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juris · 10-15-2021, 02:32 PM

We have very different design philosophies :)

In the arena cheaper is always better. A RR with HEAT or HESH and a +1 SWC is better than a laser.

Solid tires are expensive. A SB PR tire has 1 less DP and is cheaper

Gas engines are great in the arena - just put the smallest lawnmower engine in your car that you can. You'll need an IFE minimum though or you'll explode

Metal armor - great for lower divisions - it's half as much as plastic cost wise

A FE > FP armor in almost every way, but mostly cost. Also, just because you have FP doesn't mean you can't catch fire (internal hits).

CA is king - mandatory with metal armor. Putting 10 points around the driver is almost mandatory for me unless it's a tiny car. You don't want to die from a 4 point internal hit.

And finally, always wear body armor, and a flak jacket and PFE if you can. That will save you so many times. Minimum $250 BA even in Div 5.

10-15-2021, 02:32 PM	#2
juris Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA	Re: Design Preferences We have very different design philosophies :) In the arena cheaper is always better. A RR with HEAT or HESH and a +1 SWC is better than a laser. Solid tires are expensive. A SB PR tire has 1 less DP and is cheaper Gas engines are great in the arena - just put the smallest lawnmower engine in your car that you can. You'll need an IFE minimum though or you'll explode Metal armor - great for lower divisions - it's half as much as plastic cost wise A FE > FP armor in almost every way, but mostly cost. Also, just because you have FP doesn't mean you can't catch fire (internal hits). CA is king - mandatory with metal armor. Putting 10 points around the driver is almost mandatory for me unless it's a tiny car. You don't want to die from a 4 point internal hit. And finally, always wear body armor, and a flak jacket and PFE if you can. That will save you so many times. Minimum $250 BA even in Div 5.