Jammin X1 - so close yet so far
11-30-2006, 07:27 AM
#2778
Some how I knew this was going to be right up your alley Adam! Send pic's....
LOL at JFC with the revo comment.
LOL at JFC with the revo comment.
11-30-2006, 11:05 AM
#2782
For me it’s just something new. I’ve been racing the X1 for a year now and I’ve had pretty good success with it. No complaints really, but I’m starting to itch for something new. My buggy before the Jammin was an MBX and now the new Mugen R has really got my eye. So I’m thinking that if this is an affordable change I may try it out for a few months rather than drop $600 on a new kit. So yeah, personal preference I guess. 
11-30-2006, 11:10 AM
#2783
Actually Macnkitty it might be an advantage for some. With the pillow ball front comes whats called reactive or active caster.
I just explained this to somene else so here is a copy & paste.
Mike my understanding of reactive caster is this. When you lift and or
apply the breakes going into a corner the weight of the car will
transfer to the front and the nose will drop. While it is doing this the
caster angle will drop giving you a breif moment of having less caster
there for letting you get into the corner a little faster. Then it does
the oppsit coming out. I am sure you have always heard that less caster
gives you more turn in and having more caster is better coming out. With
the C-hubs you can't do this as the caster is fixed. With the pillow
ball hub the caster changes going in and coming out. It's a pretty cool
feature on the 1/12
I just explained this to somene else so here is a copy & paste.
Mike my understanding of reactive caster is this. When you lift and or
apply the breakes going into a corner the weight of the car will
transfer to the front and the nose will drop. While it is doing this the
caster angle will drop giving you a breif moment of having less caster
there for letting you get into the corner a little faster. Then it does
the oppsit coming out. I am sure you have always heard that less caster
gives you more turn in and having more caster is better coming out. With
the C-hubs you can't do this as the caster is fixed. With the pillow
ball hub the caster changes going in and coming out. It's a pretty cool
feature on the 1/12
11-30-2006, 05:30 PM
#2785
Originally Posted by jfc_tech
thats the 1st thought i had when seeing the inboard shock. 
11-30-2006, 11:53 PM
#2787
pivot ball suspension for the jammin it will be and option for those who want to run one http://www.neobuggy.net/modules/news/ 
12-01-2006, 05:05 AM
#2788
Tabushi well done on your result. Nice track you raced on. Cute daughter. She looks like daddies doll.
I will be getting this kit probably next week or so. Its not very pricey. Around $69.
I am sceptical to try it out as I have seen other cars that use PBS that the balls do pop out. The Mugen seems to be doing ok.
Maybe it will make the X1 handle abit better due to the caster changing. Also
its a simpler front suspension. The movement should be better less friction.
Guys I had a thought. I know what Tabushi looks like. How about all you X1 drivers post a pic with driver and buggy. I would like to see all you ugly mugs.
So is that PBS conversion available to purchase yet? Anyone know where or how much?
I am sceptical to try it out as I have seen other cars that use PBS that the balls do pop out. The Mugen seems to be doing ok.
Maybe it will make the X1 handle abit better due to the caster changing. Also
its a simpler front suspension. The movement should be better less friction.
Guys I had a thought. I know what Tabushi looks like. How about all you X1 drivers post a pic with driver and buggy. I would like to see all you ugly mugs.
12-01-2006, 06:15 AM
#2789
Guys I had a thought. I know what Tabushi looks like. How about all you X1 drivers post a pic with driver and buggy. I would like to see all you ugly mugs.
12-01-2006, 08:12 AM
#2790
Originally Posted by Jerseyboy
I will be getting this kit probably next week or so. Its not very pricey. Around $69.