anyone try a 60/40(ish) setup?
 

i know 60/40 is common on clod rigs, but has anyone tried it on an axial? i have a double triangulation skit from yotachump and with stock links, it brings me down to just over 12 in WB. i know making the extra 2 links for the front wouldnt be too hard, just wondering if anyone has had success with the longer rear

I run a 50/50 setup because my cg is in front of my skidplate. In performance terms, that means the only real hang-up on my chassis is the skid and in the event it catches my cg will pull it over the obstacle. With a 60/40 setup your skid will be on or near your cg, so getting stuck is easier. I know this because I made a bmv style chassis with a 60/40 setup and even with a 6 cell sub-c pack and my tires filled with lead shot, my truck balanced right in the center of the skid plate. If i had thought to move the skid back I could have completed the course at a Atlanta r.c. comp.

I'm currently testing my 60/40 setup. so far I like it, but tanmonster is right. It is a hair easier to high center on the skid plate. It all depends on your set-up. Trial and error is the only way to know if its a setup for you. It fits my driving style well, add some wheelspeed and its perfect for me.

think it climbs any better?

What about running 40 front and 60 rear with some seriously bent rear links....???


sounds like it could work...?

I think it climbs better,the CG is moved farther forward. The climbing ability has a lot to do with the whole setup, not just one single change. You have try a lot of different things, so you know what works and what doesn't. Just this month I have tried different shock oils, shock angles, link geometry(squat and anti-squat)and tire foams. Trial and error is the only way I learn anything. I'll try anything once !!!