Robin Hood 2b And Locost

[Guest ChrisGSXR]

Newbie question, Can anyone tell me what the differance's are? i.e. shape, wieght stuff like that, and also are Robin Hoods any good to put motorbike engines into?

[philshelton]

would think a 2b would be a bit on the heavy side for a bike engine the zero should be i would think dont forget if your doing a build that reverse gear/system of reversing car will be required

[Guest chris brown]

Newbie question, Can anyone tell me what the differance's are? i.e. shape, wieght stuff like that, and also are Robin Hoods any good to put motorbike engines into?

The zero would be ideal as a BEC but as Phil says if used as a road car it will require reverse so whatever car you chose it will not be cheep. In any case what is the car going to be used for? If mainly track then yes go for the BEC but if it is intended as a road car with occasional track days then a car engine is by far the better bet.

[Guest ChrisGSXR]

Damn, that sucks cos i found a lovely 2b, what makes you say it would not be good as a BEC? Is there that much differance in weight?

[philshelton]

a 2b weighs about 750kg as apose to about 500kg for a locost type chassis car. A heavy bec car will put extra stain on the clutch and gear box in my opinion and i have heard of clutches on bec only lasting around 3000 miles like chris says depends what you want to use it for

[Guest chris brown]

a 2b weighs about 750kg as apose to about 500kg for a locost type chassis car. A heavy bec car will put extra stain on the clutch and gear box in my opinion and i have heard of clutches on bec only lasting around 3000 miles like chris says depends what you want to use it for

The 2B must be about the heaviest 7 type car around and was never intended as a track car. But IMHO is one of the best touring cars there is. Also I asked you what you wanted the car for. As a BEC is a right pain to drive 2 or 3 hundred miles in one go where as a car engined one is no problem.

[Guest ChrisGSXR]

I am just looking for a toy, some localish driving and maybe a track day or 2.

[Guest salty_monk]

Get a car engined 2b then.... ideal for that.

 

A Zero or locost chassis would be much better for a bike engine & tracking.

 

I agree with the above. My next one will likely be bike engined but if it is then it won't be a 2b.

 

We do have a 2b with Blackbird engine fitted & that goes well but he doesn't track it, I guess it's fine but it's like carrying a passenger or 1.5 passengers the whole time (weight of the car extra). You can even feel a passenger in a car engined 2b so I guess it would make a lot of difference to a bike engined one depending on how it was setup.

 

Dan

[philshelton]

chris have you been out in one at all as a passanger or driver?

[Guest ChrisGSXR]

I have driven a Stuart Taylor LocoBlade and loved it.

[Guest jasonmorris]

M8, if you loved the loco blade, and still want a hood then in my opinion the Zero is the best choice for you. Fairly cheapish to build, light weight and ideal for a bike engine if you really can put up with the ear droning sound.

 

I've gone down the Zero and tuned pinto route, which I'm assured will be plenty for lots of fun and some good track days.

 

One thing is for sure, you won't get better support from any other owners club, and the manufacturer always seem willing to give help and advice when needed.

 

Jason