my Rocket racer

[slotsurfer]

I am done putinng my DRR together i won on ebay a lot of the parts for $51.00.I could not afford to do it if I did not win this auction. I have owned a lot of R/C cars and this one is the most fun perfect for my drive way not to big and it fast.When I burn up the electronics, I already have Gm V4 speedcontrol and airtronic will have it super micro AM reciver out by then,I will get the HPI high speed motor and put in 7.2 volt battrey in it.
I have a carobon fiber chassis and suspension plate.
Aluminum rear chasiss mount,steering blocks,wheels,rear motor mount support,body post with custom extension from Audley axle spacers
I have soft springs in the front
I also the DRR 180 up grade motor, I am run 6 volts alkilines or 4.8 nimhs.
I have ABC spur gear on it.
Abc foam bumper
Dynamite bearing kit installed

[slotsurfer]

chassis

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front chasiss

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bottom chassis

[potentiality]

The thing that I find bothersome is the graphite rear pod. Graphite is used usually to make "stiffer". But the drr rear pod has the t-bar integrated. 1/10th t-bars are fiberglass purposely to allow flexing.

I don't know, I guess you could switch back and forth between them to allow more dialing in. THe graphite (stiffer) for more high speed, with large gradual turns, and a very flat surface. The Fiberglass (more flex) for more bumbier areas.

In fact I can see the graphite "hopping" more in high speed corners because it is stiffer. The thing I keep thinking of is it will break much easier as its not designed to be flexing like this.

[blindrider4]

Nice DRR there man.

[slotsurfer]

Thanks

[blindrider4]

Oh i forgot to add, where do you get all your parts??

[potentiality]

That depends on the voltage/gearing/motor. Out of the box though what would you guys say with the dinky 4 cell? 14?

[avenan]

Originally posted by potentiality
That depends on the voltage/gearing/motor. Out of the box though what would you guys say with the dinky 4 cell? 14?

If you mean 14mph, I'd say that sounds a little fast to me.

Regardless, it's faster than the xmod out of the box -- the drive system is more direct, and the brass bushings are smoother than the plastic with the xmod. The DRR is inexpensive, but it's really a well designed, hobby grade pan car. The electronics that are included aren't great, but perfectly capable of handling 6 cells and a 180 class stock motor, without any space limitations in the chassis. Replace the included electronics with better stuff, and the sky is the limit, if speed is what you're after.

If you're looking to get in on all the modding fun that's going on in the xmods forum, or looking to race with your friends xmods, I'd say get an xmod. If you're looking for something more track oriented, I'd go with a DRR. It's all about what you want to do.