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Old 10-08-2006, 02:10 PM
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SlowerOne
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The majority of countries belonging to EFRA (European Federation of Radio Autos) do not have their own rule book. They use the EFRA rule book. They are trying to get a class that they feel is too expensive brought down in cost by limiting the wear and tear on the cars, reducing the speeds and reducing the damage.

Many of these countries do not have a large RC market, and rely on small distributors who can only afford to bring in volume parts and cars. They can't access 12th, Off-Road or many of the gas classes, so TC is what they want to run. EFRA is one country one vote, so if enough countries want this, it will come.

The BRCA, or any EFRA country with its own rule book, can do as it wishes. At the BRCA AGM at the end of this month, they will answer Mr. Jolly's questions about other classes. As for the "what is this for" question, I hope this is answered above.

One thing is evident from the replies on the threads in the UK - if you haven't driven 4-cell TC, please refrain from posting any opinions. Everyone who has driven the class is full of praise - it isn't slow, it isn't too different from 6-cell, and it does save huge amounts of wear and tear on all the components in the car.

It is hugely cheaper than 19T and 27T because you don't have to tune the motor within an inch of its life, and keep buying the latest motor every time one comes out; and it isn't a battery class because you have more than enough run time. One thing is common to everyone who has tried the class - once you start to tune a car for 4-cell, it will be at least as quick around a lap as 6-cell, and it will be much more competitive in the turns due to less weight to stop, turn and accelerate.

I hope that a new rule for this thread will be observed - if you haven't run 4-cell you won't give us your unsupported and unfounded views in order to convince others that they shouldn't try a class you haven't tried!!
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