XRAY - Model racing cars

Hey All,

What is the best rule on wether to use or not to use the Alu Braces or Composit ones or none at all?
I drive the Brother Cup and all tracks are astro turf with exception of our track that looks like the Neo Track.
I'm worried that if i use the composit ones or none at all the chassis will bend or brake in the worst case scenario.
I use the Alu braces with the one piece engine mount on my TQ.
Is there some kind of rule that i can use to make an decission ? and will the chassis hold it togehter?

Info is apprieciated

The way I see it, if there's lots of traction, you would use the ALU braces. If the track is rutted and blown out (bumpy) use the composite braces or even with the torque rod in the front and composite in the back. When you want more traction, use the composite braces.

When it's really bumpy/blown out use the composite braces. If you already have lots of traction then run the ALU braces. When there's huge chassis-slapping jumps, use the ALU braces. Tight tracks would favour composite. Big flowing tracks would favour the stiff ALU braces. But that's being over-simplistic. Ya just gotta use trial and error. See what works for you.

As for the composite braces holding up, you got no worries! I'm sure they will sufficiently brace the buggy. Especially with the quick change mount. I don't know what would happen if you removed the rear brace. I've read Yannick runs without any rear brace. Yannick also gets free parts! So even if he tweaks the heck out of his buggy, he can just get another chassis. I think someone else mentioned not using a rear brace. AJoiner? Maybe he'll chime in too.

I've just relayed what I've read - and been told - the way I've comprehended it. Last year I ran the same braces all season so I can't really say for sure how the buggy will react. I'm gonna mess with braces this year for sure!



regards

speed metal

i think it is personal also. we have tried this and that and we usually stay with both alum, on bumpy or smooth. i have never been to a race and had 4 of the same cars with the exact same setup, so trial and error may be your best bet..that is what we did.