Old TC Cars - Still Racing Competitively
#1
Old TC Cars - Still Racing Competitively
Hi, just a thread for us old time racers still racing competitively with oldschool cars. For us to share photos and videos. Let's have fun and revive these old warriors.
Here's mine, Tamiya 414.
Right now, for my driving style, laptimes:
HPI TCX: 15.5 sec
Tamiya 414: 14.9 sec
Maybe if I get saddle packs I can centralize weight even more for better performance.
Here's mine, Tamiya 414.
Right now, for my driving style, laptimes:
HPI TCX: 15.5 sec
Tamiya 414: 14.9 sec
Maybe if I get saddle packs I can centralize weight even more for better performance.
#2
Tech Fanatic
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Kawada TC Saddle Pack
My Kawada SV-10 Alcyon II Ultimate, the last version of the Alcyon II from 2001 - 2002. Motor in the centerline, midship, saddle pack car, spur above the motor, just like the 414, Pro2, T1..
see my blogspot for more info and this video.
http://youtu.be/DqT-zoy4_ak
see my blogspot for more info and this video.
http://youtu.be/DqT-zoy4_ak
#3
Ohhhh....now you went and did it !! A thread for us old guys. Time to glam up the XXXS....she's gonna want to look her best.
#6
Still racing a TOP Scythe which I have owned since 2007...
I don't think I would be any faster with any other chassis.
Was getting beaten recently by a TC3 and Yokomo BD.
Racers get obsessed with the performance advantages of the latest chassis, when really the chassis is one of the smallest influences on the car. Assuming the car is built right and the setup has no major vices, performance is 99% down to the driver, tyres and motor.
I don't think I would be any faster with any other chassis.
Was getting beaten recently by a TC3 and Yokomo BD.
Racers get obsessed with the performance advantages of the latest chassis, when really the chassis is one of the smallest influences on the car. Assuming the car is built right and the setup has no major vices, performance is 99% down to the driver, tyres and motor.
#7
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Still racing a TOP Scythe which I have owned since 2007...
Racers get obsessed with the performance advantages of the latest chassis, when really the chassis is one of the smallest influences on the car. Assuming the car is built right and the setup has no major vices, performance is 99% down to the driver, tyres and motor.
Racers get obsessed with the performance advantages of the latest chassis, when really the chassis is one of the smallest influences on the car. Assuming the car is built right and the setup has no major vices, performance is 99% down to the driver, tyres and motor.
All kidding aside, nice looking car there. The only thing I want to do with my cyclone is get the exotek (sp?) chassis so it is fully updated for running lipo, and some better performance. Other than that I see no reason to get the latest thing. Some of the prices on the latest kits is un-fu#k-ing beleivable.
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#9
Wow , love this thread !
#11
Tech Addict
#12
My Kawada SV-10 Alcyon II Ultimate, the last version of the Alcyon II from 2001 - 2002. ...
http://youtu.be/DqT-zoy4_ak
http://youtu.be/DqT-zoy4_ak
Wow this belongs in the clean wiring thread. So nice.
It's coming
#13
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Good day!
I ran a T1FK04 Xray all last season and intend on running it this year. I also mad an WGT car from old parts I had. The chassis is an associated 10LS 200mm T-bar that I modified and installed a CRC 3.1 1/12 scale link pod to it. The center shock is a spare from my Xray and the front end is CRC/Associated. I started with damping tubes but I removed them and the side springs and installed associated T18 rear shocks with the aluminum threaded upgraded bodies.
I ran a T1FK04 Xray all last season and intend on running it this year. I also mad an WGT car from old parts I had. The chassis is an associated 10LS 200mm T-bar that I modified and installed a CRC 3.1 1/12 scale link pod to it. The center shock is a spare from my Xray and the front end is CRC/Associated. I started with damping tubes but I removed them and the side springs and installed associated T18 rear shocks with the aluminum threaded upgraded bodies.