2LikesCheap car for FPV
10-01-2018, 02:29 PM
#1
Cheap car for FPV
Looking to try and grow interest in FPV racing at the local track. Last two weekends I've been running my euro truck with a camera but the thing is just so tippy. Being FPV, it's going to have to be a slow class as even the euro truck seems ballistic thru the goggles, probably just sticking to a silver can.
that being said, I'm looking for something cheap to use for this class. I can convert my TT-01E I already have to a standard TT-01, or pick up one of the cheap ($100) touring cars. Unfortunately I don't currently have a spare TC sitting. Open to suggestions here, it would be nice to have a cheap go-to if others want to start the class as well.
that being said, I'm looking for something cheap to use for this class. I can convert my TT-01E I already have to a standard TT-01, or pick up one of the cheap ($100) touring cars. Unfortunately I don't currently have a spare TC sitting. Open to suggestions here, it would be nice to have a cheap go-to if others want to start the class as well.
10-01-2018, 02:34 PM
#2
Say what? I'll give this a go. I've got all the gear.
You're going to be looking at 370size motors to keep things reasonable. Alternatively current limiting. You want RPM, just not... the mind bending acceleration.
I also have cars. I'll PM you about that.
You're going to be looking at 370size motors to keep things reasonable. Alternatively current limiting. You want RPM, just not... the mind bending acceleration.
I also have cars. I'll PM you about that.
10-01-2018, 03:49 PM
#3
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This is what Dromida used in the rally
First Impressions: Dromida 1/18 FPV Rally Car
- FPV-equipped Rally Car
- 1 2.4GHz trigger-style radio transmitter
- 1 Tactic FPV RM2 FPV monitor
- 1 Tactic FPV-G1 FPV headset
- 1 Tactic FPV monit
First Impressions: Dromida 1/18 FPV Rally Car
10-01-2018, 07:35 PM
#4
I have one of them dromida rally cars that I put a camera in myself that's never been run I never bought the goggles I'll sell if your I interested it's brushless. 120 shipped. Pm if interested
10-01-2018, 08:05 PM
#5
Look up the last Las Vegas race (IIC maybe?). They had a fpv class with some of the team drivers. Looked really hard on track as you had no overview. As they went, though, they started to learn the course. Interesting for the drivers I’m sure. To be honest, wasn’t as interesting to watch through their feeds...for me at least.
10-01-2018, 08:51 PM
#6
Look up the last Las Vegas race (IIC maybe?). They had a fpv class with some of the team drivers. Looked really hard on track as you had no overview. As they went, though, they started to learn the course. Interesting for the drivers I’m sure. To be honest, wasn’t as interesting to watch through their feeds...for me at least.
looking to stay 1/10 so people can use any old touring car, maybe something that's been collecting dust for a while.
10-01-2018, 11:18 PM
#8
10-02-2018, 06:40 AM
#9
Turnigy TD10 V2 1/10 Touring Car 85.99 USA dollar Link
By the time you replace the stripped diff and leaking shocks with oem product from 3Racing you will have spent the same $$$ and the 3Racing kit includes swaybars and upgraded shock towers. The TD10 is pieced together from 3racing parts that did not meet QC.
10-02-2018, 02:20 PM
#10
Better yet get the real thing >> 3RACING XI SPORT NU
By the time you replace the stripped diff and leaking shocks with oem product from 3Racing you will have spent the same $$$ and the 3Racing kit includes swaybars and upgraded shock towers. The TD10 is pieced together from 3racing parts that did not meet QC.
By the time you replace the stripped diff and leaking shocks with oem product from 3Racing you will have spent the same $$$ and the 3Racing kit includes swaybars and upgraded shock towers. The TD10 is pieced together from 3racing parts that did not meet QC.
10-02-2018, 02:48 PM
#12
FPV would be amazing for one of those really long Rally tracks where people run behind the car while driving, much more open than a normal rc track
10-02-2018, 06:29 PM
#14
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Hard part is getting the support to encourage the class. Especially for a track to promote a class using a vehicle they don’t or can’t sell. TC4 could work but seem to finally on the way out. Kinda leads things back towards Tamiya
10-02-2018, 07:28 PM
#15
Yes tough to support with no cheap cars available locally, save for tamiya. Tossed a standard bumper and set of jacos on my TT-01 today and mounted the cam on an old body. It's awfully kludgy but will provide an answer as to whether this idea works with lower camera height. Position looked good while running it on the street, we will see how it is on the track soon. 