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Post by yellowshark on Jun 10, 2008 20:21:08 GMT
If you can gain a 1/4 lap by running a spool, can you gain another 1/4 lap by running a one-way?
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Post by Robin Howett on Jun 10, 2008 20:32:05 GMT
yes!, its just abit hard work when racing others ie is really easy to go into the back of other cars.
try it on a normal club day when its less of a problem if an over run occurs ;-)
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Post by Simon Crabb on Jun 10, 2008 21:23:33 GMT
Back in the day you'd not been see without a front one-way. But then the speeds were lower, and 19T wasn't heard of, so in a much slower stock class (think track stock record of 18 laps and a 17 lap norm) it was jolly useful. I think these days in prostock, which is really just a mod class now, one has to work with the power, so it has to be as controllable as possible, and brakes are a must!
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Post by lesbaldry on Jun 11, 2008 7:01:20 GMT
Back in the day you'd not been see without a front one-way. But then the speeds were lower, and 19T wasn't heard of, so in a much slower stock class (think track stock record of 18 laps and a 17 lap norm) it was jolly useful. I think these days in prostock, which is really just a mod class now, one has to work with the power, so it has to be as controllable as possible, and brakes are a must! Spot on!!...Dont be like sheep and run what others are running, spools/one ways suit different tracks and different driving styles...experiment with all types of front drive's it may surprise you!!....Fact: one or two of the fastest drivers at Yeatley and Eastbourne set thier fastest times using a front diff. |
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Post by yellowshark on Jun 11, 2008 8:25:49 GMT
Pros and cons of front diff vs spool Les? We started with a diff but the Xray T2 series come with spools so that is what we use (baah). Once Craig got used to it it was faster; but his progression last year was fairly stepp so it is not always easy to understand what is making any improvement experienced.
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Post by lesbaldry on Jun 11, 2008 9:02:37 GMT
New drivers need all the help and advise they can get,but as soon as a driver reaches a "good pace level" he will have developed his own driving style and at this point set ups,FDR's and drive systems start to be come confusing,now the hard work begin's for that driver.what works for one may not work for others!! some give up, some stagnate and some persevere. Example..the fastest drivers run a similar pace but none of them could drive anothers car at the same pace... I still stand by that a front diff is the best way to learn to drive  |
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Post by Mark Townsend on Jun 11, 2008 9:16:18 GMT
I agree with Les. If you have a diff stick it in and learn the ropes with it. When you use a one way or a spool the handling becomes odd and the cars don't drive the way you would expect them to. I'm not saying they're wrong just different. The advantage of the diff over the spool is a decreased wear rate in your tyres and driveshafts. The advantage over the one way is the fact you can brake so you can avoid accidents or other cars on the track, saving damage costs and constantly having to say "sorry mate, no brakes running a one way" eh Rob?  |
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Post by saintroeer on Jun 11, 2008 14:17:05 GMT
I agree with Les. If you have a diff stick it in and learn the ropes with it. When you use a one way or a spool the handling becomes odd and the cars don't drive the way you would expect them to. I'm not saying they're wrong just different. The advantage of the diff over the spool is a decreased wear rate in your tyres and driveshafts. The advantage over the one way is the fact you can brake so you can avoid accidents or other cars on the track, saving damage costs and constantly having to say "sorry mate, no brakes running a one way" eh Rob? can i take from this that a large number of racers at our club are using one-ways then mark, or is it just more fun to use someone elses car to slow down? |
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Post by yellowshark on Jun 11, 2008 15:19:08 GMT
I agree with Les. If you have a diff stick it in and learn the ropes with it. When you use a one way or a spool the handling becomes odd and the cars don't drive the way you would expect them to. I'm not saying they're wrong just different. The advantage of the diff over the spool is a decreased wear rate in your tyres and driveshafts. The advantage over the one way is the fact you can brake so you can avoid accidents or other cars on the track, saving damage costs and constantly having to say "sorry mate, no brakes running a one way" eh Rob? can i take from this that a large number of racers at our club are using one-ways then mark, or is it just more fun to use someone elses car to slow down? oooooooooooooooooh  |
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