FG Monster on gravel and sand!
08-05-2010, 12:29 PM
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FG Monster on gravel and sand!
I did some driving today with my FG on a gravel/sand track. Nothing fancy just some cones put out together on some gravel and sand. I have just recently rebuilt my diff with thicker oil (50.000) and as you can see it gives good traction on the sand but becomes much more slippery on the gravel.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUiHS-WxjiM[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUiHS-WxjiM[/youtube]
08-05-2010, 12:45 PM
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RE: FG Monster on gravel and sand!
1st, thats a great vid!
2nd, if i had that truck thats the way i would want it to drive. it looks sweet how the rear end kicks out alittle. makes it so you can drift just a little!
2nd, if i had that truck thats the way i would want it to drive. it looks sweet how the rear end kicks out alittle. makes it so you can drift just a little!
great truck btw[8D]
08-06-2010, 01:35 AM
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RE: FG Monster on gravel and sand!
nice run you got there (racers standpoint)
i would say that your weakest link in that entire race truck is between your tires and your suspension....
little lighter oil in the rear shocks and thicker in the front (will help handle those bumps better as well as keeping the ass end planted a little better) (i may have it backwards im tired as L)
as well if you use it for racing in those conditions some tires with some more bite yeah rooster tails look cool but they are just showing a lack of power transfer to the ground....
i would say that your weakest link in that entire race truck is between your tires and your suspension....
little lighter oil in the rear shocks and thicker in the front (will help handle those bumps better as well as keeping the ass end planted a little better) (i may have it backwards im tired as L)
as well if you use it for racing in those conditions some tires with some more bite yeah rooster tails look cool but they are just showing a lack of power transfer to the ground....
08-06-2010, 01:49 AM
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RE: FG Monster on gravel and sand!
ORIGINAL: badboy2
are u using a cover for your tranny gears?
are u using a cover for your tranny gears?
http://www.rc-car-online-shop.de/lsh...92fg_6539,.htm
08-06-2010, 01:52 AM
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RE: FG Monster on gravel and sand!
ORIGINAL: Jgilk1
nice run you got there (racers standpoint)
i would say that your weakest link in that entire race truck is between your tires and your suspension....
little lighter oil in the rear shocks and thicker in the front (will help handle those bumps better as well as keeping the ass end planted a little better) (i may have it backwards im tired as L)
as well if you use it for racing in those conditions some tires with some more bite yeah rooster tails look cool but they are just showing a lack of power transfer to the ground....
nice run you got there (racers standpoint)
i would say that your weakest link in that entire race truck is between your tires and your suspension....
little lighter oil in the rear shocks and thicker in the front (will help handle those bumps better as well as keeping the ass end planted a little better) (i may have it backwards im tired as L)
as well if you use it for racing in those conditions some tires with some more bite yeah rooster tails look cool but they are just showing a lack of power transfer to the ground....
Thanks for the comment by the way
08-06-2010, 02:05 AM
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RE: FG Monster on gravel and sand!
can you not get a rebuild kit with a dampener blank you can customize? if you cant get a blank "blank" just drill out the holes a little more and change out oils till you find a happy medium (shocks are setup to absorb large jumps and not "whoopties")
also inclining the shocks some will also help with this
making the shock more verticle will help with the dampening but will decrease stability...
also inclining the shocks some will also help with this
making the shock more verticle will help with the dampening but will decrease stability...
08-07-2010, 02:34 AM
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RE: FG Monster on gravel and sand!
No, just as Lars says the original gear cover wont fit on a two speed set up. There is however special gearcovers that will fit:
http://fgsuperstore.com/inc/sdetail/14208
http://fgsuperstore.com/inc/sdetail/14208
08-07-2010, 11:25 PM
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RE: FG Monster on gravel and sand!
anyone have experience on the alum 2 spd cover?i have my fg for sale right now i thot its gonna be a quick sale..but no one showed interest so far..if its not gonna sell i might just keep it.
