Project 203mph RC Car Gets $2000 Power Upgrade

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[@nickmanville900]

I'm not an aerodynamics expert either, but I am an aerospace engineering student who is big into race cars and I might be able to weigh in a bit on the aerodynamics. I think the current body you are using produces a lot of lift, we can see a pretty good side view of the body at 13:25. Lift will be generated behind the driver pod and behind each of the wheel wells as the body slopes downward. This produces lift by creating low-pressure vortices behind these elements which will suck the car off the ground thus producing lift. Real race cars and road cars alike run into this issue as well (If you've pushed your car you feel a pretty distinct moment where it becomes very uncomfortable and skittish at high speed, this is the point where the car is producing enough lift to make it very light relative to the ground and it feels very unstable). Race cars offset this with increased rear and front wing angle, which is trading drag for downforce, but since this is a high-speed car obviously you don't want to create a lot of drag. You should look into getting the lowest drag body you can find and focus your downforce creating elements on the bottom of the car, taking advantage of side skirts, venturi tunnels, and huge diffusers which real race cars are banned from using since they create a ton of downforce and very little drag. If you want to stick to this more traditional LMP looking body you can help manage the lift biggest lift generating structure (the pod) by using a thin vertical wall that runs from the apex of the driver pod to the wing, this is what modern LMP cars use if you google "LMP car" you'll see what I mean. I'm loving the project, I cant wait for you to smash the record!

[@williamthedoorman9610]

Yo Kevin whats up you are amazing brother forgettaboutit william from NJ

[@fordy19]

Awesome

[@fordy19]

Commenting so nick sees

[@Popomcgo]

I feel like most engineers watching these vids just cringe. You have a great write up but this bloke is simply not interested in hearing what others have to say. He reminds me of my management....throw more MONEY and POWER at the problem, that will surely fix it.

[@damoknows1543]

@@Popomcgo It's not that he isn't interested. Kev is a VERY smart guy, if he starts talking aerodynamics for 10mins during his video he will lose views. Sure, you engineers might find it super interesting but the majority won't. He almost never waffles on about minor details for anything. It's how he makes his videos :)

[@crazyrc4610]

I really want to see that thing going 200 mph and not crash! Hope for the best!

[@kenvanpassen9247]

I don't like being sceptical, and I really do hope it does get at 203 without taking to the skies :D But I doubt it will in its current configuration. Will be a bloody good show though!! And who knows, Kev might get lucky :D Here is hoping :)

[@rafaellozanosolis1338]

But like he says in all the videos of this, it is an on going project

[@kenvanpassen9247]

@@rafaellozanosolis1338 Very true, such endeavours always are 🙂 That's why my comment only targets its current form. The wide body relatively short le Mans style racecar with more power than the sun 😂😂 and 600mph theoretical wheelspeed 😁 Will enjoy seeing Kev attempting to get that thing up to speed. Cheering for ya Kev!! Drive the wheels off of it 😁😂

[@rafaellozanosolis1338]

@Foto4Max hopefully not the crash part

[@rcflugzeit8420]

@Foto4Max proven 200mph + x and fire that would be a show!!!

[@mr_hype2365]

Imagine a guy like this as a employee at a hobby shop!!! That would be amazing

[@poopongmcplop3635]

Begs the question of why our Master Basher doesnt actually add a "real" store to his businsss and run his own hobby shop..

[@corradovanaken3553]

No he’s too smart for that

[@mrpropermrproper]

Meth is dangerous

[@Eevee_Lovers]

No

[@gregwilbur2042]

I have one at mine, we call him Spider-Man because he has a spider tattoo on his hand. He has 75+ cars

[@DaddyMakesCoffee]

I really like how practical you work on your projects. By taking everything easy you really keep hold on your drawn fun and hobby line. Respect

[@mjb4671]

World record holder: aerodynamics and engineering Kevin: MORE POWER!!!!!!!

[@BobSmith-ow7tw]

What about MAOR BOOSTERS!

[@el_Nanok]

SPEED AND POWAH!

[@easterntennesseelivesteame4796]

MO POWAH!!!!

[@koton_bads]

@@easterntennesseelivesteame4796 MO POWAH BABY

[@coreygibson15]

going full Clarkson

[@jobkorteweg3875]

the sellers of the new ESC are now super happy because finally someone was crazy enough to buy their bomb, eh, ESC ....

[@smileyface8128]

Bomba

[@jbirdmax]

LMAO 😂

[@wil942]

Ahahah

[@alexraygoza49]

😂

[@WhiteBarrett]

Buddy of mine runs the same ESC in his HPI Baja 5b, with a Lehner motor, puts out about 22 horsepower

[@NiCadHeliPilot]

Kev: "MORE POWER!!!" **Jeremy Clarkson has joined the chat.**

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Something rhymes with chat and it;s not that....T**t

[@NiCadHeliPilot]

@@DriftomaniacsRC I honestly don't know what to make of that comment.

[@DynoRC]

😂😂😂

[@josephhacker6508]

Speed and powaaa!!!!

[@aliturandemirci1764]

Lol

[@chris81983]

I have been running MGM for over 10 years now and they are awesome. Martin at MGM is a pleasure to work with as well. When I first made the switch he took the time to face time me and go over all the programming settings. The amount of settings on them are insane especially when setting up for boats. Good luck man …….

[@Dylan-et8uh]

Those ESCs are more expensive than al of the rc cars I own combined

[@SiR2Dean]

Lmao one is more expensive than most the real cars I've owned..... 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@LegendaryRc]

multiplied by 2000

[@DomsRCs]

Yep, I can relate

[@jonathanbeaumont2183]

My wife things I have that in rcs. if she only knew what I really had in rcs.money wise.

[@Mgmcontrollers1]

Oops!

[@DrumstickFL]

Me: 3s should pack quite a punch. Kev: 30s!!!

[@Shaun-hp2yz]

me 2s should do on my car

[@gmcman355crazy]

I have only ever ran 2 and 3s lipo I cant imagine the power of 12s lol

[@Shaun-hp2yz]

@@gmcman355crazy yeah

[@jacksonthegamer647]

Your profile picture goes well with the answer

[@jeffwest5080]

It’s only 15s not 30s

[@TheCrimefighter999]

Kev is the reason my grown backside bought. Typhon 6s and started tinkering with it. Kids and parents come up to me in awe!!! Can’t wait to see you smash the world record with this. Thanks for everything man

[@HITS-MEDIA]

This is the coolest build I have ever seen

[@MatthewSimm]

Im not sure what's faster, this rc car, or me coming to watch Kevs video 😂😁

[@GregEpicPro]

Do be tapping to get here faster and an rc car🤣

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Its only just over 100mph - should of started with his 100mph rtr Traxxas , then modded the sh1t out of that and would of got close to 200 I bet

[@TheRCScotsman]

$2000 worth of power later... Kev: "nnNNEEEEOOOOooowww!!" Also Kev: "Tumble Wumble!" Also, also Kev: "Awww, what happened??"

[@geoffreyaugust0]

Don't forget how it all started and my personal favorite: "Let's see if this works...." Love watching Kev and friends have fun and smash records. Just not cars this one time.

[@michellerose9680]

I like how they come in a box the size as the car itself

[@stevenwheat]

Also Kev finish it!

[@creamyhummus]

You explore every RC-er's dreams of if they had an infinite budget. Love you and your videos, man.

[@fabianmars6509]

Some aerodynamic statement about this 200+project car, 1. It will have enough downforce thanks to ground effect. 2, it will have a really low drag, almost negligible. 3. The rear wing end-plates are there to reduce vortexes, 4. If something is to fail aero-wise it’s that because of the torque you tilt back on the rear wheels, reducing your only source of downforce. Which might lead to lift. Hope this helped someone understand.

[@yaboiguff6282]

This car would quite literally "go to the moon" if jumped off a ramp. Lol

[@rishusubba4727]

Bad joke... It will fell of because of gravity,

[@yaboiguff6282]

@@rishusubba4727 Well HURR DURR. I know what physics are.

[@yaboiguff6282]

@@rishusubba4727 And it's not like you can make a better joke.

[@Mgmcontrollers1]

Agree!

[@BrendonakaShanks]

The moon? It's going into orbit and staying there. Lol.

[@corbinbrewer7009]

love this build cant wait to see this thing smash the record

[@skullorenz8922]

or smash into a wall...

[@corbinbrewer7009]

@@skullorenz8922 what happened!

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

not with stock tires that handle 120 at best. LOVE Kevs effort but HATE peoples optimism as to how stock cars are going to handle double design speed....

[@Marshall1174]

A guy by the name of Matt Marshall from Ottawa, IL (USA) actually did a very similar setup as this using the exact same ESCs shortly after they became available, and used German, Lehner motors directly driving spools as this also--and while I don't know what the current speed he is at, the last time I saw the project he was producing a central motor mount for a solid fuel rocket motor to assist the electric motors. Really, no joke. The rocket motor can only fire once before requiring a new one, though. Very expensive per top speed run. He said the rocket motor would arm if all was going correctly in the run, and then auto-ignite at a specific speed once armed, taking the vehicle to maximum speed (or possible destruction)! I'm going to tell him to contact you, some how, as your projects are very similar.

[@tamasmihaly1]

I don't even care about these things and I'm impressed. He's nothing if not dedicated. This channel is a great find.

[@gabrieljeavons8773]

Keep it up at this rate no one will beat you ever 😂

[@guy4822]

Kevs spent more time on this than he has on his monster truck 😂😂

[@pretziboy4162]

He's told repeatedly that he'll get a bigger place and then work on it

[@rcproponent2290]

Not to mention, the RC’s probably get quite a bit more traffic than monster truck build videos. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I could be totally off base though.

[@jrbmxr2564]

Also more money

[@speedon68SS]

Don't be so judgemental. So what if he works on rc's more

[@i_like_cars6899]

Lol

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Great video Kev, you can do it. Love the attitude. Looking forward to the next installment. Thanks for sharing. John

[@austinb1824]

What would be absolutely wild is 4 of those speed controller and 8 of those motors on a quadcopter!!! Love how the clear bodies are from Italy.

[@jbirdmax]

Me: I’m running two 4S batteries. Kevin: Hold my Beer!

[@fammihm3651]

I'm running 2s or 3s lipos😂

[@matthewnewell2366]

LOL

[@Mapantz1]

With the effort you're already putting in, Kev, get a whole new custom chassis made up. It will make things easier to work on, it'll look better and it'll be more beneficial, I think. I'm enjoying your progress with this project and already looking forward to the next update on it. :-)

[@TheMuddatrucker]

Agreed but after reading that email from the guy who’s got the current record there’d be nothing better than beating his 202mph with nothing more than an off the shelf car just with a little added POWER!!!! His thing doesn’t even look like a car so the more car like Kev’s looks the better 👍🏻

[@kieranmcmahon1745]

Kev, I appreciate your sentiment in making this series as you are - Adapt, improvise, overcome. I appreciate how you understand it will take time to do this. What we here in the comments, the engineers of us anyway, are just trying to help you see what obstacles are coming along and to prevent them, or at least know what to do when they do arise. With the amount of drilling and modifying, you need to get this chassis re-made. The holes will weaken the chassis, and with the amount of power you are adding, you WILL end up with chassis flex. It will accelerate so fast that the back end will squat down and it will flex in the middle. One way to prevent this is to make it longer. A longer chassis will add to the aerodynamic stability, mean you can use longer venturi tunnels, utilise a diffuser, create side skirts too, keep the weight far more centred. You could even incorporate largely closed wheel arches to prevent air build up within the body and shape the tub directly behind the front wheels to move dirty air from tyre squirt away from the underfloor using a similar concept to Formula One barge boards. I'm not great with CAD or CAM, but there are people out there who could design and 3D print an updated chassis to utilise so many design concepts. One wrong move with the chassis, one hole too big, one ESC mounted too far out, and it's game over for the whole project. Your chassis or tub or whatever you wish to call it, is what everything else bolts on to, so you need to get it right.

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

Kevin, you’re enthusiasm is contagious. I suggest that you not cut out your the wheel wells. This will allow the air to smoothly pass along side the car without entering and exiting it creating drag. You may have to use body mounts to extend the body outward, but I hope it works without that. Do not drill any unnecessary holes in that belly plate. You want is as smooth as possible. It may add three minutes to disassembly but it is buying you mph. Best of luck! I will be watching. I look forward to checking out your eBay special because being broke sucks.

[@milesremmel]

You don’t know how long I have been waiting for this...

[@stevenhorner3245]

This dude said that the wheel speed is 600mph. Next video: "My NEW Project 600MPH RC Car".

[@martin3288]

wheels will blow before he hits 140 these ones atleast

[@brysonkuhn3290]

He will probably have foams

[@Theguywithspectacles]

Replies are weird.

[@wtwyw9]

You probably missed something in the previous videos and comments. It's a point already discussed

[@wtwyw9]

In other words that electric motor associated with those batteries generates a wheel speed that is about 600 mph on ground... that's why Kev Is about to change the Power unit

[@ichbinschuscht3611]

You'll do it kev, the worldrecord will be yours... I'm so excited for the next clip with this car.... Hopefully u can use the hole runway in time

[@Marshall1174]

"Look at those BATTWEES in the BATTWEE COMPART-WIT!"

[@leetalmers5809]

I have to say I was skeptical at first but this project does look more and more promising as each video gets uploaded. But I do think kev you're getting caught up in the moment and not thinking about how to expand this idea in the future. You need to test these Ideas as soon as you put on modifications like the new ESC's or the new plastic chassis because one wrong move and it is back to the drawing board,I get that glue needs to dry but the same principles apply (not a hate comment just trying to help)but I think you also need to fix other problems, for example friction if you have seen my previous comments on this project you will see my concerns regarding the problem(once again and I know you didn't ask but I'm just trying to help I think we can all agree we want to see that RC car break the world record)

[@BuckDaBurd]

True, but he's having fun and that's all that matters

[@bcuzimfly]

He said he doesn't mind if it takes years he will keep trying!!

[@jram7047]

I firmly believe he knows exactly what he is doing. The version being presented to his viewers is more of a journey to 203 ( if he makes it) but in reality he knows what it will take to get there he is just going at it from a model of upgrading like most rc people do. He could probably slap something together in 2 weeks and be done with it but for something so expensive and monumental he wants as much traction online as possible. Between this and his eBay stuff he needs the content to pay the bills so to speak. Im guessing 22 videos by completion before he stops this "series"

[@leetalmers5809]

@@BuckDaBurd true

[@leetalmers5809]

@@bcuzimfly I know but this could also help reduce the time it takes to take the world record

[@raven_fpv]

I would most definitely take the current record holders advise! All of those bodies you have will not be better than Nic's body. Make a body like his and you'll have an awesome chance! Those ESCs are crazy huge! I hope they work for you. Looking forward to seeing it go VROOM VROOM or go BOOM BOOM! LOL!

[@johngantner9314]

Thats Crazy! congratulations! Looks great

[@nofreerides7033]

Look forward to see how it all turns out... got faith in you brother ..will and determination at its best 👍👍

[@CHEESEBURGERRC]

13:53 600 MPH? That’s crazy! You should leave those motors in and demolish the world record!

[@christiansprojects-cgmanuf1426]

Won‘t work... That’s like trying to climb a hill in highest gear. The wheelspeed has to match the desired speed of the car. Otherwise, the motors just stall and the current is crazy high. That’s probably why the other ESC got demaged.

[@chrisblanks1906]

600 mph wheel speed in the air is one thing on the ground it is completely different you lose most of that he needs 203 mph wheel speed on the ground the objective it to have enough torque to reach 203 wheel speed pulling the weight of the car it's a balance you got to figure out easy on paper but a practical application paper is not always right easier said than done

[@CHEESEBURGERRC]

Ah. I see. That makes sense.

[@geovannipatino5825]

Lol

[@christiansprojects-cgmanuf1426]

@@chrisblanks1906 That's true, but he certainly doesn't need 600mph wheelspeed. The whelspeed without load (In air) has to be somewhere higher the desired speed, like 300mph without load to reach 200mph on ground. With 600mph wheelspeed, the motors will operate in a very inefficient area at very, very high current. Just take a look at the record holders vehicle specs.

[@NathanStorer-RC]

Dear God, those ESCs are MONSTEROUS! Might be fun to see one of those put into one of your X Maxx trucks ;)

[@bryangriffith9086]

I live vicariously through all the cool stuff you do lol, thanks kev

[@isaaczoesch158]

Hi Kevin, here are some ideas on increasing speed once you get to about 150 mph, aerodynamics becomes extraordinarily important, just as important as power. -ideally, change your whole body design to being more long and skinny, if you look at land speed record cars you will see what i mean. -But since that will mean a complete redesign, here are some ideas to improve your current car: -ADD A TAIL!! This sounds really weird, but extending the rear of the car out to a gentle point increases aerodynamics extraordinarily, because it eliminates the low-pressure area behind the car that pulls it back. Lookup "aerodynamic tail" to see what I'm talking about. -Enclose the rear wheels. Tires cause a lot of air turbulence, and hence drag, especially since you are using foam tires. If you can figure out a way to cover the front wheels too, that would be great, but it might be harder since the front wheels have to steer. -Change the batmobile-style rear fins to just regular fins. Again, turbulence. -Try and replace as many parts as you can with carbon fiber. You are right in that weight really only affects acceleration, and not top speed, but you are going to need decent acceleration if you want to get over 203 in any reasonable amount of space. Also, figure out a way to gear the thing down. I remember you said in a previous episode it was geared to 600 something mph. you are going to need more torque to get through the air at 200 mph, at that speed air is very "thick". Gear it to like 250 mph. -Finally, if you start to have issues with the motors overheating, consider adding small air scoops to direct air at them. And by small I mean SMALL! like 3/16th of an inch tall, and maybe 1 1/2 inch wide. No bigger, because they will cause too much drag. At 200mph, plenty of air will pass through them. Also, make sure the air has a way out, otherwise air will build up inside the body.

[@bananasstuff3344]

Yeah. He's not scientific enough about this. He needs to read up about this stuff for sure, even just the people on places like arrma forum who speedrun limitlesses.

[@FragOut21]

i highly recommend front canards and a steering stabilizing gyro. cant wait to see the outcome.

[@That1Blob]

When you make the next body keep the rear wheels covered

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

I said that from the start HUGE mistake cutting out the rear wheels...

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

I said that from the very start....

[@ryanmclaren8570]

@@DriftomaniacsRC same i did, probably also keep the front wheels covered also, reduces drag exponentially.

[@andrewchang1368]

2 ways to make a car fast. 1) do it the right way with the right parts. 2) throw so much money at it that it has no choice but to go fast. this is definitely choice 2. i like it.

[@justinallen9358]

Looking good Kev, can't wait to see the next video on this machine 👌.

[@0331alfred]

You’re awesome brother definitely learning a lot about R/Cs watching you and your character is hands down! Luv keep up the epic work looking forward to your next video 😁

[@georgesibrahim2049]

Me too actually cause I have a GTR RC and I have a broken axle and it comes with a speed boost on the Remote controller and my brother broke the turning wheel on the Remote controller

[@charliepell5677]

Kevin: Spends thousands of dollars on esc’s Also Kevin: uses a screw driver handle as a hammer 😂

[@baldoyler007]

Quality project. Cant wait to keep an eye on this. Keep.the content coming

[@traviscozza7177]

Seems like people are expecting this to be a overnight deal.. Doesnt work that way. You WILL get it there Kev! I'm here for the long hual

[@Kyle_v2]

Idea: find solid rubber wheels with carbon fiber rims

[@alexnikpat6990]

Mount the wing to directly to the wheels so that all of the down force goes to the wheels and not shocks. It was banned in all professional racing because it was too good

[@carlredbird3054]

Yes that's what mr mclaren was thinking 🤔 just before a gust of wind hit his special wing at speed lifting his rear tires in the air and flew his car in to a shed

[@bananasstuff3344]

@@carlredbird3054 well that would apply to any wing, no?

[@carlredbird3054]

@@bananasstuff3344 if the spoiler is tall enough and at an extreme degree of angle, it can actually become a wing lifting the car Some racing still use spoilers, F1 has front and back spoilers, bonneville salt flats let's people use them still

[@bananasstuff3344]

@@carlredbird3054 well obviously. that's literally what i said, i said that the lifting wing could apply to nearly any aero modification.

[@carlredbird3054]

@@bananasstuff3344 no F1 cars use wings safely. modern gp motorcycles use wings for stability at high speed. Nascar use small lip spoiler. They don't go flying off the track because of some wind If the spoiler is made correctly, a gust of wind will not lift the rear wheels off the track. Old style tall and large spoilers can be dangerous

[@07aowen]

I can’t wait to see the test run that thing is going to fly 💯

[@rcfundyer5739]

looking good kev cant wait to see more of the car have a great day

[@ronquillocharlesbenedictg.696]

hi fan of yours from Philippines

[@jayweber3022]

Kev: this thing is going to the moon Are you jumping it?

[@OskarKopecky]

He is like the Jeremy Clarkson of RC :-))))). MORE POWEEEEER

[@joshuaburgess4730]

This is what I've been waiting for! Can't wait till next episode!

[@guerrillaradio9953]

Kev, I have serious ESC envy!!! Those are the formula 1 of RC... MGM and Lehner motors.....😍 The only motors that are above TP...

[@Mgmcontrollers1]

Thanks!

[@jayweber3022]

Somebody else is trying to get a world record too.... We all know Kevin’s is gonna be better

[@wastelandwillgaming3293]

Lol

[@josephmorelli3191]

I can’t wait...GOOD LUCK BUDDY. If anyone can do it, you will!!!

[@jesseschneider326]

good luck buddy. will be here to see you do it, i got faith

[@Lu_Ka_Gaming]

I did some math and that beast now has 68 hp!

[@exernal8969]

wait 68 hp in an RC?!!?!??!?!?

[@Sebastian-xr4wz]

My Ebike has 0,25 hp nice

[@nickmanville900]

What's the math? If its really 68 hp thats crazy

[@Will-wv6vd]

That's silly

[@Lu_Ka_Gaming]

@@Sebastian-xr4wz it probably has 0.25 KW

[@mogalisiddarth]

Hey Kevin don’t forget to contact the guinness world records people/ official 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻you will do this mate 😃😃👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Tireblaster]

Wow, great build Kev. Can't wait to see you break that speed record. Good luck.

[@richduperbash2966]

Love the custom plastic work Kev 👍. Where there's a will there's a way. Excited to see more testing 👀😎💪👊👊

[@RCKnockout]

That’s a pretty expensive power system! I guess it takes money to go fast! Lol 😂

[@Mgmcontrollers1]

Ski is the limit!

[@mgharvey3657]

Anyone else getting a "monty python holy grail" vibe from the time lapse? 👇

[@pgboost]

I definitely can't wait to see this monster move.mind blown .🤯👍🔥💪

[@theadventuresofshellyandfr5618]

Good luck Kev! The only advice I have is balance every thing. And foam high traction tires. Like the 80mph 1/8 scale GTP nitro cars use. Air flow & Downforce like the 100mph outrigger hydroplanes use. You rock brother!

[@applehow2s677]

“They only cost a couple grand”

[@karapuzik16]

Such a troll. "You can't call it a 30s if its a 15s so I'm gonna call it a 60s" lmao!!

[@snowjohn1298]

Well doesn't two 15s make it a 30s

[@ValleyRC]

Well technically S means Series so it's not 60s even if it is 60 *cells* and it's not 30s either. I think the point is that S is significant because it tells you the voltage so two lots of 15s in parallel is still only 15 in series so I don't personally see the point in claiming otherwise. If you want to say how many CELLS you have that's another matter and knock yourself out. I have a 1500mah 2s2p pack for one of my 1/16 buggies but I wouldn't claim the battery is 4s or that the ESC can handle 4s because it's still 2 in series so still 7.4v and not 14.8v

[@snowjohn1298]

Ah makes sense I don't really know much about electronics

[@hallaballa9451]

You should paint the corvette black and yellow. That would look AMAZING😊

[@ENDLESS85]

No matter how bad of a day I might be having or how depressed I might be I can watch a handful of Kev's vids and feel better.......cheers from Bama

[@TheCatapultHunter]

Just leave the plastic chassis off until you’re going to test run it instead of taking it on and off bro

[@kristian5989]

May I recommend a drag strip? When in doubt get more esc’s and S’s. This is going to be so awesome👍

[@Flat4Power4Life]

A drag strip is also perfect because the surface is prepped with that sticky compound for better grip.

[@ericbrooks1562]

looking forward seeing you BEAT the record. enjoying the process.

[@bobbydirtamiyer2151]

Whoa, that locked up diff from Scorched is awesome. I've never seen anything like it.

[@Paul-815]

That’s gonna be an expensive crash.

[@savneetsinghrairai6823]

I fear it will crash stability at high speed is what matters

[@rashaunmclean6091]

Nope

[@Pablo668]

Awesome Kev, loving this project. I would be open to advice from the current record holder though, even if your design is in a different direction.

[@jkflorida]

He's not offering help. Nic was calling him out on all his B.S. 203 mph world record video titles.

[@Pablo668]

@@jkflorida Really? I had no idea.

[@sylvestersstuff9049]

Coming along nicely there Kev.

[@jonnyonwheels]

Kev, would love to see you paint up the 3 Corvette bodies as Red, White, and Blue. They are the flag colors of the UK & USA! Also, love you trying to beat Nic’s speed record all on your own....that’s how it should be, just you & your “mates” as an RC community.

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

I don’t see a “Tumble Wumble” t-shirt.

[@ryanmclaren8570]

Same :( I wish there was one, but i could make my own one.

[@familyman831]

Has anyone paused and read the email he sent kev ? Nick case Seems a bit salty..

[@nivlemvanviersen8524]

yeah, noticed that too lol

[@minibigs5259]

this. lol

[@JL-di8rv]

Keep up the good work Kev! Definitely gonna follow this project.

[@mikebird8290]

YOU HAVE ME ADDICTED ALREADY SIR. CAN'T WAIT POWER 💯💯♥️🇬🇧👍😋

[@MuscleAKAOzzy]

60 cell! This thing is going to the moon!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 thats why lm here 💪💪💪💪

[@AndyCapp1982]

Hey kev, did ya get a discount for wearing there hat 😁. Can't wait to see how it goes, Really looking forward to it! Wishing you the best of luck

[@KevinTalbotTV]

they gave me 1 esc i had to pay for the other

[@artseb1771]

@@KevinTalbotTV Hi Kev! What do you think about heating up the tyres?) Like the guys in Formula 1 do) I mean using some kind of blankets for tires to preheat them and make more grippy before speed run) I think it should work great with all of your upgrades)

[@bigbruce70]

I love to watch you work

[@Mr.NiceGuy80]

Man, Kev! You use of CAD to make your new belly tray is impressive! Cardboard Aided Design at its finest!

[@faceplant755]

That thing has more power than my car

[@clintrage6983]

lmao way to make it seem like Nic got in touch with you. Clearly the way the email reads, you got in touch with him first, asked for help, and now you're saying naaah I'll do it myself. WHAT?

[@jordanhiggins3649]

Probably because the dude was a dick to him in the email.

[@kevinwalker7102]

Go get it Kev!! I'm 100% positive you can crack 200 mph!

[@EDCandLace]

The other part of my post is we setup a Losi Touring car to do straight line speed runs... Breaking 130 was a nightmare and took us a huge amount of time to do. Now remember this is in the days of Brushes, Comm lathes and Nimh packs... 130 today is easy. But again once we got the car running 130mph passes consistently pushing to 140mph left us cluster fucked. Adding more power did near nothing as voltage drop would cause issues due to more amps being pulled... In that car once 130 was hit aero is all that mattered to gain speed more power just pulled more amps adding another cell to lower Amp draw and increase wattage with voltage helped more so then dropping a turn on the motor or a gearing change. We spent a lot of time on a CE turbo Dyno dialing in motors brush design and material and brush springs as well.. We had the best cells on earth (Earnie Provetti sending us the finest cells that he had that was matched perfectly and motors that Dyno in the top tenth of a percent are kept for the Factory team this is stuff you can't buy, this is Factory driver stuff that is the best of the best and reserved only for us factory team guys and girls) A point is reached fairly quickly where power won't get you there... Once you have the power to get you there on paper then adding more will just end up causing issues that will express its face else where in the run. First thing is power on paper to meet your need once you have that then its two things to get you there and the bad part... It's the most complicated two parts in the whole system... Aerodynamics and friction. Cliff Lent quickly learned that aero was the most important feature of a speed run car with his Vdrome car that was twice a long as any of the other speed run Vdrome cars and much more narrow then anything else he changed the way we designed and setup cars because that was clearly the best design and covered a few problems that we ran in to and changed the speed run designs at that instant going forwards. Air flow under the car will need to be optimized as adding down force to keep the car down will kill you and deff hold you back and with the drag will come increased Amp draw as the motors are moving more air. The quicker the motors unload the quicker Amp draw is reduced and the quicker Amp draw is reduced the less voltage sag you will have... First the air flow UNDER the car, then the air flow above the car, then taylor down force.. Rolling resistance and the exponential drive train friction with RPM will then need to be worked on and dialed in with rolling resistance being the one that is hardest to deal with. Breaking 200 with so much frontal surface is not going to be easy you are going to have A LOTTTTTT of aero work to get there.. With that setup I believe you will have a very VERY hard time breaking 165.

[@wills0452]

Reading nicks email, it seems like he doesn't want his record taking. He seems a bit jealous that your not doing all nerdy workings out and just shotgunning it

[@sheep8428]

i thought the same, he seems not happy with it

[@chadschmitt9798]

Yah I agree, Kev I think was being sarcastic about him trying to help him.

[@fordy19]

Yeah

[@TheJudgeOfGood]

I don’t think he minds him actually taking it as much as the clickbait headlines of 203 mph record that he does not have yet.

[@jonhaas1231]

where can I find this email? got me curious

[@finlayholt5354]

I'm going to get the monster truck done soon. Spends 2k on esc's

[@3104thunderchild]

just some Ideas Kev 1) polyurethane wheels ? they used as racing car engine mounts, can be molded. shoyld be nice grip also 2) seing now you going to have all locked 4wd, steering servo only probably needs to turn like 5mm as sharp turning results to tumble wumble at high speeds. 3) velcro the front body splitter to the chassis incase at speed of 180mph and more a small bump and slight amount of wind gets into the front of the body will rip the body or cause some serious handling issues. 4) make sure the front of the chassis is lower than the rear of the chassis. measure from the ground to the chassis plate. make sure all the weight of batteries and everything is on the car when doing it. Eg: look at all drag cars. front is lower than rear so the front doesnt pick up air and flip the car. PS. Wayne from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@wheelhobbies5021]

Loving this build alot kev. What a weapon 🤘

[@josh_rit8045]

Lol 60S.. my god that's gonna go!

[@slipchase5405]

When’s the next speed run coming

[@ronniejarvis2679]

That car will be an animal. And I love it

[@hakont.4960]

Damn, my my face went full send when he unboxed the ESC's. :O