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Forum: General Race Chat 18-12-2014
Replies: 35
Views: 6,276
Posted By MattK
I think there has always been good and bad...

I think there has always been good and bad drivers in this great hobby of ours.
I do think for young drivers coming into the hobby it's too easy to get all the power and speed of top drivers...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 11-05-2014
Replies: 1
Views: 1,031
Posted By MattK
Started 7th, finished 7th. Had a good run in the...

Started 7th, finished 7th. Had a good run in the final for once :-)
Don't worry Andy, I never noticed. All seemed good racing in the final.
Had a strange situation every time someone passed me to...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 05-05-2014
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By MattK
It's just over a year since I have been back...

It's just over a year since I have been back racing too. I love how much batteries and motors have moved on. I get frustrated at my lack of pace some weeks, but love the chat we all have. Glad your...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 01-05-2014
Replies: 12
Views: 1,635
Posted By MattK
I just let my true in running them on track. just...

I just let my true in running them on track. just check your camber settings and away you go.
Also I swap the wheels round every week to keep the wear even, otherwise you end up with more coneing...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 30-04-2014
Replies: 12
Views: 1,635
Posted By MattK
That's a fantastic guide. How did you get on...

That's a fantastic guide.
How did you get on cutting the tyres and wheel ribs Laurence? Hope my advice helped :woot:
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 29-04-2014
Replies: 1
Views: 985
Posted By MattK
I had a good evening too, chuffed with making the...

I had a good evening too, chuffed with making the a again. There were some subtle changes to the track which I think worked well.
Not sure why I go rubbish in the finals though?
Glad you finally...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 05-04-2014
Replies: 8
Views: 1,237
Posted By MattK
Is it a sensored Speedo and motor? If so could be...

Is it a sensored Speedo and motor? If so could be faulty sensor lead. I had it with mine, car act's like it has interference.
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 27-03-2014
Replies: 13
Views: 1,563
Posted By MattK
Damn!, I have been rumbled!!!:lol:

Damn!, I have been rumbled!!!:lol:
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 27-03-2014
Replies: 13
Views: 1,563
Posted By MattK
As mentioned above this was discussed at the AGM....

As mentioned above this was discussed at the AGM.
It was calculated that if we limited the numbers we would of had to have turned people away from 3 meetings in the last year.
It was on this basis...
Forum: General Race Chat 23-03-2014
Replies: 35
Views: 3,834
Posted By MattK
The rears are very grippy, I added an extra lap...

The rears are very grippy, I added an extra lap to my best time, but am now having to shim my diff due to the extra load!
Probably don't help running 6.5 turn orca and 7k oil in a 2wd. But worth...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 20-03-2014
Replies: 5
Views: 1,209
Posted By MattK
foams

Just spotted on shumacher website under contact tyres tab 1/10 buggy donuts in 35 shore and 45 shore.
These should be same as I have been testing. My suggestion for 2wd would be 35 on rear and 45...
Forum: Yokomo 09-03-2014
Replies: 919
Views: 150,224
Posted By MattK
It is the metal diff gears I am using.

It is the metal diff gears I am using.
Forum: Yokomo 08-03-2014
Replies: 919
Views: 150,224
Posted By MattK
I have had my geared diff strip internals after...

I have had my geared diff strip internals after about 5 week's. Running 7k oil on carpet. Has anyone else had these fail? Is anyone shinning the gears as I was advised it wasn't required. Any help...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 08-03-2014
Replies: 3
Views: 1,000
Posted By MattK
I had a great night too, although I poled the b,...

I had a great night too, although I poled the b, so just missing the a again. I was happy as the car is improving and I feel my driving is getting better. Not sure how I managed to destroy the diff...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 06-03-2014
Replies: 17
Views: 4,691
Posted By MattK
If they fit you can for me. If you run full set...

If they fit you can for me. If you run full set this week and try different rears or fronts next week should get some good comparison. Leaves the other set of fronts for someone to try this week.
I...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 06-03-2014
Replies: 17
Views: 4,691
Posted By MattK
Meassage for the Rats, As most of you know I...

Meassage for the Rats,
As most of you know I was trying some new foams last week and am doing so this week. I want to get feed back on what others think of the foams so I have an option for someone...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 01-03-2014
Replies: 0
Views: 1,042
Posted By MattK
racing on 28th Feb

As always a decent nights racing. What I found interesting last night was the track was slow again. On average everyone was 1 to 2 seconds slower a lap.
That said there seemed more crashes last...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 05-02-2014
Replies: 88
Views: 6,908
Posted By MattK
The smell of nitro fuel gets me up in the morning...

The smell of nitro fuel gets me up in the morning :lol:
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 04-02-2014
Replies: 88
Views: 6,908
Posted By MattK
What about mardave full spikes as a control...

What about mardave full spikes as a control tyre.:thumbsup:
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 04-02-2014
Replies: 88
Views: 6,908
Posted By MattK
I did miss some racing but still did about...

I did miss some racing but still did about 9months on one set, but was 2wd and they were kamtec foams not contact so maybe a difference there.
It does seem to me that the top racers in the club (so...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 04-02-2014
Replies: 88
Views: 6,908
Posted By MattK
[QUOTE=rallymaddaz;835560]Andy, Oh and for...

[QUOTE=rallymaddaz;835560]Andy,

Oh and for clarity I dont buy the foams are substantially cheeper arguement because as previously said they chunk, you need attitive - its more difficult for the...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 30-01-2014
Replies: 88
Views: 6,908
Posted By MattK
At least jokomo is better than s**t-worxs :lol: ...

At least jokomo is better than s**t-worxs :lol:

If you run more ride hight on foams you will get more roll and camber change on the wheels which will basically cone the foam more.
So I found you...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 30-01-2014
Replies: 88
Views: 6,908
Posted By MattK
Cheers eric. I will wait until this is all...

Cheers eric.
I will wait until this is all sorted then we can discuss then.
I can keep the guy on ice for the moment.

:lol:
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 30-01-2014
Replies: 88
Views: 6,908
Posted By MattK
Thanks Lee :lol: Sadly true, must be the...

Thanks Lee :lol:

Sadly true, must be the foams slowing me down :lol::lol:

Car fixed, destryed both idlers. Car ready to go again.
So in 4 weeks I have broke the diff, idler gears and shock...
Forum: Ribble Valley R/C Car Club 30-01-2014
Replies: 88
Views: 6,908
Posted By MattK
Theres a key point there andy, what ever rules...

Theres a key point there andy, what ever rules are imposed on tyres or such like there is always a way of cheating, always starts with one person and then spreads to others. :thumbdown:
The same...
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