Originally Posted by
yyhayyim
pan cars need to be inproved in design- like other cars(TC's) keep trying to find better suspension design to optimized geometry, traction, handling, durability, ease of maintanace, etc, amongst the many things about Touring car chassis that have evolved and improved dramatically over the years...but what has happened to pan cars? Same old design...the only different innovative design I have seen is from Corally with that 12X 1/12 car...there's a bit of difference and innovation- a step forward at least in looks. So why still use the old AE, or worse the sorry front end on Speedmerchant 1/10 pan car- that's old and it sucks. THe point is to make it better.
from one touring car to the next where exactly has the layout changed? don't be fooled by the smoke and mirors.. the geometry may change and the balance may change, but "inovation" in touring cars is a myth.. it evolution, not revolution.. why does everyone say they all look alike?.. the subtle differences between touring cars are the same as the subtle differences between pan cars.. there are different front ends, there are different rear ends, there are link systems, there are pivot ball systems, there are t-plate systems, there are different systems for locating batteries. everything.. maybe the question is why with all the technology of modern touring cars they can't keep up with a design perfected 15-20 years ago? keep in mind also that this thread is intended as a discussion for people (the countless people) that are fed up with the bloated prices, of money and time hogging touring cars. perhaps if the pan cars come back into favor, manufacturers will follow suit and you will get some more evolution.. maybe even a revolution.. till xray makes one that costs $1000 dollars with $15 dollar arms that is..
