Setups - Page 6

timmy121 · #**101** 14-07-2008

anybody know the set up that was in the racer mag

mattym0310 · #**102** 14-07-2008

It's this one timmy.. see attached

mattym0310 · #**103** 14-07-2008

im pretty sure it is anyway because it's what a lot of people use. It's Ellis' oswestry setup

timmy121 · #**104** 14-07-2008

alright cool cheers

Arn0 · #**105** 16-07-2008

Ellis,

Jimmy wrote you get some troubles with your X5 and broken belts, could you explain what was the issues and how you fit it?

Also, would you mind providing setup for both cars?

Big E · #**106** 17-07-2008

You have a PM

kikefu · #**107** 22-07-2008

And, Ellis, coudl you please tell us what changes did you do to your setup for the euro's track?

Thanks in advance!

Northy · #**108** 22-07-2008

Ellis,

I'm in need of more 'turn in', I'm not a keen brake user and like to scrub speed with turn in steering.

I asked Tom but he didn't know

Any suggestions?

G

Cockerill · #**109** 22-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northy

I asked Tom but he didn't know

Did you?

Lee · #**110** 22-07-2008

This is where i struggled at the euros G.

I remember when i used toms X5 at southport and it just didnt steer for me, when i asked him what he did for more steering he just said he drives it harder

I think your Gay G

Northy · #**111** 22-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cockerill

Did you?

Yes, it was in the 'what does the 4 washers do?' conversation, I gave up in the end.....

Lee, you're the BIG homo round here....

G

Lee · #**112** 22-07-2008

And.....

Do you mean washers on the inside front camber links

If so, less washers will give more mid corner steering from what i found, your raising the roll centre by lowering the stud.

delanobe · #**113** 22-07-2008

WHat do you guys change on your setup on a wet astro track?

I did the same as on my B4 (softer front spring + ballistic pink fr,re) and the X6 had 0 steering and grip???

sparrow.2 · #**114** 22-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northy

Ellis,

I'm in need of more 'turn in', I'm not a keen brake user and like to scrub speed with turn in steering.

I asked Tom but he didn't know

Any suggestions?

G

Have you tried the inline axles? They give you a little more lively front end or running the axle low in the hub carrier. 30° caster blocks will give you a little more high-speed steering and feel less pointy mid-corner and exit.

Obviously that's assuming you're talking about an X6. If it's 4wd with a one-way you need more throttle

Big E · #**115** 22-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by delanobe

WHat do you guys change on your setup on a wet astro track?

I did the same as on my B4 (softer front spring + ballistic pink fr,re) and the X6 had 0 steering and grip???

Soften the front spring and then go short wheelbase. If you still need more traction then raise the gearbox a bit. Or make the rear link longer on the tower but only if you have enough steering.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northy

Ellis,

I'm in need of more 'turn in', I'm not a keen brake user and like to scrub speed with turn in steering.

I asked Tom but he didn't know

Any suggestions?

G

Raise the rear a little or try 3° toe in. Raising the inner camber link will make it more twitchy and also give more out of the turn if that is what you want or maybe try 25° castor blocks.

Come over and see me at some point Saturday G and I will give the car a look over. A lot of people tend to run the rear of the car to low to be honest so it might just be that.

But also use the brakes more, the car is so stable on them it is worth learning to use them more as that will gain you a lot.

E.

Northy · #**116** 22-07-2008

Cheers Ellis, I'm a bad lad though and don't run your full setup. I didn't like how the rear end felt on your setup

I also never got round to changing the front.

If I post what I'm running on here tonight maybe you can give me some tips?

Cheers,

G

Big E · #**117** 22-07-2008

I can give one now...run the full set up!!!!

kikefu · #**118** 22-07-2008

And the setup we're talking about is...??? Oz?!?

Or maybe another?

Is the car loaded with any more weight than the front tower?

Thanks!!!!! ;-)

Big E · #**119** 22-07-2008

Yeah pretty much the Oz one but I do play with the wheelbase a little, normally I run either medium or short though.

No extra weight in it anywhere.

E.

YoungChazz · #**120** 22-07-2008

I think Paul and the Boyz agree we're very close to two base set-ups (US & UK) that work well for most drivers everywhere.

Just a few changes here or there to suit the odd track or driver. I think Paul told me at the Shoot-Out he ran the same basic set-up there as for an outdoor track in Nashville!

And the Boyz seem to swear by the Big E Oz set-up, and tell me they start there all the time. When we next print instructions, that will be the one.

This is good -- we've got things under control now. LOL