12LikesNew Schumacher KF2
07-29-2016, 08:27 AM - Wikipost
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10-03-2016, 12:19 PM
#976
Tech Apprentice
What did you not like about the mid motor layout Bob?
10-03-2016, 12:34 PM
#977
I was on a fairly small track that had a very tight layout. I felt that I didn't have enough steering. When I made a tire change on the front end (added foams to the tires), I got more steering but severely upset the balance of the car. It was just one of those things where you could feel that car wasn't right.
The locals at the track all run in the low grip setting for just this reason. Bottom line is I just need more track time to figure out what I like. The car has so many options that it's quite easy to tune yourself out.
The locals at the track all run in the low grip setting for just this reason. Bottom line is I just need more track time to figure out what I like. The car has so many options that it's quite easy to tune yourself out.
10-03-2016, 01:22 PM
#978
Tech Apprentice
I agree regarding the options. I have tried all 3 positions, and not sure which is best. I was after a bit more drive forwards so thought the mid position would help. Not sure if it did, I raced on medium grip carpet at the weekend and killed the rear minipins in not many runs, where other cars were much better under traction. The weight distribution is very similar for each position too which was a surprise. Sometimes less choice is not a bad thing!
10-04-2016, 06:52 AM
#980
I am running the LG setup with a Super Shorty and ESC next to each other. Having great all around traction on a medium bite clay. Although a little push on throttle exiting the corners.
10-04-2016, 07:39 AM
#982
10-04-2016, 08:35 AM
#984
I am not running any right now. Taller tower is on order but wont get it till after Friday races. So, I'll go with some spacers to get through the races.
10-04-2016, 05:50 PM
#985
I have tried all the motor positions starting with mid and now I ended up back with mid while I don't think the car feels natural in this position it is definitely faster but only with the carbon chassis and super Shorty battery the low grip spec to me was definitely the easiest to drive and most consistent just lacked the steering on exit and speed I was looking for definitely try making a little plate off the rear of the car to attach weight to
10-05-2016, 01:08 AM
#987
Tech Apprentice
I have noted that in the UK, some people are changing the slipper into a more common 2 pad slipper setup by removing the cage and spare plates. I am trying to work out what effect the quite heavy standard setup has as far as its rotating mass, is it helping transfer weight rearwards like the mid motor setup or forwards? It rotates towards the back of the car.
Cheers
Cheers
10-05-2016, 02:41 AM
#988
Tech Addict
Hi Larry,
There are a fiew things i do not understand at your setup sheet, as you mentioned, that your car has lack of steering at exit corner, but you are running 5* front caster blocks, which are making the steering softer and gives less power on steering at corner exit?
Also, you have rear shocks at the rear of arms and are putting 3/4oz of weight at the very rear end, but running 3* of anti squat and have your rear shocks all the way laying down at the tower, so you stiffen up the rear suspension as much as you can, also running long wheel base at an tight, smoth, high grip indoor clay track, that all is confusing me a little bit?
Could you clarify that to me, why you have set your car like this?
Thanks in advance
Mike
There are a fiew things i do not understand at your setup sheet, as you mentioned, that your car has lack of steering at exit corner, but you are running 5* front caster blocks, which are making the steering softer and gives less power on steering at corner exit?
Also, you have rear shocks at the rear of arms and are putting 3/4oz of weight at the very rear end, but running 3* of anti squat and have your rear shocks all the way laying down at the tower, so you stiffen up the rear suspension as much as you can, also running long wheel base at an tight, smoth, high grip indoor clay track, that all is confusing me a little bit?
Could you clarify that to me, why you have set your car like this?
Thanks in advance
Mike
Last edited by micholix; 10-05-2016 at 02:58 AM.
10-05-2016, 07:40 AM
#989
Hi Larry,
There are a fiew things i do not understand at your setup sheet, as you mentioned, that your car has lack of steering at exit corner, but you are running 5* front caster blocks, which are making the steering softer and gives less power on steering at corner exit?
Also, you have rear shocks at the rear of arms and are putting 3/4oz of weight at the very rear end, but running 3* of anti squat and have your rear shocks all the way laying down at the tower, so you stiffen up the rear suspension as much as you can, also running long wheel base at an tight, smoth, high grip indoor clay track, that all is confusing me a little bit?
Could you clarify that to me, why you have set your car like this?
Thanks in advance
Mike
There are a fiew things i do not understand at your setup sheet, as you mentioned, that your car has lack of steering at exit corner, but you are running 5* front caster blocks, which are making the steering softer and gives less power on steering at corner exit?
Also, you have rear shocks at the rear of arms and are putting 3/4oz of weight at the very rear end, but running 3* of anti squat and have your rear shocks all the way laying down at the tower, so you stiffen up the rear suspension as much as you can, also running long wheel base at an tight, smoth, high grip indoor clay track, that all is confusing me a little bit?
Could you clarify that to me, why you have set your car like this?
Thanks in advance
Mike
10-05-2016, 07:44 AM
#990
Tech Addict
Ah ok, so do i understand right, the lack of steering on exit corner was not with that setup?