Sakura Zero - New Touring Car!
01-23-2010, 10:07 AM
#136
The first thing that came to mind would a pin you add to the steering to lock it on center. This would allow you to set alignment a little easier. Who knows what it really is...
01-24-2010, 03:24 PM
#137
The assembled pic looks promising, too bad it is quite low res.
I wonder why the change in advertising tact though? Releasing snippets with explanations, to releasing a final pic with no information.
I have seen a few more hi res pics of the arms, and chassis with toe blocks mounted and it looks extremely promising, it looks like they have taken strong points from a number of chassis and made one car.
I am really excited to be driving one at TITC next month, im hoping it will be here relatively soon so i can prepare it for battle.
I wonder why the change in advertising tact though? Releasing snippets with explanations, to releasing a final pic with no information.
I have seen a few more hi res pics of the arms, and chassis with toe blocks mounted and it looks extremely promising, it looks like they have taken strong points from a number of chassis and made one car.
I am really excited to be driving one at TITC next month, im hoping it will be here relatively soon so i can prepare it for battle.
01-30-2010, 08:04 AM
#138
New updates on the website
http://www.3racing.hk/sakura-zero/english/
Click on each of the features in the list at the botom of the page for more details. There are some quite interesting features not seen on other cars, as well as a number of proven designs seen on other brands, the best of both worlds
English descriptions to be updated this week.
My TITC car for BL should be here mid next week, so hopefully by next weekend i will have a chance to give the car an initial shakedown run before getting on the plane for Thailand.
http://www.3racing.hk/sakura-zero/english/
Click on each of the features in the list at the botom of the page for more details. There are some quite interesting features not seen on other cars, as well as a number of proven designs seen on other brands, the best of both worlds
English descriptions to be updated this week.
My TITC car for BL should be here mid next week, so hopefully by next weekend i will have a chance to give the car an initial shakedown run before getting on the plane for Thailand.
01-31-2010, 10:38 AM
#139
The RDS diff is a good idea, and I had this idead years ago , until a friend made the comment that the speed is different between the "top" and the "bottom" of the cylinder... actually the cylinder would have to be shaped like a cone to compensate for these speed differences... and if you push that concept you end up with a gear diff muck like serpent... with aluminium gears instead of steel "rollers".
01-31-2010, 10:47 AM
#140
Tech Master
The RDS diff is a good idea, and I had this idead years ago , until a friend made the comment that the speed is different between the "top" and the "bottom" of the cylinder... actually the cylinder would have to be shaped like a cone to compensate for these speed differences... and if you push that concept you end up with a gear diff muck like serpent... with aluminium gears instead of steel "rollers".
I would also choose for a cone. That works better.
01-31-2010, 10:55 AM
#141
yeah but in this case, friction implies slippage, the way I understand it...
01-31-2010, 11:02 AM
#142
Tech Master
Yes this is a strange that they want to do it like this.
You get a slipping diff in each corner.
I think that they want that so you have a bit more traction when 1 wheel has a less grip than the other one.
Than you will have still some traction on the wheel with grip.
I think that's why they do it.
You get a slipping diff in each corner.
I think that they want that so you have a bit more traction when 1 wheel has a less grip than the other one.
Than you will have still some traction on the wheel with grip.
I think that's why they do it.
01-31-2010, 11:42 AM
#143
you mean like a limited slip diff ? I confess I have difficulties picturing a spinning diff mentally..but who hasn't ?
I guess we'll have to see/hear the first users to judge...
I guess we'll have to see/hear the first users to judge...
01-31-2010, 11:51 AM
#144
Tech Master
Yes, but I think you need to change your total setup.
You get a less smoother diff in the rear.
It's like you drive with a not smooth and very tight diff.
It will have more traction so I think for carpet ok but not for asphalt.
You get a less smoother diff in the rear.
It's like you drive with a not smooth and very tight diff.
It will have more traction so I think for carpet ok but not for asphalt.
01-31-2010, 10:27 PM
#145
From my understanding the RDS will use short roller bearing pins instead of round diff balls, so that the forward drive of the diff is maintained while having a good smooth diff action.
Due to the extremely small surface area of the ball on the plate, it requires a ton of pressure, and wears the plate quickly as we all know.
Im sure there will be some further feedback in the next 2 weeks, as final preparations are made for TITC.
Wether it works in all conditions or not remains to be seen, the fact they have tried a new solution to an old problem is to me very refreshing.
Due to the extremely small surface area of the ball on the plate, it requires a ton of pressure, and wears the plate quickly as we all know.
Im sure there will be some further feedback in the next 2 weeks, as final preparations are made for TITC.
Wether it works in all conditions or not remains to be seen, the fact they have tried a new solution to an old problem is to me very refreshing.
02-01-2010, 12:02 AM
#146
02-01-2010, 01:33 AM
#147
new non-published photos!
02-01-2010, 03:14 AM
#149
The wishbones look nice and beefy, how strong are they likely to be? In comparison to Cyclone ones being excellent and Kyosho ones being made of chocolate.
