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| Author: | killingtime [ Mon Apr 03, 2006 00:39:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Tuning tip? |
| Author: | CoryCraig [ Mon Apr 03, 2006 02:45:43 ] |
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| Author: | killingtime [ Mon Apr 03, 2006 04:22:29 ] |
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I thought as much. But when I read that a "Xray Team Driver" had suggested this, I figured I'd bring it here to see if it would float. I really had no plans on trying it......unless Jilles, Mario or the like said different! 
Thanks for the reply Cory. |
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| Author: | CoryCraig [ Mon Apr 03, 2006 13:06:39 ] |
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anytime 
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| Author: | Tonyv [ Mon Apr 03, 2006 13:59:22 ] |
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I`m with Cory as is most of the team. I know of one team driver that tried it and based on his experiences recommended explicitly against doing this. There is limited to no gain in drive train efficiency as the belts have to be run tighter to prevent them from skipping... |
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| Author: | Emil [ Tue Apr 04, 2006 17:37:10 ] |
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How about the ol´ trick of gently rubbing the outside of the belt with your fingers and a small amount of WD40. It used to work when we used heavy belts back in the offroad days... Regards, Emil |
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| Author: | Tonyv [ Tue Apr 04, 2006 17:48:53 ] |
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Yes, that's a much better trick that will truly give a benefit. |
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| Author: | killingtime [ Tue Apr 04, 2006 19:51:30 ] |
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See, THAT'S the stuff we need to share! I'm fairly new to the game and have only owned shaft-drive cars before so these little tips really help. Even if you think "well everyone knows about this one", post it anyway, there are plenty of us new guys that could benefit. |
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| Author: | redlinezak [ Tue Apr 04, 2006 21:46:36 ] |
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| Author: | Tonyv [ Tue Apr 04, 2006 22:57:57 ] |
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No, the entire belt. You could even put it in a bath of WD40 for 15 minutes. This will make the belt much more flexible reducing drag in the drive train. The belt will also stretch more, so don't leave it in too long. Some do 24 hours and it works, but if your belt stretches too far it will need to be replaced... So that's why I would not go longer than 15 minutes. After treatment clean the belt with a dry kitchen towel and then mount it as usual. |
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| Author: | redlinezak [ Wed Apr 05, 2006 22:15:09 ] |
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thanks tony i used to do that but havnt done it for a while but will give it a try again |
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| Author: | soto [ Wed Apr 05, 2006 23:05:35 ] |
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you guys should try sanding the belts. dont overdo it though. after doing this give them a clean then submerse in trinity zip grip additive for 30 min. makes the belts really really loose and flexi. also i think xray need to look at the yokomo pulleys and steal their design. they are made so that the sidewall of the belts dont rub and cause friction. i think this is important especially on the t2. |
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| Author: | drewdc [ Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:07:51 ] |
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| Author: | CoryCraig [ Sun Apr 09, 2006 14:04:06 ] |
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| Author: | CoryCraig [ Sun Apr 09, 2006 14:04:58 ] |
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