Nitro season has past and I’ve found myself missing RC. Exploring what the city has to offer for winter RC clubs I found one that runs Electric Touring Cars. After watching a few video’s I decided to try my hand at driving on-road TC’s.
I picked up the X-Ray TC’008 EU Rubber Spec edition. It’s one hell of a car. All the parts that would normally be high grade metal are CARBON FIBER! The general fit and finish of the car is amazing. It’s got an easy layout and exactly one million adjustments for everything a full scale race car would have!
Having never run electric before, I also picked up a LRP Sphere TC Competition ESC and a 27 Turn (Stock Class) brushed motor. Putting all these components together was tricky due to the space on the chassis, and my lack of soldering skills. However, after a couple of failed attempts I got it all running.
In preparation of today’s practice, I spent some of yesterday painting the body. After laying out the paint job, I never thought it would turn out this awesome! However it’s one of my favorite ones yet! I’ve even convinced the wife to let me put it on the stand below the TV!
TC’s are supposed to fit speeds of 40 – 50 Km in 400 meters.. Hope when I hit the lane dividers my car does not go BOOM!