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X Factory have released their new X-60CF stadium truck, an all carbon fiber Conversion Kit which transforms an AE T4.1 or T4 into a mid-motor X-60CF. A second Kit is also available to convert an existing X-60 to the new carbon fiber version. The new X-60CF has been seen testing at races all over the United States for three months now, and Team drivers love it. Both X-60CF Kits are complete with everything needed to convert the T4.1 or T4 to the new mid-motor truck or to convert the X-60 to carbon fiber. The conversion for the AE truck includes the great JConcepts designed and supplied body. The Kit to convert an X-60 is the lowest price Kit X-Factory has ever sold because so many parts are carried over; most drivers will do this conversion in less than two hours. The T4.1 conversion usually takes a bit over two hours. Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]
too bad it's useless on 90% of the tracks in my area
Common misconception. A well tuned mid-motor car will destroy a rear motor car on any track. However you must approach setup completely differently than a rear motor car. Different tires, springs, oil, etc..
Common misconception. A well tuned mid-motor car will destroy a rear motor car on any track. However you must approach setup completely differently than a rear motor car. Different tires, springs, oil, etc..
Yeah, also strap a brick load of weight to get rear traction, if the mid-motor worked better on "ANY TRACK", then all manufactures would switch to this design, simply put, it's a gimmick for bashers to get tricked into thinking they have a better design when it's only good for high traction surfaces period. Plus you need to add an additional gear in the gearbox to get the motor rotation in the same direction as the rear mount.
Yeah, also strap a brick load of weight to get rear traction, if the mid-motor worked better on "ANY TRACK", then all manufactures would switch to this design, simply put, it's a gimmick for bashers to get tricked into thinking they have a better design when it's only good for high traction surfaces period. Plus you need to add an additional gear in the gearbox to get the motor rotation in the same direction as the rear mount.
Ideally a mid motor car will have the same F/R weight bias as a rear motor but all the weight within the wheelbase. Unfortunately cars such as the 22 or DEX210 are not able to achieve this without modifications as they are also designed to be rear motor. I'm not saying it's easy or even possible without mods but with time and some hackery a mid motor will be better.
Would definitely work great at the track I go to, but many won't spend the money.
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Ideally a mid motor car will have the same F/R weight bias as a rear motor but all the weight within the wheelbase. Unfortunately cars such as the 22 or DEX210 are not able to achieve this without modifications as they are also designed to be rear motor. I'm not saying it's easy or even possible without mods but with time and some hackery a mid motor will be better.
You're thinking real cars, yes, in a real car, MR setup is most ideal compared to a RR "Porsche 911" setup. But that doesn't translate into the RC world as easily.
Even the pros here in the states don't really use the mid motor setup. Its just too difficult to drive to reap the benefits. Where it pays off is in europe for those indoor carpet/astroturf guys where traction is extremely high.
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