can we please keep this clean.............

My Formula Digi Q will be here in a week or so. I will give a full and detailed report and of course compare it to a regular Digi Q. :D

Well I played around a little more after work today with the McLaren. I'm getting better at controlling it with a little more "time behind the wheel." By the way, the F1's use rear steering by varying the speed of each wheel. I believe this is the way other Digi-Q's operate? Sorry, but I don't have any other Digi-Q cars. Since the speed, acceleration, and steering is adjustable on the controller, I've been experimenting with different settings to optimize the control that is comfortable for me at my current level. I've found, so far, for the small area I've been running the McLaren in, I can get better turning performance by getting the speed and acceleration to about 3/4 or so of max and getting the steering to max sensitivity. I have to power-up a little in tight turns to get keep the little F1 cruising through the turn (careful!! Not too much or....wipe-out!:) ) and then back down on the throttle when coming out of the turn to keep from blasting out of control in the "straight-away." It's been fun experimenting with the settings and a little practice sure helps in controlling the little bugger. The little McLaren looks pretty cool to me going around my little circuit after fiddling with the settings, practicing, and concentrating. ;)

Speed? OK, I ran a little impromptu experiment, too. Please don't take it as "gospel" since I did it pretty quickly but here goes. I've got a Bit Racer IR timer and several Microsizers. I set-up a little 3' long drag racing-type "chute" with the timer at one end. I would have liked to have had a run longer than 3 feet but hitting the timer area can be a little tricky for longer runs. Anyhooo... I ran a Microsizer with the std. 2.2 motor 3 times past the timer, averaged the times and came up with a speed of about 1.5 ft/sec (starting from a dead-stop). I then ran the McLaren 3 times at max speed/accel. settings and came up with an average of 2 ft/sec for the little F1. Both cars had fresh charges. Again, this was just a "quicky" attempt to get some kind of speed comparison. I had the feeling the McLaren may still have been accelerating at the 3' mark but who knows for sure. I may be biased. ;)

I'm having fun with the little F1 and isn't that what it's all about anyway?

Did I read that correctly!?!?!? It does not steer with the front wheels it steers with rear like a Digi-Q!?!?


If it steers with the rear wheels do you feel that it would be better to steer from the front???


USAGI? Is yours the same way?

THANKS FOR ALL THE INPUT! I MAY HAVE A F1 FORSALE IF THEY ARE NOT ALL THEIR SUPPOSED TO BE!


TEAM NITRO

enigma101, can you post any pics. I'd like to see how it compares with Microsizers.

Let me know. ;)

Just my Take on these F1s
 

The prolem is the steering is very very loose, if the speed is set too high the car does spinout. The front sterring is the pits. I am very disapointed with these cars. Its does straights good, but other then that they stink! You would think paying this much money you get a better product. I payed around $90 Us money for my set. But If i had to do it all over again I would not. Stick with reg Digi-Q Cars, These are just a waste.

This is NOT a Mustang fourm, please keep it that way!!!:)

thank you cleaning it up.:)

Gertman c'mon just allowing others to enjoy things that make me happy!!!!!

I have a ? for you over on the Ephoch forum!!!!!!



TEAM NITRO

Ok I just got mine and it is a very cool little car but? I was expecting front wheel sterring so who ever said it was should be shot! Ok that would be a little aggressive but the car is not fast and it won't even slide out on the hard wood floor. The good thing is it is drivable where the little Digi is very difficult to drive. I think it is cool but not quite what I expected. The IR booster is a must and the TX is just like the optional special TX.

It sounds like usagi is talking about a diffrent car?

You will not believe this people! I am seeing them at 45.00 apiece! and i seeing the tanks at 36.00 per piece! It seems like the rush is over and there is plenty of stock! hold tight until they reach below 50.00 before buying! BELIEVE ME THE PIECE ARE GOING TO DROP!:cool:

I don`t think so IRC easy to drive well believe who you want people but its not the easy. but who is the bolt-brain that said its front wheel drive!:rolleyes: The kit in general is a major let down, i was expecting a better kit. But then again its only a digi-q. This will be my last of these types of kits i every buy. I might give these to my sisters kids for christmas. What a waste of money!

usagi,

It sounds to me like you need a heapin' helpin' of some yummy food! :)