112LikesRoche Rapide F1 EVO3
08-04-2023, 02:12 PM
#152
Tech Master
iTrader: (5)
Fresh EVO3 build along with my traditional pre-race inventorying of tires 
I ran an EVO2 for about 2 years, upgraded it with EVO floating servo mount and it was running good, but I got the bug for a new car. Searched online for about a month and all I could find was a US Spec kit - then Low Drag posted looking for aluminum chassis, we talked a bit and I ordered an Aluminum kit and a replacement carbon chassis. Aluminum went to Low Drag, and I built this one up as carbon. Fully expecting an EVO4 to drop next week now.
Impressions of the 2 vs the 3
Servo mount is so much better on the 3, especially if you change the wheelbase at all - never have to readjust the servo linkage.
I like the side spring adjustment better on the 2, but I guess this will force me to remove the side dampeners when I set the tweak.
Rear ride height adjusters - I was annoyed about having to buy the optional bearing holders for the EVO2 - but now that I have them, the height adjust is more flexible than the 3.
EVO3 is 14 grams lighter than my EVO2.5 - must be the rear pod? I had to fab up an under battery brass plate to make weight (1020 grams)
I'm still happy I got an EVO3 - especially now when I see the new XRay - went through the presentation and just said - EVO has that, EVO has that too.
I ran an EVO2 for about 2 years, upgraded it with EVO floating servo mount and it was running good, but I got the bug for a new car. Searched online for about a month and all I could find was a US Spec kit - then Low Drag posted looking for aluminum chassis, we talked a bit and I ordered an Aluminum kit and a replacement carbon chassis. Aluminum went to Low Drag, and I built this one up as carbon. Fully expecting an EVO4 to drop next week now.
Impressions of the 2 vs the 3
Servo mount is so much better on the 3, especially if you change the wheelbase at all - never have to readjust the servo linkage.
I like the side spring adjustment better on the 2, but I guess this will force me to remove the side dampeners when I set the tweak.
Rear ride height adjusters - I was annoyed about having to buy the optional bearing holders for the EVO2 - but now that I have them, the height adjust is more flexible than the 3.
EVO3 is 14 grams lighter than my EVO2.5 - must be the rear pod? I had to fab up an under battery brass plate to make weight (1020 grams)
I'm still happy I got an EVO3 - especially now when I see the new XRay - went through the presentation and just said - EVO has that, EVO has that too.
08-05-2023, 09:37 AM
#153
Fresh EVO3 build along with my traditional pre-race inventorying of tires
I ran an EVO2 for about 2 years, upgraded it with EVO floating servo mount and it was running good, but I got the bug for a new car. Searched online for about a month and all I could find was a US Spec kit - then Low Drag posted looking for aluminum chassis, we talked a bit and I ordered an Aluminum kit and a replacement carbon chassis. Aluminum went to Low Drag, and I built this one up as carbon. Fully expecting an EVO4 to drop next week now.
Impressions of the 2 vs the 3
Servo mount is so much better on the 3, especially if you change the wheelbase at all - never have to readjust the servo linkage.
I like the side spring adjustment better on the 2, but I guess this will force me to remove the side dampeners when I set the tweak.
Rear ride height adjusters - I was annoyed about having to buy the optional bearing holders for the EVO2 - but now that I have them, the height adjust is more flexible than the 3.
EVO3 is 14 grams lighter than my EVO2.5 - must be the rear pod? I had to fab up an under battery brass plate to make weight (1020 grams)
I'm still happy I got an EVO3 - especially now when I see the new XRay - went through the presentation and just said - EVO has that, EVO has that too.
I ran an EVO2 for about 2 years, upgraded it with EVO floating servo mount and it was running good, but I got the bug for a new car. Searched online for about a month and all I could find was a US Spec kit - then Low Drag posted looking for aluminum chassis, we talked a bit and I ordered an Aluminum kit and a replacement carbon chassis. Aluminum went to Low Drag, and I built this one up as carbon. Fully expecting an EVO4 to drop next week now.
Impressions of the 2 vs the 3
Servo mount is so much better on the 3, especially if you change the wheelbase at all - never have to readjust the servo linkage.
I like the side spring adjustment better on the 2, but I guess this will force me to remove the side dampeners when I set the tweak.
Rear ride height adjusters - I was annoyed about having to buy the optional bearing holders for the EVO2 - but now that I have them, the height adjust is more flexible than the 3.
EVO3 is 14 grams lighter than my EVO2.5 - must be the rear pod? I had to fab up an under battery brass plate to make weight (1020 grams)
I'm still happy I got an EVO3 - especially now when I see the new XRay - went through the presentation and just said - EVO has that, EVO has that too.
08-05-2023, 10:27 AM
#155
Tech Master
iTrader: (5)
Yep, I made the battery holder, it's an evolution from the one I ran on my EVO2 and one my son designed for ULCG batteries. Needs some work as I had to shim it up for the EVO3. Trying to figure out how to make it accommodate different brands and sizes of batteries without shims, but I don't think that will work.
The CNC is a StepCraft router - works great for carbon fiber, plastic, brass. It's running a couple times a week typically, making parts for friends and family.
The CNC is a StepCraft router - works great for carbon fiber, plastic, brass. It's running a couple times a week typically, making parts for friends and family.
08-05-2023, 10:54 AM
#156
Yep, I made the battery holder, it's an evolution from the one I ran on my EVO2 and one my son designed for ULCG batteries. Needs some work as I had to shim it up for the EVO3. Trying to figure out how to make it accommodate different brands and sizes of batteries without shims, but I don't think that will work.
The CNC is a StepCraft router - works great for carbon fiber, plastic, brass. It's running a couple times a week typically, making parts for friends and family.
The CNC is a StepCraft router - works great for carbon fiber, plastic, brass. It's running a couple times a week typically, making parts for friends and family.
08-13-2023, 03:08 PM
#158
08-28-2023, 05:25 AM
#160
I have an Evo 2, with a broken aluminium centre pivot mount ( number 210202 ). Will the mount from the Evo 3 fit the older chassis ?
08-28-2023, 05:49 AM
#161
08-30-2023, 03:18 AM
#163
Get a hold of Krazedbuilds located in Connecticut on Facebook. I had him make me carbon lower arms and I used Roche part number 340092 and 310077 with the o ring and haven’t had any issues since
08-30-2023, 05:16 AM
#164