tomr Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 6 hours ago, GMballistic said: You're welcome. I'd guess @Redback is right with the possibility of getting into the 80's on 3S give or take but nothing wrong with shooting for over a ton. 😎 The RC Calculator is great for giving you a rough idea ~ it is very rough though as there are lots of variables it doesn't take into account like weight, vehicle drag, aero etc. Still interesting though and useful to see the difference gearing, lipo cell, motor KV etc can make. Have you looked at Delta Plastik body shells? Any of these come close to what you're after, ...link: https://www.tracksidespares.co.uk/product-category/bodyshells/rallyx-speed-racer-bodyshells?orderby=price Shooting for a ton, Crickey!! “I dannae is she can take any more, Captain! “ I’ll give it a go though 😁 The problem with the Strada is the weird dimensions, stock it has 270mm wheelbase and 250mm width. Mines 270mm WB and 280mm Wide with the new wheels on . Id love to get a nice body on it, I may have to knock up some sort of cut and shut ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, tomr said: Shooting for a ton, Crickey!! “I dannae is she can take any more, Captain! “ I’ll give it a go though 😁 The problem with the Strada is the weird dimensions, stock it has 270mm wheelbase and 250mm width. Mines 270mm WB and 280mm Wide with the new wheels on . Id love to get a nice body on it, I may have to knock up some sort of cut and shut ? post a full view of chassis and i will find you a shell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Jack Reacher said: post a full view of chassis and i will find you a shell Thanks mate 👍 I’m actually working on an idea today which looks good in my mind but not sure how it’ll pan out in reality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 That with on the shell is a proper hard one, i guess the off road model has wider arms over the TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Jack Reacher said: That with on the shell is a proper hard one, i guess the off road model has wider arms over the TC Yeah it’s a strange one, if the DT doesn’t perform very well at high speed I might have to look into modifying the rally body . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Just chucking this in here as seems best place for it, i did go out today for a speed run, sadly i was not the driver but a local mate Ross, did not get to find out speed but he is getting over a ton, I missed a run with a little WLtoys A579 speed runner, a model i considered but he had broke an arm on it by time i arrived 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomr Posted March 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2021 Right, this is where I’m up to; it looks about as aerodynamic as an old Volvo 340 😂 I’m just hoping it doesn’t take off like a jet Should I bother making a windscreen? Ride height is around 20mm ive included a good few pics so if anyone has suggestions on what I’ve done wrong or can improve on please fire away 👍 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) First glance im thinking "speed run snow-plow" but i have had similar idea for the Vantage as original rear wing should be obsolete and might be turned into a splitter of some kind for front, dont try for windows let the air run through, im sure we can find a shell that at least is a close fit BTW whats a Volvo 340 lol Edited March 14, 2021 by Jack Reacher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Love the front splitter, sadly it wont last very long i feel, are the wheels all the same size or are the rear wheels larger? Might be worth dropping the front a bit aka rake and stiffen the back some what so it doesnt go below the front (tips from gmballistic thank you) Might be worth dropping the roof, a windscreen will make more drag having a frame whilst heavier will drag less imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Redback said: Love the front splitter, sadly it wont last very long i feel, are the wheels all the same size or are the rear wheels larger? Might be worth dropping the front a bit aka rake and stiffen the back some what so it doesnt go below the front (tips from gmballistic thank you) Might be worth dropping the roof, a windscreen will make more drag having a frame whilst heavier will drag less imo. Nice that’s the sort of stuff I need to learn 👍 I can drop the front down easily another 8 ish mm yes wheels are same size . Take the leaxan roof off completely? Edited March 14, 2021 by tomr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 52 minutes ago, tomr said: Right, this is where I’m up to; it looks about as aerodynamic as an old Volvo 340 😂 I’m just hoping it doesn’t take off like a jet Should I bother making a windscreen? Ride height is around 20mm ive included a good few pics so if anyone has suggestions on what I’ve done wrong or can improve on please fire away 👍 Well that's.... a thing 😅 I think the best the thing you can do now is fun it, you'll soon find out whether it's going to work or not. One things for sure, it sure looks the part! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post everclear1984 Posted March 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2021 Target achieved today! Stock tyres, 21t pinion, crashed and repaired body shell. This thing has so much more to give! The motor and esc weren't even warm, I'll be gearing up and heading out again as soon as the weather allows 😁 Video footage coming soon (no crashes this time) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Awesome going!, looking forward to the footage! How big was your smile :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, everclear1984 said: Well that's.... a thing 😅 I think the best the thing you can do now is fun it, you'll soon find out whether it's going to work or not. One things for sure, it sure looks the part! Thanks mate just waiting on some 3s lipo’s to arrive 👍 Nice run with your TC 🙂 Edited March 14, 2021 by tomr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Jack Reacher said: First glance im thinking "speed run snow-plow" but i have had similar idea for the Vantage as original rear wing should be obsolete and might be turned into a splitter of some kind for front, dont try for windows let the air run through, im sure we can find a shell that at least is a close fit BTW whats a Volvo 340 lol One of these bad boy’s 🤩 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 @tomr ha ha mate was teasing, i had a 360GLT a long time ago 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post everclear1984 Posted March 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2021 Checked out a new location today. That should do it, and it's only 10 minutes from home 😁 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post everclear1984 Posted March 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2021 Zoom zoom No PB's today. It actually went 2mph slower on foams, I guess due to no ballooning. I might have to stick to rubber tyres, the foams have seen better days after one outing! Any recommendations for 60mm belted tyres? VID_33240827_090749_680.mp4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 2 hours ago, everclear1984 said: Zoom zoom No PB's today. It actually went 2mph slower on foams, I guess due to no ballooning. I might have to stick to rubber tyres, the foams have seen better days after one outing! Any recommendations for 60mm belted tyres? VID_33240827_090749_680.mp4 That place looks ideal 👍 another nice run These are belted https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SWEEP-EXP-EVO-R2-PRO-COMP-GLUED-TC-TYRES-24MM-34DEG-4/353117892756?epid=14014478174&hash=item5237777094:g:54sAAOSwHwVepCM5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, tomr said: That place looks ideal 👍 another nice run These are belted https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SWEEP-EXP-EVO-R2-PRO-COMP-GLUED-TC-TYRES-24MM-34DEG-4/353117892756?epid=14014478174&hash=item5237777094:g:54sAAOSwHwVepCM5 Thanks for the link. I was looking at them trying to justify £50 odd on tyres, then I realised they come in a set of 4! That's a no brainer, I'll give them a go 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Well things just got serious. 4s powaaaaa The video update should be an interesting one. Predictions? Smoking tyres, or smoking esc? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 New PB on 4s! And to top it off nothing caught fire 🤣 I'll post the footage to my YT channel later but as a little teaser, it starts with a 6 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 10 hours ago, everclear1984 said: New PB on 4s! And to top it off nothing caught fire 🤣 I'll post the footage to my YT channel later but as a little teaser, it starts with a 6 😁 Well done mate that’s awesome 👍 still waiting on batteries, hoping they arrive before the weekend I’m busting to get out now after watching your vids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 10 hours ago, everclear1984 said: New PB on 4s! And to top it off nothing caught fire 🤣 I'll post the footage to my YT channel later but as a little teaser, it starts with a 6 😁 please put up a link to the video mate and ell done on the new pb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 35 minutes ago, tomr said: Well done mate that’s awesome 👍 still waiting on batteries, hoping they arrive before the weekend I’m busting to get out now after watching your vids Looking forward to seeing what you get on that crazy gearing! 33 minutes ago, Jack Reacher said: please put up a link to the video mate and ell done on the new pb Thanks for the reminder! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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