anything faster than 1/8 e-buggy on a big track?
just wondering...
could a 4wd SCT with a 1/8 system (motor/ controller) be faster than 1/8 e-buggy because of the power to weight ratio? |
Nope. SCTs just don't put the power down like an e-buggy can. Plus they're just not as nimble or stable nor do they jump as well as e-buggies.
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Aren't truggies frequently quicker?
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I think a 4x4 sct with a sct system on 3s would be pretty close in times and speed.
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Originally Posted by Dave H
(Post 13261491)
Aren't truggies frequently quicker?
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E truggy! Try one.
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Originally Posted by symmetricon
(Post 13261609)
E truggy! Try one.
can you actually feel anything from the track with a truggy? not bashing truggies, I just have no idea what it's like to drive one |
I thought you had an etruggy? If not then you need one! They are big , dumb and over powered! That's why I love them
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Originally Posted by Pulse_
(Post 13261654)
truggies are super rare locally
can you actually feel anything from the track with a truggy? not bashing truggies, I just have no idea what it's like to drive one |
Ever heard the racing term 'slower is faster'????
Simply, speed isn't everything, and if that's your focus, you won't do well on the track. Slowing down, taking the right line, not sliding around and crashing, that's what makes you faster in lap times. Could you make an SCT go FASTER than 1/8 e-buggy? Yeah, with enough time, money and effort. But it won't help on a track, in fact it's hurt you with the lack of torque you'd end up with due to your gearing. **EDIT: I'd also remind you, both e-Buggy and SCT actually are fairly similar in size, but SCTs have a huge body on top. Probably lighter, but not as much as you might think. |
I am pretty sure the op isn't talking about top speed or straight line speed. More like what is the fastest type of rc car on a big track.
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Originally Posted by symmetricon
(Post 13261705)
I am pretty sure the op isn't talking about top speed or straight line speed. More like what is the fastest type of rc car on a big track.
of course I was talking about lap times what do you mean when you say "you can drive them in ways you can't with any other type of rc"? @egobrkr: never owned a truggy because I thought they couldn't feel as precise as e-buggies because of the massive wheels etc.. |
Originally Posted by Pulse_
(Post 13261745)
thanks for clearing that ;)
of course I was talking about lap times what do you mean when you say "you can drive them in ways you can't with any other type of rc"? @egobrkr: never owned a truggy because I thought they couldn't feel as precise as e-buggies because of the massive wheels |
Top lap-time at our track last year was from a nitro Truggy. We have a wide track with oversized jumps and lots of banked sweepers. They seem to gain time in long corners and over big jumps sections, but especially small, sharp bumps like moguls.
I also think Truggies make people go crazy, it's by far the messiest class to marshall, truggies flying everywhere. |
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