ZX5 setup questions - Page 7

madmax · #**121** 16-03-2009

nelly ill be at macc on tues with my sp. you can have a look at my set up, i find it realy nice and nutral to drive, and allows you to push the car hard.

Paulstar · #**122** 01-04-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by bert digler

losi red springs rear
losi blue front
35 rear oil
40 front
basic kit geometry

Is there anywhere on the net I can get hold of these shocks?

Cheers Guys

RogerM · #**123** 02-04-2009

Paulstar, before you go down the Losi spring route lets try and get you some where close to the right sort of set-up using Kysoho parts, that way you'll be much more able to compare your set-ups with the rest of us.

So here are the questions we need answered

1) Which version of the car do you have?
2) What track surface(s) are you running on mainly?
3) How many jumps and how big?
4) Do you like understeer, oversteer or neutral handling?
5) What other equipment are you using (particularly motor and battery types)?
6) How experienced a driver are you?

If you can answer all those we should be able to point you in the right direction, the last couple of % can only come from your own fine tuning but we should be able to advise if you word your questions something like "I require more corner exit steering" or similar.

Look forward to trying to help.

Paulstar · #**124** 02-04-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerM

Paulstar, before you go down the Losi spring route lets try and get you some where close to the right sort of set-up using Kysoho parts, that way you'll be much more able to compare your set-ups with the rest of us.

So here are the questions we need answered

1) Which version of the car do you have?
2) What track surface(s) are you running on mainly?
3) How many jumps and how big?
4) Do you like understeer, oversteer or neutral handling?
5) What other equipment are you using (particularly motor and battery types)?
6) How experienced a driver are you?

If you can answer all those we should be able to point you in the right direction, the last couple of % can only come from your own fine tuning but we should be able to advise if you word your questions something like "I require more corner exit steering" or similar.

Look forward to trying to help.

First of all can i say thanks. Its like having my own pits crew lol

ok here we go

-I have the KMC version of the kit.
-The surface is now going to be short grass, with dusty patches
-They have built a new track so not sure on how many just. But I know there is a large table top there. (I'll get more info)
-At the moment I have cell saddle packs. and i'm running a 19 turn motor
-I used to race a lot. Back in the days of the B2. I'm just getting back into the sport and i'll be looking to race at least once a month. Spare time being the major factor.
-Neutral steer I would prefer. But being a big lover of MK2 escorts I like oversteer lol. If you can make my car handle like that i'll pay you. (hehe)

Cheers

RogerM · #**125** 02-04-2009

Unfortuantely I can't comment further now but I will.

Most imprtantly loose the KMC chassis .... it doesn't work, not at all IMHO. I know a few people who've tried it and all have gone slower than on the stock layout. Weight is in the wrong place, it's too stiff and makes the car much harder to drive!

Paulstar · #**126** 03-04-2009

ok. Anyone got a stock chassis for sale??

dibble34 · #**127** 06-04-2009

Hi All

Have a question about tyres, i race outside on astroturf and when it is dry the grip is very good. To the point i have been using nearly bald green mini spikes all round to avoid grip roll, however i feel like i loose out on a bit of performance as it stuggles to put the power down in a straight line. If i put new tyres on, it grip roles quite badly. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Dave

RogerM · #**128** 06-04-2009

dibble, post your set-up on here.

Depending on the type of astro used it'll be either Balistic Buggy green mini spikes or Schumacher Yellow minispikes (sometimes Green but I normally prefer the BB greens in those conditions).

If you show us your set-up and describe the handling problem in a little bit of detail (fast / slow corners worse etc.) I'll do my best to help.

Also what version of the car do you have? I always found the ZX5-SP to be wonderful on astro and the current ZX5-FS looks like being even better!

dibble34 · #**129** 06-04-2009

Hi Roger

I have the following

Standard zx5 with losi 4.5 brushless
NIMH
Centre one way
Orange front springs (55 i think)
Light Yellow rear springs (65 i think)
30 wt oil front and back

Front

Shocks connected to outside whole at the top and inside at the bottom
7 degree hubs

Rear

Shocks connected to Middle at top and inside at bottom

It seems worse at change of direction at slow/medium speed

I can get schumacher tryes a bit cheaper so would like to stick with that brand if possible

I have tried new rears and worn fronts which is better, but still rolling a bit

Thanks in advance

Dave

Fabs · #**130** 06-04-2009

I'm no standard ZX5 specialist but I'd say right away you're running your front end way too soft. I'd try the kit silver springs on the front and the middle hole on the wishbones to start with.

dibble34 · #**131** 06-04-2009

Hi i have another (backup) ZX5 with silver springs and it bounces quite badly as the track is quite bumpy. Do you still think i should try it?

Fabs · #**132** 06-04-2009

Well I just had a look for a setup for you,

Have a look at this setup:

http://www.petitrc.com/setup/kyosho/...rd20060115.htm

dibble34 · #**133** 06-04-2009

Thanks, i note they cut the outside row off the rear tyres too. Worth a go i reckon, can't see what kind if track this is for though

Fabs · #**134** 06-04-2009

It's an astroturf setup.

Col · #**135** 06-04-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by dibble34

I have the following

Standard zx5 with losi 4.5 brushless

There is your problem...

RogerM · #**136** 06-04-2009

Softest spring I have ever run on the front of a ZX5 is a #65 yellow with 1.5 coils cut off!!!

My stock set-ups are always on #70 silvers. I'll have aproper look at your setup but I agree with Fab, far too soft!!!

I'll try to get back to you tomorrow but I never ran the stock car so will be asking around ..... niggs98 on here is the man to ask about the earlier car.