2012 Formula Ford's!

[Racin67Chevy]

[Brumos RSR]

This would be great for a 1/32 proxy!!!!!

[Racin67Chevy]

[anthonyalonso]

Interesting look! What is it? Is it just a cockpit ? Let me see, will need motor, tyres, rims, axles,guides, brushes,everything!!! Chip! Not much of a slotcar at all!! More like a cockpit! Don't think it is for us.

[Pappy]

Anthony,

It's a class we run locally here in the Cincinnati area. It was started when a guy named Dan Dyke made the first Formula Ford bodies out of resin and put them on popcycle stick chassis with little .050 FF motors in them. Since then they've progressed to chassis made out of plastic and/or wood. Dan has since ceased producing bodies.

They are hard and time consuming to build and what Ross has done is 3D print a body that the motor, axles, guide flag and all the other parts snap into. They run great and are easy to build. We will be posting more on this class in the next couple of weeks showing all the different chassis and building techniques guys have come up with. One guy in our group has about 20 of them, I've got 7 of them and I am now producing a body made out of PETG for the guys who still want to build their own chassis.

Stay tuned.

[FC47]

Those are pretty neat,
I'm glad you guys will update us on this, I had dug around lookin for what FF you guys ran out there Butch,
I may have to snag a 24 and fit it out
Thanks

[Cincyslots]

Here are mine in both scales. It's for me!

[MidnightPhoenix]

Though I am new to the forum; I have had the pleasure of racing with the Cincinnati group. I can say that it was definitely different racing the Formula Ford class. However it was a blast, and if someone is willing to take their time and help create a body for a class that is a blast to drive, then I say kudos. These look no more difficult or any more expensive than trying to set up my Vintage Trans Am with independent front axle, lexan interior, motor swap, gear change, and all the possible locations for weight. Thank you Ross for not only designing an awesome looking body; but also for supplying all the information to go with it.

[Racin67Chevy]

[Racin67Chevy]

[Dogsbody]

Am I missing something? I don't see the 1/32 version on Shapeways?

[Racin67Chevy]

[anthonyalonso]

Ross and Butch, Now you got our attention! I am so impressed by your responce that we want some! You are so correct in offering a 124 open wheel car that does not cost $$$. Saw on Bruce's youtube they are running them and look great. Sorry for the negative original post as now we are thankful for your option! Thanks for sharing this idea to all of us that love open wheel 124.
Tom

[Racin67Chevy]

Thank you Anthony,
If you are interested in a version with a digital chip I can do that. If you plan to use silicone tires on the 1/24 I can also adjust the car for the diameter tires you plan to use so the car is sitting as low to the track as possible.

Ross

[Pappy]

Hi Tom,

Here's is a copy of the rules Dan Dyke made up for the 1/32 scale cars when he started this class. We still pretty much use them but we are pretty loose and don't even tech the cars before or after the race. My PETG (lexan) body is also legal. We also allow any brand of gears, wheels, tires (silicone) or guide flag. We do require you to run a Kysan/Mabuchi 11170 series motors. They cost $1.49 on the internet and I've never seen anyone burn one up yet even on 13.6 volts. You can make your own rules for the tracks that you run in your area.

Current SlotRods Formula Ford 1:32 Rules
Either Dan Dyke’s resin body or Racin’ Ross’s 3d printed body
1) No metal in chassis except running gear, lead for weight, and brass for reinforcing the guide blades or to make an axle housing.
Any type of solid metal, wood, or plastic bearings may be used but no roller or ball bearings may be used.
2) Clay or lead is allowed for ballast
3) Any pinion that works with the motor is allowed. Suggested pinions are as follows:
a. Scalextric makes a variety pack of pinions that are blue and come in a wide range of sizes. These are going out of production and
so are becoming harder to find.
b. BWA makes gears that are the correct inner diameter of 1.5 mm.
c. 2 mm inline gears can be used but you will have to make or buy an adapter sleeve.
4) Crown gears: This rule is restrictive to keep down the cost.
a. SlotIt crown gear -- they may be lathed (this can be done in the car by holding a knife edge to the square edge) or drilled.
b. Ninco F1/CART Crown gear.
6) Plastic, wood, or circuit board may be used in the chassis. Carbon fiber plate and rods may be used for the chassis but not the
axles. JB weld may be used.
7) The narrowest of the SlotIt plastic rims on the front and rear. The narrowest SlotIt aluminum rims can be substituted on the rear.
8) Spec tire FOR OFFICIAL RACES may be designated by the track owner - these will be provided for $2.00 a pair.
9) Any commercially available guide may be used, but must be identified on request.
10) Must be painted
11) Winner may be asked to tear down even if nobody cares.
12) Kysan/Mabuchi 11170 series motors
13) Wheelbase 2.875 to 3.125 - 3" is ideal to shoot for. The rear axle centers on the back edge of the body. TRACK: I know track is
center to center but this is easier to measure.
Outside to Outside of the Rear Tires --- 2.125" (.125 = an eighth of an inch)
Outside to Outside of the Front Tires --- 2.25" (.25 = a quarter of an inch)
14) Rules can be changed after a race by me, but of course you can make suggestions. Nobody gets rules perfect the first time. It
takes time to work them out.
15) Driver and steering wheel must be included.
16) No hypoid gear arrangement may be used.
17) Axles must be 3/32." Front wheels may rotate independently.
18) The car should record zero down force on the magnet marshal and no magnetic fields should be discernible in other areas.
Magnets are allowed on top of the motor to hold the body in place. For specifics talk to Dyno Tom.
19) THE TIRE RULE #2 (See #8) --This is the hardest rule - the tread width should be .350" wide- this does not include the rounded
side wall. Height is not set unless a problem develops from this.
20) I hope I don't need this slot.
Last edited by ddyke on 12 Aug 2012, 13:20, edited 26 times in total.