RC10 Graphite team car vs RC10 Team Car any handling differences?

[TokyoProf]

Do you notice any handling differences between the RC10 graphite team car and the RC10 team car with tub chassis (both fitted with white nylon parts throughout)?
I haven't driven either yet. Been a while...greetings all

[sondeen]

I have both and I think they handle basically the same, but I have not spent dedicated time driving them back to back in any scientific way with identical set-ups on a fixed course.

I recall back in the day when the RC10 Graphite kits first came out (1989?), team drivers ran them for maybe a season and eventually went back to the tub chassis as the team drivers thought the tubs were a bit stiffer. Note the 1993 IFMAR Worlds Champion car used the tub chassis (spawning the #6037 Worlds Car kit) not the graphite chassis. So maybe the tub chassis cars are more consistent handling wise or easier to tune.

[RC10th]

I would have thought the tub cars would have more flexibility thus generating more grip and being more forgiving.

[sondeen]

I would have thought the tub cars would have more flexibility

Quite likely you are correct. I am going from memory so I may have mixed up the reasoning why the TA drivers went back to the tub chassis.

[Mark Westerfield]

The graphite cars are lighter weight, and much lighter in the front (just less chassis material and less hardware), and have less on-power steering. The graphite likes a slightly softer suspension and it feels a little more nimble.

[joe sumasky]

I would say the tub chassis has more flex and probably a lot bigger sweet spot for setup