DMCC Car Setup Clinic

[Legacy555]

ok, ok! Before we get any bad hospital jokes - let me explain the theory.
Mick Bolger came up with the idea during the indoors and now I want to guage interest and work out how its going to happen.

The basic principle of the idea is that a group of the leading drivers would not race one day (or maybe we could use a saturday??) and instead they would work with some of the more novice drivers on their car setups.

The cars would be checked for mechanical problems, alignment, electric setup, dampers, tyres etc - and hopefully the novices will pick up a few of the tricks.

I think its really important that the grass-roots level of the sport is nurtured - this will improve the competition and in turn the allow the club to prosper.

Anyone interested?

[The Doktor]

I think this is a great idea. With so many things to change on a car it can get confusing whats the best setting to change.. or even us amatures dont actually be sure if somthing is even wrong with the car!

Lee

[tony6187]

id have no problem lending a hand

[ian h]

Sounds like a good idea to me.

[dmcracing]

No proplem with car setup from me, Glad to help,but i think some coaching on driving itself would help

[colmo]

I heartily recommend you do it - I came to the sport as a rank newb about 2-3 years ago (I'm now merely rank...) and for the first year in 4wd buggies and touring cars, was bedevilled by electrical, mechanical and setup problems I lacked the experience to spot or fix correctly. I'm only now reasonably proficient in the pit department, though still hamfisted and slow...

This is (it was for me!) especially a problem with folk on a budget buying 2nd hand cars on ebay that are hanging together.

[Modeltune]

The first step is admitting the problem.....I am sure someone could give you a few pointers Derek

[colmo]

Originally Posted by Modeltune

The first step is admitting the problem.....I am sure someone could give you a few pointers Derek

I find a good starting point is to make sure all 4 wheels are securely attached to the car and you actually plugged in the battery before throwing it hastily on the track. Everything else is then a bonus....

I think Derek will drive home the importance of a fully functional ESC, too.

[dmcracing]

Originally Posted by Modeltune

The first step is admitting the problem.....I am sure someone could give you a few pointers Derek

What is your proplem Andrew

[Legacy555]

Originally Posted by dmcracing

What is your proplem Andrew

I think that forum posts are limited to 10,000 characters.....

[noreargrip]

it's a great idea..I could do with a few pointers...best advice is....brake for no one!!...lol

[snige]

Great idea lads when were you thinking of doing it

[Modeltune]

ouch William.

[MiCk B.]

Back on topic.

No idea of when, really when it suits people, some Saturday.

MiCk B. :-)

[MiCk B.]

Back from the dead this one........

Any thoughts for some day over the winter?

MiCk B. :-)

[Legacy555]

Originally Posted by MiCk B.

Back from the dead this one........

Any thoughts for some day over the winter?

MiCk B. :-)

It was interesting to note how few race retirements, from everybody in the club this year, were due to bad preperation of the electrics or mechanicals. The standard is coming up nicely.

Most people handling issues seem to be down to tyre choice and suspension alignment.

[dmcracing]

Did you not see Tonys Fireball!!!

[tony6187]

that wasnt bad prep though.that was novaks version of nitro injection