NW 1/8th GT Buggy Based On Road - Rules, Pics, Videos, Setup
06-15-2011, 08:27 AM
#16
Make sure you buy the 1/8th DM-1 Spec. Do not buy the "PRO" version as it is 1/7th scale.
If you buy the RTR it comes with a pretty good motor. Just ask Dana he won last weekend with it. Otherwise buy a motor off the list above. I would lean towards the Novarossi motors for reliability.
Troy
If you buy the RTR it comes with a pretty good motor. Just ask Dana he won last weekend with it. Otherwise buy a motor off the list above. I would lean towards the Novarossi motors for reliability.
Troy
06-16-2011, 12:28 AM
#17
DM-1 upright front shocks
Here is my first prototype of a front shock tower. This one is made of .187 G10 and looks pretty bulletproof. I plan to make it out of carbon fiber but the G10 looks pretty cool and it's cheaper.
Max ride height at end of shock stroke is 13mm. So you can have a 10mm ride height with 3mm droop, 8 with 2, 9 with 4, etc. etc.
I was amazed at how much slop was instantly gone after eliminating all the linkage. Although suspension still has the flex of an offroad buggy it is way better.
Now we need some testing time! Come on weather.
Max ride height at end of shock stroke is 13mm. So you can have a 10mm ride height with 3mm droop, 8 with 2, 9 with 4, etc. etc.
I was amazed at how much slop was instantly gone after eliminating all the linkage. Although suspension still has the flex of an offroad buggy it is way better.
Now we need some testing time! Come on weather.
06-16-2011, 07:39 AM
#18
Here is my first prototype of a front shock tower. This one is made of .187 G10 and looks pretty bulletproof. I plan to make it out of carbon fiber but the G10 looks pretty cool and it's cheaper.
Max ride height at end of shock stroke is 13mm. So you can have a 10mm ride height with 3mm droop, 8 with 2, 9 with 4, etc. etc.
I was amazed at how much slop was instantly gone after eliminating all the linkage. Although suspension still has the flex of an offroad buggy it is way better.
Now we need some testing time! Come on weather.
Max ride height at end of shock stroke is 13mm. So you can have a 10mm ride height with 3mm droop, 8 with 2, 9 with 4, etc. etc.
I was amazed at how much slop was instantly gone after eliminating all the linkage. Although suspension still has the flex of an offroad buggy it is way better.
Now we need some testing time! Come on weather.
06-24-2011, 11:50 AM
#20
Timezone Race this Saturday
The 1/8th GT cars will be racing this Saturday June 25th at Timezone Raceway in Battleground, WA.
www.timezoneracing.com
Engines start at 9:00am. There will be 1/8th open, Nitro Sedan, and electric sedan racing as well. Come check them out.
www.timezoneracing.com
Engines start at 9:00am. There will be 1/8th open, Nitro Sedan, and electric sedan racing as well. Come check them out.
07-16-2011, 01:56 PM
#21
Tech Adept
Here is my first prototype of a front shock tower. This one is made of .187 G10 and looks pretty bulletproof. I plan to make it out of carbon fiber but the G10 looks pretty cool and it's cheaper.
Max ride height at end of shock stroke is 13mm. So you can have a 10mm ride height with 3mm droop, 8 with 2, 9 with 4, etc. etc.
I was amazed at how much slop was instantly gone after eliminating all the linkage. Although suspension still has the flex of an offroad buggy it is way better.
Now we need some testing time! Come on weather.
Max ride height at end of shock stroke is 13mm. So you can have a 10mm ride height with 3mm droop, 8 with 2, 9 with 4, etc. etc.
I was amazed at how much slop was instantly gone after eliminating all the linkage. Although suspension still has the flex of an offroad buggy it is way better.
Now we need some testing time! Come on weather.
07-21-2011, 08:10 PM
#22
Tech Adept
parts
i found a neat place from the mid west guys for parts carbon fiber and alum.
08-02-2011, 11:47 PM
#23
Tech Adept
did i scare people off by getting one of these cars?
08-03-2011, 08:24 PM
#24
Not me. Just been busy as hell..
Jeff
Jeff
08-05-2011, 01:21 AM
#25
Tech Adept
09-18-2011, 10:11 PM
#26
TimeZone Enduro Oct 15....
OK here are some basics...
1) 10 Cars Max, 4 car minimum
2) All cars must meet Local GT rules.. all car owners know what they are... don't be a dick...no extra batts for receivers ... no lipo packs stuffed in the receiver boxes... I would like to see all with standard hump packs...
3) Rain tires may be needed... all compounds of Sweeps are Acceptable
• If it's dry.. you must be on a slick...
4) 3 drivers per team.. Owner, Nitro Shoe and Novice
Below is an idea... Let me know your thoughts.
• Each owner will pick from 2 separate hats to ensure fair and random teams.
• If you don't like one of your drivers... tough shit... you have to work together. I figure I like anyone for 3 hours..
•
* NitroShoe... Dave, Richard, Mark, Andy, Tom, Jim all the guys that have at least 2years of 1/8 open and 1/10 nitro under their belt.
*.Novice, everyone else that has at least of season of electric under their belt.
Please note that if you would like to get into a GT car .. this is the time and place....this is for fun and to help grow the class.
5) All teams a responsible for pitting and marshaling their own car!
GT OWNERS....This is will be a lot of fun, the cars are pretty tuff and we will remove all steel from the track other than pit lane. And you team members can kick in for wear and tear and motor...up for discussion
Owners, Please chime in and let us know how many teams ASAP
Teams thus far
1 Godson Motorsports
2 Holt Racing
3 SnotRocket Racing, Clete
4 McKune Designs?
5 McKee ?
7 Ryan?
8 Scotty ?
9 St Cyr ?
ALL Drivers please let us know your interest level.... interest level may affect team sizes...
1) 10 Cars Max, 4 car minimum
2) All cars must meet Local GT rules.. all car owners know what they are... don't be a dick...no extra batts for receivers ... no lipo packs stuffed in the receiver boxes... I would like to see all with standard hump packs...
3) Rain tires may be needed... all compounds of Sweeps are Acceptable
• If it's dry.. you must be on a slick...
4) 3 drivers per team.. Owner, Nitro Shoe and Novice
Below is an idea... Let me know your thoughts.
• Each owner will pick from 2 separate hats to ensure fair and random teams.
• If you don't like one of your drivers... tough shit... you have to work together. I figure I like anyone for 3 hours..
•
* NitroShoe... Dave, Richard, Mark, Andy, Tom, Jim all the guys that have at least 2years of 1/8 open and 1/10 nitro under their belt.
*.Novice, everyone else that has at least of season of electric under their belt.
Please note that if you would like to get into a GT car .. this is the time and place....this is for fun and to help grow the class.
5) All teams a responsible for pitting and marshaling their own car!
GT OWNERS....This is will be a lot of fun, the cars are pretty tuff and we will remove all steel from the track other than pit lane. And you team members can kick in for wear and tear and motor...up for discussion
Owners, Please chime in and let us know how many teams ASAP
Teams thus far
1 Godson Motorsports
2 Holt Racing
3 SnotRocket Racing, Clete
4 McKune Designs?
5 McKee ?
7 Ryan?
8 Scotty ?
9 St Cyr ?
ALL Drivers please let us know your interest level.... interest level may affect team sizes...
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