Roche Rapide P12V
All new design Rapide P12V is coming soon. There's quite a bit of discussion elsewhere already.... thought it deserved its own thread already.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...bb3eb805c3.jpg |
Thanks for making a thread. We all await new official info!!
Our first shipment - one of three boxes - has arrived in the USA and will start shipping out of RocheRC USA / Sidepieceracing.com on Wednesday |
|
Alright, finally, some more details!
|
Just placed my order. Seems like a nice blend of the A12 front end and conventional center shock. Love the A12, but this design appeals to me more for some reason. Seems less...finicky? Not quite the word I'm looking for, but will have to do. I don't feel quite as comfortable building/setting up (and knowing if it's done properly) for the A12 rear damper. Not trying to bad-mouth the Awesomatix. It's a beautiful car w/wonderful engineering and excellent manufacturing. Just feel more at home w/this Roche design.
I've been racing the Roche EVO1 EU edition in GT12-RT for the past year, and it's suited me well. In fact, I just built a Club Race Hero (3D printed) version of the Roche car that's also been working well in the class. Looking forward to trying the next evolutionary step in the Roche line. |
Originally Posted by bentouttashape
(Post 16038984)
Just placed my order. Seems like a nice blend of the A12 front end and conventional center shock. Love the A12, but this design appeals to me more for some reason. Seems less...finicky? Not quite the word I'm looking for, but will have to do. I don't feel quite as comfortable building/setting up (and knowing if it's done properly) for the A12 rear damper. Not trying to bad-mouth the Awesomatix. It's a beautiful car w/wonderful engineering and excellent manufacturing. Just feel more at home w/this Roche design.
I've been racing the Roche EVO1 EU edition in GT12-RT for the past year, and it's suited me well. In fact, I just built a Club Race Hero (3D printed) version of the Roche car that's also been working well in the class. Looking forward to trying the next evolutionary step in the Roche line. |
Couldn't resist ordered one. Don't even have a track near me. The design is intriguing. Might set up for GT12.
|
Originally Posted by MikeO
(Post 16038987)
I’m interested to see what AMX USA/Roche USA drivers choose this car over the A12.
Originally Posted by hunterdawg
(Post 16038996)
Couldn't resist ordered one. Don't even have a track near me. The design is intriguing. Might set up for GT12.
|
Thanks but too far. Have 2 tracks, but they are 3 hours away. Maybe travel there once or twice a month.
|
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...32f217305.jpeg
This is how you’d adjust pivot ball roll centers correct? |
Originally Posted by MikeO
(Post 16039178)
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...32f217305.jpeg
This is how you’d adjust pivot ball roll centers correct? |
Originally Posted by nik77356
(Post 16039180)
That's what I gather, yes.
|
Originally Posted by bentouttashape
(Post 16039163)
|
I wouldn’t think you’re getting a sway bar effect since you’re just moving the spring location. It still affects the same thing (roll) but you’re just moving the spring from the bottom to the top of the pod and compressing the opposite side from convention. Though the motion load on the spring could (should) be different but I’m not sure by how much.
I would think the springs would slightly effect pod droop speed now. |
All times are GMT -7. It is currently 04:47 AM. |
Powered By: vBulletin v3.9.3.8
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.