New Motor + Differential = TOO powerful??

[Synthesis]

I'm still pretty new to the Dnano world and learning as I go so bear with me.

I recently bought the X-Speed motor for my Audi R8 Dnano along with a ball bearing differential and decided to take it for a spin my HTUSA's track. I set it on "training" mode to see if I could notice any major changes and I could see a slight improvement (Running 6 - 6.5 second laps consistently on 3P Infeld). After a few practice laps. I put it back on normal mode.

The big problem is I now have almost ZERO turning radius as it just plows straight into the walls.

Is the combination too much for the car to handle?

I also recently bought a McLaren F1 GTR and paired it with the same remote. Could that be the problem as well? Should I invest in the gyro?

Wes

[Synthesis]

PS...

I also spent the money for the software for fine tuning it, but apparently, it doesn't work with Windows 7. Or is there a fix for that as well.

[MrNanoTrax]

if i recall correctly, the instructions say specifically that the use of the xspeed without the gyro is not recommended. that being said, there are many other factors to consider including -and probably most importantly- tire compound. additionally, get to know your transmitter and how to tighten/widen the turning radius and understand that you've invested in 2 narrow track width cars which can have some difficulty handling cornering at high speeds. re: ics usb cable: u must use with winXP or Vista (iffy on vista, inoperable on 7). the ics settings only allow you to edit servo settings (response, speed, etc) and the degree to which the gyro assists driving.

[Synthesis]

Thanks man, I usually read the instructions, but I must have missed that part. I'll pick up a gyro on the way home.

[nitrojunkie]

The Gyro is worthless on the HT track.Try it without it.You are experiencing a severe push.You need to drop to a 35 or so front tire maybe a little harder rear tire.You probably have the diff too tight also.All of these are components of a "pushing" car.Good luck with your problem solving.Do 1 thing at a time to see what helped you most if any.This way you know what change yielded what results.

[arch2b]

Keep in mind that flipside s also making their on ice software interface. This may allow you to use ics software tweaking on previously unsupported operating systems. I'll come back later with a link when I'm on a pc.

[edhchoe]

x speed motor on a HTUSA track is like driving a race car on a small autocross course. You can't go full throttle.

[MrNanoTrax]

Originally Posted by nitrojunkie

The Gyro is worthless on the HT track.Try it without it.

i noticed you're always saying a gyro is 'worthless'... have you used one or are you one of the 'a gyro is cheating' crowd?

[nitrojunkie]

No I'm not against the gyro.However on the HT track the longest straight is less than 12 feet in length and the widest turn is a 4 ft radius.The gyro simply deadens the car too much to of use on such a tight track.I race with one of the top ranked dNano drivers over here and I was going to buy a gyro and it was suggested that money could be better spent.I have driven a car with one in it and I didn't care for it.If we were on a track like yours it would most likely be a very different story, as it would help to calm the little booger down as I am sure at top speed they are a handfull.But as far as the HT track I'll stand by my useless statement.Sorry but thats my opinion.I do have every other on car speed part though.