Daryl sorry man couldn't make it to stockton too much going on with work and stuff.
Racin JJ

Tried your new front end springs this past weekend for the first time, they worked extremely well ..... I now have silva springs on the front and the center..........where's the side shock springs ?:)

We are working on new 12th scale front springs now. The side springs we be our next project. Stay tuned for new releases from Silva Concepts.
Daryl Silva

Hey guys, just wondering if everyone is running the irs castor blocks or is there another brand everyone else prefers.

Ordered front springs today!!!

Mike

Mike,

I run the stock associated castor blocks.

-Monti-

Monti,

Do you use spacers to make the top arm angle longer??

Thanks Mike

Can anybody give me a gear ratio for a 9x2 at the Encino Veladrome. Sure hope it stops raining.....

HEY GUYS putting my silva car back toghter on a small 115 ft ozir track what t plate are ya using most also are you running offset or straight up this is for stock tight corners

Dave, I would run an stock associated .063 or .075 stright cut t-plate and run the pod centered.

Keith I would normally run a hotter motor than a nine turn at a velo but if you are to run a nine gear around 2.65 with the motor pulling 17 amps at 1.5 amps (18 to 24 degrees of timing). It should shut down a GFX at three volts for sure.

-Monti-

Got the springs in last week..Can't wait to race now!! Man I hate the snow!! Great work on the everything guys!!!
Racin JJ

Well car is running good on banked concrete about 15 degrees, check out track

www.lailspeedway.rc50.com (http://www.lailspeedway.rc50.com)

Just wanting to compare setups with anybody

Michael

Ran the front springs this weekend, 180 ft carpet, simply awesome! Side shock springs? can't wait, great job guys!!

Hello,can someone tell me what the availability is on the 3800 trays. Thanks.

Well I dont uderstand this but I will hope it will come across.The new silva shocks have the larger whole for shock shaft as well as the white spacer/insert for support an leakage.Anyhoo there hard to find(the white piece on the cap through shaft).The kits ordered by my hobby shops dont have them.They go bad alot and no replacement.I had the hobbyshop order like 100 individually .MYthing is they need to be in the updated rebuild kits.

Yeah I got 2 new rebuild kits from lefthander and they didnt have the white insert that goes into the shock cap, I used my old one but was wondering if it forgot to get put in or what. I didnt even use the white spacer that came with the rebuild kit, shock built great and felt great but I wanted to change that piece also?????

Mike

I will say this they leak like a sib and should be in the rebuild kits and are not.I now see why alot of fast guys use the trusty reliable original associated shocks.

Daryl, Monti,Duane etc..
I am in a bit of a rut with my X-FACTOR. We finally got to race this past weekend in NORCAL "GROUND POUNDERS" & i was two laps off pace in 19 turn! Good enough to start 4th in the A but not good enough to run with JAKE, DAVE, AC etc.. I can't seem to get the car to turn anymore"no front bite at all"!I have tried several changes,springs,tires etc.. Jake & I are going to take a look at the car this week but I would still like some X-factor Drivers advise as well! I am not use to being two laps off pace. I will e-mail my set-up to whom ever so we can talk about some changes. Appreciate ANY help. Thanks. George. :confused: I race against 18 Maverick cars & two pro 3's. I am the only X-FACTOR driver in NORCAL.
gm_oval@yahoo.com

pm sent

Monti-YGM.

Thanks for your help Monti, i will be racing again in 2 weeks so i will let you know how the changes worked out! :thumbsup:
Thanks. George.

I was looking at the picture of the front end on the website and I was wondering who makes those upper suspension arm eyelets? Are those stock Associated pieces? Thanks!

Kraig those are stock assocated shock ends for the TC3/4 part number 7217. I have run them off and on over the past few years no real difference in performance you will have to drill out the threads to fit the camber turnbuckle.

Maverick have you had a chance to run yet?

-Monti-

I ran the car this past weekend. I had alot of trouble with traction, car would have been perfect for drifting! I stayed with what You & Daryl gave me for set up help, Car was just a bit too loose. Next race is fathers day, i will be tuning more aggresively for that race. I really wanted to just do the changes you guys gave me the last race, but it wasn't right for the track, so i did alot of drifting. Anyways we will get it there! Thanks George.

Monti empty your PM box.. i tried to send you a link.. something you will be interested in for the dillon type tweak setup for your car..

Monti, I just got a Silva chassis. How do you mount the wing to the pod for the Tri-Clone race?

just use long set screws where you would normally mount the top plate, and then screw on your wing mounts.

-Monti-

Hey Mont, one more, Monte Carlo HD?

Yeah that is what I have run there.

-Monti-

Any good tricks to determine where to drill the servo mounts?

Yeah bolt up my template chassy. Start about .600 back from the cut outs in the front.

-Monti-

GM not true me and my brother both have x-factor chassis..there is three out here we just haven't had a chance to race thou...
peace out
Racin JJ

You goin' to the 'Drome Saturday? Bring the template?

Monti PM back at ya.

Jerry B.
VooDoo Cells
Performance R/C

seems not alot of people running or supporting silva whats going on i just got back into oval racing and bought a nice tricked out silva and was going ask some qustions but seems no one hear to answer. Suxs should have got a car with better support

seems not alot of people running or supporting silva whats going on i just got back into oval racing and bought a nice tricked out silva and was going ask some qustions but seems no one hear to answer. Suxs should have got a car with better support

Have you asked a question yet? I know Monti is more than willing to answer any questions as well as the Silva's I'm sure There are plenty of people that will answer your questions you just have to ask LOL

Jerry B.
VooDoo Cells
Performance R/C

seems not alot of people running or supporting silva whats going on i just got back into oval racing and bought a nice tricked out silva and was going ask some qustions but seems no one hear to answer. Suxs should have got a car with better support

What do you want to know. I have been running the Silva car since it came out two years ago. I might not know everything but I know enough.

-Monti-

Monti you coming to the Nats? Or you TC'ing it the rest of the year?

EA

I just got a car, took it to the Tri-Clone and just love the car. My driving skills could improve, but the car is awesome. Monti answered all my questions fine. Support is excellent. BC

What do you want to know. I have been running the Silva car since it came out two years ago. I might not know everything but I know enough.

-Monti-
Monti
Could post a flat asphalt set up or PM me with one?

Monti you coming to the Nats? Or you TC'ing it the rest of the year?

EA

EA I am about 90% sure that I am going to make it but TC and 1/12 are very tempting.

Monti
Could post a flat asphalt set up or PM me with one?

I ran flat asphalt last year at a FOCAR race and ran rather respectable with running BSR pinks and a purple right front for tires. Gold LR side spring Blue RR side spring and a Silva copper or black in the center on an .063 stright cut t-plate. I always seem to run an off set pod and mount the wing to a Protoform HD Monte body. Run the battery tray up three holes and all the way out. I would like to slide the rt front back another .040 from all the way up. Red front springs left and right and I try to run around 3 degrees on the right and 2.5 on the left front for camber. That is the basic stuff except for oil which is around 50 wt in the center and 35 in the sides which I pretty much run at every tack. If you have any other questions just ask.

-Monti-

monti do know when world of hobbies is opening for oval

Dom I don't know that one for sure I would say around the first of Sept.

-Monti-

Monti Pm back at ya.

ok the seaford custom works state race is coming up and i need a good banked asphalt setup i can start with and tune to my liking. currently i have 2 purple fronts and double pink/magenta rears. So just wondering what springs on front rear and center and what weight oils? Also where do u like mounting ur center shocker i have a hyperdrive center mount and its mounted at the top.Also i have the long extanded ball ends on for the side shocks

Monti would be the best to answer your set up question. I'm sure he can get you headed in the right direction

ok the seaford custom works state race is coming up and i need a good banked asphalt setup i can start with and tune to my liking. currently i have 2 purple fronts and double pink/magenta rears. So just wondering what springs on front rear and center and what weight oils? Also where do u like mounting ur center shocker i have a hyperdrive center mount and its mounted at the top.Also i have the long extanded ball ends on for the side shocks

The set up that I posted for Jman should get you close. As for the center shock I run a KSG mount on my cars and range from the third hole from the top to the third hole from the bottom. On asphalt I would say keep it towards the top you can never have enough rear bite.

When I mount my side shocks I use CRC 1/12 hex ball pivots. They are about .030 shorter than medium length ball studs. http://www.teamcrc.com/crc/modules.php?name=Shopping_Cart&file=product&c_op=viewprod&prodID=1361

I hope this helps and keep me posted on any other questions or comments.

-Monti-

ok deffintly try that setup seems close to whats on car now only thing i he got a red rr and i think it has green fronts.

Monti Thanks for posting the set up info.It is pretty close to what I am running.I think I'll give it shot this weekend.

Monti you got a PM. Thanks

Jerry B.
VooDoo Cells
Performance R/C