New Protoform M56 200mm nitro sedan body
05-04-2010, 12:52 PM
#32
I hear people talking about understeer on the R5 and I don't experience that .... maybe i have to drive something back to back but I'm faster w/ teh R5 than the Stratus while are more than one driver say the opposite is true for them. I drive a kyosho and have been going up to harder tires because of too much front grip w/ the R5.
Either way i'm excited to see so many bodies and so much to choose from is great for the starting grid photos!!!
Any idea what distributor will have these first? I'd like to be first in line to have them in my hobby shop.
Either way i'm excited to see so many bodies and so much to choose from is great for the starting grid photos!!!
Any idea what distributor will have these first? I'd like to be first in line to have them in my hobby shop.
05-04-2010, 04:54 PM
#33
Well, I am not an expert on aerodynamics but I can tell you from actual testing on the R5N that the shape of the roofline does have some effect on the handling of the body. Once again I say that us racers will decide if its good or not after it gets used. I have used it and I think its the best body that Dale has created.
The front of the body does have a more significant rake to it and I can see why you think of the Altis..
The rear wing has markings for those holes. It comes as a solid wing like you are used to seeing and we have used a dremel or other tools to make actual holes in the rear wing.
Give it a try and decide for yourself.
The front of the body does have a more significant rake to it and I can see why you think of the Altis..
The rear wing has markings for those holes. It comes as a solid wing like you are used to seeing and we have used a dremel or other tools to make actual holes in the rear wing.
Give it a try and decide for yourself.
It plays a big role in de terming how and how much air is channeled to the rear wing.
Ok cool that there are actual markings for the side holes/vents.
I would recommend testing multiple smaller slots instead of one big slot like is shown right now. Gives the same effect but with less turbulence.
and if it would handle like this it would be great for me and many of the kyosho users 
Any news about the rear wing cut-outs...
What do they do...?? Create some kind of dirty air behind the rear wing that maybe affects the air below the body similar to 1/8...hmm, interesting detail.
Hope it was tested to avoid "desasters" like the 1/8 shaddow or 1/10 R5N.
--- MARTIN ---
Any news about the rear wing cut-outs...
What do they do...?? Create some kind of dirty air behind the rear wing that maybe affects the air below the body similar to 1/8...hmm, interesting detail.
Hope it was tested to avoid "desasters" like the 1/8 shaddow or 1/10 R5N.
--- MARTIN ---
I tested 3 smaller cutouts in combination with some small endplates, I was very pleased with the results.
05-04-2010, 05:02 PM
#34
With saying the cab/ cabine I also meant the roofline.
It plays a big role in de terming how and how much air is channeled to the rear wing.
Ok cool that there are actual markings for the side holes/vents.
I would recommend testing multiple smaller slots instead of one big slot like is shown right now. Gives the same effect but with less turbulence.
It helps the car rotate and react quicker without sacrificing rear downforce too much.
I tested 3 smaller cutouts in combination with some small endplates, I was very pleased with the results.
It plays a big role in de terming how and how much air is channeled to the rear wing.
Ok cool that there are actual markings for the side holes/vents.
I would recommend testing multiple smaller slots instead of one big slot like is shown right now. Gives the same effect but with less turbulence.
It helps the car rotate and react quicker without sacrificing rear downforce too much.
I tested 3 smaller cutouts in combination with some small endplates, I was very pleased with the results.
The inspiration for this is the rear wing from the F1 cars. Slots/louvres are somewhat difficult to cut into the lexan so we just went with the hole, but perhaps it is worth the extra effort to try and slot the lexan.
05-05-2010, 06:51 AM
#35
05-05-2010, 09:58 AM
#36
could be good for EP car
05-05-2010, 11:00 AM
#37
P56-
ETA on the P56-N (not M56) is Tomorrow! May 5,2010
http://kamikazercracing.com/proddetail.php?prod=1521-30
http://kamikazercracing.com/proddetail.php?prod=1521-30
05-05-2010, 11:17 AM
#38
DS-
I would be very interested in seeing those slots/holes and the theory behind were exactly they should be placed and more on how they work.
I would be very interested in seeing those slots/holes and the theory behind were exactly they should be placed and more on how they work.
05-05-2010, 11:35 AM
#39
ETA on the P56-N (not M56) is Tomorrow! May 5,2010
http://kamikazercracing.com/proddetail.php?prod=1521-30
http://kamikazercracing.com/proddetail.php?prod=1521-30
05-05-2010, 02:02 PM
#40
wow sold out already
05-05-2010, 03:12 PM
#44
At work I'm designing a new front/rear wing package for an High end formula car and I really wanted to incorporate the louvres so I studied it a bit and also thought it would be interesting to test on an RC car.
I will, currently I'm very busy at work (14-16 hour work days) so I don't have any time, this weekend I will post them.
Along with the pic's of my stratus which I still have to finish off.
Like stated above, this weekend I have some more time and will post pictures and try to explain the slots a bit further.
05-05-2010, 03:23 PM
#45
Tech Addict
Hello gas sedan guys!
Sorry to be so slow answering your questions regarding this new body.
http://prolineracing.com/touring-car...-n-clear-body/
http://prolineracing.com/touring-car...-light-weight/
I've needed to take a couple of days to get my personal life in order. As if.....
(I've got a sizable "honey do" list I'm trying to get checked off - you married guys'll know what I mean
)
Here's some higher rez pics of the P56 for you. I'll give you more info regarding the wing etc later tonight.
Hey - I really do appreciate all your comments - at least the ones that are written sincerely.
Dale Epp - Protoform Race Bodies
Sorry to be so slow answering your questions regarding this new body.
http://prolineracing.com/touring-car...-n-clear-body/
http://prolineracing.com/touring-car...-light-weight/
I've needed to take a couple of days to get my personal life in order. As if.....
(I've got a sizable "honey do" list I'm trying to get checked off - you married guys'll know what I mean
)Here's some higher rez pics of the P56 for you. I'll give you more info regarding the wing etc later tonight.
Hey - I really do appreciate all your comments - at least the ones that are written sincerely.
Dale Epp - Protoform Race Bodies