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[kobeshutter]

hey mark, i’ve been drag racing with rc cars for 3 years or so now, a couple of quick tips for you to get the car a bit quicker: id go down to the 50t spur or smaller if you can find one to fit as well as a bigger pinion. also the car isnt transferring weight and is spinning when you launch so id raise the wheelie bar some and put some softer springs on if you can. lastly id turn the tsm off if you’re comfortable with that, it limits your throttle as well as steering it for you which will slow the car down. with that system the car you wont be hitting sub 2’s on the gnss (which is even faster than that on a timing system) but it should get a good bit quicker! good luck with future projects and keep making great vids sir!

[dragracer]

adjust the wheelie bar so its off the ground so it won't steer the car, you just want it to hit on the launch. Keep her straight and shiny side up

[terrible_]

Nice to see AWD. Here in AZ we tried putting together a Pro4 AWD class but couldn’t get enough interest. There really only ended up being a handful of us. Same class rules as the 2wd class with the exception of the 3s option. Fastest I was able to run on rubber tires and no prep was 2.1 with most of my consistency at 2.2-2.3. Breaking sub 2’s would be cool to see but short of running foam tires with prep, it would be a tough time to beat. Good video though!

[platz.]

Those tiny wheelie bar wheels are catching the grooves in the road making the car squirrely.

[andyb]

Truck looks good, can hear it spinning for the first how ever many feet, then it hooks up, got my thumb steers in the mail they are sweet, love the colors...

[mikeysirilli]

awesome build!! look at putting your wheelie bar at an angle to stop twist

[scoobywrx]

I’ll tell you this I have zero experience with rc drag racing but with real cars/trucks prep makes a huge difference!

[bangurhead]

Mark, that looks KILLER dude!! Love the stance, she looks mean and looking to kick some ass. I've been checking out your channel from time to time, and you've got some pretty solid videos bruh. Keep on rocking it in Texas my man!!!!👍💯💯☝

[joelsoler]

Super dope build either way I wouldn't mind building one for myself...super cool truck!

[leebrown]

Mark try using a higher "C" battery. I run ZEEE 5500mah 120c 3s battery on my Slash 4x4. I use a Hobbywing MAX 8 ESC. I also use Foam Tires instead of rubber. I drag race every Sunday night in my RC club in Brunswick Georgia. I am currently running 1.9 at 92mph

[ChewieBabyTW]

Some cars removing the front springs or going super stiff on Front Springs help a lot for straight line dragging. Just a tip I learned from other draggers.

[jasonkraus]

Another reason for the turning Mark might also be that the balance of the vehicle is off center. Is the weight evenly distributed? By the looks of it when the body is off, the answer is a big "NO." that might be another reason it is so squirrely. the weight/balance needs to be the same on both sides or the vehicle is always going to go squirrely.
Great video, bro. Good Luck with all the project cars and upcoming events.

[RogersMudRacing]

It needs stiffer suspension and the wheelie bar slightly high to let the suspension work. That will help it go straight

[ralphgutierrez]

Mark, I have a Tekno SCT410 with Slicks all around, that I race with my neighbors, it has an SMC 1900 KV motor with a 4S Battery, It fly's down the street!

[nunocarneiro]

What lacks in speed it has in coolness, that thing looks amazing

[johndavid]

so cool just drive to the mall parking lot and race at night

[savageguy]

Part of the problem may be the rear unloading and spinning from the wheely bar not letting the rear squat. You need to find a happy medium of the rear squatting but the front not lifting and unloading too badly.

I’d raise the wheely bar and maybe let the front travel down more more so it has to raise higher to break contact for the front. Maybe try weight on front also.

[quincyperkins]

You might want to put a bigger motor with a lower kv like a 1/8 motor and esc

[hirevinrs]

I like the fact you have both a mustang and a tundra like me and you like rc cars too (except you have way more rc cars than me)

[russsmith]

For Traxxas it’s Traxxness! Cool idea and looks great!