GT class--buggy-based on road!
09-01-2010, 03:50 PM
#4262
Good luck.
09-01-2010, 04:48 PM
#4263
Tech Addict
The DM-1 uses the same diffs and the same diff cases as the X-1 buggy so you can order the shock towers made for the DM-1 with no problems. I have the towers from maxvelocityracing.com. Great owner and great products. I would use front shocks in the rear. Big bores are not necesary but if thats the only ones you got don't worry I don't think it will bother you.
For the guy that is looking for advice on buying a RTR the OFNA in RTR trim is a better car but both the Kyosho and the DM-1 Spec are preaty even in overall performance. When I say to go with the OFNA I mean as a RTR, since both have a few attention points to look out for. The K car has trouble with the tranny (this has been addressed but I don't know first hand if the problem persists). The OFNA has weak lower arm mounts but the aftermarket has the solution, again maxvelocityracing.com has what you need.
For the guy that is looking for advice on buying a RTR the OFNA in RTR trim is a better car but both the Kyosho and the DM-1 Spec are preaty even in overall performance. When I say to go with the OFNA I mean as a RTR, since both have a few attention points to look out for. The K car has trouble with the tranny (this has been addressed but I don't know first hand if the problem persists). The OFNA has weak lower arm mounts but the aftermarket has the solution, again maxvelocityracing.com has what you need.
09-01-2010, 06:45 PM
#4264
Tech Regular
The DM-1 uses the same diffs and the same diff cases as the X-1 buggy so you can order the shock towers made for the DM-1 with no problems. I have the towers from maxvelocityracing.com. Great owner and great products. I would use front shocks in the rear. Big bores are not necesary but if thats the only ones you got don't worry I don't think it will bother you.
For the guy that is looking for advice on buying a RTR the OFNA in RTR trim is a better car but both the Kyosho and the DM-1 Spec are preaty even in overall performance. When I say to go with the OFNA I mean as a RTR, since both have a few attention points to look out for. The K car has trouble with the tranny (this has been addressed but I don't know first hand if the problem persists). The OFNA has weak lower arm mounts but the aftermarket has the solution, again maxvelocityracing.com has what you need.
For the guy that is looking for advice on buying a RTR the OFNA in RTR trim is a better car but both the Kyosho and the DM-1 Spec are preaty even in overall performance. When I say to go with the OFNA I mean as a RTR, since both have a few attention points to look out for. The K car has trouble with the tranny (this has been addressed but I don't know first hand if the problem persists). The OFNA has weak lower arm mounts but the aftermarket has the solution, again maxvelocityracing.com has what you need.
09-01-2010, 08:11 PM
#4265
Thanks for the input guys, i think i am leaning towards the dm-1 spec, my local hobby shop has one and they offered it to me at a really great price!!
Plus one thing i found out is the gt-2 you are limited on what bodys you can get for the car
Plus one thing i found out is the gt-2 you are limited on what bodys you can get for the car
09-01-2010, 08:23 PM
#4266
Very nice let us know when it's coming.
Well guys, just received an email from ALPHA RC Factory asking me to show you something.
This is the CAD projected ALPHA-R2 Body for 1/8th Scales GT Cars (DM1S, Buggy Transformed, etc ...) :
The body will be available mid november this year.
Alpha RC exclusive distributor for Continental USA (as we have already one for Puerto Rico) its selected and will be announced soon, distributor its building the first order so USA will have ALPHA RC very very soon ...
cya guys !!
Pato Concha
Alpha RC Driver
This is the CAD projected ALPHA-R2 Body for 1/8th Scales GT Cars (DM1S, Buggy Transformed, etc ...) :
The body will be available mid november this year.
Alpha RC exclusive distributor for Continental USA (as we have already one for Puerto Rico) its selected and will be announced soon, distributor its building the first order so USA will have ALPHA RC very very soon ...
cya guys !!
Pato Concha
Alpha RC Driver
09-01-2010, 08:47 PM
#4267
Thx man, I am waiting for his reply.
The DM-1 uses the same diffs and the same diff cases as the X-1 buggy so you can order the shock towers made for the DM-1 with no problems. I have the towers from maxvelocityracing.com. Great owner and great products. I would use front shocks in the rear. Big bores are not necesary but if thats the only ones you got don't worry I don't think it will bother you.
For the guy that is looking for advice on buying a RTR the OFNA in RTR trim is a better car but both the Kyosho and the DM-1 Spec are preaty even in overall performance. When I say to go with the OFNA I mean as a RTR, since both have a few attention points to look out for. The K car has trouble with the tranny (this has been addressed but I don't know first hand if the problem persists). The OFNA has weak lower arm mounts but the aftermarket has the solution, again maxvelocityracing.com has what you need.
For the guy that is looking for advice on buying a RTR the OFNA in RTR trim is a better car but both the Kyosho and the DM-1 Spec are preaty even in overall performance. When I say to go with the OFNA I mean as a RTR, since both have a few attention points to look out for. The K car has trouble with the tranny (this has been addressed but I don't know first hand if the problem persists). The OFNA has weak lower arm mounts but the aftermarket has the solution, again maxvelocityracing.com has what you need.
09-01-2010, 10:03 PM
#4268
Corvette: To Wing or not to Wing
I run on a pretty big split level parking lot, topping out around 60-63 on the front straight.. Im debating if i will be beneficial to use the win on my corvette
Looks cool with or without it but concerned about aerodynamic drag for top speed and/or losing the downforce that it gives for handling
Thoughts???
Looks cool with or without it but concerned about aerodynamic drag for top speed and/or losing the downforce that it gives for handlingThoughts???
09-01-2010, 10:07 PM
#4269
Cant vouch for the dm-1 but the GT2 is a beast! Very very durable.. Except i hear the stock 2-speed is bunk (i run center diff) As faras bodies there are about 5 to choose from or 6-7 if you consider dirt oval bodie.. Again not sure how many you can get for the dm-1?
Also the GT2 is lighter yet bigger and more scale looking to me..
09-01-2010, 11:51 PM
#4270
I run on a pretty big split level parking lot, topping out around 60-63 on the front straight.. Im debating if i will be beneficial to use the win on my corvette Looks cool with or without it but concerned about aerodynamic drag for top speed and/or losing the downforce that it gives for handling
Thoughts???
Looks cool with or without it but concerned about aerodynamic drag for top speed and/or losing the downforce that it gives for handlingThoughts???
What engine are you running...
And what gears are you using...
09-02-2010, 10:00 PM
#4275
Timmo i forgot to mention that mines electric *cough*cough* that will probably help you figure out how i got there lol.. Well the speed quest is on hold for me right now, boss has the record at 91!
Our track is pretty cool and big though, so its alot about mph on the straight! I plan on making a youtube video this next week of us pounding it out
Our track is pretty cool and big though, so its alot about mph on the straight! I plan on making a youtube video this next week of us pounding it out