6LikesWill there ever be a 1/8th scale Electric onroad car
05-06-2009, 10:07 AM
#211
Tech Master
LRP, Orion and all the usuals are coming out with 1/8th controllers as well. The technology has a long way to go before the statement "the unit to have" has any relevance. Each product/designer will have strengths and weakness - it is best we remain open minded and learn as much as possible. -
05-06-2009, 10:28 AM
#212
Unfortunately it is an expensive class to explore...foams are getting cheaper and we can use the last year model used chassis to start. But popping speedo, motor and lipo (if accident happen) will get very expensive..
But please don't let these factor slow you guys down...1/8th MUST GO ELECTRIC and run at least 20 minutes per batteries pack. (in my opinion...)
But please don't let these factor slow you guys down...1/8th MUST GO ELECTRIC and run at least 20 minutes per batteries pack. (in my opinion...)
05-06-2009, 10:37 AM
#213
Tech Master
Unfortunately it is an expensive class to explore...foams are getting cheaper and we can use the last year model used chassis to start. But popping speedo, motor and lipo (if accident happen) will get very expensive..
But please don't let these factor slow you guys down...1/8th MUST GO ELECTRIC and run at least 20 minutes per batteries pack. (in my opinion...)
But please don't let these factor slow you guys down...1/8th MUST GO ELECTRIC and run at least 20 minutes per batteries pack. (in my opinion...)
05-06-2009, 02:53 PM
#214
Got to keep the Timezone Racing E-MRX3 on the post also guys..... we have made huge progress and will have the RX-8 along with the Neu and speed pasion soltuions back on the track at end of week, and the Eagle tree system is ready to install.
Our conversion is a layshaft, and radio tray conversion. along with planned use of a prototype 4s 7000mh packs coming soon. It's great to have some folks taking the designs into thier own hands and will be curious to see the outcome.
we also do not accept failure, and have our two test facilites where we are spending hours working towards the goal.....
Our conversion is a layshaft, and radio tray conversion. along with planned use of a prototype 4s 7000mh packs coming soon. It's great to have some folks taking the designs into thier own hands and will be curious to see the outcome.
we also do not accept failure, and have our two test facilites where we are spending hours working towards the goal.....
05-06-2009, 03:16 PM
#215
Got to keep the Timezone Racing E-MRX3 on the post also guys..... we have made huge progress and will have the RX-8 along with the Neu and speed pasion soltuions back on the track at end of week, and the Eagle tree system is ready to install.
Our conversion is a layshaft, and radio tray conversion. along with planned use of a prototype 4s 7000mh packs coming soon. It's great to have some folks taking the designs into thier own hands and will be curious to see the outcome.
we also do not accept failure, and have our two test facilites where we are spending hours working towards the goal.....
Our conversion is a layshaft, and radio tray conversion. along with planned use of a prototype 4s 7000mh packs coming soon. It's great to have some folks taking the designs into thier own hands and will be curious to see the outcome.
we also do not accept failure, and have our two test facilites where we are spending hours working towards the goal.....
(see I am confused already...LOL)
05-06-2009, 08:25 PM
#216
Well I got to see this car in motion today and with the smallest pinion on it .. it looked like fun on our 100 foot straight. a few guys commented to me how they could get into that (love the not the nitro car deal). granted the track was a bit small for it but still it was enough to impress . Seems to me all we need is a few more of them and then we can race! 
05-06-2009, 08:26 PM
#217
LRP, Orion and all the usuals are coming out with 1/8th controllers as well. The technology has a long way to go before the statement "the unit to have" has any relevance. Each product/designer will have strengths and weakness - it is best we remain open minded and learn as much as possible. -
05-07-2009, 11:55 AM
#218
Well I got to see this car in motion today and with the smallest pinion on it .. it looked like fun on our 100 foot straight. a few guys commented to me how they could get into that (love the not the nitro car deal). granted the track was a bit small for it but still it was enough to impress . Seems to me all we need is a few more of them and then we can race!
05-07-2009, 12:19 PM
#219
05-08-2009, 06:16 PM
#221
Tech Master
05-08-2009, 08:40 PM
#222
I must apologize for coming off so abrasive. Never was I seeking your approval either. A real 1/8th scale remote control car is exactly that--1/8th the size of a real one. I would love to meet your "real" 1/8th electric deal-i-o. My Dm-1 will absolutely shame you and your, what I suspect, low budget conversion. I can rest assured that I have been switching to nitro to electric as long as you have been chewing on crayons. How'd thet be? Worm.
05-08-2009, 11:16 PM
#223
Hi everyone!
I also wanted a 1/8 track brushless racer so i decided to build it myself.
It was pretty easy after all with some help from some friends.
Spec:
Kyosho evolva 05
Desirepower lipo´s 2*3s
Neu/mamba 2200kv motor.
Mamba monster max.
The battery holder is made out of carbon that a friend has laminated.
I have build this car for tracks and not for top speed but it went pretty fast anyway.
I think 1/8 track bl is the baddest car i ever drove, this is a sick monster.
//Tomas
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvBKtGA8NBM
I also wanted a 1/8 track brushless racer so i decided to build it myself.
It was pretty easy after all with some help from some friends.
Spec:
Kyosho evolva 05
Desirepower lipo´s 2*3s
Neu/mamba 2200kv motor.
Mamba monster max.
The battery holder is made out of carbon that a friend has laminated.
I have build this car for tracks and not for top speed but it went pretty fast anyway.
I think 1/8 track bl is the baddest car i ever drove, this is a sick monster.
//Tomas
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvBKtGA8NBM
05-09-2009, 05:46 AM
#224
I must apologize for coming off so abrasive. Never was I seeking your approval either. A real 1/8th scale remote control car is exactly that--1/8th the size of a real one. I would love to meet your "real" 1/8th electric deal-i-o. My Dm-1 will absolutely shame you and your, what I suspect, low budget conversion. I can rest assured that I have been switching to nitro to electric as long as you have been chewing on crayons. How'd thet be? Worm.
And for the size of it you may want to check out the actual size of said car . Lola's are quite small in comparison to a rally car or sedan.
05-09-2009, 11:11 AM
#225
Ok guys,
this thread was not meant to create a debate over what qualifies as an 1/8 on road car. Those in the know will always prevail on the track. At this point, there's no point is a pissing match when we are so lucky to have the few of us that love larger scale on road racing. (Meaning not 1/10th or 1/12th that dominate the market). Let's all be thankful that we have each other to bounce ideas off of and enjoy the passion that we have for this hobby.
I just hope that someday, hopefully soon, we will have the opportunity to talk smack and rib each other as to who has the best car on the track. But till then, lets agree to keep things positive so that we can see a plethora of ideas and conversions to be shared a discussed on this thread.
Agreed?
P.S. I think my car will smoke them all or at least SMOKE!
this thread was not meant to create a debate over what qualifies as an 1/8 on road car. Those in the know will always prevail on the track. At this point, there's no point is a pissing match when we are so lucky to have the few of us that love larger scale on road racing. (Meaning not 1/10th or 1/12th that dominate the market). Let's all be thankful that we have each other to bounce ideas off of and enjoy the passion that we have for this hobby.
I just hope that someday, hopefully soon, we will have the opportunity to talk smack and rib each other as to who has the best car on the track. But till then, lets agree to keep things positive so that we can see a plethora of ideas and conversions to be shared a discussed on this thread.
Agreed?
P.S. I think my car will smoke them all or at least SMOKE!