Team C 1/8 GT car
07-23-2013, 09:18 PM
#617
I agree, its making me put my long chassis back together for some good vid if nothing else!
The latest batch of kits now have the HD oneway bearing included in the kit!!
Surgery is now beginning!
This turnkey build is headed to the Philippines, no holds barred he wants the absolute best of everything and wants it as light as possible so all of the screws are being replaced with aluminum, the turnbuckles are titanium, I made shock towers that are half the weight of the stock ones, short rear shock, custom lightened arm braces and the REDS M7T GT engine(lightest out there at 348g) that is Stage 2.5 modded! this will be fun, i think i can shave off about 200g or so, the screws are really heavy by them selves. He has already shelved his Serpent and actually purchased another TeamC just because he didnt want to wait!! They have a unique track so I am helping him with the setup on the one he has now and we will apply that knowledge to this car so it should be a rocket when he gets it! Fun stuff.
The latest batch of kits now have the HD oneway bearing included in the kit!!
Surgery is now beginning!
This turnkey build is headed to the Philippines, no holds barred he wants the absolute best of everything and wants it as light as possible so all of the screws are being replaced with aluminum, the turnbuckles are titanium, I made shock towers that are half the weight of the stock ones, short rear shock, custom lightened arm braces and the REDS M7T GT engine(lightest out there at 348g) that is Stage 2.5 modded! this will be fun, i think i can shave off about 200g or so, the screws are really heavy by them selves. He has already shelved his Serpent and actually purchased another TeamC just because he didnt want to wait!! They have a unique track so I am helping him with the setup on the one he has now and we will apply that knowledge to this car so it should be a rocket when he gets it! Fun stuff.
07-24-2013, 04:27 AM
#618
Are your sur.r.re its the long wheelbase chassis
BM
07-24-2013, 04:29 AM
#619
07-24-2013, 06:19 AM
#620
Yup they are all long......
07-24-2013, 04:14 PM
#621
Watching both videos, your car doesnt start to really pull until late on the straightaway, you are not losing ground coming out of the turns but you are also not gaining ground. This is not a bad thing as it seems to suit your driving style but your smoke isnt clearing up until way past 3/4 straight which means that the engine is being "lugged". that car is heavy so that is probably what keeps it from accelerating as quick. here is what i think you should do, get the 7pt engine gear it with a 21/40 or 21/41 and let us see it on the track. You have to realize that the engines need to wind out, its not going to hurt it. the powerband on a 7pt is high and thats where you want to keep the engine at! and most importantly watch your laptimes!
Thanks for your opinion ... now a query ... WHERE DO I GET a GTV2 / TEAM C 40T Spur ? ...
thanks ...
07-24-2013, 07:51 PM
#622
I just placed a order for two of those bodies and I am tempted to get the Ferrari as well,lol
07-24-2013, 08:01 PM
#623
I cant wait to get back from this race so i can paint the other two bodies!
07-24-2013, 08:15 PM
#625
The Maclaren is the most popular so far followed by the GTR ,only a few Ferraris.
Light weight arm braces!
the normal braces are right at 100g with screws, these arms with aluminum screws are 56g, the shock towers are 28g lighter and i have shaved almost another 90g from almost all of the chassis screws. When I put my car together and on the ground my ride height increase by almost 3mm!
Light weight arm braces!
the normal braces are right at 100g with screws, these arms with aluminum screws are 56g, the shock towers are 28g lighter and i have shaved almost another 90g from almost all of the chassis screws. When I put my car together and on the ground my ride height increase by almost 3mm!
Last edited by MantisWorx; 07-24-2013 at 08:33 PM.
07-25-2013, 06:47 AM
#626
The Maclaren is the most popular so far followed by the GTR ,only a few Ferraris.
Light weight arm braces!
the normal braces are right at 100g with screws, these arms with aluminum screws are 56g, the shock towers are 28g lighter and i have shaved almost another 90g from almost all of the chassis screws. When I put my car together and on the ground my ride height increase by almost 3mm!
Light weight arm braces!
the normal braces are right at 100g with screws, these arms with aluminum screws are 56g, the shock towers are 28g lighter and i have shaved almost another 90g from almost all of the chassis screws. When I put my car together and on the ground my ride height increase by almost 3mm!
07-25-2013, 10:08 AM
#627
The Maclaren is the most popular so far followed by the GTR ,only a few Ferraris.
Light weight arm braces!
the normal braces are right at 100g with screws, these arms with aluminum screws are 56g, the shock towers are 28g lighter and i have shaved almost another 90g from almost all of the chassis screws. When I put my car together and on the ground my ride height increase by almost 3mm!
Light weight arm braces!
the normal braces are right at 100g with screws, these arms with aluminum screws are 56g, the shock towers are 28g lighter and i have shaved almost another 90g from almost all of the chassis screws. When I put my car together and on the ground my ride height increase by almost 3mm!
A total savings of approx. 200g with the alum. screws and chassis screws, light arm braces and light shock towers, that should increase corner speed for sure.
07-25-2013, 10:39 AM
#628
Just came back from the track, HUGE difference most noticeable on exit. New REDS engine is a beast, the sound is like nothing you have heard before!
07-25-2013, 03:45 PM
#630
Tech Initiate
MantisWorx, The sun is up. Me and JPN will be testing the setup you gave me. Will give you feedback ASAP.