ARC A10 23’ 17.5 Blinky setup

New layout for EP today, setup the A10 23’ and run a few packs with used Sweep D36 MX (medium hard insert)

 

ARC A11 with Steel Chassis - WIP #1

With the build quality I have admired on the A10 23’, decided to build the A11 with steel chassis and mod class !

Build quality maintained and improved design element eg on the anti roll bar mounting location and standardised hardware for shock mount on lower a-arms.

Tamiya 421X

Long time without a new Tamiya kit !

Too bad it is still coming with “outdated” foam bumper … the weight with TRF printed to be placed under Lipo is eye-catching !

Capricorn Quantum 1/8 GT

Finally I can witness a “modern” 1/8 on road kit with carbon fibre arm 

New body shell ready for Axon TC10/3 - Zoo Racing Wolverine

 

How to run faster with 17.5T blinky mode - tips #1

I have setup the ARC A10 23’ for 17.5T blinky mode. Since local track re open in end June I have been trying to dial in the car to run on the new flat surface.

I used a HobbyWing JustStock 17.5T 4pole motor, and gear at 3.23.

First pack I can run relatively consistently in range of 20.x sec per lap, for 8 mins. 

While a local racer said that same 17.5T motor he can make 19.x sec lap !

A quick suggestion from him after looking at my car, cut away the material from the front and side bodyshell to reduce drag.

I tested it as told. 

Here is what I have done and also sit the front bodyshell lower by one hole on the body post. 

2nd and 3rd pack result :

Bingo !

The car is more willing to turn and best laptime improve by 0.6 sec

The chassis is a bit more “alive” and I cannot yield the same consistency. Laps are ranging from 19.x to 21.x sec. That said, the mod does improve the laptime but it also make the car more active. I will need to adjust other area to improve consistency.

Funbox 1/20 C44 F1 kit

A New company, never heard of, and it has just released a 1/12 and 1/20 of same F1 car