Originally Posted by discostu (Post 546472)

IMO this car has traction issues at the rear carbon flex plates plastic ones adjustable ones get the shocks and roll centres sorted no need for all this flexi stuff. this is my opinon, ive driven rangos and dont like the feel and lack of rear traction compaired to other cars.

stu

Originally Posted by JohnM (Post 546499)

I would say you've never driven one that's even remotely well set-up then, I've never had a problem with rear traction on mine on any track type, or conditions, best balanced car I've ever had.

Originally Posted by JohnM (Post 546499)

I would say you've never driven one that's even remotely well set-up then, I've never had a problem with rear traction on mine on any track type, or conditions, best balanced car I've ever had.

Originally Posted by Rebelrc (Post 546573)

Stu is a top racer! Lol

Originally Posted by Rebelrc (Post 546584)

Is this thread being Altered by admin?
Are my posts being deleted?

Originally Posted by sime46 (Post 546581)

This is waaaay off topic. Let's just put it to bed. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Let's wait and see how things perform when tried. I've ordered one. I'll post my thoughts when I've tried it. (if anyone is truly interested).

Originally Posted by discostu (Post 546598)

:thumbsup:can i get one too no dought i can make it fit my cat. LOL

stu

Originally Posted by mattr (Post 546388)

Adam, I'd suggest changing this description then.
It SOUNDS like you are suggesting changing the bolt torque to increase preload on the bush, when what you are actually intending is to shim the shoulder bolt/bush to get the same effect.
The increase in the bolt tension is misleading and pretty much irrelevant in this application (with a compressed rubber bush underneath it). As has been pointed out.

And i am well aware of the potential for changing chassis response by loosening or tightening screws in plastics, its one of the first "tune ups" for slot racing cars, loosen off the screws holding the shell to the chassis to improve road holding and cornering (allows the chassis to flex freely) even half a turn is enough to make a difference to some cars!

Originally Posted by Adam Skelding (Post 546362)

It doesn't rely on a torque setting at all. The screws have a blank shank on them which simply only allows you to tighten them down a set amount, thus sets the pre-load on the bush. You then adjust this with washers

Originally Posted by telboy (Post 546631)

Why change the description?
It doesn't actually mention anything about torque. it just simply mentions altering tension on the screws. which is technically what you're doing when the shims are located.

What can be so difficult about understanding that?

...and you all claim to be mechanical engineers. :eh?:

Tell you what, with some of the parts now being released for the DEX, I wish I'd still got mine! :lol:

Originally Posted by jkclifford (Post 546642)

no by adding shims you add pressure to the rubber bush, not tension to the bolt.