NEW! 1/8TH ON-ROAD P909 by PROTOform
03-21-2009, 01:52 AM
#106
Regarding the lack of EFRA numbers on the PROTOform P909 body: We tried to release this body for sale at as close a time period as possible to the time when EFRA was to release the numbers to the body manufacturers. They require a sample body to be in their possession by Dec 3 /08 and we complied. After invoicing us for the inspection, they were to issue the new EFRA numbers by Jan 15th – so we released the body expecting the numbers to be e-mailed to us any day. Well, as it turned out the numbers were only e-mailed to us (by Gerhard Binder - Body Homologation Officer) on sunday feb 15th. If we had waited a full month to release the body we would have had many customer/racers very angry with us for that delay. We produced the bodies in spite of the numbers being missing. In actual reality, the majority of the bodies will be used in non-EFRA racing and by the time that the officially sanctioned EFRA events take place, most of these “first run” bodies will be worn out. In the worst case scenario, they would become practice bodies. It must be recognised that a race body is not a high-ticket investment to be used for a long period of time. The life span is usually quite short - unless you are Collari - LOL!
Regarding the EFRA numbers on the mold: We put the exact number into the mold that was given to us by Mr. Binder in his Feb15th e-mail. I still have that e-mail with the assigned EFRA number 35512 in large red typeface. Scott Hughes (Proline), EFRA’S Fanky Noens, EFRA’s Jaqueline Aebi, EFRA’s Sander De Graafand EFRA’s General Secretary Willy Wuyts all received the same e-mail.
This is not an attempt to play the blame game – stuff happens. Hopefully EFRA will correct their paperwork and their web site.
Regarding the name of the body, it’s now 2009 so we called it the P(for PROTOform) 909 – and yes, it’s loosely bassed on the Peugeot 908 that's a 2008 car.
Best regards - Dale - PROTOform
Regarding the EFRA numbers on the mold: We put the exact number into the mold that was given to us by Mr. Binder in his Feb15th e-mail. I still have that e-mail with the assigned EFRA number 35512 in large red typeface. Scott Hughes (Proline), EFRA’S Fanky Noens, EFRA’s Jaqueline Aebi, EFRA’s Sander De Graafand EFRA’s General Secretary Willy Wuyts all received the same e-mail.
This is not an attempt to play the blame game – stuff happens. Hopefully EFRA will correct their paperwork and their web site.
Regarding the name of the body, it’s now 2009 so we called it the P(for PROTOform) 909 – and yes, it’s loosely bassed on the Peugeot 908 that's a 2008 car.
Best regards - Dale - PROTOform
Ive painted a body and will test it Sunday.
Thanks again for your reply.
03-21-2009, 07:14 AM
#108
P909 body
These bodies are great.
I usually run the Central, and then purchased three 909 bodies.
Although the Central is also a great body, the 909 has much more steering, and is very stable.
Before the bought the 909, I also tried the R12, and the Zyteck, and was not too impressed with either one. Nothing negative, but just not impressed with either one of them. The talk around the track is the 909 is like a Central on steriods.
I tried all four bodies on two Mugen MRX4X, and one Evolva just to compare, and each car handled much better with the 909
Great body!
I usually run the Central, and then purchased three 909 bodies.
Although the Central is also a great body, the 909 has much more steering, and is very stable.
Before the bought the 909, I also tried the R12, and the Zyteck, and was not too impressed with either one. Nothing negative, but just not impressed with either one of them. The talk around the track is the 909 is like a Central on steriods.
I tried all four bodies on two Mugen MRX4X, and one Evolva just to compare, and each car handled much better with the 909
Great body!
03-21-2009, 10:56 AM
#109
GREAT NEWS! THE FOLKS @ EFRA WERE VERY PROMPT IN CORRECTING THE ERROR REGARDING THE EFRA NUMBER ON THE PROTOform P909!
It's already posted on their web site - and they were kind enough to offer me an appology for the mistake. A touch of class.
brc358: thanksyou to you and all the others that have posted your testing results with the P909 body. Much appreciated!
Dale Epp - PROTOform
It's already posted on their web site - and they were kind enough to offer me an appology for the mistake. A touch of class.
brc358: thanksyou to you and all the others that have posted your testing results with the P909 body. Much appreciated!
Dale Epp - PROTOform
03-21-2009, 11:26 AM
#110
P909
GREAT NEWS! THE FOLKS @ EFRA WERE VERY PROMPT IN CORRECTING THE ERROR REGARDING THE EFRA NUMBER ON THE PROTOform P909!
It's already posted on their web site - and they were kind enough to offer me an appology for the mistake. A touch of class.
brc358: thanksyou to you and all the others that have posted your testing results with the P909 body. Much appreciated!
Dale Epp - PROTOform
It's already posted on their web site - and they were kind enough to offer me an appology for the mistake. A touch of class.
brc358: thanksyou to you and all the others that have posted your testing results with the P909 body. Much appreciated!
Dale Epp - PROTOform
When something this positive comes along, and has such an impact on how a car handles, it deserves all the imput from the racers who have tested it.
I have not spoken to anyone that has anything negative to say about the 909 body. Without a doubt, I will be purchasing more of these bodies.
I probably have upwards of 75 bodies hanging in my shop, and from the way the 909 handles, they will stay in the shop.
03-21-2009, 12:32 PM
#111
909
I got two of the bodies from my local hobby shop with no numbers.I went to the shop today ,they have them in stock .The ones I saw on the rack have no numbers.No big deal they are legal ,these must have been pulled before the number was issued.
03-21-2009, 01:47 PM
#112
Thank on the reply with repsect to the bodies. I will wait for the 909 to hit South Africa. And the plastic, similar to the T530 Lola I am guesing? I really enjoyd the Zytec, never ran the Central. But based on this thread will sure wait for the 909, love the cockpit look. Nice work guys!!!!!!!!!
03-22-2009, 12:46 AM
#113
Tech Regular
@daleepp
Thanks a lot for this great body. It would be very helpfull if you could include a masking sticker for the window. I like my window clear, so painting is quit a hassle...
Thanks a lot for this great body. It would be very helpfull if you could include a masking sticker for the window. I like my window clear, so painting is quit a hassle...
03-22-2009, 02:49 AM
#114
Tested the body today. Ran the body for the 4 heats and come with a best time off 15.7sec.The car diddnt feel fast but it was. Needed a bit more steering. Made a couple off adjustments for the main (Thanks to Patto Jnr) and produced a 15.5 and won the day .
Lap record is 15.305 .
Cincidering the track time was 20min before the main, I would say this body rocks. On the money, straight away.
Thanks Dale
PS: advfuel need more consistency
.Lap record is 15.305 .
Cincidering the track time was 20min before the main, I would say this body rocks. On the money, straight away.
Thanks Dale
PS: advfuel need more consistency
03-22-2009, 03:21 AM
#115
Tested the body today. Ran the body for the 4 heats and come with a best time off 15.7sec.The car diddnt feel fast but it was. Needed a bit more steering. Made a couple off adjustments for the main (Thanks to Patto Jnr) and produced a 15.5 and won the day .
Lap record is 15.305 .
Cincidering the track time was 20min before the main, I would say this body rocks. On the money, straight away.
Thanks Dale
PS: advfuel need more consistency
.Lap record is 15.305 .
Cincidering the track time was 20min before the main, I would say this body rocks. On the money, straight away.
Thanks Dale
PS: advfuel need more consistency
Yes it did indeed look quick today........................
03-22-2009, 03:32 AM
#116
Tested the body today. Ran the body for the 4 heats and come with a best time off 15.7sec.The car diddnt feel fast but it was. Needed a bit more steering. Made a couple off adjustments for the main (Thanks to Patto Jnr) and produced a 15.5 and won the day .
Lap record is 15.305 .
Cincidering the track time was 20min before the main, I would say this body rocks. On the money, straight away.
Thanks Dale
PS: advfuel need more consistency
.Lap record is 15.305 .
Cincidering the track time was 20min before the main, I would say this body rocks. On the money, straight away.
Thanks Dale
PS: advfuel need more consistency
15.5 is fast, i felt my car looked slow compared to yours before i broke it. but my times were ok, fastest ive been also, with a rich OS and a 15.7 . so beware of the OS and Serpent, it will be a bit stronger next time, gonna get some alloy bits for ass end. pitty i couldnt make the final, i was so close to not runnign that qualy, maybe i shouldnt have. oh well , im happy with the setup, catch ya at the states. PS, happy to help out anytime, dont be so shy next time
03-22-2009, 03:45 AM
#117
you did look fast in the main, probably the fastest out there
15.5 is fast, i felt my car looked slow compared to yours before i broke it. but my times were ok, fastest ive been also, with a rich OS and a 15.7 . so beware of the OS and Serpent, it will be a bit stronger next time, gonna get some alloy bits for ass end. pitty i couldnt make the final, i was so close to not runnign that qualy, maybe i shouldnt have. oh well , im happy with the setup, catch ya at the states. PS, happy to help out anytime, dont be so shy next time
15.5 is fast, i felt my car looked slow compared to yours before i broke it. but my times were ok, fastest ive been also, with a rich OS and a 15.7 . so beware of the OS and Serpent, it will be a bit stronger next time, gonna get some alloy bits for ass end. pitty i couldnt make the final, i was so close to not runnign that qualy, maybe i shouldnt have. oh well , im happy with the setup, catch ya at the states. PS, happy to help out anytime, dont be so shy next time
Maybe you should join team Hobby Central.
03-22-2009, 04:03 AM
#118
03-22-2009, 11:13 AM
#120
