Who has improved with K1 from SX3

[dibble34]

Would like to know from those who have switched, who is faster? Also,how does it feel compared to SX3?

[RobW]

Dave, might as well buy it now. Once you start trying to convince yourself there is any logic behind buying a new car, it is only a matter of time:woot:

Rob

[cmgreen]

To be fair the sx3 is a great car, i cant fault it, the wide rear track made a big difference for me.....

[tinnylad]

Difference is not really that noticeable in my opinion. Just finding I'm having to fine tune it for me to be as comfortable as I was with the sx3. It's a really good car, but much the same beast.

[dibble34]

Hmmm, interesting. I have 2 sx3's and am so happy with the car I just cant imagine I would gain that much. However as Rob has already picked up on I am not sure how long I can fight the urge :wub

[cmgreen]

Improvement comes from practise and learning wot changes in setup do.

[mikeyscott]

Dave, quit your talking and get ordering lol ;)

[mark christopher]

Welll the suspension geometry looks very near the same,different weight distribution and motor rotation is all I can see that would be different so should be similar to quicker in my eyes doubt very much will be worse

[dibble34]

Comparing one to my sx3 it seems a fair bit longer as well. I'm edging towards keeping the sx3 and getting tappered pistons for small bores, wide rear end and bulldog shell. I suspect a man of my ability wouldn't notice much difference :blush:

[knighthawk]

Stock K1 1789g w/ battery.
Stock SX3 1880g w/ battery.

90g difference

Taken from a racer in US on RCTech Forum

[hansie]

Hello all,

Same here between my SX3 and K1, 90 gram difference.
The front to rear weight bias is a little different aswell.

SX 3 front 47%
rear 53%

K1 front 45%
rear 55%

The cars side by side, electronics nearly the same.

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Greetings

Hans

[jpmatrix]

Hello all,

Same here between my SX3 and K1, 90 gram difference.
The front to rear weight bias is a little different aswell.

SX 3 front 47%
rear 53%

K1 front 45%
rear 55%

The cars side by side, electronics nearly the same.

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Greetings

Hans

Whats the reason for the K1 having a longer wheelbase comparing to the SX3? Looks to be nearly 10mm longer.

I assume schumacher did most of there testing / development on high grip astro or carpet, so there must a reson for it?

[dibble34]

You can clearly see the wheelbase length difference there, interesting.

[dpackster1980]

The longer chassis theory is strange as with the right setup on a shorter car it can be just as agile IMO.

[t8rtot]

But you can never have the stability and corner speed that a longer wheelbase can provide compared to a SWB car.

And it's a tuning option like all other changes

[jpmatrix]

But you can never have the stability and corner speed that a longer wheelbase can provide compared to a SWB car.

And it's a tuning option like all other changes

I thought a shorter wheelbase setup works better on high grip astro tracks that include some technical / tighter sections.

God,I'm confused.:wtf:

[paranic]

does it have the same problem with the steering links popping out on every wall hit with turned weels?

[DeMogoobra]

Have not tested mine yet but just by looking at it I know I will improve.:thumbsup:

[mark christopher]

does it have the same problem with the steering links popping out on every wall hit with turned weels?

Believe it or not, there not designed to hit walls :p

[dibble34]

Be interesting if people can update their findings over the weekend.

[dibble34]

does it have the same problem with the steering links popping out on every wall hit with turned weels?

Never happened to me with sx3, would rather that than a broken servo anyway