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Originally Posted by cpatel529
I really like this Tamiya/Kyosho hybrid. I like how the motor is positioned forward.
In terms of parts, are you using the stock Tamiy 511 chassis, rear end and spur gear adaptor/mount? Then you are bolding a Kyosho RB5 front end onto the chassis?
I run in the USA and we generally race on packed clay tracks. How does motor position forward and back affect traction?
Trying to see if there are any other 4wd platforms that could be a good starting base to build a custom 2wd buggy out of.
I was looking at the Associated B44 with a B4 front end but had some concerns with torque steer due to the driveshaft/motor orientation and that the motor may be too far forward.
Suggestions? Comments?
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I just cut some of the front end of the stock 501 chassie, to fit the RB5 front, and of course to get the wheelbase right.
The other part i had to make is the front top plate, but that is an easy part to make.
The FS2 build was much more difficult.
Regarding torquesteer, yes i did notice that in my FS2 when racing indoor on carpet. thats why i made the tamiya conversion.
I have tested these cars on dirt tracks, and its no good.
Traditional 2wd are much better on that kind of surface.
I have not tested on blugroove or USA-style surfaces. Those tracks seem to have alot more grip than dirt tracks in norway, so there it could work.
The cars are awsome to drive indoor on carpet, also wery good on astro and gras.