b44.2 AVID chassis.... worth it?
06-05-2013, 03:50 PM
#31
But if your TP is being picked up every time and its on the chassis... run it. A lot of it has to do with how buried the pick up line is on the track, if its shallow, may not matter. If its buried, it may not pick up if its directly on the CF.
Last edited by fq06; 06-05-2013 at 04:20 PM.
06-05-2013, 11:24 PM
#32
I have had 4 race meets now and the only damage is light scuffing. No rips, dig outs or any freying on the sides. I just want extra for when I have to remove it to rebuild the buggy.
I would assume the protector material is exactly the same as what Upgrade-RC sells for all their other designs, except the AVID one is just AVIDs design. So if your just after a durable protector then give Upgrade-RC a shot for one of their other designs.
06-06-2013, 06:39 AM
#33
My TP is above the window on the top deck as well, they don't see through CF very well so it could skip laps if it is directly on CF. Some place it on the servo too. As long as it has some space above the CF.
But if your TP is being picked up every time and its on the chassis... run it. A lot of it has to do with how buried the pick up line is on the track, if its shallow, may not matter. If its buried, it may not pick up if its directly on the CF.
But if your TP is being picked up every time and its on the chassis... run it. A lot of it has to do with how buried the pick up line is on the track, if its shallow, may not matter. If its buried, it may not pick up if its directly on the CF.
06-06-2013, 07:27 AM
#34
My TP is above the window on the top deck as well, they don't see through CF very well so it could skip laps if it is directly on CF. Some place it on the servo too. As long as it has some space above the CF.
But if your TP is being picked up every time and its on the chassis... run it. A lot of it has to do with how buried the pick up line is on the track, if its shallow, may not matter. If its buried, it may not pick up if its directly on the CF.
But if your TP is being picked up every time and its on the chassis... run it. A lot of it has to do with how buried the pick up line is on the track, if its shallow, may not matter. If its buried, it may not pick up if its directly on the CF.
06-06-2013, 09:13 AM
#35
Again, it may just be how deep the line is at a given track. I would think that they would have to have the line deeper on a dirt track than an asphalt track.
You can search and find statements supporting either mounting choice but I have had rare missed laps without the PT having a sight below it. PT above the peekaboo on the top deck, no misses.
There's carbon below the upper deck, but the signal can spread out and get picked up... not documented, but just my thought on it.
Here is a direct quote from AMB documentation...
"The transponder must be mounted horizontally (flat).
The position of the transponder must be identical in all RC model cars competing in the race for best finish accuracy.
Transponders must be positioned no higher than 15 cm / 6” (lower is better), with no metal or carbon fiber between the transponder and detection loop."
Off topic though... back to chassis discussion
You can search and find statements supporting either mounting choice but I have had rare missed laps without the PT having a sight below it. PT above the peekaboo on the top deck, no misses.
There's carbon below the upper deck, but the signal can spread out and get picked up... not documented, but just my thought on it.
Here is a direct quote from AMB documentation...
"The transponder must be mounted horizontally (flat).
The position of the transponder must be identical in all RC model cars competing in the race for best finish accuracy.
Transponders must be positioned no higher than 15 cm / 6” (lower is better), with no metal or carbon fiber between the transponder and detection loop."
Off topic though... back to chassis discussion
Last edited by fq06; 06-07-2013 at 07:45 AM.
06-06-2013, 09:29 AM
#36
Did the same for months , then after a track change the system would not count my ride till I moved the TP on top of the servo.
06-06-2013, 10:49 AM
#37
Here is a direct quote from AMB documentation...
"The transponder must be mounted horizontally (flat).
The position of the transponder must be identical in all RC model cars competing in the race for best finish accuracy.
Transponders must be positioned no higher than 15 cm / 6” (lower is better), with no metal or carbon fiber between the transponder and detection loop."
"The transponder must be mounted horizontally (flat).
The position of the transponder must be identical in all RC model cars competing in the race for best finish accuracy.
Transponders must be positioned no higher than 15 cm / 6” (lower is better), with no metal or carbon fiber between the transponder and detection loop."
06-10-2013, 03:50 PM
#38
Good news! Those wanting extra chassis protectors or just one separate, you can now get them.
http://www.avidrc.com/product/5/acce...cessories.html
I'll be ordering a few.
http://www.avidrc.com/product/5/acce...cessories.html
I'll be ordering a few.
06-11-2013, 08:11 AM
#40
I don't have one that is not on a buggy at the moment but I held up the CF one against the aluminium one I have installed and the profiles are identical.
The protector will fit fine.
It doesn't go all the way to the edge of the AVID chassis (a fraction off) but i'm assuming thats just to reduce the chance of catching the edge and lifting it off.
The protector will fit fine.
It doesn't go all the way to the edge of the AVID chassis (a fraction off) but i'm assuming thats just to reduce the chance of catching the edge and lifting it off.
06-20-2013, 05:27 PM
#42
06-21-2013, 07:22 AM
#44
is this a good move part to have?