9LikesT.O.P. Racing "Photon" 1/10 EP Touring Car
10-07-2011, 04:06 AM
#8311
looks like the cat is out of the bag, appears to be a car on display at IIC.
The proto we have been playing with has been very impressive so far, was perfect to build, responds well to changes, and generates much more traction and corner speed in mod than the old car.
I believe from the feedback received there have been some further changes, so only good things ahead.
For those transferring from the Photon, all plastics and drivetrain are common, so all the spares can carry accross.
Toe blocks are the same as the old Scythe, and the Sabre (again less parts needed, and proven pieces)
All good things for TOP over the next year or 2.
10-08-2011, 06:07 PM
#8314
As to chassis, what are you starting with? I'm assuming the 6 cell chassis? I ran the Lipo chassis first, then the Exotek chassis. Neither was at a disadvantage to anything else out there.
10-08-2011, 06:32 PM
#8315
Tech Addict
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Depends on your surface, but the setup that Hanulec posted is awesome for 17.5 RCGT on soda prepped asphalt. I found that to make it work overall, the HPI pro compound X tires worked best.
As to chassis, what are you starting with? I'm assuming the 6 cell chassis? I ran the Lipo chassis first, then the Exotek chassis. Neither was at a disadvantage to anything else out there.
As to chassis, what are you starting with? I'm assuming the 6 cell chassis? I ran the Lipo chassis first, then the Exotek chassis. Neither was at a disadvantage to anything else out there.
10-09-2011, 06:28 AM
#8317
10-10-2011, 02:33 AM
#8319
Tech Apprentice
Photo's of the new Photon are on RED RC
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10-10-2011, 02:56 AM
#8321
alloy balls will mean more wear, so hope they don't change and whats the go with the front alloy driveshafts, please include steel. 
10-10-2011, 03:06 AM
#8322
Tech Apprentice
The alloy balls wear very well,I have them on our cars.I hope they supply xray Ecs instead of those alloy shafts
10-10-2011, 03:07 AM
#8323
Tech Rookie
I really like the car in every direction except for one: why those inner hingpin clamps? I loved the ''old'' system for it's easy and fast adjustment and had never problems with incorrect settings between left/right. Ok this will lower COG but if you want to adjust you have to buy new clamps and I think it will be a struggle to get the clamp in. All other parts are looking perfect though.
10-10-2011, 03:15 AM
#8324
Tech Apprentice
I really like the car in every direction except for one: why those inner hingpin clamps? I loved the ''old'' system for it's easy and fast adjustment and had never problems with incorrect settings between left/right. Ok this will lower COG but if you want to adjust you have to buy new clamps and I think it will be a struggle to get the clamp in. All other parts are looking perfect though.
10-10-2011, 03:22 AM
#8325
Tech Apprentice
I'll be gettng rid of the sway bar mount,diff and screws when I build this car