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Old 06-22-2005, 08:01 PM
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I just ride the car in the street. When I drive it, it doesnt get any traction and it just spins out all the time. Can someone tell me what tires and rims should I get for my ntc3plus and from where? thanks
Old 06-22-2005, 08:19 PM
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yea i have the same car and the same problem, spins out very easily but its good for just screwin around drifting
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stock engine?
Old 06-22-2005, 09:23 PM
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I use elligi techniques premonted slick tires and never spins out even with 18 cvr breathing through a werks racing pipe[>:]
Old 06-23-2005, 04:38 AM
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I use HPI belted x-patterns using HPI green inserts (foams).

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXM979&P=ML

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXNV46&P=ML

Old 06-24-2005, 06:54 AM
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i also use the hpi tires they seem to be made of a sfter rubber than most so they grip a little better (im also running on concrete alot)
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Make sure your car is setup like the manual says, If it is and you still have the problem you might try setting your front toe-in at 0 degrees (this reduces front steering and helps even things out) and your rear camber at 1 or 0 degrees (this adds more rear traction). Between better tires and these setup it should get you most of the way there.

My advice is get the AE NTC3 [link=http://store6.esellerate.net/store/catalog.aspx?s=STR313706835&pc=]NTC3 Complete Setup Guide[/link] I use mine quite frequently.

Some good sites for reference:
[link=http://users.pandora.be/elvo/]Touring Car Setup Guide[/link] (good basic info and descriptions)
[link=http://www.nitrorc.com/]Nitro RC[/link] (the best tire guide on the net.)
[link=http://ebiz.netopia.com/competitionx/home/]Competition X[/link] (mostly a hopup parts provider but they have some setup sheets online)
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well i found a problem, dont think it has much to do with traction but the thing that goes from teh servo to the hub carrier is slightly bent i think its called a tie rod? made car pull to that side
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All I use are Jaco foam tires. I have a pair of rubbers which are absolutly terrible... I use them for drifting. I dont plan on buying rubber tires in the future, foam tires are the way to go. I have used Ellegis and Jacos and they are both great!
Old 06-26-2005, 06:55 AM
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What color or shore jaco's do you run? I have run the blue sedans and they tend to wear fast on our asphalt surface.
I recently bought the x-patterns again to try them out.

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