Before moving to the other parts of the bike, let's take a look at the front brake:
The rotor is made of carbon and is floating on pins that are pushed into the front wheel hub.
The pads are metal, probably steel or iron. The unusual thing here is that the brake action comes from a micro servo that is attached to the caliper and acts directly on the brake pads.
Thankfully, there's an extension lead coming with the brake kit, so that it can reach the receiver which is placed at the rearmost of the bike!
Not a lot to report in the middle section of the bike. The motor slides into the middle of the bike and drives an 87T (48DP) spur which comes with an adjustable slipper, almost exactly like the one used in Associated buggies. The 21T pinion given in the kit is surprisingly very good for a 5.5 to 6.5T motor! I used my 5.5T for starters.
The ESC rests on the battery holder. My HW Xerun 120A is JUST 1.3mm wider than the space alotted to it, so I mounted it a bit sideways. The only place I found I could mount the ESC switch was under the servo, so it could be reached with the bodywork on!
The rear suspension consists of two carbon plates, again, which are bolted to a rigid plastic piece. On top of that plastic piece the shocks are attached. The belt drive has proven its worth, at the 2009 and 2010 Worlds, as well having been used by numerous racers all over the world, with noone reporting any damages yet! The tension is controlled by inserting different tabs at the rear wheel axle mount.
Rear suspension unladen.
Rear suspension fully compressed.
The battery tray is designed to accommodate any kind of hard case battery. the battery is being held in its place by rubber bands. Wierd as this may sound, these rubber bands do an exceptional job!
What more needs to be done: Painting (it's almost complete!), PMT tires (are in the mail, from Formby Models) and of course action pics and videos!
Stay tuned!
Electronics used so far:
Futaba FF3 Tx
Corona DSSS 4ch Rx
Ace RC DS1015 digital steering servo
Hobbywing Xerun 120A ESC
5.5T motor
Turnigy 5000mah/30C/2S hardcase batteries