Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
watching the videos on this page:
http://www.redrc.net/2013/06/jconcep...-roll-bar-kit/
The placement seems a little weird, I'm not sure if the front ones would be effective being so close to the inner pivot of the A-Arm.
http://www.redrc.net/2013/06/jconcep...-roll-bar-kit/
The placement seems a little weird, I'm not sure if the front ones would be effective being so close to the inner pivot of the A-Arm.
07-01-2013 | 07:56 PM
#6583
"• Lengthening the camber link from 1-B, fig. 2, (or raising the ball
end, fig. 4) will soften the rear suspension (give more rear roll). "
So you lower the link then effectively raise it by moving to longer link?
07-02-2013 | 02:31 AM
#6585
ARTR B4.2
If anyone is looking for a B4.2. Nices used one I have seen on tech
http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...-new-artr.html
http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...-new-artr.html