This is the setup I have more or less settled on while running at Caldicot recently, I’ve tried most things now and this is what I keep coming back to.
One important thing to note is that this setup uses an old-school 19×1 brushed motor. Now this is just about enough power for a 2wd car indoors – BUT these motors have a really strong drag brake which has a big effect on handling – bigger than on any 4wd car I have run.
I realised this this evening when I fitted a 12×1 V-brush motor into the car – the difference in the handling was incredible! I had to drop down a grade of spring on the front and run 50% drag brake to get the car to steer.
So, take this setup with a pinch of salt if you are not running a lot of drag brake. If you are, and your track has a lot of carpet on it, it might just work for you.
Tags: associated, b4, caldicot, carpet, setup