No Prep Drag Car | Tony P's State Champion T3 Chassis | #askhearns

Published 10 December 2023

Brett speaks to Tony P about his custom built No Prep Drag Racing car that recently won the State Championships!

Tony's T3 incorporates all the good points of various chassis, with some of his own design features, to become an awesome racing car.

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VRCDRA - Victorian Radio Controlled Drag Racing Association
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VIC NPRC - No Prep RC Drag Racing Melbourne
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00:00 🚗 Introduction to Tony P, a radio control no prep drag racing enthusiast and 2023 Victorian Outlaw Champion, showcasing his winning car.
00:45🎨 Discussion about the car's body, a Corvette C7 Proline body, and its modifications including incidents of damage and repairs.
01:26🛠️ Insights into the custom modifications of the car, such as the aftermarket wing and adjustments for stability.
02:05🎨 Tony's expertise in airbrushing, though not reflected in the current car's simpler design.
02:45🔍 A closer look at the car's internal components, highlighting its custom-designed elements based on the B4/B6.2 buggy.
03:41 🔧 Discussing the car's heat management and custom parts like the carbon motor mount.
04:24 🏁 Explanation of the wheelie bar's design and function in improving stability during launches.
05:16⚙️ Details on the car's adjustable features, like the wheelie bar, for fine-tuning performance.
06:10🛠️ Discussion on the importance of tuning the wheelie bar for optimal squat and lift during acceleration.
07:03🏎️ Insights into the car's various body mounts and their impact on downforce and handling.
08:11 🌪️ Overview of the car's motor specifications, including its sensored 6500 KV Tekin four-pole drag motor.
09:32⚙️ Discussion about gearing choices, including the use of 48 pitch gears for performance balance.
10:57🔄 Exploring the car's gear differential, its construction, and the fluid choices for different track conditions.
12:15🔋 Insights into the car's battery setup, featuring a high-capacity, low-resistance 2S 4P configuration.
13:38 ⚡ Discussing the car's electrical setup, including heavy-duty wiring and the R1 Digital 3 speed controller.
15:02 📱 Highlighting the convenience of tuning the speed controller using a mobile device.
-16:10📶 Explanation of the car's receiver setup, emphasizing the importance of preventing voltage drops (brownouts).
17:32🔋 More details on battery management, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peak voltage for consistency.
19:38 🏎️ Examination of the car's steering setup, including a unique direct drive system for weight distribution.
21:11 🛠️ Discussion about the car's front-end design, primarily using standard buggy components with custom modifications.
22:34🚀 Insights into the car's tire setup, emphasizing the need for an air gap in no prep racing rules.
24:37🏁 A look at the car's rear tires, discussing their design, wear patterns, and the importance of Sweep tires in performance.
26:00🧪 Detailing tire preparation techniques, including cleaning and applying specific tire prep solutions.
28:48🏁 Explaining the concept of 'no prep' in drag racing, focusing on tire rather than track preparation.
31:36 🏎️ Discussing the various classes in RC drag racing, including foam tire and street cars.
- 32:01📊 A look at the car's data logging capabilities, highlighting the importance of detailed performance analysis.
34:09📈 Deep dive into the car's throttle programming and its impact on ESC and motor response.
35:57🔧 Discussion on fine-tuning the car's performance using both the radio and ESC settings.
37:22 ⚙️ Exploring the ESC's software interface for advanced tuning and performance adjustments.
39:19📊 Analysis of a race log, examining various parameters like voltage, current, and RPM during a run.
41:52 🔄 Discussing strategies for ESC programming, including Boost and Turbo settings for optimal performance.
43:55 🚀 Insights into the challenges of gearing and battery management for peak performance.
45:50 🛠️ A comprehensive overview of the ESC's settings and the importance of detailed tuning.
48:50🏆 Tony P discusses his experience in RC drag racing and the appeal of the hobby beyond just the races.
49:04 🎬 Conclusion of the video with thanks to Tony P for sharing his expertise in RC drag racing.

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