Originally Posted by
WailinOnYa
I have never ran 1/12 but i have a question that I would like to know from some of you experienced guys? I know physically what the difference is between a T-plate design and a non T-plate, but what is/are the advantages/disadvantages of each? Is it just a preference or does one work better than the other in different circumstances? It seems like theres alot of people on here who are more interested in the T-plate version, just curious as to why?
IMO a t-bar car tends to be a little more stable and is usually better on a bumpy surface (hence why some people prefer them on asphalt). The biggest drawback to me is tha fact that it's easier to break a T-bar than it is to break a link car. I've usually been a tick faster with a link car on med bite carpet than I am with a t-bar car, but the t-bar car usually feels less twitchy. Both good designs, with a little bit different feel.