1.9 Class rules discussion

[theTman]

Are the wraith axles allowed? I would think they are too wide.

[Etype R]

Good luck making any of the gates with wide axles running 1.9 tires.

[theTman]

I wouldn't try to compete with that wide of a rig in a scale class. I like the improved design of the wraith axle though. I had put the idea out there for a 1/8th scale scaler in the general scaler forum. The issue that arose was finding a 1/8 scale body that would work. The axles and 2.2 tires proved to be scale for a 1/8th scale rig when I did the calculations. Of course such a rig wouldn't be admissible for a comp, but it might be a fun project.

[djjiz]

Wraith chassis is far from perfect.


And the rig you describe would fit in the 2.2 trail class.

[semnmrc]

Originally Posted by theTman

I wouldn't try to compete with that wide of a rig in a scale class. I like the improved design of the wraith axle though. I had put the idea out there for a 1/8th scale scaler in the general scaler forum. The issue that arose was finding a 1/8 scale body that would work. The axles and 2.2 tires proved to be scale for a 1/8th scale rig when I did the calculations. Of course such a rig wouldn't be admissible for a comp, but it might be a fun project.

Here's a rig I ran for awhile (the maroon Tundra on the far right). Everything was stock Wraith except the frame and body. That was my 1.9 scale truck it's on .

[theTman]

Originally Posted by djjiz

Wraith chassis is far from perfect.


And the rig you describe would fit in the 2.2 trail class.

even with it's longer wheelbase? Such a rig would have a wheelbase scaled to 1/8th scale and thus will be larger than a typical 1/10th scale wheelbase.

[semnmrc]

Originally Posted by theTman

even with it's longer wheelbase? Such a rig would have a wheelbase scaled to 1/8th scale and thus will be larger than a typical 1/10th scale wheelbase.

It would "fit" the 2.2 class closer 'cause the rim size. Unless you put 1.9s on it, then good luck!

[dna4engr]

Originally Posted by theTman

I wouldn't try to compete with that wide of a rig in a scale class. I like the improved design of the wraith axle though. I had put the idea out there for a 1/8th scale scaler in the general scaler forum. The issue that arose was finding a 1/8 scale body that would work. The axles and 2.2 tires proved to be scale for a 1/8th scale rig when I did the calculations. Of course such a rig wouldn't be admissible for a comp, but it might be a fun project.

Surprisingly, you'd be amazed at how many "1/10 scale" RC bodies are actually 1/8 or bigger. The Axial Dingo body, Proline 73 ford bronco, heck I think even the Axial honcho body is more proportionate at 1/8 scale. Personally I think what we've defined as a 1.9 scale rig looks better with a 1/8 scale body as it makes it even more scale looking (like something you might run across in real life).
The class 1 rigs with 1.5 and 1.7 tires much better fit the 1/10 scale proportions.

Dna

[captainmorgan]

I'm new and a little confused about the 1.9 class wheelbase max limit. What is the max wheelbase limit? The USRCCA rules that I seen say 8.5" but that wouldn't include any SCX10 kit.

Thanks

[dna4engr]

The USRCCA rules youre referencing are likely for a 1.9 shafty rig not a scale rig. For this class we run pretty loose. Just have 1.9 tires and a scale rig, no cheater rigs (i.e. 1.9 shafty comp rigs).

Dna

[captainmorgan]

Ok, thanks for clearing that up. So my Dingo kit with 1.9 wheels and tires would qualify for the 1.9 class then. That's good to hear.

Thanks again.

[djjiz]

Can we allow a guy with 6 or 8 wheel drive use rear steer? I don't feel threatened by these rigs and would love to see one welcomed to the club.

[dna4engr]

Originally Posted by djjiz

Can we allow a guy with 6 or 8 wheel drive use rear steer? I don't feel threatened by these rigs and would love to see one welcomed to the club.

I vote yes. If they can maneuver something that long thru a gate With rear steer i say bring it on. It would be cool to watch.

Dna