Is this a "fast" body?
#1
Is this a "fast" body?
hey, i was looking at the body from hpi. looks pretty aerodynamic. i like the sleek looks aswell. does anybody use this body or think that it will be as aerodynamic as a stratus or alfa body?
http://hpiracing.com/graphics/new/s7/s71.jpg
http://hpiracing.com/graphics/new/s7/s71.jpg
#3
The few people I've talked to say no. For some reason, the "fast looking" HPI bodies turnout to not be so fast on a track. Maybe in a straight line but not on a track. Oddly enough, the 1 HPI body that most people overlook that is actually pretty fast around a track is the 200mm Escudo body. Of course, this is only if your track doesn't require you to run a ROAR legal body.
#4
Tech Adept
I have always found the bodies with a great length to them in the rear from the wheel base had a really slow path around the track. If you are going to purchase an HPI body, the escudo or the elise would be choice for fast bodies. The most popular would be the ones that are ROAR legal.
#5
to aid all of your responses, my track has no rules on bodies at all. the escudo body looks like it will have alot of downforce, but what about when you try to turn? wont that hinder steering? the elise looks like the best bet for me, it looks sick and as you all say, it has good aerodynamics.
#6
Originally posted by macnkitty2002
to aid all of your responses, my track has no rules on bodies at all. the escudo body looks like it will have alot of downforce, but what about when you try to turn? wont that hinder steering? the elise looks like the best bet for me, it looks sick and as you all say, it has good aerodynamics.
to aid all of your responses, my track has no rules on bodies at all. the escudo body looks like it will have alot of downforce, but what about when you try to turn? wont that hinder steering? the elise looks like the best bet for me, it looks sick and as you all say, it has good aerodynamics.
#8
Originally posted by Sow&Steady
If so then go with the Lola or even a Loletta ... very fast, high downforce and lots of steering.
If so then go with the Lola or even a Loletta ... very fast, high downforce and lots of steering.
#9
Originally posted by raving-monkey
sorry, but whats the difference between a lola and a loletta?
sorry, but whats the difference between a lola and a loletta?
#11
Originally posted by macnkitty2002
not sure, but just to let you know, i have a 1/10 scale. i think the lola and loletta bodies are for 1/8, i dunno.
not sure, but just to let you know, i have a 1/10 scale. i think the lola and loletta bodies are for 1/8, i dunno.
Anyway, that HPI escudo body works really well on small to medium sized tracks. Lots of steering and rear traction. They are the body of choice at the HPI challenges.
Almost any body can be made to work if you change the setup of your car. It really depends on your track conditions, car setup and personal preference.