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@@RoachRC wow that is really kind of you to say. URC... that sure brings back some memories. :)

@@zacharyalbee2726 the gear ratio should be identical to the V4R. :)

Thanks for the setup suggestion and ideas on the axle. :)

Yes. Having dabbled in airbrushes years ago and decided they were fun but too much trouble for me, all my bodies today are done with Tamiya spraycans though I have learnt some hacks that give them some 'fades'. Not as awesome as airbrushes, but good enough for me given the trouble saved. lol. If there is enough interest in how I spray my bodies I will definitely do a video!

Thank you for your very kind comments. As someone just doing the videos to share my hobby it is encouraging that the videos are watched and enjoyed.

You are very kind. I wish I had the time to do more. :)

Thank you! Would you like more video about the BBX? :)

@@marklim7851 Yes Please!!!! 🙏

I should have received all the parts necessary - now I just need the time! :)

I agree. And a number of guys at the local track have also picked up PR buggies after being impressed by the build and quality. :)

Thank you. Glad the video was helpful. :)

The motor plate is not an issue, but I will have to make a few calls to see if a custom belt is possible. :) What's the idea?

@@marklim7851 Basically, if the motor plate can support mounting the motor both in front of and behind the spur gear, you can get a lot more out of weight distribution. You can have the battery ALL the way rearward (up against the bulkhead) then mount the transfer box with the motor on the rearward mount right up against the battery for the furthest rearward weight distribution possible (even more so than a standup transmission). Conversely, you could mount the battery all the way forward just behind the servo with the motor on the front mount of the transfer box also basically touching it for the most forward possible weight distribution, which would also be even more so that your current Ymax setup or any laydown transmission buggy. Alternatively, you could have a final "full front motor" position where the motor is right behind the servo on the front mount and the battery behind the transfer box in the dead-center chassis position. And since the transfer box has a double-sided motor plate, you can run a bunch of in-between positions, too by swapping what side the motor is on (front or back) and then moving the battery accordingly. I think the simplest approach would be the first one mentioned and only having that transfer box position that way you only need one belt, but you should be able to put the battery both in front of or behind the transfer box regardless of whether the motor is on the front or back side, this way you also have the highest adjustability of weight distribution. Furthermore, you could develop a way to package the steering servo more tightly into the front end to facilitate this. One thing I considered was that on the PR buggy, you could simply stand the servo up and connect the steering arm to the bottom of the servo horn, and it'll take up about the same amount of space as the low-profile servo option. I've also thought of different ways to mount servos between or upside down and just behind the shock tower. Lastly, could you reply to my comment on your TD-2 video asking how it compares to the Y-max project since you said the TD2 is your new favorite?

Thank you - really appreciate the comment as these videos can take quite sometime to film and edit. I always hope they are informative to someone. lol.

Thank you.

What a great question! Based on the development of the TD2 car so far, I think pace-wise it is still a hair behind the Ymax-2. The 2 cars drive very differently though, which is why it is so enjoyable experimenting with these different designs. Maybe I should do a video sometime to talk about this. In short, the Ymax-2 is a much more responsive car and is a pleasure to drive for someone who can manage how quickly and how much it can steer. But the TD-2 is actually a much less stressful car to dogfight with because it is more predictable and doesn't feel like it is on edge - but I have to be honest that it is probably about 0.5s behind the Ymax-2 on average.

@@marklim7851 Awesome, thanks for the response. I, myself, like something that feels natural and relatively easy to work with. If I have to micromanage the performance to keep on the razor's edge, I'll just "cut myself" with it, instead.

Thank you. I'm trying to complete a more detailed video to document the whole project. :)

Thank you. I watched part of your build stream too! These are hidden gems in the 1/10 buggy space imo.

Opening that box for the first time never gets old! :)

I am based in Asia, but from what I can tell there are is no distributor in Europe although Modeltune (modeltune.co.uk/) does stock PR products.

ATC in Belgium and Wartelle in France.

​@@marklim7851Where do u get it from asia?

Thank you for your comment. I couldn't agree more. I would add to that the fact that the cars are very *VERY* capable on the track. I also appreciate that their cars are never really outdated in the sense that many of the upgrades on their new cars are backward compatible with the versions before.

Nobody does unless you buy a carpet version. Would be nice if they made a carpet version

@littlecncshop this is the carpet version, it has the geardiff and rear roll bars. The other brands do include the rollbar like ae

​@StickyGeko you mean only ae does? Tlr, xray, and tekno don't.

Yes it is. It is located in Bukit Panjang.

Thank you very much. Here in Singapore where I'm located it is our first language.

@@marklim7851 English?

​@@bradkalman2353 yes, English. :)

I'm not sure there is a big enough market for them but they would be awesome fun on the track!

@@marklim7851 and they could race against 4wd and 2wd.

It would be an interesting challenge. However, the TD4 out of the box is (in my opinion) quite a decent performer already and with a bit of tuning I think it would work pretty well on the track where I run. The TD2 was good fun on dirt but I could not get that front end to work on astro (at least without massive time and effort).

I haven't physically tried, but I don't see why not. There should be sufficient space to fit that ESC with fan.

I think I saw some videos on that. I think the guys that design and print 3D RC cars are brilliant! But I'm very curious if a 3D printed RC car would be able to withstand the rigours of track racing - especially with the guys I run with. lol! maybe something to try in the future.

@@marklim7851 some say they can now, the materials have been improving ever so slightly with 3d printing, the stuff I heard they use is just PLA+ an advance version of pla that is tough enough to withstand impacts, also if some parts do break you basically have the manufacturing power to make a replacement for cheap~

I've seen this one sold by Ridelow racing (ridelowracing.com/product/pr-racing-pr-s1-v3-fan-mount/) but I have not tried it myself. I have a small 3D fan mount that locates the fan in the space just in front of the motor end-bell. I think it would be possible just to use heavy-duty double-sided tape to mount one there.

thanks for the comment. :)

Hi, thanks for the comment. I'm not sure there would be people interested given that this is quite a massive change in the front of the car.

Yes, the car is running stock springs. :)

@@marklim7851 looks really good, can’t wait to pick one up

Thank you. The car felt balanced and easy to drive so that definitely helped. :)

Thanks for the input. Typically FF buggies need the weight closer to the front for drive traction... but as you have mentioned, the trade-off is the tendency to nose-dive.

The PR buggies are certainly the most under-rated racing cars. They are refined, robust and spares are typically very well-priced. The only question is whether you have a source for parts support where you are at. :)

Did you end up getting the PR buggy and if so, how's your experience been? I'm intrigued by PR but not so fond of Ausrab Industries after having a bad experience with them.

This would be an idea I have been thinking about trying as well, its just that time (and all the other project ideas) have not allowed that to happen. One day though... :)

Thank you. This car is certainly one that has special meaning for me in my 'garage' of project cars. While I've grown to appreciate cab-forward bodies over time, I'll choose a mid or rear cab design anyday. :)

Hi there, this is a dedicated 1/10 track. Sadly it has gradually been converted to feature more astro-turf because dirt is so hard to maintain. Always appreciate your track owners I say. :)

Thanks for the comment. Based on my understanding, the motor in my buggy is slightly further forward than the Schumacher buggy you are referring to (I love Schumacher designs btw). 4-gear vs 3-gear transmissions are such an interesting discussion - both offer unique pros and cons. Over time, I've personally come to prefer 3-gear setup on high grip tracks exactly because of the reduced weight transfer. The cars stay flatter over acceleration - but importantly during braking - for stability in corners. The 4-gear cars can give great acceleration out of corners, but on braking can make the steering come on fast and hard. All in the setup I suppose. A rear-motor car with forward electronics sounds interesting. Thanks for the interesting project idea! :)

Thanks for the comment. The car comes with ball bearings in the kit. As for a slipper eliminator I think that would be best for stock 17.5 racing to reduce rotating mass. PR does sell one.

@@marklim7851 it does not come with ball bearings. Ball bearings is an option parts for 60USD. But thanks!

This is the SEGAR track located in Bukit Panjang.

Thanks. I have videos to do but have been a bit busy. Hopefully I'll get them done soon. :)

I really couldn't agree more... and this on stock tires too!

Thank you. I'm really glad you find the information helpful. :)

I think as with most race buggies today the kit was designed primarily with higher grip surfaces in mind. It doesn't mean it won't work on dirt, but I think it would take some setup especially on the shock package and the tires. PR does offer a ball diff which will help tremendously on dirt. The V3 had won our local nationals on a dirt track, so it is possible. :)

Yes. This is the Segar track.

I'm afraid I've never timed it... but it lasts quite a bit. :)

Yes this track is actually a community built track under a highway. Given our weather here it is a great plus as we are able to run our cars there except when the rain is extremely heavy.

Thanks for the nice comment. Where did you manage to find a bulldog body? I would love to get my hands on one or two for future projects. Yes I am still making videos but I work on these projects in my free time and as you can imagine they take some time to put together. Thank you for subscribing... motivates me to get to work on another vid soon.

This is located at Bukit Panjang (Segar offroad track) and there is a carpark abot 3-5minutes away. If you need a more detailed location let me know how I can get in touch. :)