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Post by KB Racing on Oct 28, 2009 5:47:41 GMT -7
Thats what I'm up against for our race mid November. I'm leaning towards a raised wheel railrider, canted back using The Block.
Thanks KB
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Post by ACME Racing on Oct 28, 2009 6:04:28 GMT -7
Thats what I'm up against for our race mid November. I'm leaning towards a raised wheel railrider, canted back using The Block. Thanks KB I don't think there's any more to say than what you just did. It's a proven fact that RR is faster than strait. Why not go with faster? Let the others run strait. Tell the others that your car fell on the floor and that's why the front axles are out of whack! ;D |
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Post by InSuspense on Oct 28, 2009 6:19:10 GMT -7
Your wheel(s) are going to rub the rail no matter what you do, especially on a rough track, so choose 1 wheel (rail riding) instead of possibly all 4 if you run four down.
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Post by W Racing on Oct 28, 2009 7:33:04 GMT -7
Railride is the way to go....
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Post by resophonic1 on Oct 28, 2009 13:14:16 GMT -7
I'm a strong believer in rail riding....it's a proven method for speed. But before we get you to drink the cool-aid could please give us some additional specifics on your track. What type of slope and is it painted lanes?
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Post by KB Racing on Oct 29, 2009 15:16:39 GMT -7
This is it...is'nt she a bute clark!  Thanks for your advice KB |
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Post by ACME Racing on Oct 29, 2009 16:28:19 GMT -7
That looks like a 20 ft track? Rail ride that baby to first place!
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Post by Fat Boy on Oct 30, 2009 5:05:35 GMT -7
KB i don't know man !
that looks as long as my 1st test track.
i think i would rail-ride but i don't think i would be as aggressive as an aluminum 42'
my .02
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Post by KB Racing on Oct 30, 2009 8:28:41 GMT -7
Im pretty sure its 32. I think the angle of the picture makes it look smaller.
KB
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Post by W Racing on Oct 30, 2009 8:35:02 GMT -7
KB i don't know man ! that looks as long as my 1st test track. i think i would rail-ride but i don't think i would be as aggressive as an aluminum 42' my .02 Fatboy is right. The smaller the track the less aggresive you need to be. |
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Post by resophonic1 on Oct 30, 2009 17:08:33 GMT -7
A standard free through lane is 12 feet wide....that would make that track 32'. That picture is deceiving, it does look smaller. With that slope and distance I would cant the rear and rail ride. Are you able to get some test runs in before the race? If so maybe you can tweak the steer a bit before the hammer drops.
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Post by KB Racing on Nov 2, 2009 4:43:02 GMT -7
Guys thanks for the input. What do you mean by less aggressive?
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Post by W Racing on Nov 2, 2009 5:43:48 GMT -7
Less aggressive means less steer than normal for PDDR's 42 foot track. However your car will be plenty fast on that track even if it has a bit too much steer in it...  Shade Tree has posted how to adjust the steer if you have time on the track... Where is the COM set on the car? |
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Post by 2FAST4U on Nov 2, 2009 23:25:49 GMT -7
This is it...is'nt she a bute clark! Thanks for your advice KB Oh boy look at that beauty... looking at the track it looks like it has a jump just after the hill. the joints look ok but it is hard to tell from where i am setting... the track looks pretty short if you take a look at the guys foot standing next to it... this is how i would set the car up... cant rear axles... rail run with about 8 inches of steer in 8 feet... set your cg's at 1.5 inches in front of the rear axles narrow the front end on both sides of the car so between the bottom inside edge of the wheels are set at 1 3/4 of an inch if you can go less then go 1 11/16th this will help keep the car from going into a wobble from a bumpy track and it will keep the rear wheels off the track... do not have the forth wheel free spin... oh use the new 91sga axles and the 2010 PureStockr's, if you can the 1.0 gram SuperStockr's will dominate that track... ;D Glenn |
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Post by KB Racing on Nov 3, 2009 5:44:37 GMT -7
Glenn thanks for the set up advice. I'm glad I posted the picture because it seems like the shape of the track is changing allot of what is recommended on this forum. I would like to just clarify a few things.
1. com 1.5 in front of rear axle? so like most cars dont load the weight in the back end? Is this to keep it from fish tailing down the track?
2. narrow front end on both sides. I'm assuming equal amounts or more on dfw?
3. do not have the fourth wheel free spin. I'm not sure what this means, I was planning on having the front left raised, and loading up my dfw with graphite
4. The new products you recommended can they be used for an awana race?
Thanks Guys I cant tell you how much I appreciate the advice
I'm relying heavily on this forum!
last question.... I'm taking the wood down to 1oz is that to much?
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