2LikesS-Workz S350BE-1
02-06-2012, 12:27 PM
#61
Should be shipping between March and May sometime. Taylor James should have his kit to start running this week.
02-12-2012, 10:04 PM
#62
Tech Regular
can't wait to see the real thing running on track...............
02-13-2012, 04:28 AM
#66
COG will be fine. A regular 2s battery standing on its side is no taller than many of the 4s batteries used in E-buggies currently. The advantage is these are tilted inward toward the centerline of the chassis. Also, you have the option of possibly using 2s shorty packs which will allow you to centralize the weight even further.
02-13-2012, 04:36 AM
#67
This is a high quality buggy. Made in a high quality factory. I assure you it will not be cheap. Bit at the same time it will be well below Kyosho and MBX6R prices!
02-13-2012, 07:01 AM
#68
People seem to think the narrower the better. Why? What they don't realise is narrower = high centre mass. I don't know about you guys but when I studied physics at uni we learnt that lower distributed mass gave much better handling characteristics rather than a higher one. Look at all the supercars made in the world, SUPER WIDE and SUPER LOW in terms of their weight distribution. Never seen Lambo, Ferrari or Porsche wanting to design narrower and taller cars. There is a reason for that.
Sworkz had to be different though otherwise people would be screaming COPY against the Serpent. But I do believe the battery packs flat rather than on their sides is a superior design. In the real car world it would make a tonne of difference. With RC cars? Hmmmm probably not so much because of their light weight.
Also why would anyone want the motors or battery cells to get smaller and compare to 1/10th? The reason I would want to run 1/8th is because of their size. I don't like the little ugly pesky fake looking 1/10th cars. I want big motors and 6S capacity. I think 1/8th racing should change its rules to 5S anyway. The 4S are just too slow for the type of technology available to 1/8th electric cars. A 5S would certainly be light years faster than any nitro on any track I believe. But as it stands two drivers of the same ability the nitro will be slightly quicker against a 4S on the track. I am talking lap times.
Anyway can you fit a 3S on each side of this car? If so I'm very interested in pre-ordering. I've been told with the Serpent 3S on each side is out of the question.
02-13-2012, 11:18 AM
#69
I like this buggy but would have to agree with your opinion.
People seem to think the narrower the better. Why? What they don't realise is narrower = high centre mass. I don't know about you guys but when I studied physics at uni we learnt that lower distributed mass gave much better handling characteristics rather than a higher one. Look at all the supercars made in the world, SUPER WIDE and SUPER LOW in terms of their weight distribution. Never seen Lambo, Ferrari or Porsche wanting to design narrower and taller cars. There is a reason for that.
Sworkz had to be different though otherwise people would be screaming COPY against the Serpent. But I do believe the battery packs flat rather than on their sides is a superior design. In the real car world it would make a tonne of difference. With RC cars? Hmmmm probably not so much because of their light weight.
Also why would anyone want the motors or battery cells to get smaller and compare to 1/10th? The reason I would want to run 1/8th is because of their size. I don't like the little ugly pesky fake looking 1/10th cars. I want big motors and 6S capacity. I think 1/8th racing should change its rules to 5S anyway. The 4S are just too slow for the type of technology available to 1/8th electric cars. A 5S would certainly be light years faster than any nitro on any track I believe. But as it stands two drivers of the same ability the nitro will be slightly quicker against a 4S on the track. I am talking lap times.
Anyway can you fit a 3S on each side of this car? If so I'm very interested in pre-ordering. I've been told with the Serpent 3S on each side is out of the question.
People seem to think the narrower the better. Why? What they don't realise is narrower = high centre mass. I don't know about you guys but when I studied physics at uni we learnt that lower distributed mass gave much better handling characteristics rather than a higher one. Look at all the supercars made in the world, SUPER WIDE and SUPER LOW in terms of their weight distribution. Never seen Lambo, Ferrari or Porsche wanting to design narrower and taller cars. There is a reason for that.
Sworkz had to be different though otherwise people would be screaming COPY against the Serpent. But I do believe the battery packs flat rather than on their sides is a superior design. In the real car world it would make a tonne of difference. With RC cars? Hmmmm probably not so much because of their light weight.
Also why would anyone want the motors or battery cells to get smaller and compare to 1/10th? The reason I would want to run 1/8th is because of their size. I don't like the little ugly pesky fake looking 1/10th cars. I want big motors and 6S capacity. I think 1/8th racing should change its rules to 5S anyway. The 4S are just too slow for the type of technology available to 1/8th electric cars. A 5S would certainly be light years faster than any nitro on any track I believe. But as it stands two drivers of the same ability the nitro will be slightly quicker against a 4S on the track. I am talking lap times.
Anyway can you fit a 3S on each side of this car? If so I'm very interested in pre-ordering. I've been told with the Serpent 3S on each side is out of the question.
The advantage of having the weight more centralized on the chassis will be the agility of the car. It should change direction much quicker and be much more balance from side to side. I think the design will prove to be good and the COG difference with the batteries on their side will be negligible.
On the 3s question, I would have to know the width dimensions of the battery tray to be sure, but I'm positive there is a 3s pack that should fit the chassis fine. Orion has a few that are nice:
http://www.teamorion.com/carbon-xx-l...wg-en-2-3.html
02-14-2012, 09:29 PM
#71
We should do a magazine comparison......
02-15-2012, 03:01 PM
#73
It would be nice for someone to compile a complete list of available, competition ready, 1/8th electric buggies. With there being half of the magazines now as there was the same time last year, I don't see a magazine comparison doing anyone any good. A major website doing a comparison or just a thorough "1/8th Scale Electric Buyers Guide" would probably be the best bet and make it easier for some nitro guys to build an Ebuggy. I know that compared to last year at our RC Pro Series races this year have had a much smaller overall truggy turnout, and a much larger E buggy turnout. It continues to grow....
02-17-2012, 12:42 PM
#74
Well, it is probably hard to believe, but I am supporting Jason and sworkz. The way I see it, is if we can keep it civil, but have a fun Ford vs Chevy rivalry, maybe we both sell a few extra cars and help everyone have fun and grow. Of course, we both should have the advantage on conversions and single pack cars. Would love an unbiased review of everyone. I do have an idea on how to make a fair comparison.
02-17-2012, 01:05 PM
#75
conversions:
MP9E
MBX6 Eco
XRAY 808E
AE RC8.2Be
LOSI EIGHT 2.0
purpose built cars:
-> with one lipo:
OFNA Hyper 9E
OFNA LX2E
HOTBODIES VE8
TECRACE 01
-> with 2 lipos:
Caster Racing 1.5R
DURANGO DEX408
SWORKS S350BE1
OFNA NEXX8
RB E-ONE
SERPENT S811E
ANSMANN X8E ( =TQ SX8E)
To me two lipos setups is the future, but I would rather use 2x3S lipos with a low kv motor
MP9E
MBX6 Eco
XRAY 808E
AE RC8.2Be
LOSI EIGHT 2.0
purpose built cars:
-> with one lipo:
OFNA Hyper 9E
OFNA LX2E
HOTBODIES VE8
TECRACE 01
-> with 2 lipos:
Caster Racing 1.5R
DURANGO DEX408
SWORKS S350BE1
OFNA NEXX8
RB E-ONE
SERPENT S811E
ANSMANN X8E ( =TQ SX8E)
To me two lipos setups is the future, but I would rather use 2x3S lipos with a low kv motor