rc10 bomber

[knucklebuster]

I finally got around to swapping out the servo. Battery charger worked with no problems. Bench tested and everything seems to be in order. I am finally ready for the track!!!

[Russ Winn]

That's good news...Hope to see you out there soon.

[knucklebuster]

I made it out to the track and with only one other B4 for the bomber class it ended up being a practice day. The good news... the bomber is SET UP! I ran a few laps and made exactly two adjustments on the springs.

I smoked the B4 on a loose dirt track. Granted, the guy running the B4 was still dialing in the setup. When I arrived he could not make one lap around without spinning. I suggested he back off the slipper and trim down the steering which helped tremendously. Once the B4 has correct gearing, I imagine we will be neck and neck.

I was running full out the minute the car hit the track. I performed one cartwheel, greeted a few walls and walked away with one pulled rod end. I am stoked!

Russ, I look forward to running with you. BTW you took the allen wrench for the idlers but forgot the chassis!

[Russ Winn]

Russ, I look forward to running with you. BTW you took the allen wrench for the idlers but forgot the chassis!

You can tell I'm getting old...3/4 of the way home, I remembered the chassis. But thanks for the wrench...You're a lifesaver.

It was really good meeting you. I'm always glad to put a face to the people I'm corresponding with. But after seeing your car run, I'm not sure it was a good idea telling you about the track....the competition may be too much for me!
It hooked up great. It drove pretty much the way I wanted to get my 6 gear to handle. Race days are gonna be fun!

[knucklebuster]

Good meeting you too Russ.

I would say your driving skills are better than you think. You took my unfamiliar car and ran good laps. Race day will definitely be a blast!

I will bring the chassis the next time we get together.

[Russ Winn]

A lot of it had to do with your setup. I've never had much finese' when I raced, and would just pitch it when I got to the corner. I couldn't quite get mine to do that at this track. Your car is easy to drive.

[knucklebuster]

I bet you could run lighter weight oil with the TC shocks.

I am currently set up with 50wt/bronze front right, 30wt/silver front left, 30wt/red rear left and right. Your set up suggestion of the red rear springs made the difference.

[Russ Winn]

The DS seems to be pretty hooked up with blue springs, but I'll probably go with lighter oil on the 6 gear. The red springs on the rear did make an improvement, but one thing I noticed was your car had a lot of droop all the way around. I think I was set up too stiff for the track....Old thinking doesn't seem to work with modern tires.

[knucklebuster]

Spam... added Associated decals to cut down on the questions.

[THEYTOOKMYTHUMB]

Nice perspective. I love artsy r/c photos! That's one thing I'd like to see a bit more of. There are several here that do a nice job of going the extra mile. Myself not included(because I don't have the skills ). ireg takes some great and entertaining photos! I wish he'd post more. Along with several other members.

[knucklebuster]

Thanks! I enjoy photography. The truth is the white counter and wall make it easier to take cool pics. I try not to spam too much... I rarely have anything meaningful to contribute

[THEYTOOKMYTHUMB]

I rarely have anything meaningful to contribute

Hmmm, meaningful?? I'm not familiar with that term. I'll have to look it up on Wikipedia or something.

[Russ Winn]

I always keep a set of these in my parts bin...I have no idea what a 10R5 is, but there's a lot of old and new logos on it.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVTD2&P=7

[JK Racing]

10R5 is the associated pan car, pretty recent, may be the most recent, but I dont keep up that much on pan cars.

car looks great...

[Russ Winn]

Oh THAT'S why I didn't know.......the whine and cheese crowd.
Excuse my ignorance, I'm just a good ol' boy dirt tracker.

But seriously, I haven't kept up with anything new from the last few years.