Racing on Carpet: What to expect/how to set up?

[Origineelreclamebord]

Hi everyone,

Next week I'll have my first race on carpet... and not just any race event, it's the EOS in Langenfeld, Germany. Ok, chances are >99% that I'll end up dead last in the ranking lists, but I do want to go to the race with some level of preparation. So... I have a few questions:

1. How does driving on carpet compare to driving on astroturf (very general question, I know, but is it roughly the same or miles off?)
2. Any advice for crucial/big things on the 2WD setup for carpet (TRF201 to be exact)?
3. Are there any specific things I need to know about running dBoots tires? (they are mandatory on the EOS events).

Thanks in advance for your help all

[s22jgs]

depends what type of astro you are comparing it to really, and also on the type of carpet so its not a straight forward answer.

Both are generally high grip. Id take ure astro setup and use that

[Origineelreclamebord]

Originally Posted by s22jgs

depends what type of astro you are comparing it to really, and also on the type of carpet so its not a straight forward answer.

Both are generally high grip. Id take ure astro setup and use that

I was expecting this kind of answer really, I can imgine it's just very hard to give a specific answer to it. But from what I'm reading it's right to state that the average carpet doesn't have a ridiculous grip difference to your medium grip (dry) astroturf?

[johnnygibbon]

Look at the team Durango set up sheets
Although a different manufacturer the 2wd set ups for carpet give you a good basic idea for shock oils ECt
Try an find something simaler to what your runningon
and try that
I've found them very handy as a good general starting point for any car not just Durango
And there is plenty of choice fo 2 And 4wd cars

[Robby]

Originally Posted by s22jgs

depends what type of astro you are comparing it to really, and also on the type of carpet so its not a straight forward answer.

Both are generally high grip. Id take ure astro setup and use that

Originally Posted by Origineelreclamebord

I was expecting this kind of answer really, I can imgine it's just very hard to give a specific answer to it. But from what I'm reading it's right to state that the average carpet doesn't have a ridiculous grip difference to your medium grip (dry) astroturf?

Realistically your set-up shouldn't really change (much if at all) because you're still on a smooth surface - whereas a lack of traction and/or a bumpy surface, compared to what you're used to, would be the only good reason to make any drastic changes ahead of time.

First time I ever ran on ozite I asked an experienced friend, and he said, "Crank down your slipper and have at it."

[Frecklychimp]

There are plenty of set ups to research here:

http://www.petitrc.com/setup/tamiya/...yaTRF201X.html

Astroturf varies a lot between venues, and so can carpet, but starting with your base astro set up and using indoor set up sheets to confirm required changes won't see you far wrong.

Keep an eye out for Tamiya team drivers at meeting and ask them for advice after they have their cars settled too.

[Origineelreclamebord]

Haha thanks for the comments guys I'll just clean/rebuild my shocks then as per my usual astro setup.

Today I rebuilt the car: Gearboxes (one rebuilt ball diff and a spare box with Ultima SC gear diff), fresh LMR wing and shell (paint should arrive just after new year), tweaking the chassis for high bite use (rearward hubs, smaller spur for subtle weight balance difference).

I think this will be the best preparation to my car since I first built it - and back then I wasn't racing yet Now I just gotta convince myself I've got nothing to lose - other than my pride if it turns out I'm the slowest guy by 3 seconds a lap!

[spud31]

trf 201 rear motor ?
http://www.trfracing.co.uk/photo0202...1291644457.png

lee martins setup from moto arena carpet track