-BEZ- Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 The finished build pics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobutcher Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 SWEET BABY JESUS!!! That is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snchris1 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 looking awesome pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badkad Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 This is looking so awesome. You could rival team associated's road to 200. Can't wait to see a video!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Come on, come on, COME ON! Get it moving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I agree with above Bez, when do you test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richarddenton1982 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 150mph carrot! Lol. Great build mate, looking forward to the videos. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Testing is next weekend up at ROSSA so you lot will just have to be patient. Forgot to mention heavyleftthumb cut the decals for me, so if you want some decals for your RCs look him up, hes done a cracking job as you can see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggieC Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 What's the reasoning behind the change from foam to rubber tyres Bez? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad8324 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) how much does it weigh with everything ? lipos, motor, esc, chassis etc ? Edited April 21, 2013 by brad8324 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 The reason I'm testing the capped tyres currently is purely down to past experience, I've always found rubber to give more grip at higher rpm, but I also have foams to try, they just need to be trimmed to fit ........ nothing is ever simple lol The complete chassis and body with all electronics weighs 1.138 Kg and the lipos weigh 1.152 Kg. Total weight is 2.29 Kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arogon1235 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Testing is next weekend up at ROSSA so you lot will just have to be patient. Forgot to mention heavyleftthumb cut the decals for me, so if you want some decals for your RCs look him up, hes done a cracking job as you can see cant wait to see this running finally, hope to see you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Garf Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 looking good bez can't wait for vids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 This really is a thing of beauty. Looking forward to the vids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Well today was bitter sweet, chassis ran straight and leccys ran really well, however .......... had a blow out at about 60% - 70% throttle not sure how, but it was so violent It bent a 1/4inch titanium axle, twisted a bearing and in turn killed a chassis side plate (i think), damaged the paint off the shell and cracked the wing, after that I had no control over stopping the car (went straight) into a field and collected some dirt and broke a turnbuckle on the steering. On the pro side the Leccys were awesome and had loads of power, so I'm happy they are working fine The aftermath: Sooooo after todays testing has brought a couple of issues to my attention: 1- O-rings need to be stuck down with THE most industrial glue possible, or I need to find some TC wheels to lathe down. 2- The ride height is too low for the rubbish tarmac we have in the UK, so I need to redesign the chassis side plate to lift the rear of the chassis 2-3mm. 3- Titanium axles are too soft, Sprung steel for the next version I think. 4- I need to make a stronger type of bellypan. I have 4 months ish now to redesign the chassis and tweek a few bits so watch this space for updates. I'm sure some ppl got vids of it running, so once I find them i will post them in here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arogon1235 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 i am uploading one of the dragster runs right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottPro8.5 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Better luck next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richarddenton1982 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Aww mate! Gutted for you! What kinda speed do you reckon you got before it blew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 not sure fella, it was probably doing about 80mph ish when it all went wrong, but that's what testing is all about. Just means it will come back more refined and stronger As far as i'm concerned its the leccys that are the important bit and they proved that they have loads of power and potential, so all I have to do now it redesign the chassis so It can make better use of the power developed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Love it Bud Shame about the blow out Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 going for the richard hammond look then bez lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Garf Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) i am uploading one of the dragster runs right now edit: don't matter found it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32mxZ2EUfrs Edited April 28, 2013 by Dan Garf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BEZ- Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 edit: don't matter found it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32mxZ2EUfrs hardly worth posting that, it was a "does it go in a straight line" run ........ waiting to see if anyone got one of its blow out lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arogon1235 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 i think alan might have got it on vieo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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