Ian S Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Hi just got my self a Mi4 LP and seems to go quite well when raced for first time on carpet but only thing is that if i corner to fast in side front wheel leave carpet and if dont easy of power it rolls not going no where as fast as other drivers any tips to stop this thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantra Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 If you aren't running your ride height on the minimum (usually 5mm) lower your car down to that first. Take a look at your car as it corners, before the inside front lifts does the rear of the car squat down a lot? Could be the rear oil is too soft and the car is dumping it's back end causing the inside front to lift. Making the front track width wider will help prevent grip roll. Take a look at your tyres, if they are wearing unevenly could be that you aren't running enough camber causing the tyre to roll over. If the car rolls in the middle of the corner stiffening the front of the car up may also help, if it's rolling too much that may be causing the grip roll. So stiffer springs, oil, anti rollbars, more droop, lower roll centre etc. If the car rolls immediately you may have to make the front softer as it's the initial grip causing the car to flip over. (By the way you say you can see it lift then have a chance to back off I'd guess it's mid corner.) If it's really bad then put superglue on the sidewalls of the front tyres. Do also check that your tyres are glued on properly anyway. Well that's how I go about sorting out grip roll. Definitely not the only ideas out there so don't be shocked if you find something else works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian S Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Thank will start to eliminate these things working down your list Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2Yes think its mid corner Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Sounds like my mi4. It used to do this. I stiffened the rear , reduced the droop on the front to stop the front lifting. Also is the car balanced from side to side, that can cause the car to grip roll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantra Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Sorry but something very important I forgot to say in my last post: The best people to help you are those with the same chassis at your local club. With these guys you can talk on the same level as you will be racing on the same surface, layout, temperature etc. It's very common in RC for experienced racers to enjoy helping out the new guys, so get in there and have a chat you may well find someone has a complete set up ready for you to get started with. Of course I am always happy to do what I can to help but help from a distance from a guy with a different chassis will never beat advice at the track from someone with the same chassis Enjoy your racing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian S Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thank guys To stiffen rear is that just spring change Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta05 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thank guys To stiffen rear is that just spring change Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Yes It might be a good idea to make sure your shocks are rebounding equally too though and have the right oil in them. Too softer oil with heavy springs can make the handling bad too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian S Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 What oil do you recommend Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2And springs Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackyduck-190 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) What oil do you recommend Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 And springs Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 I don't race TC (yet) but I would advise asking people at your club what they use as different oils perform differently for different tracks/evironments. - and that's in any kind of racing (as far as I know...someone correct me if I'm wrong) It all depends on surface, corner radii, speed, weight, etc. so talk to people at your club as they are the people that know the track. Especially talk to the people with the same chassis at your track. Don't know much about springs. Try different pre-load? Edited August 12, 2012 by quackyduck-190 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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