Tips and Ideas for Building Bridges

We've been out trying out a few different track types and situations; here are some ideas to assist you in the development of the scheme in your school.

Building bridges is split into two main areas:

Cars

We have developed a roll over cage to protect the suspension top links when, not if, the car rolls, perhaps you could think of a different system to prevent damage?

Track

The bridge we constructed has a very steep entrance ramp, can your car make it up? Any front or rear overhang reduces the angle at which the car can drive over obstacles, it might be prudent to try to design it as small as possible.

The water splash is shallow but adds to the challenge as wet tyres have less grip.
If you have any images of your own build then please e-mail them to us so we can show others what to do.

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Gallery

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Railway tracks were slippery when the tyres were wet.	Our Bridge tends to tip cars. Protection is needed.	Suspension travel needs to be able to take the rough course.
Ensure that there's enough room for at least two vehicles on your track to allow for side-by-side racing.	Protect the radio gear from the water splash. We used a rubber glove to enclose the receiver.	A crossover on your course adds great excitement.