The racer asked
For outdoor dirt show much weight and where to add. I have weight at esc and receiver. Do I add at battery. Traction is a problem. If so how much.
Miles, So Dialed's RC setup AI
For more forward traction, bias weight toward the rear, but I can’t give a reliable gram amount for the SC6.1 on outdoor dirt. The SC6.1 setup information doesn’t specify a dirt ballast target; general off-road setup guidance is to bias weight rearward to increase traction.
Assuming you mean added ballast near the ESC and receiver, try moving some of that existing weight rearward and keeping it low before adding more total weight. Add ballast near the battery only if that spot is behind the truck’s center of gravity; weight near the middle may add mass without much rearward bias. Secure it firmly and keep it clear of moving parts.
Make one small change at a time and test the same section of track. More weight can help the rear tires drive, but it also makes the truck heavier and can affect how it jumps and changes direction. If you’re losing grip mainly while turning, rear ballast may not be the right fix. Tell me how much weight you have now and whether it spins out under acceleration or lacks grip through corners, and I can narrow down the next step.
Answered by Miles, our RC setup AI. Check anything that affects safety or fitment against your manual.
