losi 22 set ups

[Chris56]

I like that suggestion!

Getting back on topic, are many people still running theirs with the front outer ball stud mounted on the spindle carrier? I found it really settled down the steering and made it more predictable.

[paul whittock]

Did bloomers start that idea . Not seen it for awhile . But if its working stick with it .

[cryer-evo]

Took car out today at yatton club Was a top day set up was as first post but front oil was 32.5 and dropped to a blue spring rear was 27.5 with pink spring mini pin yellow rear and cut staggers on wid rim medium inserts frond and back car was awesome would of had my first b final win if my speedo hadn't of stop working :-( but I ges that's racing .also managed my first ever 20 laps in 5 mins with a 14.8 sec lap well happy with that

[Col]

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[Chris56]

Originally Posted by paul whittock

Did bloomers start that idea

I think so - there was a great deal of talk about the mod soon after the TLR22 came out, but as you said, not heard/seen much about it since.

I have to agree with comments on a similar thread about the Cream weight - single biggest transformation to the car

Just need to get some blue front springs/pink rears, and maybe a bit of extra driving talent

[paul whittock]

get silver front and yellow rear as these are commonly used aswell

[Bob_Zahn]

I had great results with green front and pink rear springs on carpet this past weekend. 30 wt front and 25 wt rear with 2 hole 1.6 pistons. Front shocks middle on tower and arm. Rear shocks middle on tower and outside on arm

Rest of my setup posted on my blog

[Gnarly Old Dog]

Thanks for sharing Bob.

If you don't mind - I just want to quote a line from your blog that I think speaks volumes and is sound advice to us all.

"By keeping the car consistent I forced myself to take advantage of where it was working well and adjust my throttle or braking to get through areas where it wasn't ideal"

IMO no setup can be 100% perfect on 100% of the corners or 100% of the track surface. Making the car consistent is the best way of then being able to adapt - making the most out of where your car is fast and protecting yourself in the areas it isn't.

Couldn't agree with you more.

Bob's blog is worth a read

[cryer-evo]

Bob would you post your blog here our a link to it as I can't find it

[Gnarly Old Dog]

Originally Posted by cryer-evo

Bob would you post your blog here our a link to it as I can't find it

Here you go

http://rczahn.blogspot.com

[cryer-evo]

Thanks will have a read later .

[Frecklychimp]

Originally Posted by Gnarly Old Dog

Thanks for sharing Bob.

If you don't mind - I just want to quote a line from your blog that I think speaks volumes and is sound advice to us all.

"By keeping the car consistent I forced myself to take advantage of where it was working well and adjust my throttle or braking to get through areas where it wasn't ideal"

IMO no setup can be 100% perfect on 100% of the corners or 100% of the track surface. Making the car consistent is the best way of then being able to adapt - making the most out of where your car is fast and protecting yourself in the areas it isn't.

Couldn't agree with you more.

Bob's blog is worth a read

Here here!

we all drive in different ways, it's all about getting the most out of what we have, being in harmony with the car and being consistant.

When i came back to hobby a few years ago i asked advice on mid motored cars from one of he UK's top drivers... he told me to stay on throttle as much as possible rather than sudden braking.... this really works, you have smooth weight transfer and find a lot more grip....

Keeping a cool head and recovering from mistakes quickly will see lap times drop too.

It's worth more for consistant lap times to practice with car as much as possible than spending out on bling newest parts and tweaking every setting between races

I've never found anyone elses set up the perfect cure, but understanding the theory and what each of the setting changes does to the car makes life a lot easier.

TBH the most important setting is tyres, having the right tyres at right time with track conditions is worth much more than having the same coloured camber link spacers as everyone else!

[Robby]

Originally Posted by Frecklychimp

we all drive in different ways, it's all about getting the most out of what we have, being in harmony with the car and being consistant.

TBH the most important setting is tyres, having the right tyres at right time with track conditions is worth much more than having the same coloured camber link spacers as everyone else!

[Bob_Zahn]

Originally Posted by Gnarly Old Dog

Thanks for sharing Bob.

If you don't mind - I just want to quote a line from your blog that I think speaks volumes and is sound advice to us all.

"By keeping the car consistent I forced myself to take advantage of where it was working well and adjust my throttle or braking to get through areas where it wasn't ideal"

IMO no setup can be 100% perfect on 100% of the corners or 100% of the track surface. Making the car consistent is the best way of then being able to adapt - making the most out of where your car is fast and protecting yourself in the areas it isn't.

Couldn't agree with you more.

Bob's blog is worth a read

No I don't mind at all and thank you very much for the call out. That's why I wanted to create the blog, to share my experiences.

I will admit that for the majority of my 20+ years racing I would chase setup and sometimes it would work but as I get older my ability to adapt to the changes isn't as sharp as it was!

The last few months I have changed my approach and I have seen incredible results. There is no perfect setup as others have mentioned.

[cryer-evo]

One thing I have noticed like ethers have is the 22 likes being driven like a touring car progressive stering and power my racing lines on track are very different compared to say a Durango our rb6 driver but I am just as fast for a given lape my set up is working and working well for me .

But I have had the chance to drive ether makes of car and out of all of them I might have to get a rb6 but for now I am loving my losi 22 It makes me happy when x 22 drivers say you have got that 22 hooked up looks rily good out there
and smooth

[Pascewan]

Hey Guys,
I got a question. I race my 22 on Dirt/Clay and Carpet. Because i don't wan't to change layout every time i just run the car in rear motor layout.
Another reason is that i use stick packs for TC, and i don't like electrics install in the mid car. Setting the car up and driving fits more my style in rear config.

I usually use 13.5T blinky as per class Rule.
Would make sense to buy a second car for the other layout but that's not the point.

I want to have a bit more corner speed and thought about getting a different toe block, but was wondering which one:

Either the knew 2.5° LRC or 3.5° HRC (lowest toe degrees). in the TLR Blog vid it's said that higher roll center equals less traction, but maybe the one degree less has a bigger impact and also gives less resistance on straights. What do you guys think?

EDIT: I mean which would make more sense on Carpet? would the LRC with less degrees work equally?

[Gnarly Old Dog]

Reducing Toe Angle will help to free-up the rear of the car so you should be able to carry more speed through the corner but I suspect it will still be less than a well set-up mid car will achieve on carpet.

But that said, the rear motor is still a lot of fun and your point about using the same car for both dirt and carpet is a valid one.

In my opinion, LRC will grip harder as you enter the corner but could let go more suddenly. In my opinion, that is not what you are wanting to achieve. If your track is full of hairpin and pivot style corners, then LRC could be a good option but you might find HRC will be more consistent in longer corners.

However, that could lead to more push-understeer on throttle as the rear end is working more effectively.

LRC / HRC is more subtle than the toe angle. If you take a degree off of the toe angle and reduce to a maximum of 3 degrees, that will be felt more than the difference between LRC and HRC. If you want the 2.5 deg block, then you will have to use LRC as it is not available as a HRC option.

Hope this helps

[Pascewan]

Thanks mate, it was very helpful!

The thing is, there is no (or i did not find it) 3 degree HRC block. and i can't believe that half a degree is so much difference.

I guess i have no other choice but to test ist

I think i'll get the 2.5 LRC first, as the track i race on actually is quite tight and the rear end is rock solid, and it does not feel right to loosen up the rear and still keeping the high toe.

And i know it should be faster with the mid car, but i could not drive it as consistent as the rear car. But for me it's fast enough and i can still keep up with some of the chaps on my track.

[bomber]

TLR2983
22 Aluminium 3 degree Toe Plate
HRC (High Roll Centre)

[Pascewan]

Originally Posted by bomber

TLR2983
22 Aluminium 3 degree Toe Plate
HRC (High Roll Centre)

now i feel stupid

it's neither listed on the hop-up parts page from TLR nor in the webshop i usually order.

thanks