typhon dragster

[B45T13N]

Let me present you my Typhon dragster (maybe 8th Scale /OutLaw Extreme) :

All start with a classic V1(?) typhon

I first change the chassis for a kraton one

And I use red spacer to connect the body with rear shocks tower. I also use fazon srpings.

And I did a homemade wheelie bar

I install a XLX esc mounted on alza racing part

And a big motor mount

Foam tires (thats last 5 runs max)

A rear ftx wing was modified and upsidedown use for the front wing

I also instal a big motor : kill potor rc 2900kv race spec motor with a cap-pack :

The V1 version looks like this :

But I decide to change some parts; tires becaus they don't last a long time ... front and rear shocks/shocks tower and small other parts.

So i first install alza racing 1/5 wheel adapter with big grp tires

I change front and rear shocks/shocks tower with infraction one's

I also change spacer and body mount for talion mount. With rear infraction tower, holes arenot in the same place so I need talion mount (witch are not in line) to use original body hole (or close)

And I install a belted center spool diff

And now it looks like

Thanks for reading

 

[Mr.Duke]

Nice build! What info do you have on the belt drive? Haven’t seen that on an Arrma yet, until now.

 

[jondilly1974]

Wow belted center spool ??

 

[B45T13N]

I did it bymyself using those parts :
- arrma spool spacer set #ara714000
- arrma spool shaft #ara310943
- arrma imput shaft #ara310432
- a belt and 2 3M 3mm tooth width 16mm timing belt pulley

 

[jondilly1974]

I did it bymyself using those parts :
- arrma spool spacer set #ara714000
- arrma spool shaft #ara310943
- arrma imput shaft #ara310432
- a belt and 2 3M 3mm tooth width 16mm timing belt pulley

Is there a reason for the belt? Or just a flex?

 

[B45T13N]

Wow belted center spool ??

Is there a reason for the belt? Or just a flex?

just for fun, just to try

 

[Camaroboy383]

Very cool build!..

 

[drjim]

Very nice workmanship!

 

[jondilly1974]

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just for fun, just to try

It is impressive for sure. Very unique. I just wanted to know if there was a performance gain using the belt or if it was just to try. Don’t want to miss out on the good stuff ????

 

[B45T13N]

It is impressive for sure. Very unique. I just wanted to know if there was a performance gain using the belt or if it was just to try. Don’t want to miss out on the good stuff ????

It's really to try something différent with a fun styl. Maybe less noise, and smooth start.

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Great build looks like it would be a killer drag car and even 2nd as a 100+mph car.

I recommend checking the motor and diff bearings often. I found on the XMaxx belt drive that the belt tension required to keep the belt from slipping was enough that it put extra wear on the bearings. The quieter operation was nice though!

-Liberty

 

[B45T13N]

the belt tension required to keep the belt from slipping was enough that it put extra wear on the bearings

Ok I'll check this

 

[Unlimited]

Wow. Cool build.

Any idea how much build like this coast? More than 2000 Dollar?

Top Speed is atleast 150mph ?

 

[B45T13N]

Wow. Cool build.

Thank you

Any idea how much build like this coast? More than 2000 Dollar?

No... with all parts i'm about 1000/1200€ (1100/1300$)

Top Speed is atleast 150mph ?

on the v1 with a 29/52 center it was closed to this value( calculate), but now it is slower about 100mph

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Wow. Cool build.

Any idea how much build like this coast? More than 2000 Dollar?

Top Speed is atleast 150mph ?

You wont see many open wheel cars break 150mph.
Worlds fastest limitless is 152 mph on 8s

 

[drjim]

You wont see many open wheel cars break 150mph.
Worlds fastest limitless is 152 mph on 8s

What's the record for a full-body car?

 

[LibertyMKiii]

What's the record for a full-body car?

202 mph by Nic Case
belt drive, spooled diffs, 12s custom esc, Steve NeuMotor, carbon body, carbon chassis, all custom!

 

[drjim]

202 mph

Holeee Smokes! That's almost Three Hundred feet-per-second!

Any idea how quickly it gets to top speed?

 

[LibertyMKiii]

Holeee Smokes! That's almost Three Hundred feet-per-second!

Any idea how quickly it gets to top speed?

FYI
I added some content to my previous post.
Cannot see the run up but I'd guess not very long maybe in the 10 second range?

I didn't start out with the plan to copy his design, but it certainly ended up that way....
My car length is about the same. Biggest difference is mine is much wider due to using 1/8 scale parts.

 

[drjim]

Methinks we should start a new category here on the forum for Speed Runners!

This is fascinating stuff to me, way more "interesting" than my Backyard Bashing. Don't get me wrong, I love running my Senton around, but this class of racing really demands attention to detail, similar to what the Drag racing guys do, but with it's own specialties.