ORIGINAL: SyCo_VeNoM
the what is a highly probable piece of crap this thread is about doesn't compare to the slightest of your well designed vehicle that it looks like a lot of planning, and thought was put into
This HPI design on the other hand reminds me now that I think about it of a $25 tyco I had in the early 90's that had no suspension at all, and handled like crap. I think it also had a solid rear axle come to think of it.
OMG, I totally agree.
Prestonalal, This thread would be wholy different if HPI released a car like you have built!
A front motor, rear drive solid axle, with front disk brakes..... a thing of absolute beauty!
We always say have RWD trucks dont handle well, because breaking only happens on the rear....so if you turn while braking the truck does a 180.
But with front disk brakes the result should be very different. And you can with modern ESC's and some servo calibration you could effectively set a braking bias how you like!
Seriously, with all the shaft and belt driven onroad cars availible, what hasnt any company decided to build a TRUELY scale RWD car. If it was true scale with a solid axle and front brakes then it should handle decent. Sure, it wont be a racer or hang with 4wd cars, but it would be tons of fun to drive. Who wouldnt want to do a burnout....without havign to put your foot in front of the car?!
Presonalal, if I had a ton of spare cash right now Id make you a generous offer on that car. Its a wonderful build. Its really sad that the big rc companies dont see what true hobbiest build and then do likewise on a production scale. It does seem many of them only care about pumping out new models to make a quick buck, instead of coming up with truely unique and wonderful models.