My gear ratio on a 10 double in the early 90s was a 23 pinion and a 99 spur (in fact roughly the same now) and I managed to last with 1400 and 1700 cells but only if I didnt crash. No slippage or belt damage, the car is still going strong. This vinatge car can still keep up and pass quite easily, but the Tamiya has now taken my full attention and had better be up to the challenge, but I do admit its much easier to work with and dial which has impressed me a lot. A few more mods still needed to get it up to my standards but so far all I have been is impressed.
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Originally Posted by DCM
once it slips... it WILL slip.... I have run my DB-02 (501X WE pulleys) and not had an issue, and can't see it being an issue. The only thing I find with the Tamiya belts (buggy and tourer) is that from new, they need re-tightening after a couple of runs, if you don't, it slips.
James, when you start to run proper gear ratio's where you are running the motor correctly, them lazer belts will be just as fragile..... anyhows, I am sure there is a vintage car thread somewhere  |