PCAR07 Generic Modern F1; $65 pre-order
[1] Contains the multi-stage ‘transmission’ to allow a FF motor to be installed under the svelte body.
Similar to existing Policar and Scalextric drive trains.
Inline FF slim-can 25k motor (same size as existing Policar and Scalextric Formula cars)
Drive Train: 9T brass pinion / 25/16T plastic stepdown / 17T brass crown
Wheels – 11.5x20mm fronts, 14.5x20mm rears
Wheel base 108mm Weight 58g
PRO
— pretty, modern shape, includes halo
— FF motor with 1.5mm shaft, can be downgraded (18k) or upgraded (30k) with motors from ScaleAuto, Scalextric, Policar, Professor Motor
CON
— Motor not similar to our other series.
— Based on my experience with the FF motors they are not always very available (lots of Not In Stock)
— 1.5mm Motor shaft has limited Pinions available (but 1.5 to 2mm sleeves are available)
— Wheels and tires may have very limited upgrades or alternatives
— Perhaps would need to be closed Brand series/class; may not be competitive with the NSR or AllSlot formula cars.
Rear Wheel RPM Estimates
25,000 / (25/9) = 25,000 / 2.7777 = 9,000 //25,000*(9/25) = 25,000*0.36= 9,000
9,000 * (16/25) = 9,000*0.64 = 5,760
5,760 * (17/16) = 5,760*1.062 = 6,117 ?? REAR WHEEL
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