Hot Bodies D413 1/10 4WD Buggy - Page 8

mes · #**141** 20-05-2014

In this case I'll probably put my 6.5 turn Gen2 Speed Passion back into the box and get the Vampire 7.5 V2 out of its coffin.

Fernandez · #**142** 21-05-2014

what is everybody's thought about the massive amount of droop on the front.

I screwed the plastic cups on the front all the way in and put 3m limiters in the front shocks

Balders · #**143** 22-05-2014

3mm spacers inside the front and rear shocks help reduce the droop as you are right it is massive.

mrroy76 · #**144** 22-05-2014

I saw that some of you gys used 300K oil in the center so i did find a shop that sold 300.000 What i didnt think about that there are different types of units so im wondering what this oil is compared to against associated as an example?

The oil is ultimate racing 300.000 cts. i found a converter that said this is the same as 8990 wt. But all my other oils are given in K

Roy

mrroy76 · #**145** 01-06-2014

Hi this weekend i got some serious practice and racing. I changed the diffs to F:10K Center:30K R:10K

Rest of the setup i used this one http://www.petitrc.com/setup/hotbodi...hport20140504/

The track was of astro turf, high traction and a bit rough.

My experience was that it was really easy to drive, but in the cornering sections i couldnt push the buggy due to all weight where pushed to the outer front wheel. So it felt really soft. A other more experienced guy tested it and he also had the same conclusion that it was to soft in the front end and due to the shifting of weight towards the outer front wheel it was impossible to push the buggy enough in the corner sections.

Anyone have the same experience?

focusmad · #**146** 07-06-2014

Hi been having the same problem with the weight,lifting inner rear wheels and no corner entry steering the front springs are not up to the job have completely changed the car setup now I can push really hard into the corners with no wheels lifting or grip roll,at this point I can now drive the car to the edge witch makes it super fast even on the tight parts of the track.I will try to post the setup but not very good things like this,the setup is for high grip astro.
Chris Ellis

spindles69 · #**147** 07-06-2014

Hello mate if you could put your set up on here that would be good. I have got my first race with car on high grip astro so your findings would be a benefit. Cheers

sime46 · #**148** 07-06-2014

I have a question for everyone. Why is it that now there appears to be healthy stock of this car and spares that it's gone very quiet on here? I'd have thought when the second batch landed that people would be all over this and loads would be appearing trackside and on here. I was fancying one but am concerned with the parts supply from HB after talking to several team drivers who run the 1/8 car and can't get spares. Is this what's putting people off or something else? A mate of mine has one and it's a lovely car. I'm honestly not sure about it tho and having spent most of my racing life being first on the bandwagon, I'm holding off for a little while to see what happens with it. I suppose I should try to grab a few laps with one somewhere and make my mind up that way.

shark · #**149** 07-06-2014

Resistance is futile my friend

sime46 · #**150** 07-06-2014

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Originally Posted by shark

Resistance is futile my friend

You know me too well my friend. Lol

Richard Lowe · #**151** 08-06-2014

I wouldn't worry about parts, my car has had about a season's worth of running since I got it and hasn't had a single part replaced yet - nothing's broken or worn out.

Setup-wise it's ever evolving and we're still learning. I do think we could do with some stiffer front springs, as even the reds are only really medium stiffness and the car has the weight a bit more forward than the norm. I've tried to stick to the HB parts so we're using standard parts that people car get for the car.

I'll try my best to keep everyone updated with setups and the direction I'm going with it

spindles69 · #**152** 08-06-2014

Will be using mine for the first time this Tuesday at HNMC.Have been chewing Nathan's earhole on set ups so to be on pace.Have got the 3rd round of the EOE regional next Sunday so need some track time with the car.Tyre choice is going to be a major factor next Sunday so will be trying a few combos.

mrroy76 · #**153** 08-06-2014

Yeah that astro setup would be nice to get

I bought a pair of black losi front springs to try on astro.

Ill post some of my experience from the nordics this weekend. But not tonight, just came home.

mrroy76 · #**154** 08-06-2014

One thing before i go to bed. Have you guys done something with the steering? Putting shims. Its very loose, so i can see the front tires moving all the time.

Richard Lowe · #**155** 09-06-2014

I've put some axle shims on the top of the rack over the top hat bushings, alternatively you can file/dremel the top the the bushings to bring them down to the level of the rack.

Danny Harrison · #**156** 09-06-2014

Im holding out till Rich tq's a round at nationals. No rush though, need to save

Richard Lowe · #**157** 10-06-2014

Damn, no pressure then Danny!

Danny Harrison · #**158** 10-06-2014

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Originally Posted by Richard Lowe

Damn, no pressure then Danny!

Notice i said till as opposed to 'if'

racingdwarf · #**159** 10-06-2014

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Originally Posted by spindles69

Will be using mine for the first time this Tuesday at HNMC.Have been chewing Nathan's earhole on set ups so to be on pace.Have got the 3rd round of the EOE regional next Sunday so need some track time with the car.Tyre choice is going to be a major factor next Sunday so will be trying a few combos.

will be making my way over to take a peek at that

mrroy76 · #**160** 10-06-2014

Chris Ellis i would really appriciate if you can post your setup for high grip astro either here or petit