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what is low and high traction surface??

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Old 10-27-2011, 08:31 AM
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Default what is low and high traction surface??

hi ive just got my first rc car its a hpi sprint 2 flux and in there are two parts ive checked the manual and it says they are to change it from low to high traction surface??

could anyone eplain what this is about and wich is best?

thanks
Old 10-27-2011, 12:18 PM
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Default RE: what is low and high traction surface??

Low traction means that the car'a tires cannot get a good bite on the road or track surface. High traction means the opposite.
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low traction=local car park
high traction=indoor carpet track or groomed tarmac racetrack.
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Low traction - smooth concrete. Think garage surface.
High traction - tennis court, jogging track. A more porous Surface.

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