SteerAndStuff
Rock Crawler
Are the cutting brakes a worthwhile feature or more gimmick on these? Trying to decide if its worth the switch for the cutting brakes. Didn't seem to find any thread on the topic.
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Cutting brakes?
- Thread starter SteerAndStuff
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Abavuso
RCC Addict
What is this, I've not heard about it yet?
Jeepkid
I wanna be Dave
IMO it seems like extra wieght that I dont need. One more thing to pile in thetight space that is theXR10. I can get by with just dig.
Jeepkid
I wanna be Dave
It a brake that will give you the ability to lock up right or left rear wheel and have 3 wheels still powered. I'll try to find the video.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1418288421865
There's a video of the cutting brake. It allows you to control power going to each rear wheel independently.
There's a video of the cutting brake. It allows you to control power going to each rear wheel independently.
Jeepkid
I wanna be Dave
Damn, you found it before I could. It is sweet, I just cant see myself using it that much at all.
SteerAndStuff
Rock Crawler
I have them on my 1:1 and they are useful but most of the time I just lock both my rears just like a normal dig , mostly depends on terrain if one wheel is enough or not. That's why I ask when it comes to 10:1.
WarTrader
Rock Crawler
Well with soo much front weight bias I cannot see where the light end of the rig with the lightest wheel/tire is going to allow you to piviot like cutting brakes on a 1:1 IMO. The big benefit I see is making an uphill turn or turning out of a hole?? If you watch the vid it would appear to me that dig will still bring about a tighter turn??
Jeepkid
I wanna be Dave
I noticed the same thing. I knew that I didnt need that upgrade when I saw the video. My buddy watch it and was like(sooooo what is the benifit?)
I disagree.
wrightcs77
RCC Addict
Not true! I have tested it multiple times in a past rig of mine. The rigs do not have enough weight/rear traction to hold the back of the rig with only the inside rear tire locked. You need both rear wheels locked to have the tightest turning radius.
The cutting brake will help more in situations of climbing ledges off camber and getting out of holes"thumbsup".
Jeepkid
I wanna be Dave
That is what I thought.
Robbs2001tj
Quarry Creeper
There was only one time I needed the cutting brake since I got my XR10. But was still able get the rear tire out of the hole it was in with the control of a twin stick
ADDICT
Rock Crawler
Three wheels powering out your turn is tighter than two... It all depends on your set up. If you dont have the correct weight set up to use CB and/or enough traction on how your rig is positioned, then yes your statment is true. I understand where your comming from though.
It's obv that you would get more turning radius. Try a mock up test:
- Place your rig on the floor.
- Hold either your left/rear or right/rear tire in place. (1 tire)
- imagine 3x tires taking you through the turn.... super sharp, tighter than a conv dig set up.
* The thing is, using it in the right situation....AND having a t/x set up that can perform these duties. If your using cutting brakes, you better already know all your features of your rig and know how to drive the thing in a comp enviorment. "thumbsup"
no disrespect wrightcs77, I know you know you shit. "thumbsup"
I have a feeling the best way to use the cutting brake will be to also dial out a bit of rear esc.
ADDICT
Rock Crawler
true! another good point. "thumbsup"
* All and all it isn't mastered yet to the point where everyone can understand the correct way to 1) set it up and 2) use it.
Jeepkid
I wanna be Dave
Yes, it would take alot of running the rig in situations where you know when to use the cutting break to your advantage. Other wise you would just be using it in the wrong spots during a comp and could waste time and cost you points.
KNIFE
Quarry Creeper
ON A 1:1 IT'S A MUST....
If your on a course of ROCKS with ledges, bumps, dirt and one guy that can drive with cutting brakes and you can drive but you don't have cut ---
YOU'LL LOSE
EVERYTIME.........
If your on a course of ROCKS with ledges, bumps, dirt and one guy that can drive with cutting brakes and you can drive but you don't have cut ---
YOU'LL LOSE
EVERYTIME.........
