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Old 10-19-2012, 10:11 AM   #1
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Why does it seem like no one has any 2wd rc rally's?
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Old 10-19-2012, 10:20 AM   #2
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Because we don't.

For me personally I think the lack of ground clearance and loose driving conditions really need a 4wd/all wheel drive to get through the tracks.

It could be fun having a vintage class where drivers were only allowed 2wd, but driving would be much slower.
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Old 10-19-2012, 10:23 AM   #3
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yea, with my driving style I would be spun out on every corner for the first month of driving a 2WD Rally!
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Old 10-19-2012, 11:13 AM   #4
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Most real 2wd rally is done with FWD cars, not so much rear. Would be like RC Mini Cooper Racing...very tough to be good at it because lose any momentum and basically lose.
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Old 10-19-2012, 11:27 AM   #5
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Headquake made a RWD 1/5th rally car.
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Old 10-19-2012, 12:46 PM   #6
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Headquake made a RWD 1/5th rally car.
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I love that build!
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Old 10-19-2012, 04:43 PM   #7
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I do!

Tamiya Miata M04M
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No where near as quick out of the corners as the 4WD cars and you definitely need momentum on your side. Fun though.

Throttle control and steering control is a bit harder than a 4WD car. Part of the fun.
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Old 10-19-2012, 04:57 PM   #8
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That thing looks sweet EeePee
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Old 10-19-2012, 07:13 PM   #9
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I do!

Tamiya Miata M04M
Tamiya 60D Rally block tires and Suzuki wheels
Tamiya Alu shocks
Tamiya ESC
Tamiya motor
Futaba S148 servo
Yeah it is! Where did you get a Miata body? I kinda want one.

Edit found one!

Cool little car.

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Old 10-19-2012, 08:43 PM   #10
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Little F1 car looking thing. Tarmac tires.




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Old 10-19-2012, 08:50 PM   #11
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thatd be sick to see a fwd golf!
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Old 10-19-2012, 09:21 PM   #12
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Little F1 car looking thing. Tarmac tires.
Ah its rear wheel drive I thought it was front wheel drive for a minute. Does that body fit the other M chassis'?

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Dang! I really liked the Miata till I saw this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-58486...item35c0c8acdd

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Old 10-20-2012, 12:31 AM   #13
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My buddy's got that Alfa shell on his M05 where we race mini's on road. Nice looking shell in real life!

Front wheel drive minis, or the latest crop of FWD chassis' from Tamiya and other others could be ok, but nothing will beat 4wd in fun and performance, if you have the option.
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No where near as quick out of the corners as the 4WD cars and you definitely need momentum on your side.
How much of a "bit" harder is it? I have a bad enough time on a track with race tires...
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Old 10-20-2012, 06:51 AM   #15
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I've had this guy for over 12 years, Blast to drive, can't keep up with minis tho. Anything over silver-can is overkill.
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I've had this guy for over 12 years, Blast to drive, can't keep up with minis tho. Anything over silver-can is overkill.
Gota love this Alfa Romeo and the colors.


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Old 10-20-2012, 10:38 AM   #17
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How much of a "bit" harder is it? I have a bad enough time on a track with race tires...
Well, ever drive a 4WD Slash and then try to get the same lap times with a 2WD Slash? If the dirt is packed it's not too bad, but if it's loose, the tail end is all over which means your steering and throttle are all over too. And if the diff is open or loose you've can expect one wheel to be doing the propelling.
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Well, ever drive a 4WD Slash and then try to get the same lap times with a 2WD Slash? If the dirt is packed it's not too bad, but if it's loose, the tail end is all over which means your steering and throttle are all over too. And if the diff is open or loose you've can expect one wheel to be doing the propelling.
More or less, yeah. 2wd is about being smooth and keeping up momentum. 4wd you can hammer around a corner and let the front wheels pull you back in line. I get that.

I suppose 2wd rally wouldn't be too bad if you stay far away from stupid when it comes to power.
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I suppose 2wd rally wouldn't be too bad if you stay far away from stupid when it comes to power.
Sounds about right. Even still the Tamiya silver can can get you in trouble. Gotta do the liiiight sqeeeeze on throttle.
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Sounds about right. Even still the Tamiya silver can can get you in trouble. Gotta do the liiiight sqeeeeze on throttle.
Oh. I thought you were supposed to do it like it was a light switch.
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