pimp cane tips needed

[cuban b]

my 2.2 cane is the best version of my clod, but I have a couple issues with it.

1. articulation is minimal but not bad. Does adding weight make a big difference? How much are people adding?

2. My biggest problem is the inability to "bump" over things.

On a sprung rig, the suspension takes the hit and adds traction to go up and over.

On torsion rigs, the tires absorb the hit, and often bounce off. How are people dealing with this?

 

[cspyy]

mine bounced up stuff pretty good, has big tires and memory foams though


you have to weigh these canes down to get em to flex. i tried the drilling holes in the back bone, but that didnt seem to help.

i ran around 1 lb of total weight (tire/wheel/foam/&lead) at each corner


tried to run more in the front than the back but that just messed with the flex and i would roll over a lot

 

[run2jeepn]

my 2.2 cane is the best version of my clod, but I have a couple issues with it.

Glad to hear that..lol

1. articulation is minimal but not bad. Does adding weight make a big difference? How much are people adding?
Yes adding weight can help. I like to keep things balanced on my Pimp Canes. Try to keep your tires around 12-14oz each. But I've seen less and I've seen more. You just need to get some driving time with it and see what works for you.


2. My biggest problem is the inability to "bump" over things.

On a sprung rig, the suspension takes the hit and adds traction to go up and over.

On torsion rigs, the tires absorb the hit, and often bounce off. How are people dealing with this?

You can't drive a Pimp Cane like a 4 link. It will let you down every time if you do. Like I said above. Take your time and learn to drive it. Once you figure it out. You will be amazed what it can do. Just a heads up 2.2 Canes are harder to drive then a Super Cane.

 

[Nova's Ark]

Just like R2J told you, settle down and learn to drive it. Seat time, seat time, seat time will get you the results your looking for. I love my 2.2 pimp cane clod. It is by far the most fun rig I have owned. I have mine weighted heavily and it helped the flex and reflex from the torsion a lot. That said, you can over do it on the weight and break or bend the back bone.

Your tire set up and weight amount will depend on the type of terrain your crawling on and the lines you take. A 2.2 pimp cane clod can make lines a shafty never could, but sometimes the reverse is true also. You have to learn your rig and go from there. Makes small changes each time you go out and keep in mind what made it better and what made it worse.

My front wheels, tires, and ACE memory foams weigh 1lb 3oz each.
My rears wheels, tires, and ACE memory foams weigh 13oz each.

 

[cuban b]

2.2 canes are definitely tougher to master than the super cane. I had mine set up as a super and it was magic."thumbsup". It was hands down the most capable rig I've had. However, I broke stuff too much and I prefer 2.2's.

I've only been running a couple ounces in the front tires :shock:, it sounds like I need way more weight.

thanks for the help.

pimpin' ain't easy but it's necessary.

 

[CD13]

Most of all,over time the pimp cane flexes better and better.needs break in time and some wheel weight."thumbsup"