there is a question puzzling me long........
12-05-2013, 02:39 AM
#61
Tech Rookie
Once there was an 1/8 scale OR8 belt driven car...
It was called BMT!
I never managed to go 5 min without any failure!
But I like the idea of a belt OR8 car!
It was called BMT!
I never managed to go 5 min without any failure!
But I like the idea of a belt OR8 car!
12-05-2013, 02:45 AM
#62
Tech Rookie
... here is a pic!
12-05-2013, 02:51 AM
#63
I think the best thing to do would to have it centralized in the middle of the car, this would somewhat solve the problem of full, versus empty. In that the weight loss of the fuel going away would be equal on all 4 corners, versus having a front corner get lighter than the rest, from having a loss of fuel.
I guess someone needs to make a car with the drive shafts, engine, tank, pipe, battery, servos, receiver, all dead center too.
Everything is a compromise.
If you don't have a clue what you are talking about, just don't post.
12-05-2013, 04:25 AM
#64
Tech Regular
Other than the engine, the tank is the heaviest component when full, and the lightest when empty - if you consider the receiver in its box with switch and all.
Its position is pretty important.
Its position is pretty important.
12-05-2013, 04:27 AM
#65
The weight of 125cc of fluid is no greater than the variation of other components - servos, size/type of Rx packs, engines/pipes, clutches, etc. Even worse, there's no standardization of these components with regard to weight, so how would you compensate for these too?
I guess someone needs to make a car with the drive shafts, engine, tank, pipe, battery, servos, receiver, all dead center too.
Everything is a compromise.
If you don't have a clue what you are talking about, just don't post.
I guess someone needs to make a car with the drive shafts, engine, tank, pipe, battery, servos, receiver, all dead center too.
Everything is a compromise.
If you don't have a clue what you are talking about, just don't post.
12-05-2013, 04:34 AM
#66
There are 2 different chassis designs. Chassis that are narrower will be more nimble but less stable and harder to drive, but faster once you master it and get a good set up. Wider chassis are the exact opposite but can be just as fast depending on the driver. Some tracks are much better suited for wider chassis while other lean towards the narrow version. Beginner racers should lean towards the wider chassis layout.
12-05-2013, 05:16 AM
#67
keep in mind the weight of the fuel is not stagnant like everything else... at half tank the fuel itself will be moving left to right cause and uneven roll with the weight shift (because its on onside of the chassis)... if you guys want to get anal about stuff then thats something to consider...
12-05-2013, 05:30 AM
#68
Tech Regular
keep in mind the weight of the fuel is not stagnant like everything else... at half tank the fuel itself will be moving left to right cause and uneven roll with the weight shift (because its on onside of the chassis)... if you guys want to get anal about stuff then thats something to consider...
But true. Still this weight, like any weight you cant control, ideally, it should be placed in the center of a racing vehicle for you to be able to get the best possible dynamics out of it
Last edited by maxflo777; 12-05-2013 at 06:04 AM.
12-05-2013, 06:21 AM
#69
As for the tank rise the front drive shaft a few mm and put most of the tank under that make smaller clutch system bring the weight more central
12-05-2013, 10:12 AM
#70
Team Magic tried it years ago! Not sure there findings tho! Gotta be some guys around that use to wheel this for some feedback
12-05-2013, 10:20 AM
#71
Cr8 was pretty damn close!!
12-05-2013, 10:22 AM
#72
The weight of 125cc of fluid is no greater than the variation of other components - servos, size/type of Rx packs, engines/pipes, clutches, etc. Even worse, there's no standardization of these components with regard to weight, so how would you compensate for these too?
I guess someone needs to make a car with the drive shafts, engine, tank, pipe, battery, servos, receiver, all dead center too.
Everything is a compromise.
If you don't have a clue what you are talking about, just don't post.
I guess someone needs to make a car with the drive shafts, engine, tank, pipe, battery, servos, receiver, all dead center too.
Everything is a compromise.
If you don't have a clue what you are talking about, just don't post.
12-05-2013, 10:34 AM
#73
Tech Regular
Well yes and no...
The team magic buggy's tank was onthe left as all others but had a top section that went to the center, over other components, kinda like durangos cap goes to the center over the stiffner and st servo
Cr8 is being helped a little by the picture. In reality is more or less like the losi
The team magic buggy's tank was onthe left as all others but had a top section that went to the center, over other components, kinda like durangos cap goes to the center over the stiffner and st servo
Cr8 is being helped a little by the picture. In reality is more or less like the losi
12-05-2013, 10:53 AM
#74
This one is offset, the other model looks to be split down the middle, going to find a manual n have a look at the tank
12-05-2013, 11:05 AM
#75
Can't find any info on the one that appears to be central.......