The silliness of the "Cab Forward" discussion
11-12-2015, 07:12 PM
#61
the mbx7r eco has a cab forward boby
i like it now...
i guess it's a matter of taste...
i like it now...
i guess it's a matter of taste...
11-12-2015, 07:37 PM
#63
I'm new to the hobby/sport since January. I was first attracted to short course trucks because of the look and the extra ground clearance for bashing. When I found out there was a track 30 minutes away (that my LHS didn't even know about... and still doesn't give a rip about when I tell them), I got sucked into the racing scene. Always wanted to do it as a kid. Now I get to start with my son.
Anyway, when I saw the buggies at the local track they were mostly cab forward, except for a couple TLR 22 2.0. The 22s looked weird. The cab-forward bodies looked strong, cool, balanced, and fast. The traditional cab-back bodies look really retro-cool and remind me of some Tamiya buggies I had as a kid... but I'm running a Finnisher on my buggy and really favor the cab-forward. They look more balanced. I also think they must provide more room for electronics and such with the mid-motor setups becoming more and more popular by the day.
But I do know one thing: it's kind of silly to get worked up about it. But here I am commenting because it's something to do, I suppose!
Anyway, when I saw the buggies at the local track they were mostly cab forward, except for a couple TLR 22 2.0. The 22s looked weird. The cab-forward bodies looked strong, cool, balanced, and fast. The traditional cab-back bodies look really retro-cool and remind me of some Tamiya buggies I had as a kid... but I'm running a Finnisher on my buggy and really favor the cab-forward. They look more balanced. I also think they must provide more room for electronics and such with the mid-motor setups becoming more and more popular by the day.
But I do know one thing: it's kind of silly to get worked up about it. But here I am commenting because it's something to do, I suppose!
11-12-2015, 07:43 PM
#64
Sounds like a democrat started this conversation. "I don't like this so lets make rules against it!!!"
Don't like a cab forward body? Don't run it. Period. Buy a B4.2 and you can get all the rear cab bodies you want. In fact I will send you a custom painted one if you want it.
I have a Proline Bulldog and a JConcepts Finnisher for my T5M, and I use them for tuning. Yes I can feel the difference between the two. I also have the same two model bodies for my B5M and can tell the difference between the two. I also run a front wing when I need to. The look is really growing on me. BTW I also have front wings for my B4.2/Centro car, and as posted earlier, it is not a new trend. Just a different design.
Don't like a cab forward body? Don't run it. Period. Buy a B4.2 and you can get all the rear cab bodies you want. In fact I will send you a custom painted one if you want it.
I have a Proline Bulldog and a JConcepts Finnisher for my T5M, and I use them for tuning. Yes I can feel the difference between the two. I also have the same two model bodies for my B5M and can tell the difference between the two. I also run a front wing when I need to. The look is really growing on me. BTW I also have front wings for my B4.2/Centro car, and as posted earlier, it is not a new trend. Just a different design.
11-12-2015, 07:50 PM
#65
Sounds like a democrat started this conversation. "I don't like this so lets make rules against it!!!"
Don't like a cab forward body? Don't run it. Period. Buy a B4.2 and you can get all the rear cab bodies you want. In fact I will send you a custom painted one if you want it.
I have a Proline Bulldog and a JConcepts Finnisher for my T5M, and I use them for tuning. Yes I can feel the difference between the two. I also have the same two model bodies for my B5M and can tell the difference between the two. I also run a front wing when I need to. The look is really growing on me. BTW I also have front wings for my B4.2/Centro car, and as posted earlier, it is not a new trend. Just a different design.
Don't like a cab forward body? Don't run it. Period. Buy a B4.2 and you can get all the rear cab bodies you want. In fact I will send you a custom painted one if you want it.
I have a Proline Bulldog and a JConcepts Finnisher for my T5M, and I use them for tuning. Yes I can feel the difference between the two. I also have the same two model bodies for my B5M and can tell the difference between the two. I also run a front wing when I need to. The look is really growing on me. BTW I also have front wings for my B4.2/Centro car, and as posted earlier, it is not a new trend. Just a different design.
11-12-2015, 08:13 PM
#66
I like the idea of comparing a 2wd buggy to an F1 car when it comes to the design of the bodies. If someone can come up with a better functioning design that some what looks like there could be a driver in it, then I'm good with that.
Many of the cars we race are so much faster than a full scale version, that compromises in bodies/designs have to be made for the sake of better racing.
I still think it is important though to have classes that maintain a look that is similar to a full scale race vehicle, such as the Short Course vehicles. By having a link to real racing, it helps us relate to people not familiar with the hobby and hopefully attracts new racers
Many of the cars we race are so much faster than a full scale version, that compromises in bodies/designs have to be made for the sake of better racing.
I still think it is important though to have classes that maintain a look that is similar to a full scale race vehicle, such as the Short Course vehicles. By having a link to real racing, it helps us relate to people not familiar with the hobby and hopefully attracts new racers
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