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09-16-2008 | 06:25 PM
althought i think the IFMAR 865 weight makes more sense for 4c + brushless
09-16-2008 | 06:30 PM
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jim - its an error: http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...ml#post4109338
althought i think the IFMAR 865 weight makes more sense for 4c + brushless
althought i think the IFMAR 865 weight makes more sense for 4c + brushless
09-16-2008 | 06:31 PM
jim - its an error: http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...ml#post4109338
althought i think the IFMAR 865 weight makes more sense for 4c + brushless
althought i think the IFMAR 865 weight makes more sense for 4c + brushless
09-16-2008 | 06:35 PM
09-17-2008 | 07:53 PM
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On the flap I usually just shoogoo it on using the sm crooked end to attach to the body. I'll try and find a pic to show you what I'm saying. As far as the ride height I like 3.5 to 4mm, but I've run as high as 5mm if the surface is rough or wavy. Cannot say for sure on the eccentrics becaus it'll depend on what ride height you go with and the starting width of the tires. Keep in mind that on asphalt you normally see more tire wear and thus have to change the eccentrics more offten than on carpet to keep the ride height the same. I like my eccentrics from IRS(I think) as thay are in .05mm increments.
Hey Rocky, dont get caught up in the technical stuff right off. Allmost every 1/12 car has componets that are more than capable of doing the job, worry about upgrades and nit-picking stuff once you've got the basic driving down. The only things to worry about is ride height(as the inspector said that is imporant) and keeping the tires even(rotated and trued) before each run. Now as to your ? on carpet I have'nt really needed the gurney flap but it is very helpfull on asphalt for anything faster than a 17.5.
Jeez Chris you are everywhere around here!
Thanks for the input, I will be running 19T brushed on asphalt so I believe I will install the flaps...are they mounted flat as an extension of the rear of the body or should I leave a "wicker bill" on the trailing edge when I cut them out? I wish I could find a pic of them installed so if anybody has one feel free to post up. Also ride height...what is a good starting point for asphalt and which set of axle eccentrics should I use to get that ride height (12L4)? So many questions!!
Thanks!
-rocky b
Jeez Chris you are everywhere around here!
Thanks for the input, I will be running 19T brushed on asphalt so I believe I will install the flaps...are they mounted flat as an extension of the rear of the body or should I leave a "wicker bill" on the trailing edge when I cut them out? I wish I could find a pic of them installed so if anybody has one feel free to post up. Also ride height...what is a good starting point for asphalt and which set of axle eccentrics should I use to get that ride height (12L4)? So many questions!!Thanks!
-rocky b
09-17-2008 | 09:25 PM
Stock Brushed vs 17.5 Brushless?
Hey guys, I figured this would be the forum to ask on....I run Stock in a 12L4 with NiMhs. Going to a fairly large race and they are now allowing 17.5 Brushless and LiPo's in this class. I was fairly fast last year with the Stock Brushed motor and the NiMh's but was curious as to how comparable the two would be against each other. Just don't want to get my a## handed to me....
Thanks...
Thanks...
09-17-2008 | 09:27 PM
09-18-2008 | 12:57 AM
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Hey guys, I figured this would be the forum to ask on....I run Stock in a 12L4 with NiMhs. Going to a fairly large race and they are now allowing 17.5 Brushless and LiPo's in this class. I was fairly fast last year with the Stock Brushed motor and the NiMh's but was curious as to how comparable the two would be against each other. Just don't want to get my a## handed to me....
Thanks...
Thanks...
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09-18-2008 | 04:02 PM
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ahhh that's what I was thinking when I mentioned the "wicker bill" earlier...that's what makes it a "Gurney flap" as opposed to an air deflector.
Is it possible to use a 32T pinion with the stock 100T spur on the 12L4? The manual actually recommends a 34T pinion (for stock motors) but I don't see how it will fit...I can't get the motor far enough forward to fit even a 32 without hitting the t-bar and it is maddening! I have been involved in RC since 1987 and have done it all: boats, planes, offroad and onroad, nitro and electric from 1/36 to 1/8 buggy...but this 12L4 is my first 1/12 scale and it is like reading a newspaper in a high wind!!
Should I even run the 100T spur at all or chuck it from the start? 19T brushed, asphalt, 160' x 90' layout with one of the 160' sides being all straightaway, Jaco premount tires.
thanks
-rocky b
Is it possible to use a 32T pinion with the stock 100T spur on the 12L4? The manual actually recommends a 34T pinion (for stock motors) but I don't see how it will fit...I can't get the motor far enough forward to fit even a 32 without hitting the t-bar and it is maddening! I have been involved in RC since 1987 and have done it all: boats, planes, offroad and onroad, nitro and electric from 1/36 to 1/8 buggy...but this 12L4 is my first 1/12 scale and it is like reading a newspaper in a high wind!!
Should I even run the 100T spur at all or chuck it from the start? 19T brushed, asphalt, 160' x 90' layout with one of the 160' sides being all straightaway, Jaco premount tires. thanks
-rocky b
