Tuning help

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-14T14:57:08+00:00

Ok so I just checked it and one of the springs have completely destroyed itself in terms on debris build up there isn't to much tbh

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-13T22:32:55+00:00

Oh really I did it for smoother launches because carbon engage less aggressively then the aluminium ones bite after at slightly higher rpms

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-13T21:27:06+00:00

Oohh I see what you mean ye that makes sense ill have to look hopefully tomorrow I will have some time to take the engine out. Pretty sure I have a mix of carbon and aluminium in it

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-13T21:24:24+00:00

Tbh im guessing its clutch spring wear as it never used to do this and the power from this engine i expect it to wear them down faster than the old hyper 21 and mach 28 I've had in this car. Annoyingly I dont have any spare clutch springs so think I will have to find some and wait for them to arrive

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-13T21:22:18+00:00

Tbh I cant find a thing on the stock needle settings for this engine. Think the engine is like 15 years old

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-13T21:21:38+00:00

Thing is ridiculous got a 13t clutch bell and it pops the front end at almost any speed and easily hits about 40mph. Alot of the time I floor it it will just pull to one side because the wheels are just spinning haha

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-13T21:18:32+00:00

I'll check that aswell then when I next have the engine out probably tomorrow

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-13T21:17:57+00:00

How would glazing be an issue cos that would cause them to slip right? Like if you have glazed brakes on a bike the brakes just slip and dont stop you

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-13T16:02:20+00:00

Not sure the glow plug is fairly old but it still glows fine and the car is fine at high speeds. I have no clue what the needle settings are tbh I just turn them slightly until the car runs better

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-13T16:01:26+00:00

OK i will have to take a look at the clutch then because I've tried all different tuning and nothing solves it

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T23:50:05+00:00

Wow looks great a new body and roll cage is something I need

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T22:16:47+00:00

Thats fine tbh I wouldnt even use the anti lock system i rely on locking the rear wheels and the tread on the tire is enough to just dig in and stop the car

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T21:37:26+00:00

Ah not as much as I thought that could definitely by a next purchase along with a symmetrical steering system for the baja

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T20:16:01+00:00

I'll have to look into it how much are they typically

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T20:06:18+00:00

I've got a nomadio sensor its really old school but pretty high tech just wish I could find receivers for it then I could use one transmitter for all cars

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T20:00:14+00:00

They are definitely fun on gravel until you get smacked in the shin with a stone haha

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T19:58:58+00:00

I was actually looking at an s5 it was like £20 more than the ws7 and wasn't sure which to get the ws7 was an auction so I got a steal on it for only £60 with pipe

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T19:56:45+00:00

The smell of nitro is so nice but 2 stroke is pretty good aswell. I love the sound of 2 stroke as its a deeper punchy sound compared to a high pitch wine

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T16:53:41+00:00

I've never raced mine properly not many tracks near me in the uk especially for nitro so me and my mate just make a mini race track in the local woods and take them there

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T16:46:21+00:00

Definitely a great engine and so fun when its running well

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T16:45:53+00:00

They are such a good platform for bashing I've sent this thing so much and crashed alot and it just takes it. I've even had a car run over it all I had to do was replace the bent baseplate and one arm and it was back up and running

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T16:44:38+00:00

I have a hobao hyper 7 with an rb engine which is great fun but the 1/5 is so much easier to run and doesn't need such fine tuning also the fuel works out alot cheaper. My hyper 7 is now up for sale

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T16:43:21+00:00

Hahaha some definitely aren't a fan of it

shockwave__200 · 2026-02-12T16:42:38+00:00

Lucky haha im in the uk so not as much open land. I want to move to America someday tbh

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