The Story
… began in summer of 2012. We love our TLR Twenty-two’s. I am very proud of my 12 year old son Tim who can catch up with the Swiss elite drivers and even could win various podiums. But now it's time for 4WD! Unfortunately TLR has nothing to offer so far and we can’t wait! We tested some “plastic” solutions but we could not get a Team-Losi Feeling. And the story took his way.I tell you. I've stopped counting the hours for this project. But I brought it to great end.
The first ideas in summer 2012
- The front axle is designed as 4WD.- The weight distribution is close to 4WD common when the battery is placed in front.- The large distance between the motor and diff. Gear is a part of the above-mentioned facts.- The steering with slider rack provides more space for the gears.- From "Twentytwo". The mass can be maintained centered. Drive belt above the battery.- We can also install a shorty batterie.Lets's go.
What material should I use? How can I make parts of it? At this time came 3D printing to the project. Purpose, the parts had to be designed with 3D CAD. Eventhat was new to me. In the next few weeks, I learned to draw part.At Christmas 2012, I ordered a 3D printer. After initial experiments with PLAplastic and ABS plastic, the device had to be extended in order to obtain the necessary accuracy.Now I am able to produce precision parts. Thus, the first own ABS plastic partscreated.The belt drive brought another challenge. Again passed with a few weeks.
End of April 2013, the first true ride on the track. Again, some changes had to be made.Since June 2013, the new race car has run smaller races.I arrived at the destination. My son Tim can begin the first season with 2WD and 4WD. And this with a TLR vehicle.
The project brought me tons of input and some new friends.
