0000020532 00000 n 0000048289 00000 n 0000026778 00000 n 0000031442 00000 n 0000075141 00000 n 0000067012 00000 n 0000035755 00000 n A low CG number for a dirt car is around 17-18 inches off the ground. 0000022018 00000 n Comp. 0000041210 00000 n From body and chassis parts to gaskets, mounts, shocks, and springs, Bicknell Racing Products manufactures the components you need to set up or modify your car as you aim for the victory lane. The track has now dried up and the black is mostly gone. 0000014895 00000 n 0000066169 00000 n 0000050858 00000 n 0000072853 00000 n 0000072080 00000 n brp1553. Raise the rear ride height another inch. 0000084412 00000 n 0000053493 00000 n 0000023634 00000 n was brp1537. Don't try to make a change bigger than a 1/2 inch at a time, and be aware that moving the J-bar without adjusting the length can move the rear end laterally. 0000063254 00000 n That is probably why rear steer (left tire forward) is sometimes so helpful. One of the key features of what we'll call the IMCA-style Dirt Modified is the stock front clip. 0000038690 00000 n They are more like asphalt anyway, and a team racing a dirt car on those tracks would do well to set up their cars more closely to an asphalt car setup. Torque Arm Slider Setup page30 Torsion Bar Pre-Load Instructions page19 716-285-7502 OP#2 administrator@bicknellracingproducts.com Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm Saturday: 9am - 12pm (OPEN SATURDAY ALL YEAR) 905- 685-4291 OP#3 administrator@bicknellracingproducts.com Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5:30pm Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm 0000075579 00000 n 0000056819 00000 n 0000021577 00000 n To run a single setup throughout the day is not going to get the job done in this day and age. 0000040481 00000 n LF: 14 0000085666 00000 n We need to maintain the downforce our car produces for corner speed, while providing some kind of bite off the corners. 0000044181 00000 n 0000037791 00000 n 0000035595 00000 n 0000040083 00000 n Still, these tuning changes are great to keep in your mental toolbox. 0000040979 00000 n 0000056047 00000 n 0000067434 00000 n we usually carry 5 to 15 of these engines in stock to choose from or we can custom build you an engine to your specs in. 0000067223 00000 n 0000073883 00000 n 0000024189 00000 n So even though we may be different in that regard, I think lots of racers in these cars are keeping their cars free so they can drive them through the corners nice and smooth.". 0000058893 00000 n Granted, there are some so-called dirt tracks that are always oiled and maintained to the same grip. 0000054728 00000 n 0000024683 00000 n For now, use a stiffer (RR) spring with a high Panhard bar mounted on the right side for consistency. 0000067153 00000 n 0000028989 00000 n Time is a factor and we want to make positive changes that can be accomplished in a short period of time. 0000007382 00000 n 0000050052 00000 n 0000038079 00000 n Under these conditions, teams using softer RR springs with Panhard bars high on the left side and low on the right side and with plenty of rear steer will find trouble. 0000018445 00000 n Just be careful to always make one handling change at a time because as a rule, every change has secondary effects beyond the problem you are trying to address. 0000027804 00000 n 0000035146 00000 n Posted Yesterday, 12:50 AM $3,485. Adjustments For Forward Bite details. Adjustment For Turn Exit 0000022908 00000 n The difference is in the grip factor and mostly deals with the level of moisture present in the first inch or two of the surface material. Keep the all-terrain tires and lower the pressures a bit. 0000017011 00000 n 0000038243 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n Gildan Soft Style Tee 100% Cotton. trailer On a track that has good moisture and is smooth, the car will be easy to control going through the turns and the speeds will be high. 0000056588 00000 n We can move the Panhard bar over to the left side of the chassis with the heights at 11 inches left and 9 inches right. 0000017798 00000 n Increasing tire pressure will help a tight condition all the way through the turn while decreasing the pressure by a half pound or so will help a loose condition. 0000058876 00000 n 0000079010 00000 n 0000042997 00000 n Will fit in any chassis, Teo 2022 Retro Hoodie 80% Cotton 20% Polyester. RacingJunk.com BRB1. 0000028105 00000 n 0000056278 00000 n 0000067384 00000 n Minus Motor/shocks/trans/seat This is a very good straight car !! "The thing that racing a lower horsepower motor forces on us is we're always working to free the car up," he adds. Light Weight Steel Frame Construction Gusseted for Extra Strength New Tripoli, PA 0000067665 00000 n It is, in fact, a few years old. 0000038526 00000 n 0000066152 00000 n SETUP SHEET Author: Ted Curvin Created Date: 5/30/2008 12:42:52 PM . 0000047484 00000 n It is time to soften the car, move weight over to the right, and lower the rear moment center more. 0000032767 00000 n Black slick, a condition in which the track still has enough moisture to keep the material packed, but has hardened and is taking rubber: 1.1 to 1.3 g's (becoming difficult entering and turning in the middle of the turns). 0000011703 00000 n 0000026125 00000 n 0000076171 00000 n 0000023747 00000 n Increase the Ackermann to 1 degree in 15 degrees of steering. 0000053684 00000 n 0000070239 00000 n Moving the rear ballast up if the car is tight anywhere in the turn and down if it is loose. LM: We definitely need to soften up the setup and introduce more rear steer to be able to negotiate the turns without causing the LF tire to be lifted completely off the track surface. 0000051089 00000 n Complete NewDirt Leg Schultz 24 Gallon Ultimate Complete Fuel Cell SFI 28.3 Passing becomes difficult because of the one-groove nature of the track. 0000020093 00000 n 0000059486 00000 n This becomes a factor once you finally have the front wheels pointed straight ahead after you get out of the turn and you want to get down the straight. 0000021968 00000 n 0000013973 00000 n Don't Stack Adjustments 0000064683 00000 n Lower pressure on the left side will provide a lateral force that counters the centrifugal force that is trying to take the car up to the wall. 0000054299 00000 n 0000023352 00000 n 0000014879 00000 n Here is a 2012 Teo Pro Car tall cage seat back roller. 0000119369 00000 n 0000072311 00000 n 0000027385 00000 n Teo Elite Endurance Soft Shell Jacket 0000068319 00000 n 2. 0000103111 00000 n 0000033971 00000 n The driver can drive straight into the corner, brake harder, and get back into the throttle sooner than at any other time of the day. 0000031748 00000 n RacingJunk, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 0000034258 00000 n Modified race vehicle designed to race in one of the categories of dirt modified racing series and classes include Super DIRTcar, IMCA, World of Outlaws and others. This is important because handling problems compound themselves. So even if you are the first one racing one of those chassis at a track, he probably has somebody racing on a similar track somewhere and can give a baseline setup that will get you going in the right direction right away. 0000055552 00000 n 0000006476 00000 n The moisture is evaporating off the first inch of material, and there will be less available grip without the surface becoming overly slick. Zero rear steer is essential now because our dirt car will handle much like an asphalt car. 0000048311 00000 n 0000044970 00000 n 0000031281 00000 n 0000028389 00000 n Wed 8:30am-5:30pm 0000069530 00000 n By clicking All Cookies you agree to our Cookie Policy, it helps us better understand how the site is used and give you the best experience. If your car is tight on turn entry you have several good options. 0000025238 00000 n 0000081988 00000 n 0000017513 00000 n Instead, try to get a handle on how the car changes as the fuel burns off and compensate for that. We won't change the setup at this point in time, but the driver will need to think more about throttle control coming off the corners to prevent wheel spin. And it had been so long since I had last raced, all that knowledge was dated too. We take pride in manufacturing high quality dirt modified chassis and components. 0000069739 00000 n 0000050362 00000 n 0000074385 00000 n 0000024076 00000 n 0000024352 00000 n mfg: bicknell racing products . 0000034393 00000 n 0000064580 00000 n 0000028510 00000 n 0000070993 00000 n Dry slick, a condition in which the track has lost considerable moisture and is now very dry and slick with little grip: 0.7 to 0.9 g's (The cars are now very slow in getting into and through the turns, and traction under power is very low. 0000077439 00000 n 0000027224 00000 n 0000049325 00000 n 0000039349 00000 n 0000052667 00000 n RR: 175, Caster 0000015646 00000 n 0000050593 00000 n 0000042785 00000 n 0000063040 00000 n 0000054530 00000 n 0000046425 00000 n Throughout an event, most dirt tracks change surface characteristics, some in a dramatic way. 0000072644 00000 n LM: It is time to go a little more radical in the setup. 0000017911 00000 n 0000045307 00000 n 0000018075 00000 n 0000034838 00000 n 0000064083 00000 n Mon-Tue 8:30am-7:00pm 0000021525 00000 n 0000013350 00000 n / products / ** bicknell factory manufactured items ** (brp) / dirt modified set up blocks.Body Only. If the track changes banking with more angle on the high side, then passing can be done on the outside more easily than down low if the car is handling well. Run a higher pressure in all of the tires. 0000020692 00000 n 0000040035 00000 n A promoter will often plow up a track during the week preceding the event, water it throughout the morning of the event, and then roll it while still pouring water on it until practice time. 0000060419 00000 n LF: 2-4 degrees positive 0000040695 00000 n 0000068474 00000 n Install softer rebound left-side shocks and softer compression right-side shocks. 0000009045 00000 n Soft driving seems slow, but the alternative is always slower. 0000049556 00000 n 0000019810 00000 n We hope you enjoy shopping at Circle Track Supply, Inc. 0000036485 00000 n Left/Rear Cross (Bite): 0-50 lbs, Tire Pressures 0000073872 00000 n 0000032163 00000 n 0000133470 00000 n 0000034420 00000 n The following are just a few of the handling adjustments Loomis recommends for specific situations and has noticed other racers using the most. $1. 0000055242 00000 n 0000069950 00000 n 0000078272 00000 n 0000076402 00000 n We can start moving weight over to the right side to provide a lower left-side weight of 52-54 percent. 0000029433 00000 n 0000044214 00000 n 0000055783 00000 n 0000027339 00000 n 0000010614 00000 n 0000075861 00000 n Fuel Log With An8 Inlet, Bicknell 2-7/8 Inch Spindle Assembly With Hardware, Bicknell Steering Center Mount For Standard Chassis. If we had nothing to learn, we may as well go golfing-not. 0000033493 00000 n We chose to work with Loomis because he offered to share everything he knew with us to help other racers go faster and be more consistent. 0000049014 00000 n Based on the IMCA-style Mods, Dirt Modified racing is one of the more inexpensive ways to get into full-scale circle track racing. 0000063538 00000 n 0000027666 00000 n LF: 3 degrees positive 0000020200 00000 n Loomis says he plans to replace it eventually but it is still working so well for him that he hates to get rid of it. Cross: 48-52 0000041813 00000 n left rear drop rail set up stand. 0000043228 00000 n 0000119134 00000 n 0000079339 00000 n So we thought we'd share his baseline setup. 0000030468 00000 n To increase forward bite you can raise the upper bars on both sides of the car next to the frame. 0000027925 00000 n Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of left front set up stand 4. 0000025566 00000 n $17.64 / ea. 0000056802 00000 n 0000021134 00000 n 0000077456 00000 n The idea here is to use the added compression on the left rear to hold that corner up and the rebound on the right front to force that right-front tire down and help increase traction on the front of the car. 0000017625 00000 n 0000066781 00000 n 4. 0000061173 00000 n Forward bite is slightly reduced to a degree (from Option #1), but the axle diameters here still remain much thinner than standard axles sold which will allow for axle wrap-up and increased forward bite over any standard diameter axles. 0000037105 00000 n Will sell complete or separate. 0000021240 00000 n As a result, you will notice that a lot of the handling adjustments recommended here will be located at the rear of the car where making adjustments with the precision necessary for racing is much easier. The car's center of gravity (CG) needs to be lower when the grip is high. 0000036675 00000 n This options best captures a bit of axle wrap (Forward Bite) with the thinner overall axle diameters & throttle turn (the tire stagger effect) that comes with different left-to-right axle diameters. 0000030302 00000 n 0000073674 00000 n 0000052880 00000 n 0000060519 00000 n 0000099345 00000 n Finally, the simplest-and probably most popular-adjustment when tight is simply to change the air pressure in the right-rear tire. Also 362 CRUSA legal engine call or text 9319949009 for and info, 2017 shaw xl modified roller call or text 9319949009 thanks. Loomis recommends going back and rechecking at least your stagger and chassis heights. 0000059156 00000 n 0000048733 00000 n 0000023465 00000 n Box 550 Florida, NY 10921 The RF = 350; RR = 200; LR = 200 (375 pounds swing arm). 0000023796 00000 n A simple change that will affect handling in the center of the turn without compromising a lot of other setups is the height of the rear ballast. 0000048502 00000 n 0000019758 00000 n 0000034703 00000 n For each type of car, we will set up for the six conditions listed above. If you have baselined your setup with a specific tire and bolt on a different brand, you probably will find things are a bit different. 0000033655 00000 n 0000067879 00000 n From then on, unless it is watered again, the track will begin to dry out and go through several phases of moisture content. 0000047979 00000 n This does two things: It lowers the rear moment center and raises the car's CG. If you have your car working properly from turn entry through the center, you often will have few problems on turn exit that a gentle right foot can't handle. In our journey through a full day of dirt track racing at "Anywhere Speedway," we have purposely left out a number of setup variables such as fifth and sixth coil adjustments, gear changes, birdcage indexing, rear spring placement (front or rear of the axle tube), the decision to clamp or not to clamp, and others. Front: 0-1/2 inch 0000009867 00000 n Actually, nothing could be farther from the truth. Your specific needs will be different based on your chassis, engine, track, and driving style. Change the RF spring to a 750-pound spring and the RR to a 175-pound spring. 312 0 obj<>stream Low profile tyres work at lesser slip angles. Sat 9am-1pm. 0000073652 00000 n 0000025519 00000 n 0000046709 00000 n 0000032474 00000 n Increase the rear steer by changing the angles of the left trailing arm. It means he may be a little bit down on power compared to those racing with a built motor, but the setup adjustments still work the same way. 0000048520 00000 n 0000035000 00000 n Here is a list of phases of grip that a dirt team might encounter on a typical race day, along with the associated estimated g-forces that the car might experience: 1. . 0000027943 00000 n 0000052436 00000 n Raise the moveable weight up and to the right side as much as possible for a 50-50 percent side-to-side weight distribution. 0000030956 00000 n We might want to anticipate the dry and slicker conditions coming now for lack of time later. 0000061991 00000 n Setup Sheets; Chassis setup; Product Tech Bulletins; Trackside Support; Catalog; Logos; . 0000020799 00000 n 0000077728 00000 n First, you can raise the J-bar (essentially a Panhard bar that's curved to clear the driveshaft) at the pinion. 0000051422 00000 n 0000014093 00000 n 0000049347 00000 n 0000070008 00000 n 0000064296 00000 n When using the Post Office: P.O. 0000062494 00000 n The surface has not come apart just yet, and passing is a bit more manageable because the entire width of the track is uniform in grip. 0000086435 00000 n 0000071799 00000 n 0000080067 00000 n The greater the diameter split between the left & right axles, the more loose the effect is on throttle. 0000013517 00000 n The hardened track condition may only occur for one heat or so. 0000028950 00000 n 0000024796 00000 n 0000026294 00000 n 0000069719 00000 n 0000022130 00000 n It can be tempting to throw a lot at your car at once. left front setup block. 0000036201 00000 n In short, they will be all over the track. 0000032028 00000 n You dont have to worry about the axle breaking from twisting, the material & design is meant to twist all day without any damaging effect on the axle. 0000078754 00000 n
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