Originally Posted by
So*Cal AFDude
If you're a decent driver and you have two identical buggies with exception of the chassis, you would be able to tell a handling difference. For example I was running between 32-33 second lap times with the rtr chassis. When I switched over I was able to pull 30-31 second lap times. The car was more planted and able to have more throttle in places it previously would not hook up in.
However, a driver just starting off would not feel much difference imo.
A decent driver would notice, i agree. And i also agree a newer driver wouldn't notice. I stand by my original comment by getting some extra fuel and practicing. Imo that will shave alot more time off his laps than the 1 second difference by switching to a new chassis. Once he gets to the point where he feels he cannot get his rig around the track any faster, then go for the new chassis. Until then he's just going to wear it out making the mistakes he could have ironed out with the cheaper chassis.