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Post by sb4pro on Feb 28, 2009 17:10:43 GMT -5
Better yet SCORE decals i made these using the logo i cut out of a magazine and used some clear decal sheet over  |
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Post by sb4pro on Mar 3, 2009 11:10:24 GMT -5
got some great action shots at my race this wknd will post when i get them (there from a profesional photographer )
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Post by sb4pro on Mar 14, 2009 13:50:11 GMT -5
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Post by mrgoodwinch on Mar 16, 2009 21:27:07 GMT -5
pics are great!!!!! Did you get the chance to race or just practice? Took mine to the track this weekend and stripped out the trans gears. I have given in and ordered a 21t motor.  am trying to figure out a way to get a slipper clutch to work on it too. Love the pictures! |
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Post by sb4pro on Mar 17, 2009 11:43:42 GMT -5
What turn motor were you running ? Did get to race a little ran against some t-4s finished 8th . Id do ok on the the straights and jumps but they'de kill me in the corners . Where they could pretty much stay wide open I had to coast into the corner and get on the throttle on the way out of the corner. But still everyone there was impressed with the truck
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Post by mrgoodwinch on Mar 17, 2009 18:45:39 GMT -5
I was using the Reedy Radon 17t brushed motor. The speed and handling were good, but accelerating on landing from the jumps finally did the damage. It noses down off the jumps, so I need to stay on the throttle. I have a spec 27t to put in while I wait for the 21t motor. Glad that you were able to race. Mine did draw some attention, but got tired of explaining that it broke, so I put it away and raced the Slash that night.
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Post by R/CRacer4Life on Mar 17, 2009 19:44:50 GMT -5
Aside from the battery cable hanging down that truck looks cool.
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Post by sb4pro on Mar 19, 2009 12:01:18 GMT -5
Yeah i know that battery cable ticked me off too the rubber band i had it hung up with broke so i switched it a zippy lol
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Post by sb4pro on Mar 19, 2009 12:04:59 GMT -5
I was using the Reedy Radon 17t brushed motor. The speed and handling were good, but accelerating on landing from the jumps finally did the damage. It noses down off the jumps, so I need to stay on the throttle. I have a spec 27t to put in while I wait for the 21t motor. Glad that you were able to race. Mine did draw some attention, but got tired of explaining that it broke, so I put it away and raced the Slash that night. yeah i had the same problem with nose weight i found that if you feather (quickly blip on off on off ) the throttle it helps alot |
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Post by mrgoodwinch on Mar 19, 2009 20:44:59 GMT -5
I know there isn't much we can do about the weight, but what else can we do for the jumping? Sometimes it seems that the rear end kicks up too off the top of the jump because it compresses so much. will making the back stiffer help? I was thinking about some fuel tubing on the shock shafts to limit the travel anyway because the diff housing hits the radio box.
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Post by sb4pro on Mar 20, 2009 10:42:48 GMT -5
Why dont you give Darren a call at Thunder Tech . Sounds to me like you dont have the right shock set-up . The number is (815) 467-0621
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Post by mrgoodwinch on Mar 20, 2009 18:27:07 GMT -5
I did call him, and first I will try changing my driving style by rolling off the throttle more and trying not to keep all the power stored in rear end, then maybe shock fluid, and then maybe weight in the back. we'll see what happens. thanks
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Post by Rob #28 on Mar 21, 2009 6:27:51 GMT -5
Its going to take some time to get them all figured out. There's a million shock mounting/oil/spring combo's to try, and each track will require something different to be perfect. I am running a 2S Lipo in mine, so the weight will affect how it runs as well compared to running a 7 cell pack.
Looks like I am going to race mine tomorrow. Original plans were to race my Clod, but I broke it and can't get parts in time so Pro-2WD it is.
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Post by sb4pro on Mar 23, 2009 11:44:37 GMT -5
I did call him, and first I will try changing my driving style by rolling off the throttle more and trying not to keep all the power stored in rear end, then maybe shock fluid, and then maybe weight in the back. we'll see what happens. thanks yeah like i said i feather the throttle in the air if you ever watch a real race on tv listen to the way they blip the throttle when going over a jump and youll see what i mean its kinda a on off on off on off type of thing . And rob i like your idea of adding some weights maybe use the weights all the crawler guys are using . howde ya do in the race |
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am trying to figure out a way to get a slipper clutch to work on it too.
