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New to buggy and dont know how to set my storm to race.HELP!!!!!!!!!
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A couple of things to keep in mind.
Drivers win races.
Look to see what tires are being used by the top drivers at your track. Also ask what gears they are running.
To start off with the stock setup in the owners manual will get you going. The more time you spend on the track the more you will understand about setting up your buggy for your driving style. Get 5-6 races under your belt and you will get much smarter.
First things first. Get used to your buggy, learn how to tune and keep it running so you can finish the race.
Good Luck and let us know how you do.
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Drivers win races.
Look to see what tires are being used by the top drivers at your track. Also ask what gears they are running.
To start off with the stock setup in the owners manual will get you going. The more time you spend on the track the more you will understand about setting up your buggy for your driving style. Get 5-6 races under your belt and you will get much smarter.
First things first. Get used to your buggy, learn how to tune and keep it running so you can finish the race.
Good Luck and let us know how you do.
=-Ed
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thanx eddy
although, ihavent learned how to tune yet
any advices on what to read?
bandit
another question, i hae heard of about 3 types of controllers=
crystal ,synthisessed, and pcm. Could someone explain the diffrences.:thankyou:
although, ihavent learned how to tune yet
any advices on what to read?
bandit
another question, i hae heard of about 3 types of controllers=
crystal ,synthisessed, and pcm. Could someone explain the diffrences.:thankyou:
militarymaxx
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Here's a good link on some race proven setups for the Storm.
But don't force yourself into one of these setups. Do what FastEddy said, get used to the buggy in stock form. Use this link and the setups there as a guide. Compare what they use to what you use. You might even find that on certain things, your setup and the pro's setup are completely different. Who's setup is better ? The guy who's most comfortable with his buggy and that's usually the guy that crosses the finish line first.
http://www.gs-europe.com/default_zone/gb/html/page-80.html
RC Radios come in 3 main types: AM, FM and PCM. AM radios are very susceptible to noise and not recommended for competition. FM radios are fine but PCM or digital radios offer the best noise immunity. Most RTR controllers are either AM or FM with interchangable crystals (one for the xmtr and one for the rcvr). To change frequencies on these types of controllers you need to physically change the two crystals to that of another crystal set (to establish a different frequency). Synthesized controllers offer you the luxury of selecting any frequency (within that band of assigned frequencies) by simply selecting that particular frequency. The radio has them all designed into the unit, you just need to choose which one you want. Nothing to swap out, no extra crystal sets to purchase. FM Synthesized radios are the most common you will find at races.
Radio Modulation
AM: Stands for Amplitude Modulation which transmits by a variation in the amplitude of signals, it is subject to interference more than FM.
FM: Stands for Frequency Modulation which transmits signals by variations in frequency, reduces the risk of "glitches" due to signal interference.
PCM: Stands for Pulse Code Modulation uses binary code to digitize the signal, providing the most accurate signal possible.
But don't force yourself into one of these setups. Do what FastEddy said, get used to the buggy in stock form. Use this link and the setups there as a guide. Compare what they use to what you use. You might even find that on certain things, your setup and the pro's setup are completely different. Who's setup is better ? The guy who's most comfortable with his buggy and that's usually the guy that crosses the finish line first.
http://www.gs-europe.com/default_zone/gb/html/page-80.html
RC Radios come in 3 main types: AM, FM and PCM. AM radios are very susceptible to noise and not recommended for competition. FM radios are fine but PCM or digital radios offer the best noise immunity. Most RTR controllers are either AM or FM with interchangable crystals (one for the xmtr and one for the rcvr). To change frequencies on these types of controllers you need to physically change the two crystals to that of another crystal set (to establish a different frequency). Synthesized controllers offer you the luxury of selecting any frequency (within that band of assigned frequencies) by simply selecting that particular frequency. The radio has them all designed into the unit, you just need to choose which one you want. Nothing to swap out, no extra crystal sets to purchase. FM Synthesized radios are the most common you will find at races.
Radio Modulation
AM: Stands for Amplitude Modulation which transmits by a variation in the amplitude of signals, it is subject to interference more than FM.
FM: Stands for Frequency Modulation which transmits signals by variations in frequency, reduces the risk of "glitches" due to signal interference.
PCM: Stands for Pulse Code Modulation uses binary code to digitize the signal, providing the most accurate signal possible.
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militarymaxx
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The adjustments can be hard to notice and if the buggy is on a stand you will get one aspect. When you set it down on the ground you get different results. So keep that in mind when you make chassis adjustments. On the stand and on the ground are two different things. The link below is one of the best when it comes to RC chassis adjustments. You will find some great help there.
http://users.pandora.be/elvo/
http://users.pandora.be/elvo/
VenomousRC
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For a new Storm RTR, I would recomend using 45 wht shock oil in the rear and 40 wht in the front. I use quite a bit of preload on the front shocks also. Tighten every screw on the car!!!!!!! Using the JR radio is fine for awhile, when you have some money get yourself a hi tech 645mg servo for the steering and move the JR 590 to the throttle/brake. That is what I did, 42.00 and I can stop on a dime and give you change. Other than that, I would say if you want to win you need to learn "your" car and how to tune and work on it. Change one thing at a time and see if it works. The very last thing I can say is PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE.
Darin Gray
R/C SuperCross Eugene
1/8 open (STORM)
Darin Gray
R/C SuperCross Eugene
1/8 open (STORM)
