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02-14-2010, 09:09 AM
#8222
Hey, i'm new at this rc thing. i have a stampede VXL but was laughed off the track when i tried to race it.
i want to try out the VTA racing and i really want to get the HPI sprint2 flux. after reading the motor specs, i don't think i can race it stock. should i buy a sprint2 along with the novak ss21.5 brushless motor instead...
thanks.
i want to try out the VTA racing and i really want to get the HPI sprint2 flux. after reading the motor specs, i don't think i can race it stock. should i buy a sprint2 along with the novak ss21.5 brushless motor instead...
thanks.
The VTA rules change in September 2010 to using a 25.5 motor and certain Novak ESCs. You can buy a 25.5 now as previously suggested, but of course it will be slower than a 21.5.
I bought a 21.5 to finish out this season and plan to exchange it this summer for a 25.5 with Novak's exchange program.
02-14-2010, 09:16 AM
#8223
Alternatively, you could buy a Ballistic 21.5 to race until the change in September, then just buy a $40 25.5 stator assembly. You'd still have the 21.5 stator to either sell or hang on to since my understanding is that 21.5 may be a good bet as the next "stock" spec in RC.
The further advantage to the Ballistic motor would be that running with your sensorless esc (has someone tested this esc with the comparatively high-wind motors we use?) the Ballistic has a removeable sensor bundle where the SS motors do not.
The further advantage to the Ballistic motor would be that running with your sensorless esc (has someone tested this esc with the comparatively high-wind motors we use?) the Ballistic has a removeable sensor bundle where the SS motors do not.
Last edited by Scottrik; 02-14-2010 at 01:13 PM.
02-14-2010, 09:36 AM
#8224
Alternatively, you could buy a Ballistic 21.5 to race until the change in September, then just buy a $40 25.5 stator assembly. You'd still have the 21.5 stator to either sell or hang on to since my understanding is that 21.5 may be a good bet as the next "stock" spec in RC.
The further advantage to the Ballistic motor would be that running with your sensorless esc (has someone tested this esc with the comparatively low-wind motors we use?) the Ballistic has a removeable sensor bundle where the SS motors do not.
The further advantage to the Ballistic motor would be that running with your sensorless esc (has someone tested this esc with the comparatively low-wind motors we use?) the Ballistic has a removeable sensor bundle where the SS motors do not.
Racing generally requires precision, low throttle control (no stuttering on acceleration) which is why sensored systems are preferred for racing.
02-15-2010, 06:08 AM
#8227
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Final race for the Hurricane All-Star Carpet/Great Lakes VTA series 7 rounds over 3 states.....the top five were crowned......
JC Oaks took the Top spot....
John Ermer 2nd
Rob King 3rd
Kevin Kane 4th
Bob Peterson 5th
Here is a picture of the boys and their trophies....
JC Oaks took the Top spot....
John Ermer 2nd
Rob King 3rd
Kevin Kane 4th
Bob Peterson 5th
Here is a picture of the boys and their trophies....
02-15-2010, 08:44 AM
#8230
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Raced locally and finished 5th out of 7. The main was a real hack fest. I did turn the quickest lap of the day though which was a plus for me. 7 cars on the track (65x36) is almost too many. Didn't help when a driver was going over the rails and hitting cars left and right. I ended up with tire marks on the roof of my car!!
02-15-2010, 09:04 AM
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02-15-2010, 12:29 PM
#8233
don't worry, That poster does have some small pics (I know cuz i have it
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02-15-2010, 12:54 PM
#8234
VTA entries in Indy were a bit down due to Valentine's Day and snow. Friday at Indy Slots we had 7 racers, and R/Car also had 7 racers. on Sunday at R/Car there were 10 racers.
Sunday saw a lot of close racing between the top 6 cars. 3 different cars led in the main. For the 2nd week in a row I had a fast car, but suffered mechanical issues in the main. Last week I lost a screw on my shock and this week I blew out an input shaft bearing on my TC3.
Locally we have asked the Tekin racers to run v200 or lower with no turbo, which has kept the racing close. I've noticed a lot more "clean" racing on the track. There has been some door to door action, but a lot more give and take has resulted in better racing on the track.
Win or lose, we have been having more fun.
Sunday saw a lot of close racing between the top 6 cars. 3 different cars led in the main. For the 2nd week in a row I had a fast car, but suffered mechanical issues in the main. Last week I lost a screw on my shock and this week I blew out an input shaft bearing on my TC3.
Locally we have asked the Tekin racers to run v200 or lower with no turbo, which has kept the racing close. I've noticed a lot more "clean" racing on the track. There has been some door to door action, but a lot more give and take has resulted in better racing on the track.
Win or lose, we have been having more fun.