Ultra light bl buggy project

[nativepaul]

I don't see the point in minimum weights for model cars either, but a thin sheet of lead on the chassis of JSRs underweight buggy to bring it up to the minimum weight would make for an Uber low CoG and a kick arse race car.

[BP-Revo]

Originally Posted by nativepaul

I don't see the point in minimum weights for model cars either, but a thin sheet of lead on the chassis of JSRs underweight buggy to bring it up to the minimum weight would make for an Uber low CoG and a kick arse race car.

In my opinion minimum weights suck, but aren't all that bad for the people having to add weights.

When you add weights, you can add them specifically to certain areas so in a way it adds a tuning option the other guys don't have.

Back end bouncing around too much? Shift the ballast weight back.

Stuff like that.

[Ryu James]

looks like a good start kingdomracer. 3200 grams is just over 7lbs. my carbon fiber losi 8ight 2.0 brushless came in at 7.5lb (approx 3900grams) and i had lots of aluminum parts too for strength in certain areas and mechanical brakes. you will have no problem hitting that 3200 mark i dont think. you can see what i did and maybe get ideas of where you could shave a tiny bit of weight.
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21170