I bought this Pioneer about 6 months back with the idea of starting to build it up using the current Trans Am proxy rules here on the forum. I bought a 3d chassis and pod, and took some time to put it all together. I was extremely underwhelmed by the performance, it was barely faster than my well tuned stock chassis car I use for our local TA class. The chassis was just too wide in the back and I couldn't get the car to handle well without rubbing either on the inside or the outside of the tire in the back. I am well aware that other have had good luck with this, I let the project sit for a while.
Then I decided to build a Brass chassis with Slot.it Pod. This was only my second attempt at incorporating a pod on a brass chassis. It certainly makes the build go faster. This version of the car was much better, but still lackluster on lap times.
The last couple days I really sat down and tried to get it working well. Changed the front axle height slightly and ground the body for sufficient clearance in the front with the body screws loosened up. Installed silicone washers on the pod, and put in a Shark 20k.
It is very nice to drive on my track now, I am hoping it translates to good laps on some others as well! I sure like the way it looks, and that is probably one of the only reasons it isn't still just sitting on the shelf. That and it is now my most expensive 1/32 car!


Zack
Then I decided to build a Brass chassis with Slot.it Pod. This was only my second attempt at incorporating a pod on a brass chassis. It certainly makes the build go faster. This version of the car was much better, but still lackluster on lap times.
The last couple days I really sat down and tried to get it working well. Changed the front axle height slightly and ground the body for sufficient clearance in the front with the body screws loosened up. Installed silicone washers on the pod, and put in a Shark 20k.
It is very nice to drive on my track now, I am hoping it translates to good laps on some others as well! I sure like the way it looks, and that is probably one of the only reasons it isn't still just sitting on the shelf. That and it is now my most expensive 1/32 car!
Zack
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