ETS Round 6 - Hudy Racing Arena
07-18-2013, 03:18 PM
#46
Tech Regular
07-18-2013, 04:29 PM
#47
It looks like a lot of companies are testing stuff you can't buy. If indeed Marc is using the raceberry over the prototype tamiya parts it's because it is such an important meet and he wants to stick to what he knows.
It's good to see so much interest in touring cars thanks to this event, it's got a real worlds feel to it but even better because there's no governing body to mess it up
It's good to see so much interest in touring cars thanks to this event, it's got a real worlds feel to it but even better because there's no governing body to mess it up
07-18-2013, 04:37 PM
#48
Tech Master
The statement of needing a Raceberry isn't true it just suits some drivers more than others. (both guys I know who bought it have sold it on as it made the car seem to push, they went back to the stdV5). However others on here have done well with it.. Horses for courses.
Obviously Marc prefers it and If I was racing to win the series I wouldn't change what I know.
I wish I was there.. the venue looks great and I bet the racing will be epic.
Obviously Marc prefers it and If I was racing to win the series I wouldn't change what I know.
I wish I was there.. the venue looks great and I bet the racing will be epic.
07-18-2013, 04:42 PM
#49
Now you're making things up. Opinions stop being opinions the opposing argument is supported by common knowledge and sense.
First part he stated a very general statement that has no proof to back it up other than the fact that the top Tamiya drivers use the chassis. They are using the chassis because they have exhausted every setup option that comes with the kit. Their abilities exceed the performance that the car can provide. So yes, they are going to look for options that will bring the car to their level, and Raceberry has that option. For the every day club racer, who doesn't get paid to drive RC cars for a living, you don't need a $200 conversion to be competitive.
Second part he stated "Raceberry/Tamiya is a completely different car from another (non-Tamiya) manufacturer??"
Again, Raceberry is not a manufacturer. They are an aftermarket company that produces hop-ups for various car kits. They make a chassis kit that changes aspects of the Tamiya 417. It doesn't change the fact that the car is still a Tamiya. I don't know how that can be any more clear.
First part he stated a very general statement that has no proof to back it up other than the fact that the top Tamiya drivers use the chassis. They are using the chassis because they have exhausted every setup option that comes with the kit. Their abilities exceed the performance that the car can provide. So yes, they are going to look for options that will bring the car to their level, and Raceberry has that option. For the every day club racer, who doesn't get paid to drive RC cars for a living, you don't need a $200 conversion to be competitive.
Second part he stated "Raceberry/Tamiya is a completely different car from another (non-Tamiya) manufacturer??"
Again, Raceberry is not a manufacturer. They are an aftermarket company that produces hop-ups for various car kits. They make a chassis kit that changes aspects of the Tamiya 417. It doesn't change the fact that the car is still a Tamiya. I don't know how that can be any more clear.
07-18-2013, 05:30 PM
#50
Again, Raceberry is not a manufacturer. They are an aftermarket company that produces hop-ups for various car kits. They make a chassis kit that changes aspects of the Tamiya 417. It doesn't change the fact that the car is still a Tamiya. I don't know how that can be any more clear.
Conversion kits really blur the brand lines. A Raceberry 417 might still be mainly Tamiya, but you can't call it a 417v5. It is not entirely Tamiya. Some pretty key components are different. You have to at least add an asterisk. Imagine a full sized car where you put everything but the chassis and driveline from one car into a custom chassis that looks and performs differently...
Back to the thread topic...Hardman FTW!
07-18-2013, 05:35 PM
#51
Just call it Tamiyab4berry and be done with it. Back to the thread please.
07-18-2013, 05:59 PM
#53
This is getting as bad as the trinity d3.5 thread...... Seriously who cares what tamiya runs.
Lets return to the racing.
Lets return to the racing.
07-18-2013, 06:42 PM
#56
Let's forget about which company is making what chassis, whether it be a prototype or a production piece. Lets look at WHAT there making. I'm interested in what I think is a new trend or maybe the next phase of chassis design. The long top deck mounted only on the ends along with a center screw mount just ahead of the motor mount. I was fascinated at the pictures of Andy Moore's TCX. It was his attempt at trying this idea and from what I saw it worked pretty damn good ! I'm also interested in seeing how the MI5 performs, yet another new idea ! Very cool stuff, imo.
07-18-2013, 11:02 PM
#59
I think volker will take mod but hoping hagberg takes the win
