6LikesWill there ever be a 1/8th scale Electric onroad car
12-14-2012, 07:27 AM
#1022
Many years ago when racing 1/8 gas in Colorado I witnessed a car launch on the straight and hit a marshall in the back (he was watching the turn at the end of the straight). He was a big guy-- not one that you'd want to piss off in a bar. He was down for about 5 minutes. Fortunately, no permanent damage was inflicted!
Last edited by howardcano; 12-14-2012 at 10:01 AM.
12-14-2012, 12:24 PM
#1023
The system shown by Veloxrc will be the future for electric 1/8 onroad, it's the only system which is able to provide eletrical power equal to a nitro powered model reliably. All the current offerings from the well known brands aren't designed for 1/8 onroad power and all fail when you want to run them on 6S power.
The system doesn't use a sensor because it isn't reliable with the high currents and magnetic forces developed by the system. As mentioned the system uses a very smart dynamic timing system which automatically applies timing based on load and rpm.
Also the system has a 'kers' function, it's able to store it's braking energy and use it again for hard acceleration, this protects the battery.
I've been working for more then a year on a conversion based on this system, as a base I will use the Capricorn LAB-C801.
Here some renders:
It took a while to get the correct carbon fiber for the chassis, I finally have the type I want and all the carbon fiber parts will be finished this month.
The system doesn't use a sensor because it isn't reliable with the high currents and magnetic forces developed by the system. As mentioned the system uses a very smart dynamic timing system which automatically applies timing based on load and rpm.
Also the system has a 'kers' function, it's able to store it's braking energy and use it again for hard acceleration, this protects the battery.
I've been working for more then a year on a conversion based on this system, as a base I will use the Capricorn LAB-C801.
Here some renders:
It took a while to get the correct carbon fiber for the chassis, I finally have the type I want and all the carbon fiber parts will be finished this month.
12-15-2012, 09:04 AM
#1027
Why make a 1/8 scale pancar when you can buy a 1/10 scale 235mm pancar (pro10) and be done?
A pro10 will be lighter, can drive more comfortable on smaller circuits and is fast. A pro10 with lola, 2s with 7t delta will have more corner speed and acceleration then many can handle comfortably. Everything is already there if you want to drive a pancar really really fast.
(German Masters pro10 2012)
(German Masters pro10 2009)
A pro10 will be lighter, can drive more comfortable on smaller circuits and is fast. A pro10 with lola, 2s with 7t delta will have more corner speed and acceleration then many can handle comfortably. Everything is already there if you want to drive a pancar really really fast.
(German Masters pro10 2012)
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(German Masters pro10 2009)
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12-15-2012, 09:15 AM
#1028
I hope I will never prove your theory correct.
I'm not looking to blow away the nitro cars, at least speed wise. I just want it to be fast enough to be fun and somewhat inexpensive. I'd like to get more racers to the track, not scare them away with something dangerous. If your average 1/8th or 1/10 TC driver is compelled to try something very different and new, like a pan car of this type... I think it would be a lot of fun. That's what hooked me on WGT. Unfortunately, our local carpet track is now gone.
I'm not looking to blow away the nitro cars, at least speed wise. I just want it to be fast enough to be fun and somewhat inexpensive. I'd like to get more racers to the track, not scare them away with something dangerous. If your average 1/8th or 1/10 TC driver is compelled to try something very different and new, like a pan car of this type... I think it would be a lot of fun. That's what hooked me on WGT. Unfortunately, our local carpet track is now gone.
Last edited by YoDog; 12-15-2012 at 09:25 AM.
12-15-2012, 09:52 AM
#1030
Yodog, ok I can see that it would be nice to reuse the tires. Overhere you can buy an adapter to run 1/10 nitro foam tires on the front of a pro10.
12-16-2012, 01:40 PM
#1031
Yes, I use Solidworks for the design and the rendering.
I use the separate photoworks application, not the one build in.
For the red alu parts I use the 'gloss red car paint' material. All settings bumped up to max and then you get that kind of quality.
However I must say your renders look very good as well, especially the carbon fiber. The carbon motif looks a lot more realistic, mine is too gray looking.
12-17-2012, 08:17 PM
#1033
Racing 1/8 E Buggy offroad has tremendous power and great reliability, would absolutely love to see what a purpose built 1/8 Onroad car could do....would be some crazy speeds!
12-17-2012, 09:46 PM
#1034
Thanks!
Yes, I use Solidworks for the design and the rendering.
I use the separate photoworks application, not the one build in.
For the red alu parts I use the 'gloss red car paint' material. All settings bumped up to max and then you get that kind of quality.
However I must say your renders look very good as well, especially the carbon fiber. The carbon motif looks a lot more realistic, mine is too gray looking.
Yes, I use Solidworks for the design and the rendering.
I use the separate photoworks application, not the one build in.
For the red alu parts I use the 'gloss red car paint' material. All settings bumped up to max and then you get that kind of quality.
However I must say your renders look very good as well, especially the carbon fiber. The carbon motif looks a lot more realistic, mine is too gray looking.
So, the stand alone photo360 is better? I used that with 2010 before it was integrated. Maybe I should try it again.
12-18-2012, 11:46 AM
#1035
Tech Apprentice
I hope I will never prove your theory correct.
I'm not looking to blow away the nitro cars, at least speed wise. I just want it to be fast enough to be fun and somewhat inexpensive. I'd like to get more racers to the track, not scare them away with something dangerous. If your average 1/8th or 1/10 TC driver is compelled to try something very different and new, like a pan car of this type... I think it would be a lot of fun. That's what hooked me on WGT. Unfortunately, our local carpet track is now gone.
I'm not looking to blow away the nitro cars, at least speed wise. I just want it to be fast enough to be fun and somewhat inexpensive. I'd like to get more racers to the track, not scare them away with something dangerous. If your average 1/8th or 1/10 TC driver is compelled to try something very different and new, like a pan car of this type... I think it would be a lot of fun. That's what hooked me on WGT. Unfortunately, our local carpet track is now gone.