Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Formula E build complete!

I finally finished building my Formula E car based on the new TC-01 chassis!

Electronics mock up

Spare part to run a sedan body


Plastic shock build with red TLR 50wt oil

Rear end assembly completed!

Aluminum shock build

Fancy aluminum shocks



ESC wires laid down to clear the front upper plate.

Motor connected!

Battery connected!

Electronics installed!

Pinion gear change test.  The motor does not to be un-soldered!

Why does this chassis need a gear cover? So I removed it for lighter weight and easier pinion changes.

Body painting begins!

Blue body parts painting completed!

Yellow main body painting begins.

Painting completed!

Body trimming begins.

That was a pain to cut out! Now I need to do it again :(

Body part trimming completed!

Body assembly

Build completed!

Corner weighting completed! 50/50!

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