01-20-2003, 06:54 PM
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Im a cat, miow.
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Long Wheelbase or Short?
Im currently doing an internal tricell bit, shall I place the batteries so that the car is longer or shorter? I have cut the chassis and half and will glue polycarbonate to both ends.
Does a longer or shorter car handle better?
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01-20-2003, 07:06 PM
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I think the longer will handle better. The Zip Zaps are longer than the Bits, and they handle a bit better, but that may have to do with other aspecs of the ZZ besides the wheelbase. What are you going to do about bodies after you alter your wheelbase?
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01-20-2003, 08:00 PM
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I will cut them and lengthen them with modelling epoxy putty or JB WELD.
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01-20-2003, 08:12 PM
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A longer wheelbase will make the car more "stable" when driving but will create a bigger turn radius. The shorter wheelbase will be more nimble and sharper turning. Think of the difference between an old Lincoln Towncar (boat of a car) and a Miata. HTH
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01-20-2003, 08:14 PM
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Good way of thought there! I think Ill only extend the chassis 4mm then!
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01-21-2003, 12:03 AM
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Hey, just try a Zip Zap chassis. Three cells fit in without mods, just flip the circuit board over so components are on top. I would suggest a PCB other than a stock Zip. I have clone or bit boards in all my Zip Zaps with 2 cell mods and the stock chassis covers on them.
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01-21-2003, 06:53 AM
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Only prob is that zip zaps aren't sold in the uk!
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01-21-2003, 07:18 AM
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I have an idea for the body, once your done, go on Ebay and bid on a Zip Zap body. There's even a Porshe 911 body you can get.
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01-21-2003, 09:22 AM
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why do you need 3 batteries? its hard to control with 2 batts installed.
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01-21-2003, 09:30 AM
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Have u ever tried 3 cells hog?
its FUN!
But not much good if ur steering is a bit messed up!
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01-21-2003, 09:33 AM
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i like to be able to sort of control my vehicle. it barely does that now with two.
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01-21-2003, 10:03 AM
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yeh,but make it faster,upgrade the steering,fatten the wheels,and it will handle!
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01-21-2003, 10:13 AM
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how the heck do you fatten the wheels? i dont have any cheesburgers that small.
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01-22-2003, 11:32 AM
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Americans can put fat in nething! Just like us in the UK!
Transplant some wheels off a toy model car or something!
I bought a bit motorbike,the pcb is like a clone, and I might put its wheels on my bit!
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