Schumacher Corner
11-08-2007, 07:08 PM
11-08-2007, 07:21 PM
http://www.racing-cars.com/usa/image...w_reedy_07.pdf
11-08-2007, 07:21 PM
Unless your in the "A" at every national-level event, I wouldnt worry about saving every gram. 
The "TEAM" drivers dont really do alot to thier cars. Some drivers are always looking for a 10th or two here and there, but most of us drive out of the box cars with great results.
The "TEAM" drivers dont really do alot to thier cars. Some drivers are always looking for a 10th or two here and there, but most of us drive out of the box cars with great results.
11-08-2007, 07:31 PM
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11-08-2007, 07:48 PM
I am very familiar with Chris's car. He is the only person I know that does that kind of stuff. His Mi2 was the same way only more so. All his parts are for durability and dont really effect the suspension geometry. Then again, he is a wheel and set-up geek who makes the show at every event he attends. The Mi3 can hold its own against the best without all the tinkering. McGoo and Lessard are running stock Mi3s with carpet towers, topdeck, and chassis. A couple of grams here and there wont matter and very few people can feel the difference on the track anyways.
11-08-2007, 08:19 PM
lightening
Besercoe if it matters i was waitng for the ti screws and motor mounts and all the other stuff.Hows this then for weight savings?
11-08-2007, 08:23 PM
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Car is fast and works great. I don't plan on any real changes other than buying a new smaller spur gear. Would like a smaller once when I run the 13.5 brushless motors.
11-08-2007, 08:53 PM
In real car racing there is a rule of thumb saying "every 10lbs removed from car equals 1 HP" or "each 10HP added equal .01 seconds in the quarter mile". With that being said, that would apply to our cars as well on a smaller scale off course. Removing weight from your car may not give you faster lap times due to many variables including, driving, setup, batteries, motor performance etc...
However there is no denying that a lighter car will be faster, there will be less load on the motors and the batteries which in turn will also make the car more efficient overall. So....If you can already get around the track pretty good, shedding weight off your car will make a difference, it may be a small one but it will, if you can't get out of your own way........then shedding weight off your car should be pretty low on the priority list.
However there is no denying that a lighter car will be faster, there will be less load on the motors and the batteries which in turn will also make the car more efficient overall. So....If you can already get around the track pretty good, shedding weight off your car will make a difference, it may be a small one but it will, if you can't get out of your own way........then shedding weight off your car should be pretty low on the priority list.
11-08-2007, 08:54 PM
11-08-2007, 08:57 PM
Whether I was "sponsored" or not - I would be running this car as a privateer. Are there other great cars out on the market right now? Yes, but not only do I love the Mi3, but I love the company that supports it. I want to race the best possible products out on the market with the best possible companies that support these products, and Schuie is it for me.....
11-08-2007, 08:58 PM
My car has ALL US carpet parts,and 1* aluminum rear hubs,no fences on pulleys (other than outermost) and ceramic bearings.other than that its stock,shockingly its underweight by 14g
11-08-2007, 09:01 PM
In real car racing there is a rule of thumb saying "every 10lbs removed from car equals 1 HP" or "each 10HP added equal .01 seconds in the quarter mile". With that being said, that would apply to our cars as well on a smaller scale off course. Removing weight from your car may not give you faster lap times due to many variables including, driving, setup, batteries, motor performance etc...
However there is no denying that a lighter car will be faster, there will be less load on the motors and the batteries which in turn will also make the car more efficient overall. So....If you can already get around the track pretty good, shedding weight off your car will make a difference, it may be a small one but it will, if you can't get out of your own way........then shedding weight off your car should be pretty low on the priority list.
However there is no denying that a lighter car will be faster, there will be less load on the motors and the batteries which in turn will also make the car more efficient overall. So....If you can already get around the track pretty good, shedding weight off your car will make a difference, it may be a small one but it will, if you can't get out of your own way........then shedding weight off your car should be pretty low on the priority list.
11-08-2007, 09:05 PM
I feel as if i should be part of the group;
Mine is box stock sans a few washers here and there.
I don't feel a need to make huge changes only because I'm not "good enough" to feel them
Mine is box stock sans a few washers here and there.
I don't feel a need to make huge changes only because I'm not "good enough" to feel them
11-08-2007, 09:10 PM
AARON what you did to that motor is a pretty good idea. Maybe Novak should be looking in our thread for new & improved upgrades
11-08-2007, 09:15 PM
