RE-Xtreme RC DRB-REW Prototype #001 - Twin Config

Starting to install my test setup. Specifically designed for Twin Servo.

Setting up the front end without the central ackerman control bar or turnbuckle is less restrictive for setup with the M12S or Futaba 4PX in their dedicated twin model modes.

Resistance is also much lower with lower torque required for steering movement.

Steering servo can be mounted further inward by reversing the servo mount. with perfect fitment for low profile servo. But as I will be mounting the ESC between the servos, I am keeping them in the relatively normal locations widely spaced for weight shift.

Determining the exact height of the battery tray and getting the battery plate lined up for flush mounting.

Production model will include some slightly different details. 

You will notice the small decoration pieces on top of the stabiliser mount. Similar design for those without this item to add rigidity. I use the one the front without the stabi mount for rigidity.

Ample ground clearance and shock travel with low shock tower for weight shift.

Drift Package Diffuser mount also available fro common RWD ReAR battery setups.

Drift Package TypeC suspension positions and lower holes for 55~60mm shock and upper holes for 60~65mm

Battery mount available through bulkhead for position right above the rear wheels. Strap mounting is simple but effective. Black bands to be sourced.

Due to the reverse location of the motor, I'm running this belt conversion. Sakura Pulley is sightly modified for fitment. MSt 11T is sleeved for accuracy. This will be replaced by a 9T shortly.

Rear pulley is 13-40 using the standard size front belt. I will also be using a custom 9T here with the rer DRB tensioner.

it's all coming together.

Just need to fire up the ESC after changing the wire length... then it's test time.

RE-Xtreme RC DRB-REW Prototype #001

RE-Xtreme RC is proud to display the DRB-REW Prototype #001 in it's raw unfinished form.

The full carbon set is now a hands on experience.

From design to reality is a great experience.

Every measurement of every piece is accurate. 

Support for a whole host of different options.

4 different steering positions are just the start. 3 Different servo configurations, Many battery locations.

To start the build I had to choose a colour. Yes... Blue it is.

So the deconstruction of the blue Overdose DRB began and choices for original config were made.

Config No1 is as shown.

DRB V2 Front. Drift Package RWD Long Wiper.

Slim Hyper Drive brace, Team Suzuki Rear end and BD7 Ball Diff

There are a lot of overly complicated designs out there is RWD land. I've gone for simple to start with.

I am still finalising motor belt pulleys to replace the spur and spacers for the battery mount screw lengths and more but I am already super excited where this is going. 

NOTE: pulley on top of the OD motor mount will be removed as not required

The front is super optional. The upper deck can support the DP positions shown here with a lateral servo. Just ahead of those are the GRK slide rack positions.

There are 2 positions for the normal DRB wiper set in carbon replacing the alloy mount point. 

From the pictures above you will also notice 3 sets of steering wipers that I am evaluating to accompany those options.

But already the DP long wipers seem more than adequate. For someone who has already upgraded to the narrow scrub front end, this is an easy change.

Narrow chassis allows for a LOT of body roll. Rear tower has positions for 5mm longer shock or using a longer ball end to raise the length and regain stroke. All bulkheads have been raised 5mm in these images. 

This works with the cutout in the rear shock tower to allow for a flexible battery position.
Large cutout for rear spool also allows for a larger spool pulley to slow the rear wheel speed.

I will be running 9-40 ball diff and testing 9-40~45 rear solid axles in testing.

I will also be running 11-41~45 Motor belt pulleys to cater for the rear motor position.

Shorty pack or course allows for the most variations.

This is my current fave position.

There are soo many places to put the battery I stopped before I took too many photos.  

Most will mount the battery here. Only angled because of current temporary pulley. But the rear shock tower cutout allows for a low position.

Simple OEM DRB rubber straps will hold the battery no issues.

As you can see, I've incorporated the optional DP suspension positions and the rear diffuser location.

Twin servo and other positions are all ready.

I am still deciding a lot of what the first setup will be. But the electrics will be installed soon.

M12S , Sanwa Super Votex Plus D and Twin SRG BLX, Etc Etc....

A slow process but the results will not be bad. I can already see the hours of thinking about items paying off.

It literally took 1 hour to convery my other chassis to this position with everything bolting in perfectly.

Stay tuned for final config and first tests.

RE-Xtreme DRB-REW

RE-Xtreme RC 

DRB - REW

Rear Drive Evolution Weight Shift Chassis Conversion Set for Yokomo DRB Coming Soon


.RSG. FULL CARBON CHASSIS SET

Rear Conversion Components

2.5 mm Carbon Lower Deck
2.0 mm Carbon Upper Deck
2.0 mm Battery Mount
2.0 mm Carbon Wiper Extension set

Weight Shift Components 
Can be used with normal DRB Chassis.
5.0 mm (2.5mm x 2) Bulkhead Spacer Set (5pcs Motor / Pulley / Centre / BulkHeads)
3.0 mm Carbon Front Shock Tower
2.0 mm Carbon Front Upper Arm Support
3.0 mm Carbon Rear Shock Tower
2.0 mm Carbon Bulkhead Support (2PCS)

.RSG. Design Features
2.5 mm Carbon Lower Deck 

DRB Suspension Locations FF / FR 
Drift Package Suspension locations FF / FR  (Including Separate)
MULTI Steering Position Support though to Upper Deck
Drift Package Position (main chassis to upper deck)
GRK Slide Rack Position (main chassis to upper deck)
Lateral Servo Location for Drift Package / GRK
DRB Rear Bias Left for Normal Position
DRB Rear Bias Right for Twin Servo
DRB Suspension Locations RF / RR
Drift Package Suspension locations RF  (Including Separate) / RR
Drift Package Diffuser Location


Increased Spacing for Spur Clearance ** (REV Motor Direction )
Recommended Setting ...  10T / 45T Belt Pulley ** (NOR Motor Direction)


2.0 mm Carbon Upper Deck
MULTI Steering Position SUPPORT Upper Deck as above plus
DRB Long Wiper Positions * Standard Location
DRB Long Wiper Position * Reversed Location
Through Bulkhead Ackerman adjustment requires additional turnbuckle
Upper Deck Fan Mounting Position

2.0 mm High Battery Mount 
(Short Lateral / In Line Supported, Long Inline Supported)

2.0 mm Carbon Wiper Extension set
High Angle DRB Wiper Extensions
Adjustable Ackerman  Support
3 Sets for user specification

2.0 mm Carbon Bulhead Brace and Finisher (2PCS)
Increased Rigidity

5.0 mm (2.5mm x 2) Bulkhead Spacer Set (5pcs Motor / Pulley / Centre / BulkHeads)
Complete Spacer Set.
2.5mmor 5mm selectable

3.0 mm Carbon Front Shock Tower
Low Height for Body Clearance with Raised Bulkhead
Type C Upper Arm Locations
Increased Shock Stroke for Weight Shift
Increased Ride Height for ROLL, bound and Rebound

2.0 mm Carbon Front Upper Arm Support
Increased Rigidity and Accuracy

3.0 mm Carbon Rear Shock Tower
Through Bulkhead Battery Location
Larrge clearance for Large Rear Pulley to Reduce FDR
Low Height for Body Clearance with Raised Bulkhead
55mm Shock Length / 60mm Long Stroke Support
Type C Upper Arm Locations

Setting Sheet and Prototype #001 under construction.

GCRC 24Hr Event

 It's Coming... The Countdown has begun!

GCRC-24
24 Hours of Drift on the Gold Coast.
Entry all drift Events: $35 Single Entry / $50 with option pack.

Saturday 11am
Registration and Drivers Briefing.
GCRC Setup Session, Suggestions and Event Expectations.

Saturday 12 pm
24Hr Body Show-Off Competition
Show and Shine display for all entries.
Paint/ Panel / Detail / Stance / Extras / Lights / Sound
Body Photography Session for Winners and selections

Saturday 1pm
Chassis Showoff Competition
Style / Upgrades / Wiring / Combinations / Unique Features
Chassis Photography Session for Winners and selections

Saturday 3pm
Main Circuit
4WD Drift Shootout
Tanso Qualifying - Line / Speed / Angle.
Ranking for Mini Comp.

Saturday 4pm
Main Circuit
4WD Drift Mini Comp
Tsuiso / Tandem Battles – Line / Speed / Angle / Proximity

Saturday 5pm
Drivers Briefing II

Saturday 6pm
Tech Tip Swap Session #1 - Body Building

Saturday 7pm
D1 Circuit
RWD Drift Shootout
Tanso Qualifying - Line / Speed / Angle.
Ranking for Mini Comp.

Saturday 8pm
RWD Mini Comp
Tsuiso / Tandem Battles – Line / Speed / Angle / Proximity

Saturday 9pm
** Slot Session


Drivers Briefing III - Night Lock in / Lock Out

Saturday 10pm
D1 Circuit
Gymkhana Stage1


Saturday 11pm
** Sim Session

Midnight / Sunday 12am
Main Circuit
Twin Drift Shoot Out
RWD & 4WD combined tandem twin drift contest.

Sunday 1am
Main Circuit
4 Car Team Drift Train Session 

Sunday 2am
Tech Tip Swap Session #2 – Chassis Balance and Suspension

Sunday 3am
D1 Circuit
Drift / Race Session

Sunday 4am
Main Circuit
Tech Tip Swap Session #3 – Full Counter 4WD

Sunday 5am
D1 Circuit
Gymkhana Stage2

Sunday 6am.
Drift Train (The Mass Session)

Sunday 7am
Tech Tip Swap Session #4 – RWD

Sunday 8am
Last Man Standing Last Man Circulating Full Member Track Session
Will it be you?

Sunday 9am
D1 Circuit
Gymkhana Final Stage

Sunday 10am
Drivers De-Briefing. 

Sunday 11am .
24hr Finish

Note: Doors Remain open until 4pm returning to Regular Track Use


Food and Drinks on Sale :
GCRC is strictly a No-Alcohol Venue:

24Hr Single Entry Fee = $35 per driver.
All sessions listed above.
24Hr Optional Pack = $15 Per Driver
Option Pack includes an organised slot track race session and race simulator session.
(includes open use of slots with own car provided.)
Times for Slot Race Session and Simulator Race Session provided at event.
Timing and Events subject to change depending upon entry numbers.

 

Sanwa MT-4S 40th Anniversary Edition 4-Sale

Sanwa Denshi - MT-4S 40th Anniversary Digital Proportional Radio Control System.

For Sale...

Lightweight and awesome.

Limited Edition.
Unmarked Gloss Piano Black.
LED Backlight.
High Speed Response same as the original M12.

Set Includes...

1 x MT-4S 40th Anniversary Transmitter
1 x MT-4S 40th Anniversary Transmitter Carry Bag

1 x RX-471 - Single Receiver included only.
1 x Dry Cell Switch Harness

Original MT-4 black chrome wheel design with alloy rim for great feeling.
Yeah Racing Hex Wheel System included.

(NOTE: original 40th Edition wheel is not included as IMO it was not heavy enough for fast return feeling.)

Dry Battery compartment only.

Piano Black sets this one apart.

2 grips included and all the normal MT4S Features like adjustable tension, grip / trigger positions etc.

Stickers will be removed.

Price and availability. Click here.

GCRC Sunday SLide Session

Slide time.

Loving the red rims on the FD.

Have to slide without the rear spoiler on this one, but it will get a GT wing and diffuser soon..

Taking a break

While others circulate.

Big Red running hard..

 Chased down by the mad toranas.

Monseterous LJ!

Getting the ass sideways.

And Handbrake work going well.

There was a lot of tight stuff today.

All hinds of chassis on track.

Close battles were awesome.