ADR Track

fraz · #1 02-07-2009, 12:35 AM

So in case you guys might need the bar raised a little... here's a couple pics of our track

Sorry for the lower resolution as I didn't take these photos. Here is also a link to the thread on my site with some better pics. If you have questions, feel free to ask.

http://fraz.com/groups/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=73

Small panorama

Track level

Helicopter view

Long angle

-J- · #2 02-07-2009, 08:20 AM

How wide are those lanes?!? Looks good, though.

MrNanoTrax · #3 02-07-2009, 10:24 AM

nice effort... the kyosho course that comes with the track got a little boring i assume?

pchan0 · #4 02-08-2009, 10:47 PM

fraz,

What material did you use for the infield? I would like to do the same for my track.

Thanks.

Profoxcg · #5 02-09-2009, 05:21 PM

I think its RCP isn't it?
BTW, what is the dimension of you lanes and the overall track?

-J- · #6 02-09-2009, 06:51 PM

[quote=Profoxcg;204448]I think its RCP isn't it?QUOTE]

Looks like it. That and a lot of tape.

fraz · #7 02-10-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -J-

How wide are those lanes?!? Looks good, though.

Lanes are pretty continuous ~2-2.5ft wide and the back straight is a little wider. It is PLENTY for these cars if you can drive. My friends and I are all pretty acomplished drivers and while it took some getting used to, now we are used to it and we can haul butt. Waiting for lap counter to come in from China right now but we did some sloppy timing tests and would say 10-12 second laps. A perfect lap is likely in the high 9 second range.

Keep in mind we are running stock motors, 6-7t gears and the cars are WAY more than fast enough to get you in trouble. The real speed secret is turning down end point on transmitter. I think I had mine at 45% and still way fast. We don't allow gyro to keep things fair so I have to leave mine unplugged. I never even took my x-speed motor out of the package cause it is not needed!!

My first reaction was it was too small to rally or even race and I was dead wrong. We get running and have on a number of occasions had up to 6 lead changes... IN 1/2 LAP!!! If that's not raceable, I'm not sure what is

Quote:

Originally Posted by NanoTrax

nice effort... the kyosho course that comes with the track got a little boring i assume?

The RCP is nice and I am an original supporter of RCP. Heck just ask JohnB from RCP, he knows me. I'm sure if he sees this, he'll dig it. What we wanted though was some more realism. On real race tracks, rarely do hard walls ever come out to the edge of the track. Maybe on temporary courses or a NASCAR oval, but that's it. They all have runoff, FIA berms, etc. That is what we were going for. Gotta give vast majority of credit to my friend Mike as it was his brainchild. This one is just temporary for fun so wait until you see the REAL track we are cooking up

Quote:

Originally Posted by pchan0

What material did you use for the infield? I would like to do the same for my track.

Had a feeling I'd find you here eventually P

So the recipe for this track is easy and cheap but a bit time consuming.

~~add 1 crazy track designer (hi Mike)
~~add "matched" blank RCP tiles -- use back side and match them so there are no gaps or edges. Takes time but way smooth and cars roll free as can be through corners. Least amount of scrub.
~~add 2 rolls of 1/2 wide self-adhesive weatherstripping tape
~~add 1 large roll of white duct tape
~~add 1 large roll of red duct tape
~~add 2 large rolls of 2" green crepe/masking tape
~~add some hours of patience and an equally crazy friend to methodically cut out red stripe FIA berms (yours truly)
~~drink plenty of caffeine
~~mix, and enjoy for hours

**Sprinkle a copious amount of vaccuuming to taste. Especially good if you have pets!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Profoxcg

BTW, what is the dimension of you lanes and the overall track?

Total length is like 20ft (~16ft straight) and width is around 9ft.

RCP-Tracks, Inc · #8 02-23-2009, 04:58 PM

Looks great Fraz, nice job.

We have a new RCP track coming out soon for the dnano car. It allows users to set up twisting and sweeping layouts just as yours. The new tracks will interconnect with existing RCP 50cm kits and are modular, so set up and tear down is very quick. I will arrange a sample once they are available for you to test out.

Thanks,
John

kevtse · #9 02-23-2009, 08:17 PM

Here's our home track over in Hong Kong

arch2b · #10 02-23-2009, 08:31 PM

thanks for the picture of the unit. please give us your impressions of the software.

kevtse · #11 02-24-2009, 04:16 AM

The Kyosho lap timer is brilliant. Have 3 modes to choose from:

1. Free Run - Records all the lap times and gives you your best lap
2. Race (Laps)
3. Race (Time Limit)

A must have tool if you have a bunch of dnano racers like us as all the cars have the IC built in already.

Kev

-J- · #12 02-24-2009, 04:34 AM

Cool! Where are you guys? I'm in hong kong too.

MrNanoTrax · #13 02-24-2009, 11:58 AM

looks like model selection for u guys is just as limited as it is for us here in thailand. how do u feel about dnano performance on RCP?

kevtse · #14 02-24-2009, 08:06 PM

Hi J! Good to know you are in Hong Kong too! Usually we meet at the dNaNo shop in Mongkok during the weekdays and run on our private track in the weekends. Let's meet up in the Mongkok shop! Can you go around lunch hour during the weekdays?

We are getting more dNaNo cars as we speak in Hong Kong. We just got the Countach and the R8 complete sets yesterday. But the biggest problem is parts as we get nothing. 4 of my friends broke their servo gears or tie rod and there's no stock. All the tires are gone too not to mention ball diff, gyro and X motor. Demand for parts in Hong Kong is super high but there is just no supply. Hey NanoTrax you think I can order from you?

With stock #50 front tires the dNaNo cars feel too grippy on the front for RCP tracks. Just turn the steering and the car would do a 180 degree spin. We find that #60 front tires would run the best on RCP. Also since the grip is good on RCP we find the HM chassis is a bit quicker than MM chassis. The HM is more nimble around the tighter corners and yields a quicker laptime.

Kev

MrNanoTrax · #15 02-24-2009, 09:28 PM

you mean RM? (i see u have several RM chassis cars running in your pics, no HM)

... i have very little stock myself KevTSE

... i do have a few things though: front tires (various hardness), ONE x-motor, a good number of wheel sets but all size 18/19, a few replacement parts & 2 sizes of aluminum wheel hubs. i would say check my site for what i do have in stock but i've been told not to do that here