Next big rc innovation?

[markwilliamson2001]

I have been racing nearly twenty years now, and have been amazed at some of the technologies and improvements brougt out in the last few years! These include:

Scrc bombproof nicad cells
Esc's
Carbon monocoque tub chassis (e.g. Ttech predator)
Inboard suspension
Orion V2 brushed motors
Personal transponders
Sensored brushless technology
Lipo batteries
2.4 ghz transmitters
Moulded tub chassis (now very common in off-road)
Fluid filled gear diffs in electric cars!

What next big innovation will be on our cars? Personally tyres really havent changed in the last 10-15 years or so....so maybe this could be it???

Ideas please!

[Nick Goodall]

Hydrogen power? My Dads still convinced shock technology will explode in rc in the same way it did with motocross... There's a lot of technology in their shocks that could definitely filter through anyway....

What about tyres being properly sealed on rims then having air rather then inserts? Flat tyres would be common but it's something to think about?

[markwilliamson2001]

Hydrogen Power! Good thinking, but I guess your talking about that tourer that was on tye gadget show :-)

[Nick Goodall]

Originally Posted by markwilliamson2001

Hydrogen Power! Good thinking, but I guess your talking about that tourer that was on tye gadget show :-)

Honestly no but i'd seen some stuff before about Hydrogen powering R/C cars so thought that surely has to come in eventually??

Is the Gadget show repeated?? Was it this weeks episode??

[GRIFF55]

Amish's dad mentioned why dont we use air/??????? filled tyres like race cars. he could be onto something.
i think a nice programme where you can drive a car around the track slowly on the perfect line once and then it is programmed into the reciever. Save driving round then too!! hahaha

[Gayo]

I don't race nitro but I am surprised nobody made some kind of self-adjusting carburator. It could monitor head temp, maybe RPM range, unburnt fuel, and adjust needles accordingly.
I raced nitro in the past and that was the big problem with voodoo style setting up, ever changing conditions, flaming outs etc.

That would sell like crazy!

I would also like to try moulded foams inside offroad 1/10th tyres.

[johnnygibbon]

Originally Posted by Nick Goodall

Honestly no but i'd seen some stuff before about Hydrogen powering R/C cars so thought that surely has to come in eventually??

Is the Gadget show repeated?? Was it this weeks episode??

check this
http://stuff.tv/review/Horizon-Hydrogen-fuel-cell-car/
also on here somewhere is a post by jonny nitro that has a vidio of a electricr c car driving on a hydrogen fuel cell . its a kit you can buy. mint

as for the next innovation i think shocks that mirror mx or car shocks more closely is coming .
and how about hydrolic drive like tractors and the big tractor pulling engines. massive power and torque smooth as silk. and less moving parts

[Matisse]

hydrogen is time away, it's not even up and running for full scale autos yet.

LiFe is the next thing power wise, that will replace LiPo as it's more stable and user friendly, beyond that power cells seem to be the next logical step.

and i would'nt be surprised to see super conductor tech work its may into esc's keeping them super cool and efficient over the next few years.

on a more voyeuristic note, surely there will be a way in the near future to combine, VRC, Transponders and GPS tech so you could watch the race unfold on your pc in real time? The live stream is great, but useually seems to focus on one car or one section of track.
imagine being able to download an entire a-final and then follow which ever driver you want, even in car, sweet.

[rocketrob]

"naked trophy girls"

[Welshy40]

Originally Posted by rocketrob

"naked trophy girls"

I second this one

[Welshy40]

Originally Posted by markwilliamson2001

I have been racing nearly twenty years now, and have been amazed at some of the technologies and improvements brougt out in the last few years! These include:

Scrc bombproof nicad cells
Esc's
Carbon monocoque tub chassis (e.g. Ttech predator)
Inboard suspension
Orion V2 brushed motors
Personal transponders
Sensored brushless technology
Lipo batteries
2.4 ghz transmitters
Moulded tub chassis (now very common in off-road)
Fluid filled gear diffs in electric cars!

What next big innovation will be on our cars? Personally tyres really havent changed in the last 10-15 years or so....so maybe this could be it???

Ideas please!

mmm ttech didnt invent the tub chassis as it was out several years before. Still i agree they did take the design and update it to a rather tasty design.

Shocks, well i thought that someone had brought out some new designs with an extra bottle to the side of the shock body but didnt really hit it off.

I think that aero dynamics will be a big leap as none of the buggies, including the pred are not that aerodynamic. Most front towers equate to having a brick wall on the front of the car even with the hole in the middle of the tower and the tires must aid to the problem.

[Nick Goodall]

Originally Posted by Welshy40

mmm ttech didnt invent the tub chassis as it was out several years before. Still i agree they did take the design and update it to a rather tasty design.

Shocks, well i thought that someone had brought out some new designs with an extra bottle to the side of the shock body but didnt really hit it off.

I think that aero dynamics will be a big leap as none of the buggies, including the pred are not that aerodynamic. Most front towers equate to having a brick wall on the front of the car even with the hole in the middle of the tower and the tires must aid to the problem.

Off road cars don't really need to have any other aero features besides a Wing though, they're off the ground most of the time or at least high off the ground so you're not trying to create drag like on a circuit car - Plus the power to weight ratio stops speed or acceleration being an issue anyway as the buggies will never suffer any of that due to not being aerodynamic....

[Metla]

Originally Posted by Nick Goodall

Off road cars don't really need to have any other aero features besides a Wing though, they're off the ground most of the time or at least high off the ground so you're not trying to create drag like on a circuit car - Plus the power to weight ratio stops speed or acceleration being an issue anyway as the buggies will never suffer any of that due to not being aerodynamic....

Aerodynamics play a huge part not only in the way the car runs on the ground, but over rough terrain and when in flight, and the entire design is a factor, the body itself in many cases designed for positive aerodynamic influence.

Swapping out bodies can immediately alter the way a car handles in many different areas......