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Traction Roll & Spin Outs for AWD MA-010

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I always hear drivers especially new drivers complaining about their AWD chattering, hopping, traction rolling and spinning out. Here, I want to share some info on how-to prevent or atleast try to minimize traction roll. Most of you guys probably already know this but we do have new guys that doesn't know yet. So here it is!


You must use tire tape or glue down the tire on the rim. It's a must!!!

If the car starts to hop/chatters, check the tape and condition of the tire.

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Fold the tire and check the tape. The tapes edge should be pretty clean if it is not folding. If the tape looks like the one below, that means your tire is folding. Time to replace tape and/or tire:


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Our track race direction goes clock-wise. Here you can see the difference between tires that folds and tire that doesn't.


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-On an awd, to minimize chattering, I lube the pins from the knuckles to the toe bar. I'll take some pics tonight.
-For 2wd, I place a small amount of oil (20 wt.) on the damper plate.
-Check and make sure the chassis on your awd is not hitting the track when cornering hard. Usually when I use PN 98 mm rear end (not ext. bar) the rear toe hits/scrapes on the track. Also, with the 3R extension bar, I had to cut some part of it just so it wont hit the ground or get caught on the RCP track that can cause roll or spin outs.
-Make sure the tire is not hitting the body.
-shave off the bump underneath the awd chassis. Bumps for Ball diffs/Spur and since you're at it, might as well shave the servo bumps too.
-try running less tire traction upfront or rear. Too much traction will cause roll. I would suggest to run kyosho 20 semi-wides rear and PN 20's for less traction.

I think that's it for now. If you know more, just add it here so that new drivers can see!
Thanks and have fun with your AWD!

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