Rustler Traction Problem

[Iforgot]

My Wifes Rustler (stock) is doing the slip and slide on pavement. I put street tread tires on it and it helps a little, how could I get more traction? Maybe adjust my shocks or ????
thanks

[XXXER]

Softening the rear springs will do it, or a heavier fluid of shock oil maybe.

[mavrick0611]

If you have a slipper gear on your rustler, tighten it. That should help a lot.
aj

[noobie]

actually, if your tires are spinning, i would try loosening the slipper...

[iforgot]

Accually it spins out all over the place. How loose should it be

[R/C Homie]

well i think you might wanna gear up a little that will probly help if ur wife spirts alot also try hardining ur suspention by usin the the little plastic spacer things on the springs tht might help but i think the best thing to do for on road racin is gear up REALLY high i use an 84t spur and i still have to much torque altho i dont think thats possible :D be==> :cool:

[ 05-04-2001: Message edited by: R/C Homie ]

[Railman]

You didn't say if it slips when turning or when accelerating in a straight line. It could be that the diff is too tight for smaller diameter wheels. This would probably apply to turning only though, since your on pavement. I have had experiences in the past with tight diffs that would not accelerate in a staight line in dirt. Loosened it up & went perfectly straight. Could be any of the things suggested above also. Good luck.

[XXXER]

first off, the Rustler does not have a ball diff, and secondly, when you soften your suspension, it will get more traction.<---period

This chassis was not set up for pavement, that is why it is not as good.

[old phart]

Try a 19 tooth pinion, that will slow the acceleration a bit, but increase top speed.

For more drastic acceleration reduction, switch to the 78 tooth spur that came in the kit, and use a 19 tooth pinion (18 tooth won't reach) and that will make it take off rather slow, but watch out for the top end charge! :eek:

[Iforgot]

Thanks Everyone, I will try out all of this and post back what works the best
thanks again

[pcwhite]

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[old phart]

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[noobie]

If you are at a standstill and nail the throttle, your slipper should slip for about two or three feet. At least, that is what I look for on dirt...

You might try tightening it all the way down, then backing off one turn. normally, that is a little tight, but might be good for the street. But I am guessing a little here. getting 2-3 feet of slip is the best way to adjust, IMHO.

[tc3guy]

I would say loosen it because if you tighten it, it would just cause it to spin out more and have less traction. The reason it owuld have less traction is, because more power is reaching the tires but not the ground. If you loosen it will take away the spinning tire problem. Hope this helps.

[pcwhite]

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