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2fast4u
10-09-2003, 01:14 PM
has any one got any details on how the IRS rug rat performs.
Big Jimmy G
10-09-2003, 09:06 PM
Is this a new 1/12 car? I do hope so!

I know that IRS do plenty of parts for some cars, are they making their own one now?
rice98w
10-09-2003, 09:08 PM
its a conversion for a 12l3...much like a yokomo.

its essentially a yok with a thicker chassis.

its been out a while now...
kiyano
10-09-2003, 10:31 PM
The photograph of IRS car is carried on my page.

http://www.kimihiko-yano.net/Image2/P7260015.jpg
http://www.kimihiko-yano.net/Image2/P7260016.jpg
http://www.kimihiko-yano.net/Image2/P7260018.jpg
http://www.kimihiko-yano.net/Image2/P7260019.jpg

The lap time went up by more steer from the standard chassis according to the owner of this chassis.
Russ
11-09-2003, 10:41 AM
Hello Kiyano

Nice of you to join the forum

You have a very good website, some very useful pictures
kiyano
12-09-2003, 09:39 AM
Russ,

Thank you ;D
My webpage is written in Japanese. Good translation is not made although my page has a link to translation service. Please mail me, if you want to get to know about Japanese race/car info.
Big Jimmy G
16-09-2003, 08:38 PM
That Rug Rat looks cool!

Where can you get them, how much are they?

And what is that bit going on on the ends of the damper tubes? Looks liks a pair of tiny springs?

James
Mike Haswell
16-09-2003, 09:53 PM
If you want more info then check out the IRS website (there is a link from the BRCA website)
Big Jimmy G
24-09-2003, 09:11 PM
Just checked the link - it seems that the Rat is a conversion kit for the RC12L3 i.e. you still need the front end, centre shock, axel blocks and diff/axel. Shame it is not a completely new car..... ???

Apart from the damper tubes rather than the plate, the springs on the tubes and the orientation of the cells can anyone notice any other significant changes?

James
Big Jimmy G
29-09-2003, 07:11 PM
Been in contact with CML and asked about the conversion kit for the Rat. They think the full kit will cost about £90 BUT WILL TAKE UP TO 3 WEEKS TO SHIP IT IN FROM THE STATES. Doh! And, don't forget that you will still need a complete front end, rear axel blocks, t'bar and diff bits....

Oh well,

James
Adam Hartzell
22-10-2003, 04:06 AM
If your running on carpet the car is great. I race in the U.S. and had a chance to dreve one of the first RugRats. Once you find a set-up the car is sweet.
MikeS
22-10-2003, 10:16 AM
Once you find a set-up the car is sweet.


Isn't this true for any car ???
DA_cookie_monstA
22-10-2003, 10:20 AM
yeap ;D

well, except the Top Cat, there was never a sweet spot.