cougar back end kicking out help

[formally pizzaman]

Anyone. Got any tips on how to correct. This running 30w standard spring an pistons. On middle an inside .wot things should I try

[moth898]

Try this setup and the +8mm chassis and top deck


http://www.racing-cars.com/images/Technical_Info/Schumacher/Current%20Cars/Cougar%20SV/Set%20Up%20Sheets/Cougar_sv_James_clay.pdf

you can also add a little weight the the rear like this

http://www.oople.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14136&d=1275531652

I like the way it handles in the dirt now

[Big G]

changing the chassis seems a bit extreme just to cure a loose car...

[mattybucks]

changing the chassis seems a bit extreme just to cure a loose car...

a TRF 201 will solve the problem :lol:

[Cockerill]

If you supply us with some more information we might be able to help...

[gazhillAE]

Id start by taking some of the steering off the front end as you probably have way too much and thats whats making it unstable on the back end.

Also you havnt pointed out whether its on power or off power your struggling with and on what surface

More info as tom says please!

[gazhillAE]

a TRF 201 will solve the problem :lol:

Explain yourself as i dont agree
If your saying the Tamiya is better the results last year dont show this and only in the hands of one person may i point out......
What you say Tom :D

[formally pizzaman]

I'm running the 60mm front link with 35 oil middle on tower inner on arm.rear is 30 oil outer on arm middle on arms parrellel to shafts. It turn fine on power but at mid to exitin the corner off power the back end just kicks out. Standard springs pistons an 4deg toe in.negative 2 camber.
hope someone can help

[moth898]

changing the chassis seems a bit extreme just to cure a loose car...

there is always one in every thread:thumbdown:

save the comments for people who care, this thread is asking for advice

[Cockerill]

What surface are you racing?

What tires are you running?

If you could post your complete setup and name/post pics of the track it would help :thumbsup:

[Big G]

my point was that the OP stated the rear kept breaking away and without asking any details you suggest he spends £71.98 on parts...

I have lots of suggestions towards reducing the car breaking away, but as Tom pointed out more info is really needed.

[formally pizzaman]

Sorry forgot its high grip carpet an mini pins yellow wiv tubby inserts (I think that's wot there called)

[formally pizzaman]

Medium wheel. Base

[Cockerill]

Right...

I'd suggest trying stagger ribs on the front, if you haven't already. They make the car much easier to drive and more predictable through the turn, whilst keeping plenty of turn in.

After that my suggestions would be:

- Stiffer front spring and/or move to the outside hole on the front arm
- Front uptravel limiters, ~2mm
- Try changing wheelbase. Depending on your driving style longer or shorter could work.
- Check ride height is ~21mm front and rear. If the tracks not too bumpy try lower it down a couple of mm front & rear.

[formally pizzaman]

Thanks for the help guys much appreciated.

[moth898]

my point was that the OP stated the rear kept breaking away and without asking any details you suggest he spends £71.98 on parts...

I have lots of suggestions towards reducing the car breaking away, but as Tom pointed out more info is really needed.

I appologize, I just didn't want to see this turn into another brand trashing thread....nothing but hate comes out of those.

I never heard of the rear slipping out on a carpet surface so I assumed it was on dirt....:blush:

Thats why some of us are club racers and others are factory drivers.

[ulrich]

Anyone. Got any tips on how to correct. This running 30w standard spring an pistons. On middle an inside .wot things should I try

Have you checked your diff? If the diff is "dead" your car will be loose in rear end.

Ulrich