DRB-R 2 DRB-REW

The current test bed is due for an upgrade / side grade.

Starting with my current S14, underneath is a RWD DRB-R Rear Motor re-drilled Stock Chassis

It's pretty effective with ultra fast pivot around the central battery, in fact a bit too fast to be realistic.

For this machine, I'm converting it from DRB-R to DRB-REW spec using the original prototype chassis plates before sale. Any new owner will have a lot of options.

LOW CG is good for sideways yaw rotation and flat behaviour. In order to get the battery dead centre, the central bridge was modified.

The weight shift REW option changes the behavior of the chassis for a different feel. Both are effective.

Just need to re-install the servo for a test and tune. With the ESC mounted at the rear on the right side there's plenty of room to put your battery pretty much anywhere. With the Drift package wiper or an additional belcrank, you could even run a lateral or longdituninal battery.

Ahh, the options.

Stuffin' Around.

Check those body posts baby!!!



Underneath is a DRB Prototype that I've been playing with. Mid Mount Rear Drive. Ready for testing.  Spec includes V2 Front end, MST Knuckles ( turned upside down for clearance at angle.) Team Suzuki rear suspension arms and a couple of overdose dress up parts, Ball diff... regular RWD stuff. To make this RWD, All Ive done is remove the front belt and one way, then add my own wiper extensions.  

While already re-drilled in REAR Motor Config, The parts are all pretty standard for a CS upgrade.
My friend has re-drilled a couple of stock chassis I have also for REAR Motor.

It will be a bit of a test on the carpet.

Also a bit of maintenance on my Silver DRB.

Weekends recently are not always RC-Car related. Anyone want some 1/4 Scale Aero?

Anyway, sometimes it's good to take the long way... 

 1.0L Class Special Stages FTW!

DRB-R Setups

Swapping a DRB format to rear motor moves more weight to the rear. For more rear hang time.

While this one will soon be converted to DRB-REW, the basic steps are already undertaken. It also frees space in the front for more steering options and is perhaps the first steps towards such a RWD conversion.

Unfortunately this donor's centre support has been trimmed for mid mount battery placement. But it's something I need to consider for a potential DRB-REMid Mounted battery

Type V2 front set and MST knuckles already are RWD compatible components. Add some wiper extensions and gyro, remove one-way and CVDs for RWD action. 

This format can allow you to try RWD and expand the CS options before you commit.