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Post by Joe65SkylarkGS on Mar 29, 2011 14:00:36 GMT -7
So I guess what I want to know is, if you guys been running at 13.8 volts what advice can you give us to get these Specialty chassis' to run??  I assume this is standard where you guys run? What do you do?? Anyone hiding little batteries in the trunk?  Big strong magnet at the end of the track pulling them to the finish line?  Weaker magnets? I never built a car to run at such a low voltage. Any tips would be appreciated since I never been on a 13.8 volt set up. I have to be competetive. Thanks Joe65SkylakGS |
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Post by Bananasmoothie1975 on Mar 30, 2011 0:47:16 GMT -7
I thought ppl were running at 24V for just about everything  If not, I need tips too!! |
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Post by 440gtx on Mar 30, 2011 1:08:25 GMT -7
I thought ppl were running at 24V for just about everything If not, I need tips too!! Tune it the same way that you tune it for 24v except less downforce. |
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Post by Joe65SkylarkGS on Mar 30, 2011 10:06:14 GMT -7
I thought ppl were running at 24V for just about everything If not, I need tips too!! Tune it the same way that you tune it for 24v except less downforce. Would you really need Any downforce?? Maybe 1 to get traction?? And on the NP/S tjet, do you also run 1 downforce magnet or 2? |
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Post by sjracer on Apr 11, 2011 18:36:03 GMT -7
Joe,
Hi Joe,
Perhaps they can post time from last year's run and get suggestions from the winner. I ran but only finished top 5 or so. My car was the same one I run in Skippack so Ididn't set anything up specifically for the event. From what I'm reading you will be able to use the AW magnets in the older Chassis, perhaps even lower the magnets a bit. Pick up shoe contact is crucial so you need to get the tire/rail height right. Remember no wheelie bar.
Just my $0.02
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Post by 440gtx on Apr 11, 2011 20:09:09 GMT -7
Joe, Hi Joe, Perhaps they can post time from last year's run and get suggestions from the winner. I ran but only finished top 5 or so. My car was the same one I run in Skippack so Ididn't set anything up specifically for the event. From what I'm reading you will be able to use the AW magnets in the older Chassis, perhaps even lower the magnets a bit. Pick up shoe contact is crucial so you need to get the tire/rail height right. Remember no wheelie bar. Just my $0.02 Here's the set up for the "Dodge Father" Charger. Original magna-traction chassis and gear plate matched motor magnets AW armature all stock AFX gears AW brushes AFX long flat shoes AW springs AJs Black Panthers rear tires No traction magnets and last but not least... lots of test and tuning. Matt |
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Post by Joe65SkylarkGS on May 10, 2011 6:13:13 GMT -7
Wow Matt. An AW Arm too? Were the brush springs AW too? I'm confused |
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Post by bondoman2k on May 10, 2011 16:34:25 GMT -7
Hmmm, now ya got me confused too Matt! LOL! I thought you told me the only thing you used that was AW was the arm? Ron (Bondo)  |
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Post by 440gtx on May 10, 2011 19:54:20 GMT -7
Hmmm, now ya got me confused too Matt! LOL! I thought you told me the only thing you used that was AW was the arm? Ron (Bondo) Ron, I told you that back on Aug 15th. That was almost 9 months ago. Yes I am using AW springs on both the shoes and the brushes. That's what I had on hand when I rebuilt the car. Instead of people worrying about what I'm running, they should be concerned with what "The Rocket Man" Wood is running. ;D Matt |
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Post by bondoman2k on May 10, 2011 20:42:57 GMT -7
Yea, I guess that was a while ago Matt.  Except for a couple of 'bright' moments, the last year has kinda been a blur for me.  Oh, I'm worried about BOTH of you guys! Even more so, since mine still hasn't been tested (still working on it as we speak) ;D Ron (Bondo) |
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Post by Joe65SkylarkGS on May 11, 2011 15:49:49 GMT -7
Anyone want to disclose the actual weight of their cars? ;D wood? ;D 440? I'm guessing this is cruical at 13.8 measily volts. |
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I assume this is standard where you guys run? What do you do?? Anyone hiding little batteries in the trunk? 
Big strong magnet at the end of the track pulling them to the finish line? 
Except for a couple of 'bright' moments, the last year has kinda been a blur for me. 