Aero Breakages

[DaveG28]

Saw a few Aero's running at worksop yrsterday, and a few breakages too!

In terms of good spares to carry, were any of the broken rear wishbones damaging other parts too, like shock parts, hinge pins etc?

Also, looked like most people were doubling up on front shock towers, was this to play safe or have they a tendency to fail?

[Lee]

Dave,

I did a rear tower and wing mount in one crash, and a rear wishbone.

The original plastic is not the best but aero are sending out new parts to those with the car, (good job aero)

The shock towers do seem weak in places but im not sure if that was the cork floor as much as anything, i also tool the ends off the screws on the shock towers so they couldnt dig into the cork.

I am thinking of having some 4mm towers made. If anyone else is interested let me know.

Once we have sorted the reliability, the car will be very fast. Afterall, it is still a very new car and we seem to be ironing out the creases, but it will help us learn the car inside out

[spenner]

Just a quick question ??? Where the Aero's the only ones breaking ???

Answer: Nope....

I myself had the worst day for a long time, and that is a mixture of not liking indoor racing, new car, etc..

Didn't finish one quali and finished the final with 3 wheels!!! what a day..

I have to say the new plastic parts from Aero are strong and there shouldn't be a problem with them now. Only one barrell role at end of straight into brick wall managed to break the new ones.

There is stock available now at the Raceplace..

[Lee]

Good point John,

There were numerous cars breaking and i did land upside down off the table top to break my rear tower (clipped the back end on the top of the down ramp)


But because its a new car, people are watching it and if they see it break it gets the label as being weak. I even got it out of shape on the straight and hit a leg of a chair, it didnt break

I think once the creases are ironed out and we hit upon a setup, this car will be rapid

[spenner]

The car is rapid no question but it is like everything that is new... takes time to perfect..

I didn't once put my performance down to the car, the main reason we went yesterday was to test various bits and bobs in a competitive field.
I have never done any good indoors as it just doesn't suit me.

We have a real test this sunday as we have 1st regional 'OFF ROAD' yippeee.

Speaking of the car, am i right you said in email about drill bits ???

[Lee]

Yes john i can get hold of them no probs

Do you want some for kiddy or sooner, i have just emailed bob to ask for some more pistons so i can make up a full set and some in betweens