2006 JMRCA All Japan TC Championships @ Yatabe Arena
11-20-2006, 06:38 AM
#226
guess the esc is pretty good ^^
11-20-2006, 07:13 AM
#227
Anyone know why Masami and Hara are using the bigger size servo's instead of the thin ones? 
11-20-2006, 07:32 AM
#229
I guess mostly because they are much faster than als this low profile crap
11-20-2006, 07:36 AM
#230
Originally Posted by Martin Hofer
I guess mostly because they are much faster than als this low profile crap
11-20-2006, 07:54 AM
#231
Tech Adept
Did any Orion driver make the main? If so what motor did they run?
11-20-2006, 08:11 AM
#232
Marketing. Tamiya has the money but racing is not a huge deal for them.
Trust me racing is very important to them.
Infact they, if I am not mistaken are the only chassis manufacturer to provide a test facility and host racing in multiple location around the world.
11-20-2006, 08:47 AM
#234
Originally Posted by Anders Myrberg
WoW! There lucky they only need to have packs with 4 cells then... 
But it´s always the same in Japan. New cells one time only.
I have been there twice, so I´m not that worried this is " a must".
We needed new ones every run as well, and it was 6 cell at these events.
They have new tires for each and every run, incl. pratice as well.
Japan is fun, but somehow extreme
But it´s always the same in Japan. New cells one time only.
I have been there twice, so I´m not that worried this is " a must".
We needed new ones every run as well, and it was 6 cell at these events.
They have new tires for each and every run, incl. pratice as well.
Japan is fun, but somehow extreme
At US Nationals (6 cell) the top mod drivers have new packs for every qualifier and every main. No one comes off the track with 1000mah anymore. If the grip is high (all US racing on asphalt and indoors is high grip) cars go soft for the last 2-3 laps.
FYI, this is not just Team Schumacher. Everyone knows everyone else and we all talk to each other.
11-20-2006, 08:48 AM
#235
Tech Master
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Originally Posted by P-DUB
I'm beginning to think most of you enjoy the internet bashing and complaining about stuff you never have experienced more than just racing 
If 4 cell stinks then it won't be around very long.
If 4 cell stinks then it won't be around very long.
Originally Posted by John Pape
4 cell, unless you have properly raced it you cannot understand how hard it is, its destroys the cells in 1 run, because of the current the motor is pulling. So new cells every run. The motor has to be just right, although it does do alot more runs and doesent burn up. Duration is really tight, not one person can actually make 5 minutes, they all go flat on the last 3 laps, watch the videos! Even Masami, Hara etc.
11-20-2006, 08:48 AM
#236
Originally Posted by MrBlack
Tamiya was in Japan hosting a World Championship for amatuers. They run their own racing series where they actually send amatuer drivers from around the world to an all expense paid trip to Japan to race at the TCS Worlds.
11-20-2006, 08:59 AM
#237
I never meant, intended, or succeeded in implying anything about the skill level. You have done this. They are amatuers they are not pro drivers this is fact and as amatuer drivers they are the majority of racers in the world and Tamiya is behind them and therefore behind racing.
It is a point made to show that Tamiya invests a lot of money in the sport of racing not just hunting for trophies with there own drivers.
(Note Rtype and I are tight so there is no bashing going on here)
It is a point made to show that Tamiya invests a lot of money in the sport of racing not just hunting for trophies with there own drivers.
(Note Rtype and I are tight so there is no bashing going on here)
11-20-2006, 09:05 AM
#238
Originally Posted by MrBlack
I never meant, intended, or succeeded in implying anything about the skill level. You have done this. They are amatuers they are not pro drivers this is fact and as amatuer drivers they are the majority of racers in the world and Tamiya is behind them and therefore behind racing.
It is a point made to show that Tamiya invests a lot of money in the sport of racing not just hunting for trophies with there own drivers.
(Note Rtype and I are tight so there is no bashing going on here)
It is a point made to show that Tamiya invests a lot of money in the sport of racing not just hunting for trophies with there own drivers.
(Note Rtype and I are tight so there is no bashing going on here)
Yep lets face it there are only a few handfulls of PRO DRIVERS at most in the world the of us are amatuers
11-20-2006, 09:18 AM
#239
Here some photos from the event (TCS Worlds) showing it is not a cheap affair:
http://www.rct.jp/contents/tamgp/world2006/
Imagine if the Pro Worlds or even National events where done this nicely?
http://www.rct.jp/contents/tamgp/world2006/
Imagine if the Pro Worlds or even National events where done this nicely?
11-20-2006, 09:21 AM
#240
Originally Posted by MrBlack
(Note Rtype and I are tight so there is no bashing going on here)