Thanks for the responses so far.
Quote:
Originally Posted by cjm_2008
couple of things worth checking:
1. slipper clutch - does it actually slip when you apply the throttle?
2. dampers - do they move smoothly?
3. ride height - with all the radio gear including battery, how high does the rear end sit? the driveshafts should be level (i.e. a straight line across the horizontal axis).
definately worth expermenting with tyres too - they're usually the first port of call, but it sounds like there's something in your setup that is compromising the way the car works the rear tyres - too much power, to agressive throttle curve, or possibly a trigger happy left thumb!
|
1. Yes I have been experimenting with this, even had it so loose at one point it glazed the pads. It's now set so it slips for about 8-10 feet off the line.
2. Yes they are buttery smooth. I built them as per the instructions but used the bleed screw and packed the o-rings with green slime.
3. I'm running roughly 24mm at the front and 25mm at the rear.
Power might be the issue as in the wet I literally have to touch the throttle for it to spin and I have stripped teeth off the stock idler(now using reinforced one). On the straight it can do 35-40mph. Normally I like a linear throttle curve but I will experiment with the exponentials when I can. Would a smaller pinion help?
Quote:
Originally Posted by DCM
1.3mm pistons and 35wt oil up front, can't remember the springs. Kit camber link location and shock, 1.5-2' camber.
1.4mm pistons, 30wt oil rear, silver b4 springs (or Tamiya equivalent). Kit camber locations and 1-2' camber. If grip rolling on corner entry, remove out row of spikes on the rear.
|
If you can remember what springs on the front I'd likely try this out. What is this suggestion based on?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee Martin
Which staggers are you using on the front?
|
They are Schumacher stagger ribs with half a rear insert cut and put in. The Schumacher rep fitted them for me.
I thought it might be useful if I posted my full set up and some pics so here you go:
TRF201
Fusion Exceed 6.5T (7400kv)
Fusion Exceed Pro 80A (Lowest start power, soft power curve, lowest acceleration, 35% punch, no timing)
NLB 5000mAh 35C
Stock Hyper 7 servo
Ansmann W6 radio gear
All shock positions, camber link positions, toe in etc as per the manual
Kit springs and oil
Narrow wing for dry, wide for wet
Camber: Front +4, Rear -2.5
Stock spur, 22T pinion
Ceramic diff balls
Aluminium rear suspension mounts (3 degrees)
Lightweight motor plate
Sorry some of the pics are a bit shoddy, if better ones would help let me know and I'll try harder
