Terabyt3 Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 So during a bash session and a few ruined buggies we got discussing ideas for stupid **** we could do. Like "What about nitro flamethrowers using the third channel?" Of course most were dismissed but one line of thought got me thinking. My brother cocked his head to the side and said "You think you could jumop the river?" Well with a big enough ramp you can clear anything. But thats not the line of thinking we took. It eventually led down the path of amphibious buggies.... Here's what I thought of. 1) Water-proof the electrics (a given) 2) Put floats within the chassis and ensure it's boyant enough the hold more than the weight of the buggy 3) Snorkel the Exhaust and air filter possibly using an air only filtration system on the air intake. 4) Put sand paddle tyres on the wheels (Maybe just the back ones) to allow a paddle effect in the water. Also straight after discussing this Top Gear was on Dave with a far "running" across the water. Anyone reckon a 4wd buggy with scoops hitting level watter at full throttle would "skip" across or just sink like an effing brick? Either way it'll be a laugh and at least get some hits on youtube Terabyt3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revo madnesss Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 i have see people run nitro engines with a shronkel ect. under water but i would not recomend it as it doesnt provide good cooling and its very risky as if any of the water gets in you can say bye to your motor keeping the buggy boyant wont be a problem but getting it to drive quickly will, i have also seen a few hydroplaning rc but it was very hard to get it right and impossible to control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabyt3 Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 Well I'm thinking if it's floating with wheels 40% in water And back wheels as paddles and fronts just flat wheels surely turning would make the front wheels into a sort of rudder.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage_Smithy Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 i have see people run nitro engines with a shronkel ect. under water but i would not recomend it as it doesnt provide good cooling and its very risky as if any of the water gets in you can say bye to your motor keeping the buggy boyant wont be a problem but getting it to drive quickly will, i have also seen a few hydroplaning rc but it was very hard to get it right and impossible to control i'm sorry correct me if i'm wrong but how is a nitro engine in water BAD COOLING? basic physics suggests water cooling is by far and a way better than air cooling. thats why its used in 1:1 cars andmany other applications. but asside from that i do think that a water skipping nitro would be awesome smithy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzokajoe Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 nitros run best at "optimum" temp so too cool is just as bad as too hot... too cool or fast cooling will crack the engine casing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordrobs Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 If I was trying this I would take the following approach: 1) Fit the biggest wheels and tyres I could find (I think your idea of a paddle type tread is the way to go) 2) Set the suspension for the highest ride height I could. 3) Make a solid polystyrene hull to fit under the chassis using as much of that ground clearance you've just given yourself as possible to increase the volume of the polystyrene. 4) attach some kind of angled bumper to the front to stop the nose from diving under the water. 5) take it very slowly and hope I think the idea of getting it to float and then slowly making your way across is less likely to end in disaster than trying to skim it across at full whack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothybb Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 On the contrary, I would suggest driving up the ramp / onto the water like you'd twoc'd it. Probably the wrong way but funny as ........ Please get a video up of this asap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabyt3 Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 Oh we'll be hitting the ramp full throttle to TRY and clear the river. The amphibious part is for if we fall short...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothybb Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Has anyone asked how big this river is yet? Still on the subject of the river, any plans on how to get it out of the river if, god forbid, it does a titanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabyt3 Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 Maybe a buddy line. When I get on a PC I'll find a pic. On iPhone ATM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordrobs Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Oh we'll be hitting the ramp full throttle to TRY and clear the river. The amphibious part is for if we fall short...... Ah, I misunderstood what you were trying to do. ...in that case I think it is going to be a very big cloud of steam rapidly followed by a very broken engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabyt3 Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hahahaha probably but it'll be some funny ****! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revorocks Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 (edited) Get a brushed electric or water proo brushless and that will be fine for water usage. You could try with a nitro, but nitro's and water don't really mix, plus the engine will be much much cooler and it'll run like poo, not to mention the clutch bell will rust and the engine might stall due to the friction on the flywheel... Much cooler to have an offroad buggy though with paddle rear tires, then floor it across a pond and it will skip over the surface like those icelandic trucks do Edited August 6, 2010 by revorocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothybb Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Ah, I misunderstood what you were trying to do. ...in that case I think it is going to be a very big cloud of steam rapidly followed by a very broken engine In the name of science, do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabyt3 Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 In the name of science, do it! By gosh! I think we might! I'm actually thinking a flamethrower is possible now too..... Would be quite a good robat wars-esque bash that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTER.P Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Like "What about nitro flamethrowers using the third channel?" Been done already: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolf hamster Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 driving over water like they did on tg has been done. but only with electrics. i fear nitro's would be too heavy to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzokajoe Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 rear wheel drive nitro... no weight at the front, skis or mohawk style tires paddles on the back and a hell of alot of speed... it should be able to skim... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabyt3 Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hahaha how many people are reading this thinking "hmmm I could give that a go" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzokajoe Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 guilty of that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torqueoverspeed Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 By gosh! I think we might! I'm actually thinking a flamethrower is possible now too..... Would be quite a good robat wars-esque bash that... it is possile obviously, anything is possible but its stupid, dangerous and pointless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torqueoverspeed Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabyt3 Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 Torque you missed something out, "stupid, dangerous, pointless and yet FUN" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagster Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 (edited) heres a few links lol ... watch the man running to save his sinking car lmao Edited August 7, 2010 by bagster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 those vids were amazing , so not so hard to do so long as electrics well waterproofed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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