02-09-2010 13:06
The Drivetrain is a key feature in any racing car. On THE Car I focused on two main points, making it light, and making it durable. I want to have a free spinning, maintenance free drivetrain, and I want it to be light.The drivetrain may seem insignificant at first, but it's not, it directly affects the cars acceleration and responsiveness, and also as I have found in testing, runtime.
26-08-2010 14:10
26-08-2010 13:06
Weight Distribution (Engine Mounts)
Weight distribution is a key feature when thinking about a cars performance. Since we aren't racing in a circle, and actually turn in both directions, left to right weight balance is as close to equal as possible. However, front to back weight balance can be altered. ...
25-08-2010 13:17
24-08-2010 13:06
There are currently two main types of steering systems in use in 1:8th scale buggies. The old-school type, which is found on most, for example, Kyosho, Xray and Mugen, where two steering bellcranks are connected by a plate, and the steering links are attached to this plate. ...