Speartooth 22

[university_dave]

Just got the final parts for our TLR22 chassis conversion though this morning so I thought I'd put some photos up here to see what people think.

We've put the saddles across the chassis to help the weight distribution, but by changing the two side plates you can also fit a 'stubby' lipo pack across the chassis as well (we've not got one of those, so no photo I'm afraid). The chassis is 5mm shorter than the standard and can still be run in rear motor configuration as we've included the required mounting holes on the chassis.

We've checked bodyshell fitment and the FTW Vane will definitely fit this chassis and we're going to reprofile the side plates which should allow the FTW Blade to fit as well. We are also looking at getting some lexan side pods made up to allow the kit shell to fit as well.

There are some details on exactly what the kit includes, higher res photos and the expected price at; http://www.akularacing.co.uk/portfolio/speartooth-22/

It will be running for the first time at the Silverstone club night at Moto Arena on Tuesday, and I'll have it with me there on Sunday for the Schumacher Summer Series TC meeting, so if you want to have a look and a chat about it then come and find me. Paul Upton will be doing the main development work over the next few weeks.

[Fred79]

sweet

[fastinfastout]

is there a reason why aftermarket companies like yourself are going with a shorter wheelbase? I find the losi has plenty of steering already.

And is there any chance you could consider making it out of half carbon/fibreglass to induce more flex, like schumacher's S1 composite chassis?

[PaulUpton]

So ran the speartooth 22 tonight for the first time at the moto arena, ran the car as I ran my kit chassis but just with the conversion on.

Basically all I can say is Tom has done a brilliant job, it has transformed what was already a good car to a fantastic car.

It has made the car much easier to drive, more consistent, goes round the corner consistently with no washing out or swapping ends and it now jumps straight, with little or no throttle input needed over the jumps and not to mention faster.

I was surprised how well the car has gone first time out had numerous people saying how much better it looked than the standard car.

I'll post pictures of my car tomorrow night

[PaulUpton]

[stegger]

Paul, THAT'S NICE fella Love the orange zest !!!

[codi jones b4]

hi where did you get your anodizing done look boss =)

[PaulUpton]

thanks guys, got it done by a company called metal treatments in portsmouth

[jeffrey]

dammm i need this conversion

[PaulUpton]

Originally Posted by jeffrey

dammm i need this conversion

message university_dave he will sort you out

[AfroP]

Originally Posted by PaulUpton

thanks guys, got it done by a company called metal treatments in portsmouth

Expensive? or not so much?

what kind of turn around?

[PaulUpton]

speak to university_dave, i know he is getting some down this week, not sure if he has any spare.

he will be able to give more accurate prices etc aswell

[AfroP]

ohh i was referring to the anodizing.

I checked the website and the speartooth is RRP £150

Originally Posted by PaulUpton

speak to university_dave, i know he is getting some down this week, not sure if he has any spare.

he will be able to give more accurate prices etc aswell

[university_dave]

Thanks for all the comments and the interest, makes all the effort that's gone into it worthwhile!

A brief update on where we are at the moment.

The full specification and price can be found at http://www.akularacing.co.uk/portfolio/speartooth-22/

At the moment we are producing the last pre-production kits, which should be arriving tomorrow so we can check the final fit, finish and make sure we've got all of the fixings sorted out. There should be at least one pre-production kit racing at Oswestry this weekend in the capable hands of Mr Springer. Once we're happy with the quality, and we've got all the instructions and packaging sorted out, then we will start full production. We are aiming for the end of July to get the first production run in and to start shipping to customers. The kits should (all things permitting) be available from M K Racing as well as direct from us (www.akularacing.co.uk).

Anyone interested please e-mail me at [email protected] with your name, phone number and postal address and we'll add you to the pre-order list. We are working on including something extra for everyone who is on the pre-order list that actually goes on to purchase the kit when it is released - we'll let you know what that is when we've firmed up all the details.

[PaulUpton]

Ran the car at DMS tonight, very small tight carpet track very easy to make mistakes on (which I normally do) however tonight running the speartooth I've found some consistency. First run EVERY lap was a 10 second something, second run apart from one lap where I got tagged by a back marker every lap was 10 second something, third run every lap was either a 9 or 10 second lap best being 9.89 and average 10.04 with the weight being more over the edge of the chassis the small mistakes clipping track marking won't flip car over like I found with kit chassis.

Car was getting quicker with less weight in it, but did become more twitchy as you would expect so few mistakes in final. Best lap in final was a 9.83 compared to Darren boyle with a 4wd of 9.51.

Weather permitting I shall be at Eden Park on sunday if anyone wants to have a look.

[DerbyDan]

Looks really good Tom/Paul - I look forward to seeing one of these cars running sometime soon. If were to get a 22 - I think this conversion would be a must-have!

What is bizzare is that the two conversions that have been revealed (amazingly soon after the release of the factory car) both make the 22 a shorter car, which seems odd given the twitchy nature of the factory 22, yet the reports back on both conversions is that it makes these cars easier to drive... I guess having the car too long can cause the 'pendulum effect' making the car snatchy, having a shorter car makes the weight shift less pronouced & hence more drivable around the limits of grip?

[stegger]

Am i right in thinking that having the saddles side by side as oposed to infront of each other is the biggest difference. Putting the weight further back ?

[PaulUpton]

Originally Posted by stegger

Am i right in thinking that having the saddles side by side as oposed to infront of each other is the biggest difference. Putting the weight further back ?

Yep

[DCM]

isn't this chassis shorter than the kit chassis?

[stegger]

5mm i think