RE: TR7 Proxy - August 2021 -
Nonfractal - 20th-Aug-21
Oh no!
Wrong tyres for this track
Alan
RE: TR7 Proxy - August 2021 -
OXO cube - 21st-Aug-21
wow Andy
that coverage mate ........ just awesome !!!
so good to see these old cars actually work
props to all involved , all the cars really look the part
also good to know that we can make a somewhat competitive car out of a turd
cant remember who's initial idea this was ... but well-done
well-done BARacer , your car even sounded the smoothest
BRING ON THE NEXT STAGE !
Kev
RE: TR7 Proxy - August 2021 -
woodcote - 21st-Aug-21
Here are the results from the Ice Rink...
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Everything is on schedule... so expect the video coverage of Test Two at 10am.
If you haven't voted for Best in Show, have look at what you need to do
here. All SlotRacer forum members can vote... ten people have, so far.
RE: TR7 Proxy - August 2021 -
BAracer - 21st-Aug-21
It was the three 100g+ cars that did well on the Ice Rink. Will that carry over to plastic track?
RE: TR7 Proxy - August 2021 -
woodcote - 21st-Aug-21
Test Two: Skid Pan
Beware: risk of motion sickness!
The skid pan is a circle of Scalextric Sport Radius2 curves, powered directly by an adjustable DC power supply. I increase the voltage until the car starts to stutter or slow due to a loss of traction. The car is run in both directions and I take a note of the voltage when the car starts to lose traction.
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That's the process when I'm setting up a car - but I've adapted it to time five laps for this second TR7 test. I start the LapTracker app when the car is at a stable speed - timing begins when the car triggers the phone's camera and then times the next five laps. I have noted the times and the voltage. The Test Two score is the sum of the ten laps - five in each direction.
RE: TR7 Proxy - August 2021 -
964rh - 21st-Aug-21
Can’t believe how excited I’ve been waiting for round 2.
Thanks again for a great video Andy
RE: TR7 Proxy - August 2021 -
classicchrisk - 21st-Aug-21
I wondered what the skid pan would be. Now I know. Very simple, repeatable test. I expect it will be very sensitive to tyre preparation.
I think I'll set one up when preparing cars.
RE: TR7 Proxy - August 2021 -
Graham - 21st-Aug-21
umm, I am thinking this could be a good test for me off roaders
RE: TR7 Proxy - August 2021 -
BAracer - 21st-Aug-21
Strangely hypnotic!
RE: TR7 Proxy - August 2021 -
Mike174 - 21st-Aug-21
Is it just me wondering how a standard Tr7 would do. Just to see how much better these modified ones are. Might be a good idea for any future ‘update competitions’
I am enjoying seeing what can be done to these cars, keep up the good work!