My new 2wd what do you think?

[Battle_axe]

some people may have seen this on facebook but here it is :) will be testing friday with some luck

[kaylon]

You'll get better traction if you actually put some back wheels on...regardless of motor position, chassis type or tyre choice :P ...

J

[Hpi_guy]

That and a tidy workplace / bedroom makes a tidy car

[kaylon]

I bet that car stand is a bitch to get onto a pit table at the track... comfy though between the heats huh...

J

[Hpi_guy]

He probably misses a few heats because if it

[danny the elfman]

Hey mate. Nice conversion. Ive done the same thing with the rear end of a b44. If you want to neaten it up you can get rid if the bottom half of the ansmann chassis and use these http://cmldistribution-uk.shptron.com/products/productdetail/part_number=AS9706/745.0.4.3?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=googleshopping&os=googleshopping to hold it instead There the exact same height from the top of the top deck to the chassis base. I'll get some pics so it makes more sense :P

[Battle_axe]

I know what you mean mate :) i was strugling with the profile on the mill se i could bri g my chasiss all the way to the bulkhead but it will be sorted in the next on as now i have it mocked up i can laser scan the whole chasiss and cnc mill it all :)

[Chalkie]

Nice idea but why not try this layout
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/top_pup/111152xkclgxrp6izckzg6.jpg

[Tom3012]

Nice cars! Where did you get the plastic shock tops with bleed screws??

[shanks]

What is that handset thingy? Looks like a wheel converted to a stick or something or nothing???!!!



Nice idea but why not try this layout
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/top_pup/111152xkclgxrp6izckzg6.jpg

[PaulUpton]

That's the latest KO Propo transmitter.

[ben44]

One of this version will drive at the EOS this week end and this car we availabe during 2013.

[mr_g]

Nice cars! Where did you get the plastic shock tops with bleed screws??

They are a new Team C option part. They come with deeper spring cups too as some had issues with springs coming off the alloy versions.

[Battle_axe]

Nice idea but why not try this layout
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/top_pup/111152xkclgxrp6izckzg6.jpg

Its not brca legal though as the car must fit a stick lipo conforming to the max dimentions

[wrighty]

Its not brca legal though as the car must fit a stick lipo conforming to the max dimentions


so anything that takes a stumpy lipo is illegal ??

[RudeTony]

Very nice idea and its fully legal

[Ktm250]

As long as the shorty lipo is on the brca list then its fully legal for brca events. Great looking car :)

[/tobys]

I think ROAR were looking at implementing a rule that said the buggy had to accept a standard size stick lipo, don't know if it ever went live?

Either way, their rules obviously don't apply in the UK!

[/tobys]

http://www.rccaraction.com/blog/2011/11/14/roar-electric-chassis-rule-amendment/

http://www.roarracing.com/?p=1438

Rule 8.2.3
All chassis in all electric classes (except those specifically noted) MUST accept batteries up to the maximum dimensions allowed for its application. The legality of a chassis will be determined as presented to technical inspection. Chassis that require a configuration change, and/or a modification to fit a battery of maximum dimensions will not be considered legal, and the racer will be disqualified. Foam blocks/spacers are permitted to secure any size battery in its position, but the aforementioned spacers may never be attached to the chassis. The only exception is 1/8 off-road where it’s common to use two battery packs to achieve the maximum 4S configuration, or to use a single 4S battery, which has a different specification. Only under these circumstances will the fitting of either configuration be considered legal, but the production chassis must still conform to batteries of the maximum allowable dimensions.

[Origineelreclamebord]

There's an ocean between us and the States... and as far as my knowledge goes, they haven't sent any G.I.'s across to annexate Europe and say we can't use cars developed around shorty LiPos.

Plus, if regulations really start naggging about shorty developed cars, there's a simple solution: test it once with a LiPo cradle to hold to saddle packs stacked on each other and include it in the kit :lol:

[/tobys]

I did say ROAR....

...And that their rules didn't directly apply to the UK. :confused:

However, as the US is one of, if not the, largest markets for RC, mass manufacturers are unlikely to develop a vehicle that does not meet the ROAR rules.

Obviously small niche manufacturers or pure hobbyists could create whatever concoctions they deem appropriate as long as they fit within their local rules (assuming they are racing at sanctioned events). AFAIK, the BRCA only has a max dimensions rule on Lipos, certainly for 1/10th OR.

[Lee24h]

In that case then any car that takes a saddle pack is illegal too im sure the rule is old and does not respect the path and sizes are taking if that rule was to be implimented sure a american car the losi 22 cannot be rule in mid motor spec in the states
I belevie that came about due to rear motor cars being most popular in america.

[Battle_axe]

In that case then any car that takes a saddle pack is illegal too im sure the rule is old and does not respect the path and sizes are taking if that rule was to be implimented sure a american car the losi 22 cannot be rule in mid motor spec in the states
I belevie that came about due to rear motor cars being most popular in america.

no as the saddles are a recognnised pack.
the losi short lipo is simply a lipo that is not as long as the max dimentions for a stick pack.
as long as the car fits a full sized set of saddles or a full sized stick its legal if it can only fit a smaller stick pack (aka shortie) then its not legal

[spenner]

no as the saddles are a recognnised pack.
the losi short lipo is simply a lipo that is not as long as the max dimentions for a stick pack.
as long as the car fits a full sized set of saddles or a full sized stick its legal if it can only fit a smaller stick pack (aka shortie) then its not legal


Absolute rubbish.....

You can't post things like this if you have no idea of the rules!!!

[Battle_axe]

Absolute rubbish.....

You can't post things like this if you have no idea of the rules!!!

Look why don't you scroll back we are talking roar rules as quoted the page before, as for the tone of that post I will ignore

[Lee24h]

Chill out carl
however i have one question
For you why do shorty packs have roar approval? if they have no purpose
In america and before you say in a stick pack car there isnt a need for them to be run in stick pack cars.

[Battle_axe]

Chill out carl
however i have one question
For you why do shorty packs have roar approval? if they have no purpose
In america and before you say in a stick pack car there isnt a need for them to be run in stick pack cars.

Because there is no reason not to allow it as it fits all the rules as a stick pack and its a useful tuning aid in cars like the x6

[spenner]

Its not brca legal though as the car must fit a stick lipo conforming to the max dimentions


BRCA you quoted not ROAR ????

There was no tone in my post, just fact.

[AndyF]

As an outsider to the debate, I have read the ROAR rules (not BRCA) and it reads to me that the car MUST be able to accept a full sized lipo/stick or saddle pack, however you don't actually have to use one and can use shorter approved packs.

The car just as to be capable of carrying a full size pack around. Wierd rule but probably aimed at keeping cost down by not forcing people to change packs to run a certain car. Not that this has stopped saddle v stick issue.