February 18th, 2015, 11:12 AM
side shock length is more of a build thing then a chassis handling thing... So this length will work in any class...
January 2nd, 2015, 01:51 PM
high bite tracks can handle more timing
low bite track less timing
December 30th, 2014, 09:38 PM
depending if the track gains bite... id roll it out 4.40 - 4.50... timing depends on grip...
November 26th, 2014, 06:16 AM
Yes about 3/4 of a degree
November 21st, 2014, 09:10 PM
Picture is worth thousand words!
This is a car I just finished up for a fellow racer... This car carries the same basic setup we use for truck / spec / stock type classes... Same setup that just...
November 19th, 2014, 03:40 PM
so I personally like to run the old school front end on spec cars (associated) with the McPappy Castor Block spaced out on 80k LF... Castor pin in the middle hole LF... No spacing on the RF and pin...
November 19th, 2014, 02:07 PM
so between the 2 classes spec / open Ive found that they need completely two different setups front and rear end to get the corner speed out of them... spec being less aggressive front and rear...
April 16th, 2014, 06:56 PM
Little tip / mod for battery brace hold down... I like to tape the battery in place compared to using the brace as a hold down / strap like the way it was designed... I noticed most guys don't bother...
March 7th, 2014, 10:57 AM
Lot of guys ask me how I measure my locators to make sure they are even or just to stay consistent... Well a picture is worth thousand words! :)
March 7th, 2014, 10:51 AM
Daryl you think Mamba maybe quicker in blinky?
March 6th, 2014, 09:20 PM
When building or rebuilding your pod it's very important to Loctite the bottom pod support screw in place... 9 times out of 10 I pick up someones car that hasn't done this there screw is loose or...
March 4th, 2014, 01:17 PM
February 24th, 2014, 09:06 AM
Yes I'll discuss in my next post on how to setup your center spring...
February 20th, 2014, 07:12 PM
February 20th, 2014, 06:48 PM
My next post on center shocks will be on how to adjust your center spring! stay tuned lol
February 20th, 2014, 06:46 PM
HPI Center Shock Length 3.060 fully extended center to center
I use Hperdrive adapter hd2524 http://www.lefthander-rc.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=2012
very important to...
February 20th, 2014, 05:51 PM
Very important to have even and correct shock lengths... I re-check my lengths each time I rebuild my shocks as they might change...
AE shock Length with RPM Long ball cups 3.275 fully extended.
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February 18th, 2014, 08:34 PM
same setup for 17.5stock and 17.5 spec truck...
February 18th, 2014, 08:33 PM
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February 18th, 2014, 02:33 PM
I'm all about making the chassis work better and better so I run TQ1000 wire... it is very critical to not have the pod bind up from wires touching / pulling on esc or motor... As far as power loss I...
February 18th, 2014, 02:27 PM
Welcome McPappy Racers!
Dominic Ruggiere
February 18th, 2014, 02:23 PM
GFRP is working real well... Ran in both 10.5 and Mod At birds... Mod car hasn't turned so good! very happy with it... Also just ran gfrp on my 13.5open car at Amain raceway with good results /...