AE RC18R On Road Touring Car
11-06-2006, 01:46 PM
#31
Although not much, the arms, links, and dogbones are all shorter.
I still want one.
I still want one.
11-06-2006, 02:33 PM
#32
Originally Posted by TPhalen
Let me clarify something.....this is NOT like the XRay M18 or HPI RS4 Micro. It is based off of our 18T platform....already making it larger that those 2 cars. Fully independent suspension, our same 18T oil filled shocks, same drivetrain, etc. The wheels are the same size as our 18B fronts, the tires, being the same width as the 18B fronts, are a lower profile than any other 18th scale tire we make. You could race against those other 1/18th scale cars, but our is visibly quite a bit bigger.
Just thought I should clarify that.
Just thought I should clarify that.
11-06-2006, 07:09 PM
#33
Thanks for clarifying that tphalen. That was one of my fears, that the sedan class was going to get unbalanced since so many people (and tracks) think they are these same. Then assuming they could race the same 1/18th touring class even those these aren't really the same specs and truthfully, depending on the track, have a unfair advantage with its much wider trackwidth/size.
Hope to see a full touring version though sometime in the future. I'd love to see more companies offering competition in touring!
Hope to see a full touring version though sometime in the future. I'd love to see more companies offering competition in touring!
Last edited by Mini_Me; 11-06-2006 at 07:20 PM.
11-06-2006, 10:10 PM
#35
Tech Initiate
Seeing that it's based on the 18T, this little guy should do well on a rough parking lot track. Unlike the HPI or X-ray where anything less smooth than a pool table upsets the car.
11-10-2006, 05:18 PM
#36
Originally Posted by TPhalen
Let me clarify something.....this is NOT like the XRay M18 or HPI RS4 Micro. It is based off of our 18T platform....already making it larger that those 2 cars. Fully independent suspension, our same 18T oil filled shocks, same drivetrain, etc. The wheels are the same size as our 18B fronts, the tires, being the same width as the 18B fronts, are a lower profile than any other 18th scale tire we make. You could race against those other 1/18th scale cars, but our is visibly quite a bit bigger.
Just thought I should clarify that.
Just thought I should clarify that.
that's cool Tony...I was just wondering if there was something in the works that would allow them to be more similar...But hey, they aren't and the still look cool as anything...
and it gives me something to do to my RC18T that was going to be a DO, but now had a new purpose
Cant wait to start seeing the parts showing at the local hobby shops and online places
11-12-2006, 07:44 PM
#37
Scale?
I really like the recent trend to put larger (often 1/10 scale) wheels and tires on 1/18th off road vheicles, put high powered motors like mamba brushless and then race them on a road course track without jumps. Supposeldy they are faster than simularly hopped up M18s.
Which is a bit infair to the M18s and other 1/18th Touring cars.
If the track width of the Vehicle, and the wheel/tire size is the same (or very close) to 1/10 TC,
What you really have is a short wheel base 1/10 TC, don't you?
Which is a bit infair to the M18s and other 1/18th Touring cars.
If the track width of the Vehicle, and the wheel/tire size is the same (or very close) to 1/10 TC,
What you really have is a short wheel base 1/10 TC, don't you?
11-13-2006, 07:46 AM
#38
Originally Posted by imjonah
I really like the recent trend to put larger (often 1/10 scale) wheels and tires on 1/18th off road vheicles, put high powered motors like mamba brushless and then race them on a road course track without jumps. Supposeldy they are faster than simularly hopped up M18s.
Which is a bit infair to the M18s and other 1/18th Touring cars.
If the track width of the Vehicle, and the wheel/tire size is the same (or very close) to 1/10 TC,
What you really have is a short wheel base 1/10 TC, don't you?
Which is a bit infair to the M18s and other 1/18th Touring cars.
If the track width of the Vehicle, and the wheel/tire size is the same (or very close) to 1/10 TC,
What you really have is a short wheel base 1/10 TC, don't you?
And I still don't know why people like to put 1:10th scale tires/wheels on their 1:18th scale car?!?!?!?! Sure, there are better 1:10th scale tire compounds but if everyone runs the 1:18th scale tires, EVERYONE is at the 'supposed' disadvantage.
At the Nats last year we ran some Losi Street Meats (or whatever they are called) and custom inserts and the cars we WAY hooked up! I don't think you could have made them faster with the heavier 1:10th scale tires.
12-18-2006, 06:24 PM
#41
Okay guys what is the verdict?? I should be getting mine anyday soon!!
12-18-2006, 06:28 PM
#42
track
I believe these cars are approx 140mm wide, the RC18t around 184mm and an Xray M18 100mm front 107 rear, but all three have a 159mm wheelbase,
This RC18r has about 35% wider track than the M18 which is why the bodys look like they do.
Even though they are really differnet beasts it will be interesting to see how they perform compared to M18 on carpet road course.
I think the observation about being superior on parking lot tracks is important because it also applies to the stree out in fron of most peoples house or any un-prepared parking lot.
This RC18r has about 35% wider track than the M18 which is why the bodys look like they do.
Even though they are really differnet beasts it will be interesting to see how they perform compared to M18 on carpet road course.
I think the observation about being superior on parking lot tracks is important because it also applies to the stree out in fron of most peoples house or any un-prepared parking lot.
12-20-2006, 03:01 AM
#43
Check this out... Associated 1/18 18R Citroen Xsara RTR
http://www.teamassociated.com/shusti...asheet_18r.pdf
http://www.teamassociated.com/shusti...asheet_18r.pdf
Last edited by VR2L_DUDE; 08-01-2008 at 04:32 PM.
12-20-2006, 03:24 AM
#44
Originally Posted by imjonah
I believe these cars are approx 140mm wide, the RC18t around 184mm and an Xray M18 100mm front 107 rear, but all three have a 159mm wheelbase,