Sports Racer Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 This is probably going to result in a dozen different responses but one of the clubs I race with has an 1/32 unlimited class where anything goes except no magnets allowed. What would you recommend? I'm thinking Lexan body, foam tyres and brass chassis, probably Plaffit but I do like the idea of using the 1/32 Cheetah chassis. Cheers Paul Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 With no budget restraints? Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 The type of track surface (and possibly adding what tyre treatment is allowed) will determine the grip. That will determine the tyres to be used. The size and style of track will determine whether you want a short wheelbase car like a classic sports, or a larger car like an LMP or GT1. It will also determine how much motor you can practically throw at it. But certainly something with the weight low down will rule, so a steel chassis such a plafit or something nicked from "the dark side" of glue-magnet racing, and lexan body seems a logical start point Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS41T Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 My Scaleauto Viper is the fastest car I’ve built... Currently beating plaffit chassis in GT3 proxy... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 My Scaleauto Viper is the fastest car I've built... Currently beating plaffit chassis in GT3 proxy... Yabbut Gas - that's not a fair comparison - you built the Viper :lol: Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry J Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) Or you could just go all out with a Eurosport chassis and wipe the floor with the competition. Edited January 27, 2020 by Garry J Quote Cheers, Garry J Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) Eurosport chassis - I'm in lust! Does anyone in Australia stock them? The LMP's rule on all the tracks I race on and most of the tracks are nontechnical - wood with big curves and decent straights. Edited January 27, 2020 by Sports Racer Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddo Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 NSR Mosler is worth considering for the price, it's fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS41T Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Plastic chassis is beating Cams custom chassis and jimmy’s plafit chassis Garry...check out the Gt3 proxy on HRW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Paul It will depend on the track as well. Open fast flowing track will suit the Eurosport, Brass or other metal chassis fitted with Lexan body and foam Tyres. Properly set up they may only be marginally faster than plastic but much more consistant over a race. You have driven some if my brass and metal cars to know just how easy they are to do consistant laps. Foam and goo make a big difference, going back to rubber tyres reduces the advantage of these chassis. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted January 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 It's because of you Phil that I'm going down the brass chassis route. I still remember how quick your 1/32 Int chassis was and I just bought 2 on Facebook going cheap. It will be intereting to see how well they go against the other cars in this open class. Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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