gameover

I know it's only been a year since we moved to 1425g, but is AARCMCC or VORTEC thinking about the 1350g limit EFRA/BRCA has gone to for 2010 (and assuming IFMAR will move to also)?

vr01

I don't think so. Then again IFMAR could spring a surprise.

The key thing to note with EFRA / BRCA is the rules around the batteries which enables them to get to the 1350g weight limit.

Dragonfire

iTrader: (1)

Gee it would cost me a bit in light weight parts to reach this limit!

Sam-E

iTrader: (3)

I hope not, 1425g is a sensible weight, the cars can balance no problems and not a tonne of weight needs to be added. I think I can get my T3 close to 1350g and balance it but what about the other chassis like a TC5. It would be pretty hard to get one to balance at 1350g.

Remember Europe raced a lot of 5cell in mod, has 1350 something to do with the old 5cell class.

LOSI123

iTrader: (63)

No , Im prety sure it has to do with a lower max capacity allowed for their li-po's.

Sam-E

iTrader: (3)

Oh ok, well i for one would vote to keep the 1425g limit, it is a good compromise for all people. I added about 50grams for balance and weight to my t3 which is fine. I was cranky with the old weight limit, I added over 125 grams which was just ridiculous, that was with my TC-5.

One racer cut a file in half and glued that to his battery to make the weight, the old weight was seriously ridiculous.

gameover

the BRCA/EFRA rules were designed for lipo, sure the EFRA dimensions of lipo's are slightly different than ROAR but there are plenty of 5000+ mah batteries on the approved list.

i need to add almost 100g to my T3 to make 1425g with a 5200 50C battery. I'm sure the majority of other cars can make the weight otherwise they wouldn't make the rule.

Casino Kid

iTrader: (1)

Hey guys don't get to carried away with the 1350 grams weight, after all it is only a MINIMUM weight not the be all and end all of a race day.
Is your car easier to set up, does it make that much diffence in lap times.
Just a few thoughts.
Steven

fleetmaster

iTrader: (16)

EXACTLY ! Minimum only, no need to fret over it. I personally don't notice the when an extra 50grams or so are added to the car.
I think a change of body make is more noticeable IMO.