how to convert a touring into a rally car

[alex97]

i was going to get this http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=359807 what do u think

[colmo]

Originally Posted by alex97

i was going to get this http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=359807 what do u think

It's got a lot going for it - electrics, looks robust, price.

Only thing I wonder about are the driveshafts:

http://www.racing-cars.com/pp/New_Ca...1/RS00288.html

The Ansmann ARE-2 has telescopic ones, great for extended suspension travel.

[Origineelreclamebord]

Originally Posted by alex97

Will a hard case lipo fit in it tb01

It's tight: I have a 2 cell stick pack (rounded edges) hard case LiPo (Yeah Racing 3200mAh 20C), and it barely fits in there. The length is a problem because the wires become stuck between the battery and the chassis. There are also ribs in the battery compartment, so if you don't have a stick pack LiPo there are two options: get one or mod the tub.

All in all a really tough car, so the issues with fitting the battery (in stock form anyway) don't spoil the fun you'll have with this car

[alex97]

I'm newis to rc what is a
Dogbone Set

[Cooper]

Originally Posted by alex97

I'm newis to rc what is a
Dogbone Set

http://www.google.be/search?hl=nl&q=...og&sa=N&tab=wi

[alex97]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAMIYA-TT-...item5d2d021c83

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-Mit...item3cbeb80cf1

would this be good a witch one is better

[Steven Forster]

Originally Posted by alex97

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-Mit...item3cbeb80cf1

would this be good a witch one is better

The TB01 cheap to run, cheap to fix it has the inner body aswell so will keep most of the crap out of it, hasnt got high ground clearance but still an awesome rally car................

[qatmix]

Yup go for the tb01

[simon]

Some recent pics,..its nearly finished...got a kyosho cover,and a fan for the motor as they tend to get a bit hot,due to the constant wheelspining etc,and not much airflow...been rallying on hard gravel surface and the car has held up really well..great fun!!

[alex97]

what car is that

[colmo]

Originally Posted by alex97

what car is that

Looks like the Ansmann ARE-2 - I was looking around for one and noticed they seem to be discontinued in some places.

What are the wheels and tyres? Tamiya Rally Blocks?

[alex97]

i think they r Fastrax 1/10th Touring Wheel/ Rally Block

[simon]

Hi,
Yes the car is an ansmann are 2,,,very good to convert to rally,because of metal diffs and telescopic driveshafts..wheels and tyres are fastrax,,,,,

[colmo]

I must check out Fastrax for those rally blocks.

I found this Carisma M40S Audi Quattro (click photo to go to Modelsport):



Modelsport also have a sale on a number of Tamiya rally cars, the most authentic being the FF03 (thus front wheel drive) Honda Civic (the old style one):

[Northy]

Didn't William Mitcham win the 10th RallyX nats with a TTech T1R?

The very same one I have sat at home

[alex97]

I have had a annsman be for and firstly the spur gear is hard to get out and I diden like the manual that showed u how to fix it or build it. Is this one any good

[colmo]

I've been idly looking at the FF03 as a rally option. It has a few things going for it - sealed gearbox, adjustable wheelbase (the short 233mm setting would suit the HPI Peugeot 106 and Saxo rally shells), and it's a Tamiya (endless parts and hop-ups, and excellent suspension).

I've been trying to find what the practical maximum ride height for it is, and could you fit a 201X slipper on it?

[simon]

I think the FF03 has the laydown front shocks which might be a problem?

I have a cheap tamiya DF03 chassis which i will be selling...all there works perfectly,oil shocks etc just needs a tidy..£60 posted...


Cheers simon

[simon]

A short clip of the rally car in a gravel carpark.....it is very rough and the car handles it very well......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naBNHarHODA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMkYn...e_gdata_player

[V1nce]

Standing in an unseasonably warm forest in early November for Rally GB inspired me into building an RC rally as a bit of a project.

As this was going to be a project I wanted to avoid buying a purpose designed kit, such as the DF03. I looked at the seemingly popular TT01 or even converting an old T2 Xray that I have kicking around. I discounted them on price and suitability grounds. Instead I picked up a scruffy TC3 from ebay then source AE’s TC3 rally conversion parts, less the rare (read expensive) 200mm arms, a set of rally blocks and Fastrax’s TC3 splash cover.


The Focus WRC body shell arrived yesterday, so that’ll keep me amused over Christmas. I’m pondering none Ken Block colour schemes at the moment. Henning Solberg’s Orange entry of the last few seasons looks like a candidate.

Mounting the body will require some longer rear body posts. The standard AE posts are really short and weedy. I’m struggling to find either longer posts or extensions that’ll securely fit over their 4mm diameter. Everything seems to be designed for 5-6mm posts (Sausage up an entry springs to mind). Any suggestions?