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02-08-2012, 09:16 PM
some more are getting the call as well...look for them soon
02-08-2012, 09:24 PM
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I would think its on the level to be in the USVTA rules...maybe once some testing is done , we will get a for sure answer...it takes time to get it right so we dont waste money on something that might not be legal anyway.
Have a little patince and lets see what Rob and the USVTA come up with
the good thing is the price is the same as the other Novak esc(Havok and GTB2)
02-08-2012, 09:29 PM
i run this class now. best thing i could have done. great for novices like more or a road master!!!
02-08-2012, 10:06 PM
I don't know anything about the X drive. That being said, it has to be more of a feel thing, since there are specific parameters for no timing escs under ROAR's rules for example. Kinda like when you could program the brush escs.
Of course, I could be totally wrong.
I also have to look over the rules for "housekeeping issues" (example: milled cans). Give me a couple days...
Of course, I could be totally wrong.
I also have to look over the rules for "housekeeping issues" (example: milled cans). Give me a couple days...
02-09-2012, 04:56 AM
Be careful Myron, Vampyrehntrd is one of my club members. With this fellas enthusiasm and quickly developing skill he's likely to be the Dave Johnson at next years Snowbirds !!
Sorry I missed seeing you there. Money issues and the passing of my Father In Law made it impossible. Next Year though. Or maybe sooner if the right event comes up.
VTA seems to be on a upswing. I hope the additional exposure at the Bird's helped.
Sorry I missed seeing you there. Money issues and the passing of my Father In Law made it impossible. Next Year though. Or maybe sooner if the right event comes up.
VTA seems to be on a upswing. I hope the additional exposure at the Bird's helped.
02-09-2012, 07:40 AM
well I hope things get alot better for you...I know the role you played in getting VTA at the Birds to start with...sorry you missed it...Im sure the event gave USVTA a brighter light...and with the racing being so close and fun, I think we showed the RC world what it was about...I can see the numbers double by next year Snowbirds
as far as Dave goes...he is 1-0 against me....maybe he will try and improve to 2-0 at the Scale Nationals in IL, come April...or maybe fall to 1-1..lol...
JK, Im very happy to come in 2nd against him...he is a top level driver and good dude...but I bet he want get another text to come race...LOL...cya soon USVTA 2x Champion(Southern Nationals & Snowbirds Nationals)...go for the 3....
as far as Dave goes...he is 1-0 against me....maybe he will try and improve to 2-0 at the Scale Nationals in IL, come April...or maybe fall to 1-1..lol...
JK, Im very happy to come in 2nd against him...he is a top level driver and good dude...but I bet he want get another text to come race...LOL...cya soon USVTA 2x Champion(Southern Nationals & Snowbirds Nationals)...go for the 3....
02-09-2012, 07:48 AM
well I hope things get alot better for you...I know the role you played in getting VTA at the Birds to start with...sorry you missed it...Im sure the event gave USVTA a brighter light...and with the racing being so close and fun, I think we showed the RC world what it was about...I can see the numbers double by next year Snowbirds
as far as Dave goes...he is 1-0 against me....maybe he will try and improve to 2-0 at the Scale Nationals in IL, come April...or maybe fall to 1-1..lol...
JK, Im very happy to come in 2nd against him...he is a top level driver and good dude...but I bet he want get another text to come race...LOL...cya soon USVTA 2x Champion(Southern Nationals & Snowbirds Nationals)...go for the 3....
as far as Dave goes...he is 1-0 against me....maybe he will try and improve to 2-0 at the Scale Nationals in IL, come April...or maybe fall to 1-1..lol...
JK, Im very happy to come in 2nd against him...he is a top level driver and good dude...but I bet he want get another text to come race...LOL...cya soon USVTA 2x Champion(Southern Nationals & Snowbirds Nationals)...go for the 3....
Myron your gonna have to step up and quite letting your son beat up on you like this! Ground him from practice! LOL
EA
02-09-2012, 10:36 AM
The reason the Sprint 2 is good for newbs is that they don't have to do anything except know that they are buying a complete RTR car from a reputable company. Tell them to go surf eBay and message board classifieds for all the used equipment they'll need and it will scare them off.
I'm always thinking about this stuff too... how to get newbies involved in a way that doesn't overwhelm them. Here's an idea, what if the experienced racers and clubs with the resources that are REALLY into this hobby started putting together complete RTR cars for VTA and selling them at a fixed price point of around $250 in an exclusive thread dedicated to RTR VTA? You wouldn't be doing this for a profit, just to break even and put your skills to work in a productive manner. Think about it... we all know how to look for a deal in the classified threads and find bargains on used equipment. I'm constantly surfing for a good deal just for the enjoyment of it even though I don't need a thing and already have way more TC3s than I can drive at one time. And I know there are plenty of you out there like me! Then when a newb asks you how to get started, you just give him/her the URL to the thread. Wouldn't that be cool. I'm going forward with this idea myself. I just picked up a Factory Team TC3 on eBay for $86 shipped with pretty decent VTA tires already on it. I have a friend that's been asking me about getting started and I'm planning to put it together for him. Haven't broke the news to him yet so I hope he buys it. If not, it could be the first car for sale in this new hypothetical thread.
I'm always thinking about this stuff too... how to get newbies involved in a way that doesn't overwhelm them. Here's an idea, what if the experienced racers and clubs with the resources that are REALLY into this hobby started putting together complete RTR cars for VTA and selling them at a fixed price point of around $250 in an exclusive thread dedicated to RTR VTA? You wouldn't be doing this for a profit, just to break even and put your skills to work in a productive manner. Think about it... we all know how to look for a deal in the classified threads and find bargains on used equipment. I'm constantly surfing for a good deal just for the enjoyment of it even though I don't need a thing and already have way more TC3s than I can drive at one time. And I know there are plenty of you out there like me! Then when a newb asks you how to get started, you just give him/her the URL to the thread. Wouldn't that be cool. I'm going forward with this idea myself. I just picked up a Factory Team TC3 on eBay for $86 shipped with pretty decent VTA tires already on it. I have a friend that's been asking me about getting started and I'm planning to put it together for him. Haven't broke the news to him yet so I hope he buys it. If not, it could be the first car for sale in this new hypothetical thread.
Separately, I'm thinking of trying VTA with an old Trinity T-Spec I've got collecting dust. Are the ESC's mandatory? I was thinking of running the old Tekin 600 with a NiCad pack and a ROAR stock motor thats already in it with some old AM Futaba radio gear. Or do I need to do a full electronics swap?
02-09-2012, 10:51 AM
Curious as to what exactly would need to be swapped out to make the Sprint legal? Is it just wheels/tires/motor?
Separately, I'm thinking of trying VTA with an old Trinity T-Spec I've got collecting dust. Are the ESC's mandatory? I was thinking of running the old Tekin 600 with a NiCad pack and a ROAR stock motor thats already in it with some old AM Futaba radio gear. Or do I need to do a full electronics swap?
Separately, I'm thinking of trying VTA with an old Trinity T-Spec I've got collecting dust. Are the ESC's mandatory? I was thinking of running the old Tekin 600 with a NiCad pack and a ROAR stock motor thats already in it with some old AM Futaba radio gear. Or do I need to do a full electronics swap?
if your track allows that kind of setup (brushed motor/nicad batteries), then go for it...they should (hopefully) allow you a race or 2 grace to get up to speed within the rules...but i'd check at the track you are planning to run at and see what they say...most places will allow a grace period - but if you were planning on attending a USVTA-sanctioned event, you'd need to be in compliance with the full rules
02-09-2012, 11:16 AM
Curious as to what exactly would need to be swapped out to make the Sprint legal? Is it just wheels/tires/motor?
Separately, I'm thinking of trying VTA with an old Trinity T-Spec I've got collecting dust. Are the ESC's mandatory? I was thinking of running the old Tekin 600 with a NiCad pack and a ROAR stock motor thats already in it with some old AM Futaba radio gear. Or do I need to do a full electronics swap?
Separately, I'm thinking of trying VTA with an old Trinity T-Spec I've got collecting dust. Are the ESC's mandatory? I was thinking of running the old Tekin 600 with a NiCad pack and a ROAR stock motor thats already in it with some old AM Futaba radio gear. Or do I need to do a full electronics swap?
if your track allows that kind of setup (brushed motor/nicad batteries), then go for it...they should (hopefully) allow you a race or 2 grace to get up to speed within the rules...but i'd check at the track you are planning to run at and see what they say...most places will allow a grace period - but if you were planning on attending a USVTA-sanctioned event, you'd need to be in compliance with the full rules
then all you will need to make your Sprint 2 USVTA-legal is a 25.5T brushless motor and one of the USVTA-legal ESC's. Novak Electronics just announced their new 'Club' brushless system (which isn't on the official USVTA list yet) that is designed for anybody who is looking for an affordable ESC and Motor combo. Here's their web page --> http://www.teamnovak.com/products/br...tem/index.html
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02-09-2012, 11:23 AM
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Curious as to what exactly would need to be swapped out to make the Sprint legal? Is it just wheels/tires/motor?
Separately, I'm thinking of trying VTA with an old Trinity T-Spec I've got collecting dust. Are the ESC's mandatory? I was thinking of running the old Tekin 600 with a NiCad pack and a ROAR stock motor thats already in it with some old AM Futaba radio gear. Or do I need to do a full electronics swap?
Separately, I'm thinking of trying VTA with an old Trinity T-Spec I've got collecting dust. Are the ESC's mandatory? I was thinking of running the old Tekin 600 with a NiCad pack and a ROAR stock motor thats already in it with some old AM Futaba radio gear. Or do I need to do a full electronics swap?
02-09-2012, 12:01 PM
Driver figures should be a more lenient rule, I want to have a Kermit the Frog head as my driver or something to that effect.
Also, the "skip to last page" function for the VTA thread is broken again, it tries to send you to a page four or more pages beyond what you are trying to reach. Emmit Brown and Marty McFly would be proud.
Also, the "skip to last page" function for the VTA thread is broken again, it tries to send you to a page four or more pages beyond what you are trying to reach. Emmit Brown and Marty McFly would be proud.
02-09-2012, 12:03 PM
Tech Master
iTrader: (41)
Driver figures should be a more lenient rule, I want to have a Kermit the Frog head as my driver or something to that effect.
Also, the "skip to last page" function for the VTA thread is broken again, it tries to send you to a page four or more pages beyond what you are trying to reach. Emmit Brown and Marty McFly would be proud.
Also, the "skip to last page" function for the VTA thread is broken again, it tries to send you to a page four or more pages beyond what you are trying to reach. Emmit Brown and Marty McFly would be proud.