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[Trackmaster]

Awesome man!

I really like your mods, they are totallyinspiring!

[Trackmaster]

The last time I looked Perth was in Australia, but hey, that was some 15 years ago!! :smiley1:

[Trackmaster]

Hi

I found these specs for you on the net, written by some “gertman”:

Epoch Indoor Racer Description
Contributed by: gertman

An Epoch 1/43 is a FULLY proportional radio control car. They come in two varities Spec 1 (this includes the Speed Racer Mach 5) and Spec 2. They come with charger, radio, and 1 set of AM 27mhz crystals. The remote takes 1 9v and the charger takes 6AA. The car comes complete with 3 NiMH batteries.

Spec 1
Spec 1 is the original and the slowest. This is the version with the large wheel wells. Suspension consists of a “t” plate in the rear and coil springs in the front, much like a stock Mini Z. The car has 3 NiMH batteries installed in the car when you get it. It comes with a charger that hooks up to the bottom like an AC adapter and takes 30sec to 1 min to charge. The charger is powered by 6 AA battaries. Average battery time is about 5min. 2 body styles are avalible: Toyota Supra and Nissan Skyline GT-R

The Speed Racer Mach5 and Racer X (Still Spec 1)
The only difference between this and the normal Spec 1’s is (besides the body) is oversized tires that use the original wheel of the Spec 1 as a rear hub. The new tires are widder and larger in diameter. The front hub is changable for when you change bodies from Mach 5 to Racer X’s car. Obviosly, because the wheels are bigger these cars, the gear ratio is slightly altered which makes them faster than Spec 1’s. Also they have more ground clearence.

Spec 2
With the Spec 2 version the elctronics have been redesigned and optimized. The wheel wells have been reduced to a normal size. The big news is a spring has been added to the rear “t” plate and a spacer is included in the front suspension. This spacer allows you to raise or lower the front end for more clearence. Also a much larger clear plastic bumper is included. The Spec 2 is the fastest of the bunch.

Available Upgrades:

• lights
• different front springs
• clear (lighter) lexan bodies
• different tires
• different color/style wheels

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Speed Comparison
The Spec 1 is slower than a Digi Q.
The Spec 2 is slightly faster than a Digi Q.
Neither can compare to a stock Mini Z. The only known way to increase speed is to get a lighter body.

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Wejjy

Your track makes me want to come for a visit 🙂 nice work!
Can you please explain a little further the concept of the Char-G?s being *Much* better?
Is it possible to drive yourtrack without “rubbing” the walls all the time (obviously not if you?re abeginner, but if you?ve been driving for a while)?

When I built my track I made the mistake of thinking about the looks instead of “driveability” in one case: The curve barriers!
Of course I should have place the barriers “inside out” instead of how they?re placed now…
I think you?ll soon understand, I will post pictures of my track for those interested, both here and at The Admirals Lair if possible.

Please, more inputs are welcome, I also want to know what cars to spend the money on:
TOMY Char-G or OEM Char-G

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