by 32lbking » Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:47 pm
I like the neat job you have done of adding the weight. Looks like you're on the right track. I agree with removing the weight that you placed up higher in the body.
I am no expert as I haven't tuned one of these cars. It looks like you may be able to form another piece of lead around the rear of the magnet pocket and around the crown gear if you have the ground clearance. You could possibly add more on the louvered area just behind the actual vents of the motor can itself. There comes a point when you can have too much weight too, so you can try it. If it doesn't work take some off.
Not sure, but I am thinking this car could have a little more ground clearance than others, so you could try sanding the rear tires a little to lower the car. Sanding the tires will make them more round and give you less vibration and a smoother running car. If you want to add more lead underneath, I would do that first as once you sand the tires, if you want the height back you will have to get new tires.
Not sure what motor is in that car, but it may be over powered too. If you have an adjustable power supply you can turn the voltage down a little and that may solve the problem. A '50's F1 shouldn't run like a modern LMP car.
From my understanding front motored cars are a bit harder to tune than rear motored ones.
As far as wasting your time, no way! You learn something whether it works or not, and experience is the best teacher. There are guys on this forum that race these cars and love 'em so I'm sure someone that knows these cars will come along shortly.
Randy