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12-31-2017, 07:39 PM
#332
Tech Apprentice
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PROLITE TYPE-S
tried the type-s body for 17.5 blinky class on crc black carpet and i must say im very impressed. my car was very stable with plenty of steering. car was super easy to drive and very fast on the corners. this will be my new go to body for stock racing. gona try it for mod next week. 
01-01-2018, 07:41 PM
#333
Just finished painting the Type S body. Painted the simple version of JJ Wang's scheme as I like the color combo.
I didnt plan on buying the pro-lite body, but my LHS just got them in stock and I was eager to try them so I bought one without checking which thickness it was. I seriously thought I would slice through the paper thin body while cutting out the masking tape. I had a 5000grit sharpening stone next to me and was constantly sharpening my knife just to make sure it stays sharp and I only put enough pressure cutting through the masking tape and not the body.
All in all, the masking went pretty smoothly and it turned out pretty good. I hope this body last more than one race day as pro-lite is SERIOUSLY thin. The body easily deforms under and type of knock or bumps.
Also, Im happy PF FINALLY used metric hardware for the wing, but the nut they supplied is probably made of cheese. I was just tightening the screw onto the nut normally when I felt a SLIGHT resistance and then nothing again. I kept turning wondering why isnt it tightening when I realized Ive stripped the nut already. Im going to be changing it out into something more sturdy if I want to keep the wing on the car
I didnt plan on buying the pro-lite body, but my LHS just got them in stock and I was eager to try them so I bought one without checking which thickness it was. I seriously thought I would slice through the paper thin body while cutting out the masking tape. I had a 5000grit sharpening stone next to me and was constantly sharpening my knife just to make sure it stays sharp and I only put enough pressure cutting through the masking tape and not the body.
All in all, the masking went pretty smoothly and it turned out pretty good. I hope this body last more than one race day as pro-lite is SERIOUSLY thin. The body easily deforms under and type of knock or bumps.
Also, Im happy PF FINALLY used metric hardware for the wing, but the nut they supplied is probably made of cheese. I was just tightening the screw onto the nut normally when I felt a SLIGHT resistance and then nothing again. I kept turning wondering why isnt it tightening when I realized Ive stripped the nut already. Im going to be changing it out into something more sturdy if I want to keep the wing on the car
01-02-2018, 04:23 PM
#334
Is there a chart that shows a comparison of which TC 190mm shells work better on a given surface?
*one of the competitors has this chart for different body types and surface traction.
Just curious if certain bodies perform better on carpet vs asphalt and indoor vs outdoor.
MOmo
*one of the competitors has this chart for different body types and surface traction.
Just curious if certain bodies perform better on carpet vs asphalt and indoor vs outdoor.
MOmo
01-02-2018, 05:02 PM
#335
Ms7
Just want to give a shout out to Protoform and the great products they bring to us.
I race 17.5 heavy and I know my car inside and out, Ltc v1 has been my go to body on asphalt, gray and black carpet. I found the gen one Mazda6 to be a little to loose and not sharp enough for my style especially on steering. I have had many great races using my Ltc lids and can go on and on how it's paid me back race after race.
But..
I have just tried the Ms7 back to back testing for the first time on our home Track in Toronto on black carpet. Wow wow wow 
Car had the steering I wanted, felt FREE and felt a gliding like sensation around the corners lol but Stable, yet not as edgy as the Ltc. I am use to a sharp front end feel, always stable with a little tail happy on the ltc. My laps were easy a tenth faster per lap without any other changes on the Ms7.. Felt like a fast lap each lap I guess the feeling was 
All my bodies are trimmed pretty good about 4-6mm above the factory line and slam them as low as possible for the most positive result
I race 17.5 heavy and I know my car inside and out, Ltc v1 has been my go to body on asphalt, gray and black carpet. I found the gen one Mazda6 to be a little to loose and not sharp enough for my style especially on steering. I have had many great races using my Ltc lids and can go on and on how it's paid me back race after race.
But..
I have just tried the Ms7 back to back testing for the first time on our home Track in Toronto on black carpet. Wow wow wow
Car had the steering I wanted, felt FREE and felt a gliding like sensation around the corners lol but Stable, yet not as edgy as the Ltc. I am use to a sharp front end feel, always stable with a little tail happy on the ltc. My laps were easy a tenth faster per lap without any other changes on the Ms7.. Felt like a fast lap each lap I guess the feeling was All my bodies are trimmed pretty good about 4-6mm above the factory line and slam them as low as possible for the most positive result
01-02-2018, 05:09 PM
#336
Well done PF! Going to try the Type S next
01-22-2018, 07:59 AM
#337
Just finished painting the Type S body. Painted the simple version of JJ Wang's scheme as I like the color combo.
I didnt plan on buying the pro-lite body, but my LHS just got them in stock and I was eager to try them so I bought one without checking which thickness it was. I seriously thought I would slice through the paper thin body while cutting out the masking tape. I had a 5000grit sharpening stone next to me and was constantly sharpening my knife just to make sure it stays sharp and I only put enough pressure cutting through the masking tape and not the body.
All in all, the masking went pretty smoothly and it turned out pretty good. I hope this body last more than one race day as pro-lite is SERIOUSLY thin. The body easily deforms under and type of knock or bumps.
Also, Im happy PF FINALLY used metric hardware for the wing, but the nut they supplied is probably made of cheese. I was just tightening the screw onto the nut normally when I felt a SLIGHT resistance and then nothing again. I kept turning wondering why isnt it tightening when I realized Ive stripped the nut already. Im going to be changing it out into something more sturdy if I want to keep the wing on the car
I didnt plan on buying the pro-lite body, but my LHS just got them in stock and I was eager to try them so I bought one without checking which thickness it was. I seriously thought I would slice through the paper thin body while cutting out the masking tape. I had a 5000grit sharpening stone next to me and was constantly sharpening my knife just to make sure it stays sharp and I only put enough pressure cutting through the masking tape and not the body.
All in all, the masking went pretty smoothly and it turned out pretty good. I hope this body last more than one race day as pro-lite is SERIOUSLY thin. The body easily deforms under and type of knock or bumps.
Also, Im happy PF FINALLY used metric hardware for the wing, but the nut they supplied is probably made of cheese. I was just tightening the screw onto the nut normally when I felt a SLIGHT resistance and then nothing again. I kept turning wondering why isnt it tightening when I realized Ive stripped the nut already. Im going to be changing it out into something more sturdy if I want to keep the wing on the car
, come on Protoform can we have a metal nut and washer like Montech and Bitty supply
01-22-2018, 11:27 AM
#338
Metal nuts, and wing buttons like montech...
01-29-2018, 03:06 AM
#339
02-05-2018, 02:43 PM
#340
Tech Fanatic
I thought that PF fixed their quality issues with their lexan but my type-s is full of cracks with half of the runs on it as my montech is200 that has zero cracks. PF really need to use better quality materials and better wing hardware. Too bad, cause i like how the type s works in mod.
05-22-2018, 01:19 PM
#344
Simple question for Dale...
Will the new bodies (MS7 and TypeS) be available in normal weight? We have a lot of rookies in our club which love these bodies but cannot use light or prolite bodies for the moment (4 bodies per race is a little bit too much lol)
Will the new bodies (MS7 and TypeS) be available in normal weight? We have a lot of rookies in our club which love these bodies but cannot use light or prolite bodies for the moment (4 bodies per race is a little bit too much lol)
