dex210 transverse shorty mod

[dex210Nick]

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This is the finished product from my adventures with weight placement and garolite. You can read the whole process I went through in this thread and see the steps through which this project evolved. Currently I am running the buggy in mm3 on a medium grip smooth indoor clay track with good success. With just the shorty, I achieved a f/r split of 35/65. I have added 24g to the rear to achieve an 33/67 split which works very well on dirt. This is a +8mm chassis and the running weight of the car is ~1600g.

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In an attempt to get a better f/r weight distribution on my mm4 dex210, I decided to try a transverse battery orientation. I actually got the idea from these guys and xfactory. With a shorty placed as far back as it can go in an in-line configuration, I measure a 63% rear weight distribution with 84g needed to bring it up to 65% (the magic number from what I've gathered from various sources). While 84g is less than the difference between a shorty and full sized pack, I'd still like to keep the car as light as possible.

I have not yet had a chance to check the f/r balance on scales yet, but I have driven it. It felt like it had more rear grip like this than with an in-line battery placement. So far I am pleased, but certainly anxious to get this on the scales. Hopefully I can get to at least 65% rear weight without having to add nearly as much weight.

It's also interesting to note I can fit a full size pack like this as well, an important detail due to that silly ROAR rule.




1/30/18 Edit: Rehosted pictures. Screw photobucket.