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Travis S 02-24-2014 03:42 PM


Originally Posted by Tommy R (Post 13039314)
Travis, can you elaborate a bit on this wing? I just picked up my first Tamiya body (Subaru BRZ R&D) and it includes only a rather ordinary wing. Not familiar with the optional wing.

Thanks!
Tommy

I used Tamiya part #53470 the carbon fiber look and there is also #53371 that is clear and can be painted. I cut mine on the lines and it was under the 10mm rule.

Tommy R 02-24-2014 03:50 PM

Thanks a lot!

NutDriver 02-24-2014 06:36 PM

How about the HPI GT wings? Even if they are under 10mm, they look like they have a huge chord.

http://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/85288

Travis S 02-24-2014 06:42 PM


Originally Posted by NutDriver (Post 13039993)
How about the HPI GT wings? Even if they are under 10mm, they look like they have a huge chord.

http://www.hpiracing.com/en/part/85288

That 10mm rule is for lexan spoilers only. You can mount any of the big ass molded plastic spoilers.

dizope 02-26-2014 06:01 PM

What are you guys using for weight? 1450 grams is pretty heavy for modern touring cars.

nf_ekt 02-26-2014 07:00 PM


Originally Posted by dizope (Post 13046645)
What are you guys using for weight? 1450 grams is pretty heavy for modern touring cars.

I believe the point of the weight rule is to allow some parity to exist with the older cars, to create an equalizer of sorts. Stick on weights (used for tire balancing) are cheap and common. You can get some better looking stick-on weights from most hobby shops. Hth or is the answer you are looking for.

vivo quevas 02-26-2014 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by nf_ekt (Post 13046840)
I believe the point of the weight rule is to allow some parity to exist with the older cars, to create an equalizer of sorts. Stick on weights (used for tire balancing) are cheap and common. You can get some better looking stick-on weights from most hobby shops. Hth or is the answer you are looking for.

What Dizope is saying that is adding 100grams of weight or more on a modern car? That is 10 or more 10 gram wieght's it is hard to find the space for that many weights in a modern car the deck on my 417 is full of electronics batteries etc. The belt runs down the center and the space for weight there is limited.

mooby64 02-26-2014 07:28 PM


Originally Posted by dizope (Post 13046645)
What are you guys using for weight? 1450 grams is pretty heavy for modern touring cars.

I use Tungsten weights that are used for Pine Car Derby cars. Tungsten is approx. 1.6 times heavier than lead. More weight in a smaller footprint. I think I had to add 170gms to my T4 clone to make 1450gms.

dizope 02-26-2014 07:31 PM


Originally Posted by vivo quevas (Post 13046919)
What Dizope is saying that is adding 100grams of weight or more on a modern car? That is 10 or more 10 gram wieght's it is hard to find the space for that many weights in a modern car the deck on my 417 is full of electronics batteries etc. The belt runs down the center and the space for weight there is limited.

Exactly, thanks for clarifying "Vivo". :)

dizope 02-26-2014 07:36 PM


Originally Posted by mooby64 (Post 13046930)
I use Tungsten weights that are used for Pine Car Derby cars. Tungsten is approx. 1.6 times heavier than lead. More weight in a smaller footprint. I think I had to add 170gms to my T4 clone to make 1450gms.

Do you have any pictures of it installed?

mooby64 02-26-2014 08:08 PM


Originally Posted by dizope (Post 13046970)
Do you have any pictures of it installed?

SORRY. No pics, I put as much weight in the middle of the chassis, under the belt. I then used the rest on the corners of the chassis, to adjust the static balance. I think I got to within about 3gms side to side.

nf_ekt 02-27-2014 07:59 AM


Originally Posted by vivo quevas (Post 13046919)
What Dizope is saying that is adding 100grams of weight or more on a modern car? That is 10 or more 10 gram wieght's it is hard to find the space for that many weights in a modern car the deck on my 417 is full of electronics batteries etc. The belt runs down the center and the space for weight there is limited.

Got it, thanks. I'd like to see the tungsten weights you are referring to. One of the cars I run is a Top Photon and it comes with a tray that acts as a lipo holder. The tray is perfect for adding lead weights, that's what it is designed for basically. You could probably add it to any car with just a bit of drilling. I had a spec-r I ran in VTA before the photon and it was a challenge for sure, I resorted to sticking weights to the pack itself, on the front bumper, wherever... I'll look up the weights you are talking about if they are a lot heavier for the size.

k_bojar 02-27-2014 11:03 AM


Originally Posted by nf_ekt (Post 13048130)
Got it, thanks. I'd like to see the tungsten weights you are referring to. One of the cars I run is a Top Photon and it comes with a tray that acts as a lipo holder. The tray is perfect for adding lead weights, that's what it is designed for basically. You could probably add it to any car with just a bit of drilling. I had a spec-r I ran in VTA before the photon and it was a challenge for sure, I resorted to sticking weights to the pack itself, on the front bumper, wherever... I'll look up the weights you are talking about if they are a lot heavier for the size.

may not be the exact ones you were talking about, but I found these with a quick google search

http://www.pinewoodpro.com/pinewood-...en-weights.htm

nf_ekt 02-27-2014 01:13 PM


Originally Posted by k_bojar (Post 13048703)
may not be the exact ones you were talking about, but I found these with a quick google search

http://www.pinewoodpro.com/pinewood-...en-weights.htm

Hmmm... the putty looks interesting. You could get creative with how you applied it, make it fit some tight spaces.

snoopyrc 02-27-2014 01:42 PM

I've seen a tungsten bar somewhere. Bolts down right in the centerline of the car.


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