X3, but different strokes for different folks! Still digging all the tech in here. "thumbsup"
Looks like you did a great job narrowing the tires, I think wider wheels also help with what you were describing.
I know a lot of people were having great luck with the closed cell inners, but I guess I just didn't really feel a huge positive change with them.
I was just really used to the feel of my old Novas which were always very consistent for me, but then again, I've got a TON of time on Sedonas which are a totally different beast than the pin tires.
The narrowing job was a bit easier than I thought. I took out the center section of pins and used some MuchMore brand tire glue to tack the sections together in a few spots then used the IC2000 to fill the gaps and finish the joint. I then put a thin bead of glue on the inside of the carcass to seal up any imperfections and then sanded them down smooth. The glue joint is nice and flexible and holds very well.
I've got a set of Axial AX10 rear lockouts I'm getting ready to install on my rear axles, but first I have to send the tubes down to Kevin in Missouri to work his magic on them.
Currently my weight bias is pretty drastic. The balance point of the truck is about a 1/2" in front of the skid. That is with 6oz of bias in each front wheel. Lightening the rear with create even more bias which I'm not sure is needed. I've always built my trucks to balance at the front of the skid. I can try to drop some weight out of the front and see where my total weight falls.
My truck currently weighs in at 5lbs 12oz RTR and I can drop about 2oz in the rear which is easily done by getting rid of the stock C's, knuckles and lockout along with turning down the outer diameter. Then I can take another 2oz out of the front of the truck to get the same weight bias as before, but I might even go further and take most of the weight in my wheels and see where my weight bias sits. I did a little testing by adding weight to the rear and if I add 4oz to the rear, the truck balances out at the front link mounting point.
So.... In theory, I can lose a total of 8oz out of my truck and still maintain proper weight bias and balance point. That would put me at 5 1/4lbs. And this weight is with my heavy sedonas on it weighing in at 7.1oz for the rears. If I switch to boss claws, I would be down around 5.5oz per wheel/tire combo which could effectively cut down a total of 6oz MORE off the weight of the truck and I'd be just under 5lbs!
Hmmmmm........ With all the hype of running light, does it work???? Don't know...... Is it better??? Don't know...... Should I try it????? Don't know......
I should really try to focus on one thing at a time, but now that I have the truck figured out at this weight setup, it would be very easy for me to switch back if I decide that the lightweight thing is not for me.
There have been lots of guys lately that have for years driven heavier trucks, but lately have shaved a TON of weight off their trucks with great results. I've never seen a 4lb truck do really well at a comp, I've never seen a 5lb berg do well at a local comp. But I know there are light trucks out there kicking but all over.
Should I try it??;-)
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