Yup, I agree
The last two posts really sum it up.
1. Keep the out of the box class -absolutely. Decide a rule set much like now but police it a bit closer. Be sensible about what's allowed. The VRX comes with a number of sets of springs so out of the box allows spring rate tweaks! I prefer a heatsink but if it's now allowed fine. (£8) per motor -no data on whether a heatsink will make it last longer. Ban z seizes if you like but personally I have found they increase reliability but aren't performance enhancing. I guess maybe the delrin gear runs a bit smoother........
2. Mod class if done does need some guidance. Maz's suggestion to follow other clubs guidelines make sense. Allow bearings, diff, brushless 1 cell only, or 4.8 nimh., heatsinks etc. But -standard dimensions and chassis. Possibly need to set a min weight or people will start drilling stuff out to lighten things. Limit the brushless wind and decide on turbo and boost-disallow maybe as that makes esc costs a bit less.
Cost estimate:
13.5 T motor from giant cod £14.19
Esc £34.19
Lipo 1s 5400mah eBay £30
Diff £15
Wheels and bearings £10
Lipo boost plus bits and pieces
So, about £100 to start....minimum......
Just my thoughts.......
As Maz also said, if this idea is a popular as Street TC has been so far.....
Good to get the idea going though :-)
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