400 lap race with Ansmann Macnum Trucks

sparrow.2 · #1 27-09-2009

Just come back from a good fun race.

We started out with 7 teams and 7 Ansmann truck kits. The race consisted of building the kit and then completing 400 laps of the AMC Langenfeld dirt track. First to complete 400 laps wins.

The trucks were built completely stock (apart from bearings) with gearing left up to the teams on the kit motor. The first truck was finished after 47 minutes(!) and started turning laps. Second and third teams completed the build after 58 and 61 minutes. The others followed shortly after.

The trucks held up great! My teams truck finished second. We had no breakages! Not even the plastic shocks had leaked or anything. We were all expecting total carnage and at least the t-plate to break or the diff to go gritty but none of it happened. The car came off the track after 400 laps and the only thing wrong with it were the tyres which were worn, but after 400 laps on rock hard dirt we were surprised they had held up as well as they did!

As mentioned the trucks were box stock apart from the bearings. We did go and glue the ball ends in though.

The other teams didn't have many issues either. I think there was a broken C hub on one team and a wishbone here or there but nothing major. Some teams had geared too harshly and blew up the kit motor which was then exchanged.

All in all a really fun format and the trucks were insane considering the price!

Can't wait for our hopefully upcoming indoor endurance challenge using the MadRat

Will post pics as soon as I find some!

ryan 2008 · #2 04-10-2009

what are the trucks like same as the madrat or better ? i was going to buy a madrat and just get bigger wheels etc and shell

sparrow.2 · #3 04-10-2009

The trucks are no better or worse. You won't be able to convert your MadRat as the truck has way longer wishbones and I think a longer chassis as well.

They drove really well and were easy right out of the box.

ryan 2008 · #4 04-10-2009

thanks there loads of cheap cars and trucks coming out step up string est bl brushless rtr truggys 3000kv £150 modelsport

sparrow.2 · #5 04-10-2009

http://picasaweb.google.de/AMC.Lange...ennen26270909#

Here are a couple of pics. Hope someone will have better ones up soon.

ryan 2008 · #6 04-10-2009

nice track you all use ansmann car that were there based

Benjab · #7 05-10-2009

Cool! Im gonna get the MadRat! I think its sad you cant get any parts from modelsport!

saintnitro · #8 04-10-2009

mate thats insane that sounds a right laugh

cant wait to see the pics

Ginge

ashleyb4 · #9 06-10-2009

I must appologise to to sparrow for destroying your thread. Its a fantastic thing you guys did i would love to do something similar. But soemtimes im like a small child you see a dead cat on the side of the road and you just have to get a stick and poke it to see what happenes.

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stampede vxlboy · #10 06-10-2009

you started it mate. and sparrow i am sorry for people slaging my son off on your thread. i would like to do what you do as i like bashing better more fun good luck i wish there was something like that over here

sparrow.2 · #11 06-10-2009

No worries about the thread guys, I'm loving this

Dude noone is having a go at your son, it's just the orthography was too similar not to notice and people commented...

brokkenpiloot · #12 07-10-2009

The sausages are looking great!
Can't wait for the indoor races this winter.

dave g · #13 07-10-2009

as said,no one was picking on you or your son..i merely commented on how very similar you both speak and convey your posts..i too dont take kindly to threats.

that sounded like a lot of fun with the trucks and good to know they stood upto the abuse

sparrow.2 · #14 07-10-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokkenpiloot

The sausages are looking great!
Can't wait for the indoor races this winter.

Judging by the username you are dutch/belgian

You coming to the first of the sixdays races the weekend after next?

BigO's ma and pa are the masters of sausage