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cunawarit 11-01-2014 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by leedolby77 (Post 828834)
What spec was the Mardave? I might join you with one next Friday, or maybe even my own creation. Did you run 2s or 1s?
One of these: http://www.mardave.co.uk/rc-car-kits...duct-1729.html

I'm using a Mardave diff and good'ol fashioned NiMHs. Pretty old and worn out 6 cell stick packs too, 2200s which take just about enough charge for one race :) Oh, also using Contact tyres, not the ones that come in the kit.

Chris56 11-01-2014 10:59 PM
You might struggle for traction if you were using lipos - heavy nimhs in the middle will probably help keep the weight where it is needed.

leedolby77 11-01-2014 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by cunawarit (Post 828943)
One of these: http://www.mardave.co.uk/rc-car-kits...duct-1729.html

I'm using a Mardave diff and good'ol fashioned NiMHs. Pretty old and worn out 6 cell stick packs too, 2200s which take just about enough charge for one race :) Oh, also using Contact tyres, not the ones that come in the kit.
Thanks, I will try and get one sorted for Friday!

leedolby77 11-01-2014 11:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cunawarit (Post 828943)
One of these: http://www.mardave.co.uk/rc-car-kits...duct-1729.html

I'm using a Mardave diff and good'ol fashioned NiMHs. Pretty old and worn out 6 cell stick packs too, 2200s which take just about enough charge for one race :) Oh, also using Contact tyres, not the ones that come in the kit.
And where you using a std silver can?

cunawarit 11-01-2014 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by leedolby77 (Post 828950)
And where you using a std silver can?
No, an old motor from someone's stash of old junk. It is silver and says RS540SH on it, so I think it is a Mabuchi.

But has 4 slots as opposed to the two slots that most silvercans have... Looks similar to the G2 that came with the Mardave kit, same 4 slot design. I don't know how many turns it has, I've used it in my tourer and it is slower than a 21T sealed can... I would imagine 23 to 25 turn... Next week I'll run the G2... Or my silvercan if I find it.

PS: Whatever you put it let's drag race down the main straight and compare. My Mardave weighs a tonne for what it is, the old stick packs weigh a tonne. Then again, I have this wacky theory that the weight makes it nice and mellow handling, the "chassis flex" suspension gets nice and supple over 900g :)

PS: Just found me silvercan!

cunawarit 12-01-2014 02:02 AM
Thoughts and opinions?

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/...pse406986f.jpg

Chris56 12-01-2014 09:21 AM
I like it

msmith105e 12-01-2014 10:38 AM
I like it gui... not too dissimilar to one of the others ive done ....

cunawarit 12-01-2014 04:12 PM
I'll work on a few others, I liked the anti-clockwise circuit we had a while ago. And "Crossfire" types are fun too.

Chris56 12-01-2014 04:35 PM
Crossfire was a great layout - would like another diagonal straight.

cunawarit 12-01-2014 05:01 PM
Will work on something :)

PS: Proper silvercan ready! Soldered and ready for install...

cunawarit 12-01-2014 06:12 PM
Crossfire inspired Crossbow...

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4568a098.jpg

Dave Dodd 12-01-2014 06:43 PM
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

excellent design, one for the 24th :D

Chris56 12-01-2014 07:37 PM
Nice work Gui - keep em coming!

ste_lazzaro 12-01-2014 08:08 PM
I love the diagonal straight!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

siddus74 12-01-2014 10:45 PM
Loving the crossbow dude ....

Scott

siddus74 12-01-2014 10:48 PM
All this mardave talk .. may have to fit the new pod and give the contacts a whirl ...

Scott.

shiny 12-01-2014 11:29 PM
Love it! what way round would u plan to run it?

Anti clock-wise would flow through the lower chicane nicely!

cunawarit 12-01-2014 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by siddus74 (Post 829146)
All this mardave talk .. may have to fit the new pod and give the contacts a whirl ...
Cool what motor do you have in it? The G2?

I've just installed a silvercan in mine, if you are running the G2 I'll take my G2 as well :D

cunawarit 12-01-2014 11:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by shiny (Post 829155)
Love it! what way round would u plan to run it?

Anti clock-wise would flow through the lower chicane nicely!
We could put it to a vote I guess :) Unless anyone objects?


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