Adding Weight To The Rear Of Your B4/T4, How and where to add 1.5 oz to the B4/T4
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| Brent Thielke |
 Dec 17 2007, 04:00 AM
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For the past few years most racers using the B4/T4 have been doing this modification. All the top pros do this and it makes the car have more rear grip and a better balance. This is a key to the B4s success and "standard" setup.
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| Gigerrc |
Dec 17 2007, 05:11 AM
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thanks for the tip i will try in this week for practice. i raced this past saterday at pegasis hobbies and i was trying all aout three differnt tires all of which were new a and non were really hooking up to well so i hope this well help solve some of the problem
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| lzysmrf |
Dec 17 2007, 06:33 AM
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QUOTE(Gigerrc @ Dec 16 2007, 10:11 PM) thanks for the tip i will try in this week for practice. i raced this past saterday at pegasis hobbies and i was trying all aout three differnt tires all of which were new a and non were really hooking up to well so i hope this well help solve some of the problem  Iran step pins today, really hooked up where it was wet. a little loose in the dry part. tried hole shots for a couple laps, it was like i was on ice. im going to stick with step pins on my b4. Thanks for the tip Brent Ill have to try it out |
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| danosborne661 |
Dec 17 2007, 12:09 PM
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How come people run more weight on the rear of the B4?
I thought it would have enough weight on the rear as it is! --------------------  |
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| Gigerrc |
Dec 17 2007, 03:00 PM
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i bet steppins worked the best but its because that track has all the elements built in to it. yor got the somthe, dry, bumpy, dusty and some places its like a sponge. i found the inside jobs worked the best on sat i just need to get a new pair
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| MustGoFaster |
Dec 17 2007, 03:11 PM
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I have found that with the faster motors (more than stock) this extra weight really helps.
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| peetbee |
Jan 4 2008, 01:48 PM
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QUOTE(Brent Thielke @ Dec 17 2007, 04:00 AM) For the past few years most racers using the B4/T4 have been doing this modification. All the top pros do this and it makes the car have more rear grip and a better balance. This is a key to the B4s success and "standard" setup. Hi, is that more for the clay tracks you get in the US or should I look to add this for the tracks we get in the UK anyway? |
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| Doughty |
Jan 4 2008, 03:35 PM
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QUOTE(peetbee @ Jan 4 2008, 01:48 PM) Hi, is that more for the clay tracks you get in the US or should I look to add this for the tracks we get in the UK anyway? works great in the UK as well, Neil uses it, Lee Martin uses it, most of the UK team use it. --------------------  |
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| Doughty |
Jan 4 2008, 03:41 PM
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QUOTE(danosborne661 @ Dec 17 2007, 12:09 PM) How come people run more weight on the rear of the B4? I thought it would have enough weight on the rear as it is! with modern motors and cells all the cars are so overpowered weight does not really hurt. the extra weight slows down the cars reaction to bumps and makes slides and bumps easier to catch if things go wrong. also, adding weight to the chassis increases the chassis weight and threfore decreases the percentage of weight that is unsprung. helps the chassis stay where it is and makes the wheels and suspension do the work. -------------------- |
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| peetbee |
Jan 5 2008, 01:15 AM
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QUOTE(Doughty @ Jan 4 2008, 03:35 PM) works great in the UK as well, Neil uses it, Lee Martin uses it, most of the UK team use it. Thanks Chris |
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| Scottmisfits |
Jan 8 2008, 09:27 PM
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When I click the attachment all I get is a white screen filled with letters. Can some please email the pictures to me at scott21 at shaw dot ca please.
I'm doing something else but I'll try this out. Thanks. -------------------- Associated, OS, Futaba, LRP, Orion, J Concepts, Byrons
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| Mick B |
Jan 8 2008, 10:24 PM
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QUOTE(Scottmisfits @ Jan 8 2008, 09:27 PM) When I click the attachment all I get is a white screen filled with letters. Can some please email the pictures to me at scott21 at shaw dot ca please. I'm doing something else but I'll try this out. Thanks. There is an issue with Firefox and images. (I assume your using Firefox.) Have a read here: http://www.aeforums.co.uk/forum/index.php?...ic=6&hl=firefox MiCk B. :-) -------------------- |
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| Scottmisfits |
Jan 8 2008, 11:16 PM
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I'm using Netscape.
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| Mick B |
Jan 9 2008, 10:12 AM
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QUOTE(Scottmisfits @ Jan 8 2008, 11:16 PM) I'm using Netscape. Umm..... Not sure. I assume that the problem is similar to the FF problem. But I've no idea on a fix. (Apart from using FF or IE ....uggg.....) MiCk B. :-) -------------------- |
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| tsparkt |
Jan 21 2008, 05:46 PM
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HI, How much is 1,5 OZ in Kg?
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| Gaz_Stanton |
Jan 21 2008, 05:55 PM
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42g
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| GuppyYunker |
Jan 21 2008, 11:55 PM
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Does this mod work well for indoor clay tracks too? Also, where do you pick up some of these weights at? Thanks, Doug Yunker
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| Scottmisfits |
Jan 22 2008, 02:30 AM
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the weights are 1/4oz each with two sided tape on one side. You can find them at any tire or auto parts supply store.
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| Doughty |
Jan 22 2008, 08:46 AM
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Settled In Group: Team Associated Posts: 97 Joined: 29-November 07 From: UK Member No.: 130 Full Name: Chris Doughty |
I think a lot of people just consider adding this weight is part of the way you build the car, not a setup option. fit and forget. -------------------- |
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| Unluckypixie |
 Jan 22 2008, 09:43 AM
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When using these weights is the car better balanced with the foam pad at the rear of the battery (at the rear of the car) or at the other end of the battery? My understanding is that the pad is supposed to be at the back but a lot of people run with the pad at the front to push the battery weight further back in the car.
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