Post by David C on Apr 28, 2014 6:23:10 GMT -7
I'll give everybody one more chance at a Test & Tune for the next race .
Wednesday 6:45- 8:45PM. Track power will be turned off at 8:45PM sharp!
Tips for LeMans...
1. 90% or silicon tires will not work! Such as Super Tires. The car will just slip and slide around with no grip at all! It's just the nature of the beast of this track surface texture. It's almost like a chalk baord surface even though it's not chalk board paint.
2. Tires that DO work are:
a. Super Tire "Yellow Dogs" (Urathane)
b. Ortmann tires (Urathane)
c. Rubber Tires (Such as Ninco classics and even the stock Fly classic tires work to some extent) There are a few others but you'll have to figure out which ones they might be.
3. Bring several different cars. You might be suprised at some cars you thought would never work but work better than the ones you initally picked out due to factors such as weight, wheel base, track and other factors.
4. Braids must be clean! When braids are slightly dirty your car will not have 100% conductivity and the car will not performe well at all such as jumpy and hesitation.
5. The Controlers are Slot-it and they do a little (or lot depending on what mode they are in. We will be in Mode #1 if you down load the manual and read it. Basically it is the same mode as the Professor Motor controllers we typically use) more than the "two Knob PM controllers you are used to. I will have "info sheets" avialable that will describe the "three knobs" that will be used for our mode(#1). It has a "Brake" knob that does just a little more than the PM Brake knob. It has a "Minimum Speed" knob which is just like the PM knob. And then it also has a "Power Trim Knob" (they call it "anti-spin) which bacically enhances the minimum speed knob.
There is a some more buttons and another knob but don't be overwhelmed because those will not be use in the mode we race in
THE WIFE'S RULES!!!
1. REMOVE SHOES UPON ENTERING THE HOUSE!!! You make take your shoes down with you to the basement if you desire. The stairs and basement are carpeted.
2. NO SMOKING ON PREMISES!!! If you have to take a smoke break you may do so on the front side walk.
Wednesday 6:45- 8:45PM. Track power will be turned off at 8:45PM sharp!
Tips for LeMans...
1. 90% or silicon tires will not work! Such as Super Tires. The car will just slip and slide around with no grip at all! It's just the nature of the beast of this track surface texture. It's almost like a chalk baord surface even though it's not chalk board paint.
2. Tires that DO work are:
a. Super Tire "Yellow Dogs" (Urathane)
b. Ortmann tires (Urathane)
c. Rubber Tires (Such as Ninco classics and even the stock Fly classic tires work to some extent) There are a few others but you'll have to figure out which ones they might be.
3. Bring several different cars. You might be suprised at some cars you thought would never work but work better than the ones you initally picked out due to factors such as weight, wheel base, track and other factors.
4. Braids must be clean! When braids are slightly dirty your car will not have 100% conductivity and the car will not performe well at all such as jumpy and hesitation.
5. The Controlers are Slot-it and they do a little (or lot depending on what mode they are in. We will be in Mode #1 if you down load the manual and read it. Basically it is the same mode as the Professor Motor controllers we typically use) more than the "two Knob PM controllers you are used to. I will have "info sheets" avialable that will describe the "three knobs" that will be used for our mode(#1). It has a "Brake" knob that does just a little more than the PM Brake knob. It has a "Minimum Speed" knob which is just like the PM knob. And then it also has a "Power Trim Knob" (they call it "anti-spin) which bacically enhances the minimum speed knob.
There is a some more buttons and another knob but don't be overwhelmed because those will not be use in the mode we race in
THE WIFE'S RULES!!!
1. REMOVE SHOES UPON ENTERING THE HOUSE!!! You make take your shoes down with you to the basement if you desire. The stairs and basement are carpeted.
2. NO SMOKING ON PREMISES!!! If you have to take a smoke break you may do so on the front side walk.