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Old 01-05-2009 | 08:22 AM
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Spacers are fine. I run Parma tires 90% of the time, but on the occasions I use another brand I'll just add or remove spacers to suit.
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Old 01-05-2009 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bs6ef
or check you are running the same ride height blocks on the rear.
Glad to see I'm not the only who has done that... last time I did, I was chasing the setup for two race days until I caught it.
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Old 01-05-2009 | 10:24 AM
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Sorry that was a type-o I am Running a 43mm rollout with 100 spur and 29 pinion on 47mm tires I have been testing a 40mm using a 27 Pinion and I have sceen better temps on the motor and better lap times. Everyone one here is running about 38-44mm rollout.

The track is fairly small and I acheve full speed at about the 2/3 mark of the straight. it's actually funny that the fastest guys are runnign the smallest rollout.

I think it's weird but that's just me.

For the Front end. I forgot to mention that I just installed the New Pro-Strut for the GenX onto my 3.2 and the first time out it was good so I don;t think that it is the springs. but I will reset the front end so it is level.

Thanks for the info on the rear pod. I'll check out that sitting level thing.

You guys are great
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Old 01-05-2009 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jdeadman
Sorry that was a type-o I am Running a 43mm rollout with 100 spur and 29 pinion on 47mm tires I have been testing a 40mm using a 27 Pinion and I have sceen better temps on the motor and better lap times. Everyone one here is running about 38-44mm rollout.

The track is fairly small and I acheve full speed at about the 2/3 mark of the straight. it's actually funny that the fastest guys are runnign the smallest rollout.

I think it's weird but that's just me.

For the Front end. I forgot to mention that I just installed the New Pro-Strut for the GenX onto my 3.2 and the first time out it was good so I don;t think that it is the springs. but I will reset the front end so it is level.

Thanks for the info on the rear pod. I'll check out that sitting level thing.

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One thing the other guys didn't mention is to check your steering end points. In other words, make sure the car turns equal diameter circles both right and left
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Old 01-05-2009 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by adam lancia
That Mugen is one cool looking car, double deck old school style!!!

I'm going through my 12L4 since I shelfed it who knows how long ago and want to reroute the wires. Does anyone have a picture or 2 of a good clean t-bar specific installation? I'm running brushed for now (Novak GTS, 4mm gold plugs, 16g wire).

Also, I read a post a few days ago about running the positive wire from the battery to the motor first and having the jumper going to the ESC rather than the way I've usually done it with the jumper going to the battery....? I'm having a little trouble picturing how to do this cleanly, anyone with a pic?

Thanks in advance!!!
this wiring set up will work well in a 12L4. I believe this is also what you are refering to on the jumper wire


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Old 01-05-2009 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by odpurple
this wiring set up will work well in a 12L4. I believe this is also what you are refering to on the jumper wire


That is a nice, neat package. Well done.
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Old 01-05-2009 | 01:52 PM
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what body do you guys find to be most durable. Im still new to the class and im tired of buying a new body every 3 weeks. If i run the parma .030 thick body, will i loose performance anywhere else
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Old 01-05-2009 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CREWMAN
what body do you guys find to be most durable. Im still new to the class and im tired of buying a new body every 3 weeks. If i run the parma .030 thick body, will i loose performance anywhere else
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Old 01-05-2009 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CREWMAN
what body do you guys find to be most durable. Im still new to the class and im tired of buying a new body every 3 weeks. If i run the parma .030 thick body, will i loose performance anywhere else
I run the regular weight bodies all the time. They're just a little heavier and you shouldn't notice any performance difference at club level.
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Old 01-05-2009 | 02:17 PM
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I run the .030 speed 12 almost all the time, its my favorite.
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Old 01-05-2009 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CREWMAN
what body do you guys find to be most durable. Im still new to the class and im tired of buying a new body every 3 weeks. If i run the parma .030 thick body, will i loose performance anywhere else
If you're wearing out a body every 3 weeks, you're not going to lose performance anywhere.

Plus, I've always felt I drive better with a new, fresh body. Kinda that you just did it and don't want to hammer it kinda thing. More careful.

Schmeer a bit of shoe-goo over the wheel well area of the front tires. keeps a new body from cracking out as quickly. Pick up or make a bumper for the car. Saves a lot.
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Old 01-05-2009 | 02:25 PM
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What are the typical gears I need to run a brushless system for the 1/12 13.5and/or 10.5 for the 19t class. I will be using 4600 batteries.
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Old 01-05-2009 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by odpurple
One thing the other guys didn't mention is to check your steering end points. In other words, make sure the car turns equal diameter circles both right and left
already mentioned two posts back
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Old 01-05-2009 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jdeadman
Sorry that was a type-o I am Running a 43mm rollout with 100 spur and 29 pinion on 47mm tires I have been testing a 40mm using a 27 Pinion and I have sceen better temps on the motor and better lap times. Everyone one here is running about 38-44mm rollout.

The track is fairly small and I acheve full speed at about the 2/3 mark of the straight. it's actually funny that the fastest guys are runnign the smallest rollout.

I think it's weird but that's just me.

For the Front end. I forgot to mention that I just installed the New Pro-Strut for the GenX onto my 3.2 and the first time out it was good so I don;t think that it is the springs. but I will reset the front end so it is level.

Thanks for the info on the rear pod. I'll check out that sitting level thing.

You guys are great
You have to remember that all motors are different, i have two corally 19t motors one with standup and one with laydown brushes, these i run on a big track from 42 to 46mmpr when my money motor i would run at around 56mmpr for one and the other at 53.5mmpr.

The pro strut front end is great but i have found that i am replacing springs all the time due to them collapsing, this cam make a big difference to the way the car handles. Take the springs off the car and measure them, i normally buy 10 sets and then match them up, in the last batch i bought i was amased at all the different lengths i found
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Old 01-05-2009 | 02:57 PM
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already mentioned two posts back
missed that...I should stop speed-reading
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