Body Choice

[Miikee-L]

I race on a carpet track with a tt01e on a 21.5t brushless motor. Would body choice make a difference at these relatively slow speeds on a track? Thinking of a new body but wondered if I need to worry about the aerodynamics at these speeds? 

Mike

[ReggieC]

There's an argument to be made that aerodynamics make a difference at any speed but unless you're absolutely maxed out for pace in every other aspect, I don't think you'll see a noticeable improvement in performance.

 

I'm not sure what TC shells cost nowadays but I can't remember there being much difference in prices between all the race shells, so could be worth a try regardless if you need a new one.

 

What are you using currently?

[lorrylemming]

Yes they do make a difference, but most tt01/tt02 classes have a requirement that you use a realistic bodyshell. Not a racing touring car blob. If you are allowed a blob bodyshell I'd ask at your club what the best is, the fast drivers will know.

[oodboo]

This is what I'm using at my local club. Tamiya Toyota GR Supra with optional wing. Going to be a while before my driving reaches a point where a more aerodynamic blob would make a noticeable difference. 

 

 

That's running on a TA08Pro chassis but would fit the TT02 as well. I prefer the look of the realistic bodies over the aero blobs. The club don't seem to care what body I run so I figured I might as well run something I like. The only thing to be aware of is these bodies may be a bit more delicate, I've had to reinforce the front quite a lot and it certainly doesn't look that clean now.

[Miikee-L]

On 30/10/2022 at 16:38, ReggieC said:

There's an argument to be made that aerodynamics make a difference at any speed but unless you're absolutely maxed out for pace in every other aspect, I don't think you'll see a noticeable improvement in performance.

 

I'm not sure what TC shells cost nowadays but I can't remember there being much difference in prices between all the race shells, so could be worth a try regardless if you need a new one.

 

What are you using currently?

I was using a hpi bmw m3 body but I bit the bullet on a bittydesign seven20 as its based on the mclaren, I can't say for sure it has made a difference as I've only ran it once but my lap times were constantly around .3-.5 seconds faster

[Miikee-L]

On 30/10/2022 at 18:03, lorrylemming said:

Yes they do make a difference, but most tt01/tt02 classes have a requirement that you use a realistic bodyshell. Not a racing touring car blob. If you are allowed a blob bodyshell I'd ask at your club what the best is, the fast drivers will know.

Yes it has to be based on a real car, not allowed the aerodynamic touring car shells for the tamiya

[Miikee-L]

On 31/10/2022 at 12:17, oodboo said:

This is what I'm using at my local club. Tamiya Toyota GR Supra with optional wing. Going to be a while before my driving reaches a point where a more aerodynamic blob would make a noticeable difference. 

 

 

That's running on a TA08Pro chassis but would fit the TT02 as well. I prefer the look of the realistic bodies over the aero blobs. The club don't seem to care what body I run so I figured I might as well run something I like. The only thing to be aware of is these bodies may be a bit more delicate, I've had to reinforce the front quite a lot and it certainly doesn't look that clean now.

That's a real noce looking body, I swapped my M3 body that's been patched up so much it weighed a ton, and got a mclaren 720 style of body

[Kpowell911]

Where do you race @Miikee-L

[Miikee-L]

On 09/11/2022 at 18:22, Kpowell911 said:

Where do you race @Miikee-L

I race at the All Electric Model Car Club in the west midlands, really nice indoor carpet track