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For new truckers..... Tuning tips..... Look at last few years tech sheets/ specs and note I think in general here are the biggies as far as parts/ setups....
1.) Rear tires: NSR Super Grips (Ultra's may have too much grip and can make the trucks tippy and hard to turn)
2.) Rear wheels: NSR, TSRF, ProTrack
3.) Front tires: NSR, stock Fly or urethanes all are used. If you use NSR or Fly I would coat them with Poly Zap glue or similar. Coating the front tires allows the Slab to turn faster and not be too tippy... too much front grip hurt several last year.
4.) Front wheels: NSR, stock Fly or MB Slot (all trucks I build or helped build (last years Sisu, Merc and Buggy class winners) have MB Slot wheels and Fly tires)
5.) Motors: Ninco NC5. These are discontinued but can be found.... We have seen Fly truck motors run good too. (Next year we may choose a motor that will be a single spec motor that is cheap and easy to get)
Drop guide or fixed guide is split (All last years class winners all had fixed Fly or ScaleAuto guides I think. I hate drop guides)
Stiffen the motor box/ gear box area to keep them rigid. I use carbon fiber strips from hobby shop and epoxy. Buggy's and Man trucks "dog bone" style chassis need a brass, carbon fiber or wood backbone to keep them solid...IMO
Run the ride height down as low as rules allow in front and adjust rear for best handling. If you have questions you can discuss them hear and all can tell you how many ways there are to "skin a cat" (No Cats will be hurt)
Suggestions from past winners/ front runners IS welcome please! Everybody has their own way of making these Slabs run and there is no right way... just the best way for them.
Truck on Truckers!
1.) Rear tires: NSR Super Grips (Ultra's may have too much grip and can make the trucks tippy and hard to turn)
2.) Rear wheels: NSR, TSRF, ProTrack
3.) Front tires: NSR, stock Fly or urethanes all are used. If you use NSR or Fly I would coat them with Poly Zap glue or similar. Coating the front tires allows the Slab to turn faster and not be too tippy... too much front grip hurt several last year.
4.) Front wheels: NSR, stock Fly or MB Slot (all trucks I build or helped build (last years Sisu, Merc and Buggy class winners) have MB Slot wheels and Fly tires)
5.) Motors: Ninco NC5. These are discontinued but can be found.... We have seen Fly truck motors run good too. (Next year we may choose a motor that will be a single spec motor that is cheap and easy to get)
Drop guide or fixed guide is split (All last years class winners all had fixed Fly or ScaleAuto guides I think. I hate drop guides)
Stiffen the motor box/ gear box area to keep them rigid. I use carbon fiber strips from hobby shop and epoxy. Buggy's and Man trucks "dog bone" style chassis need a brass, carbon fiber or wood backbone to keep them solid...IMO
Run the ride height down as low as rules allow in front and adjust rear for best handling. If you have questions you can discuss them hear and all can tell you how many ways there are to "skin a cat" (No Cats will be hurt)
Suggestions from past winners/ front runners IS welcome please! Everybody has their own way of making these Slabs run and there is no right way... just the best way for them.
Truck on Truckers!
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