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Way better to build them, we tear apart the RTRs when new anywayit is funny to think that we had to build kits back then.... now you get that hog ready to run!!! its awesome and sad at the same time...
It's really good imo.How are you finding the SkyRC gps..??
@2015GTRBE I do have some ideas for aero type mods but as I'm only just starting out those ideas are on the back burner.
For example I know you can get a Team Associated rear diffuser (old stock so hard to find but they are out there) which can be easily made to fit on the back of the Typhon as seen below fitted to a Senton...
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The other thing I really want to do is fit a decent front wing. I haven't seen any Typhon speed runners using a proper one like you might find on an F1 car so that's what I'd like to try to make or fabricate one to fit from another R/c.
Thanks for the welcome and positive ideas.
Yeah I thought it would help with downforce but definitely don't want to add anything to slow it down. May re-think that idea then.The F1 front aero is for down force and turning stability so that will slow you down, but to combat front lift you can easily do that by adding a wing near the front shock towers similar to modern 1/10 scale 4wD buggies. See yokomo, Schumacher etc.
You basically need to make s simple “duck bill” type spoiler for the front. It would help to make winglets to move the air away from the shock towers which are like air brakes due the their flat faced shape.Yeah I thought it would help with downforce but definitely don't want to add anything to slow it down. May re-think that idea then.
Cheers for the input/ideas. All welcome.
It's typical isn't it.Always the way..!!
Order parts, then find out other stuff is broken..??
Yeah I thought it would help with downforce but definitely don't want to add anything to slow it down. May re-think that idea then.
Good point. Also, no rear wings. I was wondering if the stock Typhon rear wing might add too much down force and if one could gain an extra 1-2 mph by simply removing the wing.@GMballistic greetings from the US, however I was born NW of London and lived in cricklewood till I was 3yrs old.
My suggestion for speed runs (no one does this) is to look at the Salt Flat world record cars that are built strictly for top speed. The RC world for some reason does not try to understand aerodynamics even though it is a fundamental part of what they try to achieve. If I were you I’d purchase sheet lexan to build a center stabilizer which will help you from crashing at speed.
The other thing you can make with the lexan is a rear diffuser to clean the air as it passes under the chassis. You can attach it where the rear diff screws into the chassis and remove your RPM skid plate. These changes will help you significantly.
Edit: you want thicker lexan .030-40 so it is pliable but won’t be as prone to flapping around. You want your aero stiff.
Decided to test for myself today. With 20T/50T gearing, ran 100 kph twice. Took the wing off, ran 102 kph twice. The car is noticeably less stable without the wing. The rear end tends to bounce around a little more particularly during acceleration. The custom wings are probably an attempt at a happy medium.@ninadada I've seen a lot of people running very high speeds with wings still but I have noticed that most aren't stock anymore, ...some are very small, most are just flat (less drag/air resistance) and from what I can tell they're all fabricated ones rather than "off the shelf" jobs.
Definitely another thing that needs more research although as yet it's not on my to do list.
Interesting test and I agree about the custom wings. Might have to make my own at some point.Decided to test for myself today. With 20T/50T gearing, ran 100 kph twice. Took the wing off, ran 102 kph twice. The car is noticeably less stable without the wing. The rear end tends to bounce around a little more particularly during acceleration. The custom wings are probably an attempt at a happy medium.
The thing with the wing is the stock has alot of downforce which slows you down and will cause lift of the front at speed. so a flat wing still gives some downforce but doesn't add drag as you saw you picked up 2kphwithout. it on;y get worse at faster speeds.Interesting test and I agree about the custom wings. Might have to make my own at some point.
It is great to see you on here again Philip.The thing with the wing is the stock has alot of downforce which slows you down and will cause lift of the front at speed. so a flat wing still gives some downforce but doesn't add drag as you saw you picked up 2kph without. it only get worse at faster speeds.
Cheers Brian I'll take a look on Hobbyking to see if I see anything suitable.I would look on Ebay for some thick lexan say 1.5mm - 3mm strong easy to work with and cheap..!!
You can even bend it to shape..??
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Take a look on Hobbyking they have some really cheap 1/8 wings ..!! (less than £2) good for testing and breaking ????
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