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Old 19-06-2011
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Hello,

I am new to this fourum but have been racing Rc for a while now.
I race at Caldicot on a friday night with a B4.1 Buggy.

I would like to have a go at Making a 4WD Micro but need some info please.

Wheelbase??
Track??
Gear ratios used??
Final running weight??

Many Thanks

Chris
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Old 19-06-2011
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Try ukmicrorc forum for info. All the current regulations on there.
A company called phatbodies makes a b4 based micro (2wd) called chunk.
Also a touring car based 4wd but i think this was just put together for his own entertainment. Its well worth a look.
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Old 19-06-2011
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Wheelbase?? 190mm max (get as close to this as you can)
Track?? 209mm max (200mm to 205mm seems optiamal)
Gear ratios used?? Internal ratio 2.5:1 IMHO
Final running weight?? 900g seems optimal power to weight ratio
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Old 19-06-2011
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Thanks for the info guys,

Have had a bit of a brain wave on how to make the drive train.

will let you know when i have made some progress.

Thanks

Chris.
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Old 19-06-2011
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Wheelbase?? 190mm max (get as close to this as you can)
Track?? 209mm max (200mm to 205mm seems optiamal)
Gear ratios used?? Internal ratio 2.5:1 IMHO
Final running weight?? 900g seems optimal power to weight ratio
WOW,the lrp shark i race at my club is 900grams so it doest need a diet
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Old 19-06-2011
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I've usually got my custom 4wd micro, (Thud) with me when I visit Caldicot, your more than welcome to take a look ...

but to give you some idea ....



I like this shot best ...

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Old 19-06-2011
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Hello MrSpeedy.

I have spoken to you beffore about Micros, Will have to have more talks as i want to get one but also want to build my own

Are you there next week??

Cheers.

Chris.
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Old 20-06-2011
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Hi Chris .... I'm always happy to talk micro's

We're away for a bit so won't be over till 9th July now ....

We can have a chat then if you're about ....
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Old 20-06-2011
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Ok no problem Mate,

On the 4WD models what pinnion and spur are you using??

Cant wait to start making mine

It is going to be radical , whoo
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Old 30-06-2011
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That micro you have pictured looks gorgous! What parts have you used chassis arms diffs etc cos I want one ha
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Thud's looking good Do you have any test videos Simon?
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where did you get all that purple from and what rc cars can you get them for please. ive only seen silver or blue and i really like the purple
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Old 05-07-2011
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Its schumacher mi3.5 touring car parts which come as standard in the kit. i read up on his build and was drooling
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Old 06-07-2011
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will they go on other cars, say if you mod the shock tower. i noticed these ones are polycarb (which ive got to say look sweet) . would these hold up in off road.
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Old 06-07-2011
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i have no idea as he made the micro buggy all custom but it may do who knows
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I've usually got my custom 4wd micro, (Thud) with me when I visit Caldicot, your more than welcome to take a look ...

but to give you some idea ....



I like this shot best ...

I know old thread, but do you have any more pics of this beautiful masterpiece? I really hope mini’s make a huge comeback!
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It's deff schumacher Bassed . that little creation look awesome
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