Ofna 1/8 road car
 

I am really digging these road cars. I built a DM-1 Spec and this is my second on-road build. It is not quite finished. I still need to install a rear chassis brace to reduce chassis flex. I will probably use a couple of turnbuckles and attach them to the rear bulk and center diff mount.
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That's pretty sweet man! Very clean install, too. I might have to copy you... :whistle:

Thanks...I wasn't too happy with the way I ran the receiver plug wire from the MMM to the RX. I had to run it under the motor. It is fine...as it doesn't touch anything and its out of the way from moving parts and there was plenty of space under the motor...it just looks funny. I tinkered around with running the ESC wire over and around the center diff mount and that was worse-so this is what I ended up with.

looks great...nice lid also!...chassis still are not ready!...SOON:yes:

Thanks. Dean from liquidmask (ebay) has painted a couple of lids for me. He is extremely fast and does good work for a very reasonable price. His shipping is also lightning fast like Mike's.

Looks good, nice neat wiring. These are fun vehicles to run, as they do not mind some street imperfections. Much better than a 10th scale tc.

I have a spare roller with the rcm mount laying around, in case anyone wants one it is for sale...

Looks great as usual.

Okay...I added a 5mmX122mm turnbuckle that connects the rear bulk to the center diff support in order to stiffen the chassis and reduce some of the excess flex.

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Does this car come as a kit? Nice build!

How does it handle..at higher speeds specifically

You can buy either the Ofna GTP or the Dirt Oval kits (both come 80% assembled). Converting to brushless is super easy with Mike's motor mount (for the GTP) and battery tray. The tray is easy easy easy to mount...I just used the existing chassis holes and marked and drilled one size smaller on the battery tray. Everything mounts up really tight and sturdy.

I just looked them up...very inexpensive. What body are you using? Tire selection, good bad...

I used the ProtoForm PF8 body. I have driven the car with both slicks and Ofna treaded tires. I think the treaded tires actually performed a little bit better. The slicks seemed to break loose really easy. I also have a DM-1 Spec...same body and tires. The DM-1 Spec goes for about $330 but is worth the extra $$$ as it handles superbly. The conversion process is a tad more work intensive but not bad. It requires drilling a couple extra holes in the chassis to properly mount the batt tray.

I love on road cars especially 1/8. The only prob. I have is finding a place to run where the pavement is smooth. Are these less sensitive to bumps where as say a mrx-4 is sensitive. I f these handle well in less than ideal conditions, meaning a few bumps here or there, I would really love to have one.

Then you'd like the dirt oval...which is technically what I have (with a street body). Lots of tuning options for the suspension.

Looks like my next project

filled very nice position of motor, speed, receive, and batt....

Heres is what I have so far
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This GTP is mine...
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...553/plate1.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...553/plate2.jpg
Body is not finished yet...

Nice looking cars guys! I plan one for down the road, right now I'm at the wifes' cap on toys until we have a larger place or I sell something. But if i sell something right now i'll be throwing that money at my 1:1.

I'm having a hard time figuring out which kit to get...GTP or Pro. From what I gather, the Pro comes with the hardened ring gears in the diffs, different rear shock tower/shocks, and a body with mounts (which I'll probably replace the body). I'm not following the offset changes though. I'm looking to build a high-speed basher, no racing here. Is the Pro more suited to turning one direction only? Would the GTP be better for me? I'm really attracted to the low GTP price, but I'm thinking I'd have to buy body mounts and hardened ring gears from what I gather, but I figure this would be cheaper than the ~$120 premium over the Pro kit, unless there is something else I'm missing here that would make the Pro be a better choice.

Anyone get a good handle on the difference between the GTP and Pro, and what the offset differences in the Pro do in relation to an electric conversion? (I'm thinking MMM/2200/6S)

I have heard great things about the DM-One Spec 1/8th as well. The front has the pushrod suspension like the 1/7th DM-One while the rear has the standard shock setup. Comes with the protoform PF8 body as well.

I have both the Ultra GTP Dirt Oval and the DM-1 Spec. If I were to make a recommendation, then it would be the DM-1 Spec. If $$$ is an over riding factor, then go for the Ultra GTP because the Dirt Oval is almost twice the price and you don't really get that much extra for the $$$-IMO.

Check my picasa in my signature and my posts here and you will hopefully obtain enough info to help you in your decision making process.

very nice build I really like the paint scheme