Mardave Meteor evolution

[dinglem]

Just started putting this back together again having stripped down one car of ours and then spent a little time gathering parts to rebuild it.

I sent off the original (and very tired) LWB chassis and had it replicated in carbon fibre along with the rear shock mount, the gearbox has been stripped and overhauled with a full ballrace set up, Associated shocks, added RC10 front stub-axles to allow for a wider range of front rims to be used, although the rears retain the original drive shafts and stub axles so a new set of rims has been machined (thanks dad!) to fit on to the quirky Mardave fitment method.

We have also machined an additional 3 degrees of slant on the base of the front uprights in order to tip the front-end backwards a little further, which can be seen on the last picture.

It's a very simple car.

Next points to focus on will be the front bumper, making up a rear motor guard using our original fix for this bitd (to stop the gearbox flex under heavy landings) and the addition of a home made front ARB.

Motor is a TMS Tornado 13 Double, which A) matches the red/black colour scheme of the car perfectly, and B) still revs like stink after all of these years.

[TurboLag]

Yes, very shiny Mr Dingle

I've been testing mine this week Handles really well, see what it's like on carpet at the weekend

[Welshy40]

Cars superb on carpet.

[TurboLag]

I have to say; it's awesome out in the street and on the grass got the 12x4 wind motor with a 12 tooth pinion, and the pick up on it is great, makes me smile every time Looking forward to taking it to the club.

[oldenoughtoknowbetter]

wow, they both look absolutely amazing. Had quite a few meteors back when they were first released, none as stunning as these. I used to love how you could buy parts stupidly cheap. I upgraded one with the gold lwb chassis, schumacher cat shocks, ballraced intermediate gear etc etc. Sadly all long gone now

[dinglem]

TurboLag, that's cool and great info too. I have been out for so long I am struggling to remember any set up details. What electrics do you have in that please? Lipos with an old school motor? Have you found any suitable driveshaft replacements that will fit the Meteor set up? I have been working on lowering the standard steering set up a little so I can lower my shell down a bit.

What front wishbones do you have on there???