Velcro vs Double sided tape

[Balders]

I've had disagreements with Mr Lovett on the pro's and cons of using Velcro to attach your electronics into your car compared to using double tape.

I've always maintained that the safest and best method of installing your electrics is using double tape to firmly attach your electrics in to stop it vibrating and wobbling around during a race etc.

Matt on the other hand insists that Velco is the best option he says: "it is a good engineering solution, it allows change of placement, basic shock absorbtion, quick change if needed".

[Dyna]

I have used Velcro since the 80's in my R/C cars. Its ace. Never let me down, never had a problem with it in use. Better than scrabbling around with double-sided, especially when the cars wet and you need to change something. Can change electrics quick and easy, especially PT's or receivers when you only have one between 2 cars.

Its ace. End of. :thumbsup:

[Jamie.T]

Your right Mike, double sided is far better as it holds electrics far better than velcro, and is far better for absorbing shocks and vibrations.

[Dyna]

IT DOSENT COUNT WHEN HE CONTACTS YOU ON MSN AND GETS YOU TO VOTE FOR HIM JAMIE !!! :lol:

[Jamie.T]

HA HA, believe it or not, i havent spoken to him today, but im sure hes asked several others to vote his way.lol

[GRIFF55]

I don't agree on the double sided giving more Protection from shocks, I think Velcro will have that bit mor cushioning/give for electrics.
On the other hand Velcro is for shells, end of:lol:
LMR double sided for me!

[blue_pinky]

I'm unquestionably with Matt...mostly becuase as it actually probably allows for more shock absorbsion and vibration than double sided!

Although shock and vibration is a complex question of frequency/intesity/inertia/momentum/other randomly chosen engineering terms that sound techncial, Velcro allows for more movement, and at this scale I'd def consider things to be more isolated with velcro than double sided.

I've not had ANY electrics fail in more than 5 years of racing...so for me that's good enough reason to think that velcro works perfectly!

I also like the quick removal, moving about'ness of velcro too :thumbsup: Pulling esc's/recievers off double sided is orrible! Always feels like your going to rip the thing apart before it comes off the chassis :lol:

That said, one benefit to double sided...space...velcro is thicker, so if you have limited space then double sided could possibly be a marginal benefit.

[Dyna]

I also think it has more shock absorption than double sided. Its far superior all round. Without a doubt. Griff is a newbie. Dosent know what hes talking about. I mean, what has he achieved in R/C Racing ?? Hes a Surfer dude with a forged F1 license, thats all :lol:

Love you really Griff.... :wub

[Belsten]

Double sided for me all the way :thumbsup:

Dont you mean forged F2 after this season :woot:

[Balders]

Face it Matt, you are wrong and I'm right.. :woot:

ha ha ha haha

[GRIFF55]

Hahahaha, not got one of those licences anymore:cry:
When I had my bigwig, I think it was the first time I had ever velcro'd stuff in ( or was it my mini mustang?). Good stuff, but double is neater and BETTER:p:p:p:p:thumbsup:

[GRIFF55]

Look out, here comes the only f1 in wales:woot:
Love you really bavver

[Dyna]

Maybe that why you lost your F1 licence then Andy.. you werent using Velcro !!! :woot:

And Dave, i liked you once... :lol:

[Pops]

Double sided sticky, as i have discovered breaks down, leaves a stain on chassis and always seems to give up when you least expect it! Leaving you to try to clean up chassis and speedo etc trackside in a mad panic...for me resulting in scratches on chassis etc....So for that reason im out and wont be investing in mikey;)

[Dyna]

Well said Dave, always valued your opinion and your generally right.

Great guy is Dave :thumbsup:

[GRIFF55]

I love that reply dave:thumbsup: shame you got your Velcro and double sided answer wrong, your grasp on the figures just won't cut it here:lol:

[peetbee]

Hmm, I can't vote as I use both!
I think double sided sticky is strongest and neatest, but my transponders are velcro'd in as I have more cars than PTs!
My receivers are 50% using tape and 50% using velcro so I can swap them around cars.
So whilst my preference would be tape for everything, I don't use it for everything:woot:

[Pops]

:woot::woot::woot::wubWell said Dave, always valued your opinion and your generally right.

Great guy is Dave :thumbsup:

[i4n]

Decent double sided tape for me.

I've had things that have been velcroed in come loose and bounce around the inside of the car during my numerous crashes on the track (you've seen my driving!) and get damaged as a result, it's never happened with tape.

Now, if I could find Velcro that was as secure as tape, that would be a different answer......

[Pops]

Decent double sided tape for me.

I've had things that have been velcroed in come loose and bounce around the inside of the car during my numerous crashes on the track (you've seen my driving!) and get damaged as a result, it's never happened with tape.

Now, if I could find Velcro that was as secure as tape, that would be a different answer......

3M Heavy duty! its expensive but per 25mm sq its about a penny a shot:thumbsup:

[Dyna]

I've had things that have been velcroed in come loose and bounce around the inside of the car during my numerous crashes on the track (you've seen my driving!) and get damaged as a result, it's never happened with tape.


Now thats the complete opposite to my experience.... its always the tape that comes loose :lol:

[pugboy]

Velcro much better for swapping stuff regularly but you can't achieve the an4l ocd levels of installs that are required by most of us rc enthusuiasts with a speedo thats on hooks and loops. Therefore double sided takes it by a short head i.m.o. :thumbsup:

[i4n]

Cheers Dave, I'll see if I can get hold of some and give it a go when my stack of tape runs out.

Matt, you've got to get the good stuff and give everything a good clean with a de-greaser first. I guess, like most of the things in this hobby though , what suits one person doesn't suit another.....

[DCM]

Meh, I would love to say Velcro, as it does make working on the car far simpler, but after finding large rolls of the good automotive stuff that is probably stickier than a sticky thing on a warm day, but then just rolls off under your finger when your done.... DOUBLE SIDED is the only way to go......

As for shock absorbtion, after working on aircraft, the only thing I ever seen velcro'd would be cloth trims..... all electronics are securely fitted, so there :p:

[Balders]

In your face Matt! :D:thumbsup:

[captainlip]

you need to try some of my tape! its like cement :thumbsup:

[GRIFF55]

Would deffo not stick my electrics in with cement! Hey welsh guys, stick with Velcro and double sided tape :woot::woot:

[Belsten]

I wouldnt either, dont do it :woot:

[ant west 71]

double sided all the way for me. sticks a lot better and cheaper :thumbsup:, specially if its the stuff from automotive shops. sorry matt, lol. but i will admit velcro does have its many uses.

[DCM]

you need to try some of my tape! its like cement :thumbsup:

I read that thread, sticks like cement huh....... I prefer mine to stick like something sticky!! :p