weights in tires

[slowngreen]

Thanks for the info Curtis. Like I said, most likely I'll never compete, but I would like to make it handle as good as possible anyway. I am running mine on a 2s lipo with a Novak 55 turn motor and a sidewinder esc. Think I may start by trying some different weight combos first, especially since that's free, lol. Then start tweaking the gearing. Thanks again for the advice.

Id go to 3s personally. And yeah, even if you dont ever comp, a comp setup rig is just way more fun because of the capabilities it has.

 

[abadk9420]

Thanks for the info Curtis. Like I said, most likely I'll never compete, but I would like to make it handle as good as possible anyway. I am running mine on a 2s lipo with a Novak 55 turn motor and a sidewinder esc. Think I may start by trying some different weight combos first, especially since that's free, lol. Then start tweaking the gearing. Thanks again for the advice.

Any time Joe, after messing with the weights I'd say step up to some of 3's lipo packs and the underdrive gears, that will give more wheel speed when needed and help reduce the torque twist even more.

These packs have been treating me well, they are 30c/40c burst 1300mah.
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9493

 

[Skwerly]

Yeah no doubt, weight is important especially on a shafty with the up high wieght of the trans/motor. Going off of what you crawl at the light house, Id say you could go no weight in the back and maybe lose an oz or so up front and see how you like that.


So much of it though isnt weight but more anti squat setup, upper link placement can in some cases let you lose alot of weight and still climb steeper.

Damn, I had a HUGE thing written but high lighted it on accident and hit a key lol. Oh well.

If that ever happens again, Cntrl+Z will bring the text back instantly. It's basically "undo" on the computer.

I'm running 6 oz up front, none in back and so far i love the combination. thing sticks to the rocks better for sure.

 

[jcrane81]

i ended up going 5 oz in front and 0 in back