1141LikesCan-Am RC Series
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08-16-2018, 11:25 AM
#167
I’m not singling anyone out but I can’t believe the push back on this. Are people that stubborn to not give this new set of rules a chance? Obviously, there are issues right now with certain motors and their legality. This group has come up with a fair solution so that everyone will be assured equal power. You’ll never have to wonder “why did I get motored down the backstretch”. You’ll know it’s because of your setup and/or driving. I’m certainly not one of the fast guys and I do have some (minor) concerns about how this will all play out. You know what though, I’m willing to give it a shot. No one else seems to be stepping up with a solution. I truly hope it brings new people to the hobby and brings back people who may have left because of the motor wars/motor of the month. Again, this is not directed at any one person and I certainly don’t want to start a Facebook fight – just giving my two cents.
08-16-2018, 12:07 PM
#168
Well since you quoted me...
Which push back are you talking about? The "we don't want handout motors" or "you're doing connectors wrong"?
I've seen lots of people do "this will never work" or "tracks will never sign up" and "motor manufacturers will tell you to pound sand" and "I like my motor" and "it's going to be to expensive" and "People are to entrenched and won't change" ... Can-Am as an organization has done it. Are doing it. Clearly, the people who are screaming it can't be done, are mostly wrong. Time will tell if they're entirely wrong.
"You're doing connectors wrong." I'll stand by, I still think I'm right, and I've got a whole bunch of proof to support it. The reasoning for putting the female sockets on the motors is weak. But it is Can-Am's playground, and I want them to be successful. Eventually I want to play on that playground too, so going "I'm not going to race with you guys" is a hollow threat. If that's the choice they're making, I'll just have to keep some rubber caps around to put on my ESC leads when I pull my motor. Maybe buy a few dozen extra to give away or sell to other racers as ESC condoms. I sure can find an upside to this. Heck, maybe Can-Am can sell them under a house label. (I'm hinting that Can-Am should do it, and beat me to it...)
I've seen lots of people do "this will never work" or "tracks will never sign up" and "motor manufacturers will tell you to pound sand" and "I like my motor" and "it's going to be to expensive" and "People are to entrenched and won't change" ... Can-Am as an organization has done it. Are doing it. Clearly, the people who are screaming it can't be done, are mostly wrong. Time will tell if they're entirely wrong.
"You're doing connectors wrong." I'll stand by, I still think I'm right, and I've got a whole bunch of proof to support it. The reasoning for putting the female sockets on the motors is weak. But it is Can-Am's playground, and I want them to be successful. Eventually I want to play on that playground too, so going "I'm not going to race with you guys" is a hollow threat. If that's the choice they're making, I'll just have to keep some rubber caps around to put on my ESC leads when I pull my motor. Maybe buy a few dozen extra to give away or sell to other racers as ESC condoms. I sure can find an upside to this. Heck, maybe Can-Am can sell them under a house label. (I'm hinting that Can-Am should do it, and beat me to it...)
08-16-2018, 01:17 PM
#170
I was specifically replying to your post saying it was awesome that a racer came back and that Can-Am is doing the right thing.
Me quoting you had nothing to do with connectors. I feel the guys behind Can-Am have enough experience and testing to rationalize the decisions they've made. I suppose we'll all find out soon enough.
Me quoting you had nothing to do with connectors. I feel the guys behind Can-Am have enough experience and testing to rationalize the decisions they've made. I suppose we'll all find out soon enough.
08-16-2018, 02:36 PM
#171
The ETS series has been using handouts for years now. They use the plugs in the same configuration that Can-Am is set to use. ETS has a lot of experience using handouts. If this configuration was excessively dangerous or problematic I'm sure it would have already been addressed by the experts involved with ETS.
08-16-2018, 02:48 PM
#172
The ETS series has been using handouts for years now. They use the plugs in the same configuration that Can-Am is set to use. ETS has a lot of experience using handouts. If this configuration was excessively dangerous or problematic I'm sure it would have already been addressed by the experts involved with ETS.
08-16-2018, 03:36 PM
#173
The ETS series has been using handouts for years now. They use the plugs in the same configuration that Can-Am is set to use. ETS has a lot of experience using handouts. If this configuration was excessively dangerous or problematic I'm sure it would have already been addressed by the experts involved with ETS.
08-16-2018, 04:25 PM
#175
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I think until one knows if the Can-Am series will be offered in their area, I would not be too concerned about what connectors are being used.
08-16-2018, 04:29 PM
#176
Ok. Everyone knows I am not a big fan of this series as it currently sits, and have tremendous reservations about it. BUT... the motor plug thing is one area that I do agree with. If this is going to work, this is a must. And as far as the what side the male or female side is on is not a big deal. I understand why they went the way they did. And if you are worried about shorting you’re ESC while running, take batter care of your plugs and make sure they fit the motor tight before running that day. If they are tight, they have no more chance of shorting out than a soldered motor, or any more chance of your battery leads coming out. If you are worried about shorting in the pits, why are you doing anything with the ESC wiring with the battery plugged in. Thats electrical 101. Disconnect power before doing anything.
08-16-2018, 05:31 PM
#177
Ok. Everyone knows I am not a big fan of this series as it currently sits, and have tremendous reservations about it. BUT... the motor plug thing is one area that I do agree with. If this is going to work, this is a must. And as far as the what side the male or female side is on is not a big deal. I understand why they went the way they did. And if you are worried about shorting you’re ESC while running, take batter care of your plugs and make sure they fit the motor tight before running that day. If they are tight, they have no more chance of shorting out than a soldered motor, or any more chance of your battery leads coming out. If you are worried about shorting in the pits, why are you doing anything with the ESC wiring with the battery plugged in. Thats electrical 101. Disconnect power before doing anything.
08-16-2018, 06:42 PM
#178
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Can somebody please post a couple of photos of the motor connectors that are going to be used for the CanAm series races? I can’t even imagine why there needs to be so much fuss about them, but i’d sure like to see what they look like once installed nicely on a 1/12th scale car (where body clearance above the motor wires can be pretty limited)
