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Old 03-24-2005 | 11:13 AM
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thx for the fast replies .....t fource in my future


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Old 03-24-2005 | 11:32 AM
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Toxic...
I typically stick with Trinity, Losi, or Assoc...What ever is cheaper I go between 30, 32.5, 35, and 37.5 wt. oils.
Typically thicker oil more weight transfer to the front... too thick will give the rear of the car some bounce on rough tracks.
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Old 03-24-2005 | 12:03 PM
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Originally posted by sg1
Toxic...
I typically stick with Trinity, Losi, or Assoc...What ever is cheaper I go between 30, 32.5, 35, and 37.5 wt. oils.
Typically thicker oil more weight transfer to the front... too thick will give the rear of the car some bounce on rough tracks.
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So would a lighter oil take steering out of the car with less weight transfer?

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Old 03-24-2005 | 12:34 PM
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Using thinner oil will soften the rear end,
so it gets more traction (rear end).
That means the car will have less steering than with thicker oil.
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Old 03-24-2005 | 04:50 PM
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I'd probably start off maybe with a 30-35 wt shock oil.
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Old 03-24-2005 | 05:25 PM
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Originally posted by lazyeh
I'd probably start off maybe with a 30-35 wt shock oil.

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Old 03-24-2005 | 05:25 PM
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Originally posted by lazyeh
I'd probably start off maybe with a 30-35 wt shock oil.
I'm now running the Assoc. 35wt silicone oil that came with the kit.
If i went down in shock oil wt. would the spring have to be changed or just leave the stock green spring on?

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Old 03-24-2005 | 05:53 PM
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I just picked up a used CRC Carpet Knife V3.1 and was wondering if anyone had a good setup for a fairly high bit asphalt track. The car was used for indoor carpet racing and is pretty tight/stiff. I am new to electric 1/12 so any help would be appreciated.

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Old 03-24-2005 | 06:06 PM
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Check out the CRC website, they have a few different setups...
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Old 03-24-2005 | 08:08 PM
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Default RTB 12L4

I just finished a 12L4 for a friend. The challange was getting the car to balance with the giant Xxtra reciever.

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Old 03-24-2005 | 08:25 PM
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Default Re: RTB 12L4

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I just finished a 12L4 for a friend. The challange was getting the car to balance with the giant Xxtra reciever.
Wow, that's a full chassis. He probably won't need a receiver pack for the stock motor. What's that on top of the servo?

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Old 03-24-2005 | 08:33 PM
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quick question. i have an airtronics 94145 metal gear servo. what size screw do i use to mount servo saver? i was diggin in my spares and cant find any.
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Old 03-24-2005 | 08:35 PM
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nvm. bought these screws
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Old 03-24-2005 | 08:58 PM
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I'm planning on Gilroy tomorrow night and Stockton on Saturday. Anybody else?
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Old 03-24-2005 | 09:05 PM
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Originally posted by jrrc
I'm planning on Gilroy tomorrow night and Stockton on Saturday. Anybody else?
Just Stockton on Saturday here.

Have tomorrow off. Going to see Victor's new store in Newark.
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