11-19-2018, 12:36 PM | #1241 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia
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| Re: Natedog's Vaterra ASCENDER Along with my other changes it feels more stable and helps reduce TT. Quote:
Thanks, glad to help! Yes the shorter steering link on WB1 and WB2 is important when using stock steering setup, you won't get full turn in both directions otherwise. Rocks or dirt it still makes a difference, rear swaybar is the easiest (and very effective) way to counteract torque twist. Outboard shocks, RULRs, and Rich's spring limiters all help too. Shock Setup Tip for reducing Torque Twist | |
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11-19-2018, 01:14 PM | #1242 |
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Where did you get the new rear upper link mounts from? I don't see them listed as a part on the Vaterra website.
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11-19-2018, 04:51 PM | #1243 |
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I got them from Rich at Vaterra, they now come standard on the 1972 Chevy Suburban Ascender-S RTR VTR03094 and soon should be available separately. https://www.horizonhobby.com/1-10-19...ator1_10022018 |
11-20-2018, 12:11 AM | #1244 |
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Hiya Nate! Have you tried changing the freewheeling setting on your HW1080 ESC yet? I like it when it’s setup to simulate engine braking when you partially let off the throttle, helps control / reduce coasting downhill. Envious of your rigs man! Super clean and tight! Mine are in a poor state at the mo... |
11-20-2018, 03:55 AM | #1245 |
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I haven't been able to figure out how the freewheeling setting is different from plain-old drag brake.
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11-20-2018, 05:31 AM | #1246 |
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Both of my Broncos run the 1080 and I haven't really messed with the settings too much, I think I'll do that tonight after work and report back.
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11-20-2018, 09:51 AM | #1247 | |||
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Hiya Dean, good morning! I've been planning a sheetrock and paint the garage project, haven't tried that setting yet. Rockhugger and I did play with the settings a lot back when we first got these ESCs, got them working well, but have it on my list to try. Thanks for the reminder, I'll let you know when I try it. I'm also going to try the powdered graphite lube for CVDs and driveshafts. Quote:
Dean explained it to me, but I kinda forget atm. Correct me if I'm wrong Dean, but as I recall you said it's similar to drag brake setting, but smoother and less abrupt braking when letting off the throttle. Quote:
Great ESC, I still need to buy one more for the Va'Blazer, programming box is super easy to use and fits in a coat pocket or pack. Last edited by Natedog; 11-20-2018 at 10:11 AM. | |||
11-20-2018, 12:58 PM | #1248 |
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I didn’t even understand this was a thing from the instructions. I’ve got two of these esc’s so I’m very interested too. Ben |
11-20-2018, 01:12 PM | #1249 |
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From what I can tell, the freewheeling setting seems to work by creating drag on the motor when you lift off the throttle partially, for example going from 100% throttle to 20% throttle. In this example the esc will apply drag brake and drive the motor speed down to 20% and try and hold it there, without it activated the truck will just coast or ‘freewheel’ along, maybe even speed up and runaway on a downhilll. The freewheeling setting makes no difference to your normal drag brake operation when you hit 0% throttle. I think it makes it possible to stop a little smoother by gently rolling off the throttle, with simulated engine braking slowing you down, then go to 0% and hit the drag brake to stop. |
11-20-2018, 01:33 PM | #1250 |
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I experimented with it just on the garage floor, with it deactivated, drive at 100% then suddenly lift off to 5% or whatever without going to 0% and hitting the drag brake. Do it 10 times and get a feel for it. Now activate the freewheeling function and repeat above exercise, you will notice the truck nose dive and maybe even torque twist a little as the simulated engine braking kicks in and pulls the speed down. I like it, and after a while have automatically changed my driving style by rolling off the throttle smoothly then stopping, I don’t even think about it. The lack of engine braking and amount of freewheeling and coasting was really evident after driving your K10 Nate, and so different to mine. I would approach a downhill section, roll off the throttle a bit, oh no! It’s no slowing down! Now it’s coasting downhill and accelerating!!! Do I lift off and hit the brakes and risk a tumble with someone else’s rig or do I try and ride it out to the bottom!!!!! |
11-20-2018, 04:15 PM | #1251 |
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I tried the freewheeling mode and I kinda like it, it will take a little time to get used to it though but it's cool! |
11-20-2018, 07:32 PM | #1252 |
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Interesting. So I guess it works more like engine-braking in that respect. Does the freewheel-braking force change when you alter the drag-brake setting? Does it even feel like it needs to be adjustable?
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11-20-2018, 11:59 PM | #1253 |
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I don't know if it's adjustable, or works in proportion to your normal drag brake setting. My drag brake is cranked right up, and the freewheeling engine braking effect is pretty noticeable, so maybe it's relative...
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11-23-2018, 05:43 AM | #1254 |
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I would test it myself, but I'm lazy and I want someone else to test it for me. Also I have a 1 month old infant and I'm so goddamn tired.
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11-23-2018, 07:47 AM | #1255 |
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Freewheeling option set on all of mine - it said “crawling option” so I was in from the get-go. |
11-23-2018, 08:44 AM | #1256 |
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11-26-2018, 07:08 PM | #1257 |
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Hey Nate I've read about you using this stuff, is this it? |
11-26-2018, 07:25 PM | #1258 |
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That’s the amazing E6000, good stuff! |
11-26-2018, 07:27 PM | #1259 |
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12-12-2018, 05:21 AM | #1260 |
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