143LikesAwesomatix EP Touring Car (A700 Shaft Drive)
11-10-2013, 10:22 AM
#4741
Tech Apprentice
there is no simliar popular body from PF which is close from driving to the MC10. The MC10 is a very easy to drive body with very easy corner entering and exit.
Speed 6 lw: For sure the most possible corner speed, good and "round" driving, sometimes the rear end get loose but this depends on the setup
LTC-R lw: This body has a lot more steering into corner, very fast reaction so good for hairpins, the rear end stays stable the whole time, maybe little less corner speed.
All in one it depends on track, setup and conditions.
I always try to use the LTC-R on asphalt and the speed 6 on carpet.
11-10-2013, 02:01 PM
#4742
Super long post in 3, 2, 1....
First I want to thank Mike H of Awesomatix USA for great communication during my purchase process and answering all my crazy questions in a timely manner.
Then I would like to thank Oleg for designing an amazing car. The build was awesome, every part fit perfect and the directions were easy to follow. My ONLY complaint about the build was that parts would be spread over multiple bags on certain steps.
Mike Slaughter, a team driver in Michigan, was a huge help. I texted him at all kinds of crazy hours and he was extremely helpful and patient.
Also those that view this page. The few posts I have made or questions asked have been replied to with respect and were actually useful. Thanks!
So today I got it to the track for the first time. After fixing some mistakes I made with steering turnbuckles, this car felt great! I used Larry Fairtrace's set up from the Halloween Classic except for the low roll centers, mainly because I originally was going to build this per the directions first, then change things. But due to time issues this week, my plan changed. In the first qualifier, even before I solved all the steering issues, I was sitting in second place, one lap down. In between rounds I solved the steering problems and went .2 second faster, not only fast lap, but all averages also. Unfortunalty this track didn't have a very good showing for 17.5 TC today and they ran all cars in one heat and the talent varied drastically. I ended my day early before something got damaged. But I left very happy.
I have been a loyal brand X customer for 3 years now. Even with the steering issues I created for myself, this car handled as good as my brand x car, maybe even better. After fixing the problems I had, this car puts my old car on eBay.
Thanks to all again, you have a loyal believer in your product! Once others drive my car, I am sure orders will be placed.
Adam Buchholtz
Then I would like to thank Oleg for designing an amazing car. The build was awesome, every part fit perfect and the directions were easy to follow. My ONLY complaint about the build was that parts would be spread over multiple bags on certain steps.
Mike Slaughter, a team driver in Michigan, was a huge help. I texted him at all kinds of crazy hours and he was extremely helpful and patient.
Also those that view this page. The few posts I have made or questions asked have been replied to with respect and were actually useful. Thanks!
So today I got it to the track for the first time. After fixing some mistakes I made with steering turnbuckles, this car felt great! I used Larry Fairtrace's set up from the Halloween Classic except for the low roll centers, mainly because I originally was going to build this per the directions first, then change things. But due to time issues this week, my plan changed. In the first qualifier, even before I solved all the steering issues, I was sitting in second place, one lap down. In between rounds I solved the steering problems and went .2 second faster, not only fast lap, but all averages also. Unfortunalty this track didn't have a very good showing for 17.5 TC today and they ran all cars in one heat and the talent varied drastically. I ended my day early before something got damaged. But I left very happy.
I have been a loyal brand X customer for 3 years now. Even with the steering issues I created for myself, this car handled as good as my brand x car, maybe even better. After fixing the problems I had, this car puts my old car on eBay.
Thanks to all again, you have a loyal believer in your product! Once others drive my car, I am sure orders will be placed.
Adam Buchholtz
11-10-2013, 03:40 PM
#4744
Yeah, I thought about that this morning after I set the droop. I plan on getting them installed in the next day or so. I also plan on putting together a order for spare parts and the floating servo mount. If there are any other things that would be good to have, even as option parts, let me know please.
11-10-2013, 04:01 PM
#4745
Adam your my new 'HERO' .... it was Wille but now it's you .... LOL
Glad to hear you like the car.
Glad to hear you like the car.
11-10-2013, 07:57 PM
#4746
Hi,
there is no simliar popular body from PF which is close from driving to the MC10. The MC10 is a very easy to drive body with very easy corner entering and exit.
Speed 6 lw: For sure the most possible corner speed, good and "round" driving, sometimes the rear end get loose but this depends on the setup
LTC-R lw: This body has a lot more steering into corner, very fast reaction so good for hairpins, the rear end stays stable the whole time, maybe little less corner speed.
All in one it depends on track, setup and conditions.
I always try to use the LTC-R on asphalt and the speed 6 on carpet.
there is no simliar popular body from PF which is close from driving to the MC10. The MC10 is a very easy to drive body with very easy corner entering and exit.
Speed 6 lw: For sure the most possible corner speed, good and "round" driving, sometimes the rear end get loose but this depends on the setup
LTC-R lw: This body has a lot more steering into corner, very fast reaction so good for hairpins, the rear end stays stable the whole time, maybe little less corner speed.
All in one it depends on track, setup and conditions.
I always try to use the LTC-R on asphalt and the speed 6 on carpet.
11-11-2013, 04:30 PM
#4747
Is there a part number for a complete gear diff for the front?
11-11-2013, 08:50 PM
#4749
Can't find the oil in your site.
11-11-2013, 09:01 PM
#4750
11-14-2013, 04:20 AM
#4751
I've been reading this thread for quite a while, but I finally got to see, touch, and observe the car in action at the first winter series race at Omaha last Sunday, courtesy Billy Sydor. The thing was on rails, and there were no signs of anything that could be improved on the handling. And that was before he bothered to set it up!
I'm sure the car was worth at least 0.2 seconds on a 10 second lap compared to his previous car (which he has used to lap me numerous times, every Sunday).
Now I know what my Xmas present should be!
I'm sure the car was worth at least 0.2 seconds on a 10 second lap compared to his previous car (which he has used to lap me numerous times, every Sunday).
Now I know what my Xmas present should be!
11-14-2013, 06:46 AM
#4752
I've been reading this thread for quite a while, but I finally got to see, touch, and observe the car in action at the first winter series race at Omaha last Sunday, courtesy Billy Sydor. The thing was on rails, and there were no signs of anything that could be improved on the handling. And that was before he bothered to set it up!
I'm sure the car was worth at least 0.2 seconds on a 10 second lap compared to his previous car (which he has used to lap me numerous times, every Sunday).
Now I know what my Xmas present should be!
I'm sure the car was worth at least 0.2 seconds on a 10 second lap compared to his previous car (which he has used to lap me numerous times, every Sunday).
Now I know what my Xmas present should be!
11-14-2013, 08:47 AM
#4753
Cars
The only bad part about this car is as everyone buys one you lose your advantage!!!
11-14-2013, 09:05 AM
#4754
