Solution for the stock class problems
02-10-2010, 11:58 AM
#421
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I see what you are saying...and I am assuming we're talking Tekin. So the way I imagine it would be max the Boost at 20 and have Turbo add another 10 for example. Because if I understand V203 correctly the 50 degrees of timing is added between the start and end RPM settings and the Turbo adds more. Just limit how much. I think all the update-able ESC's could do this. Easier said than done of course...but its just an idea.
But your argument also states poeple will just add the timing to the motor, which is correct. But if we run a locked down ESC, you bet poeple will play with timing on their motors. Even Novak Havok combos allow you to adjust timing on the motor.
Who knows
...just more fodder for the debate. 
But your argument also states poeple will just add the timing to the motor, which is correct. But if we run a locked down ESC, you bet poeple will play with timing on their motors. Even Novak Havok combos allow you to adjust timing on the motor.
Who knows
...just more fodder for the debate. 
02-10-2010, 12:20 PM
#422
So whats the point of buying a speed control and not using its potential? I buy a Tekin I should be able to set it to best performance. That is what the speed control and program was designed for. You guys are beating a dead horse here. You want to go faster then turn around to find ways to make cars go slower. Why should I have to slow my car down so everyone else can keep up?
IHMO the only dead horse is the allowance of cheater speed controls and motors which should never have been allowed in the first place.
Get a mod motor if you want to go fast and leave stock for the kiddies.
02-10-2010, 12:22 PM
#423
So whats the point of buying a speed control and not using its potential? I buy a Tekin I should be able to set it to best performance. That is what the speed control and program was designed for. You guys are beating a dead horse here. You want to go faster then turn around to find ways to make cars go slower. Why should I have to slow my car down so everyone else can keep up?
I was just offering some ideas for debate. I have no delusions that I have any clue how to make everyone happy. Debating this stuff is what I do when I'm bored at work. 
And as long as ideas are being shared I'll continue to listen...
02-10-2010, 12:31 PM
#424
how do you enforce a rule that isn't a rule???
timing esc's are not a problem, those that complain about them are....
just buy a tekin or what ever, follow the 1200 pages of info on how to make it work and be happy, if its to fast, then campaign for a slower motor class, while leaving everyone else alone. people are calling for lock timing esc's but when roar mandates it, and novak and tekin decide to charge 300 bucks for it then what, more bitching and crying that it should be cheaper and roar needs to but a price cap on it. looking at the voting results from this past fall, seems while we don't have the time to vote we have plenty of time to point the finger.
think I'm done with this thread, it has no point and is going no where (and yea, that includes all my previous posts along with this one
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timing esc's are not a problem, those that complain about them are....
just buy a tekin or what ever, follow the 1200 pages of info on how to make it work and be happy, if its to fast, then campaign for a slower motor class, while leaving everyone else alone. people are calling for lock timing esc's but when roar mandates it, and novak and tekin decide to charge 300 bucks for it then what, more bitching and crying that it should be cheaper and roar needs to but a price cap on it. looking at the voting results from this past fall, seems while we don't have the time to vote we have plenty of time to point the finger.
think I'm done with this thread, it has no point and is going no where (and yea, that includes all my previous posts along with this one
)I do not understand why you want to buy all this tech and crap jut to go slow.
Last edited by Sam-E; 02-10-2010 at 12:41 PM.
02-10-2010, 01:48 PM
#427
Twenty-nine pages and still no real solution. I will tell you guys this: there really is not much of a solution for the stock class. You can't stop technological progress and human ingenuity. Remember back when brushed motors armatures were tagged, some still found ways to tweak them to get that slight advantage over the other racers that did not figure it out. Who is going to do the constant tech to make sure racers aren't changing ESC setting in the pits? Why would a manufacturer waste monies producing a second line of product to satisfy a very small segment when they are making bank on the technologically advanced line? Plus, there is no such thing as "stock" anymore. The classes should be set up by either a driver's skill-level or by motor divisions.
02-10-2010, 02:40 PM
#428
Twenty-nine pages and still no real solution. I will tell you guys this: there really is not much of a solution for the stock class. You can't stop technological progress and human ingenuity. Remember back when brushed motors armatures were tagged, some still found ways to tweak them to get that slight advantage over the other racers that did not figure it out. Who is going to do the constant tech to make sure racers aren't changing ESC setting in the pits? Why would a manufacturer waste monies producing a second line of product to satisfy a very small segment when they are making bank on the technologically advanced line? Plus, there is no such thing as "stock" anymore. The classes should be set up by either a driver's skill-level or by motor divisions.
We are trying to fit the new technology into old racing classes...square peg in a round hole...or is that three wires to two tabs???
02-10-2010, 03:17 PM
#429
This thread is stupid racing classes get faster every year. If the cars are to fast race in the vta, or silver can class. The tekin esc are $180.00-$220 compared to 400 for the black diamond esc. You also get free software updates to make them faster were you have to buy lrp and novak esc every month. You will never be able to slow down the race cars. If you take something away they will find another way around it. Just like in f1 racing they tried to slow the cars down beacuse they said that they were getting to fast so the cars run 2.4 liter v8 engines producing 730hp-750hp 18000rpms compared to 930hp-970-hp 22000rpms produced by the 3.0 liter v10 engines. And guess what they have found a way to run the same laptimes that they were running when they had more power. It is a fact of racing every year the Rc cars get faster electric and nitro. If you can't keep up get out of it and find a class that you can keep up with.
02-10-2010, 04:43 PM
#431
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So here we are still. Fun to read the back and forth.
Cheater speedo. That is a good one. Only a cheater if you don't have one? I also think the analogy of the teens not being able to afford one is'nt a strong one either. Basic economics. Not everyone gets to have what everyone else has.Besides, don't know too many "Teens" that can afford a $400 TC kit. Is that not fair either that I can have one but someone else can't?
Anyhow, I buy all "this tech and crap" because it's fun to play with. Remember, "toy cars". That's why we do this. It's fun. At least a the club level. National level, A different story. Maybe not so fun?
Still think part of the answer is driver monitoring and class placement by skill level.....? Oh yeah, and kick out everyone that has better stuff than I do.
Rob.........
Cheater speedo. That is a good one. Only a cheater if you don't have one? I also think the analogy of the teens not being able to afford one is'nt a strong one either. Basic economics. Not everyone gets to have what everyone else has.Besides, don't know too many "Teens" that can afford a $400 TC kit. Is that not fair either that I can have one but someone else can't?
Anyhow, I buy all "this tech and crap" because it's fun to play with. Remember, "toy cars". That's why we do this. It's fun. At least a the club level. National level, A different story. Maybe not so fun?
Still think part of the answer is driver monitoring and class placement by skill level.....? Oh yeah, and kick out everyone that has better stuff than I do.
Rob.........
02-10-2010, 05:16 PM
#432
Nascar has motor limits and a whole gaggle of other rules and do you really think the samll guy can beat JJ more than not? Brushless just opened pandora's box for the racer. Spec racing really only last a few months. Then people get bored and drop it. NO real solution!!! 5yrs from now we will be talking about the same thing.
02-10-2010, 05:25 PM
#433
Nascar has motor limits and a whole gaggle of other rules and do you really think the samll guy can beat JJ more than not? Brushless just opened pandora's box for the racer. Spec racing really only last a few months. Then people get bored and drop it. NO real solution!!! 5yrs from now we will be talking about the same thing.
Well if you guys do not want to take care of the young padawans whom join the sport then racing is doomed.
02-10-2010, 05:30 PM
#434
Hard to understand how someone can find satisfaction beating the new guys...
I would love to race the fast sedan guys in the fast class (Mod Sedan) and beat them with the same satisfaction they get when they beat the new guys....
I would love to race the fast sedan guys in the fast class (Mod Sedan) and beat them with the same satisfaction they get when they beat the new guys....
02-10-2010, 05:53 PM
#435
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I agree. No young ones, no future.I'm pretty sure no one here or at least where I race is not concerened about the young guys. Like was said, they are the future of the sport. I started back after many years to get my son into it. I get it.
See, there's part of the problem. Stock = new guy.... I see the point but that is'nt the case anymore. Being one of the new guys, I'm not feeling too disparaged.
To be honest though, I can't wait until I'm "skilled" enough to move on to 13.5(the new mod)
Gosh, beat up on the new guys? How else are you supposed to good about yourself?
Rob........
See, there's part of the problem. Stock = new guy.... I see the point but that is'nt the case anymore. Being one of the new guys, I'm not feeling too disparaged.
To be honest though, I can't wait until I'm "skilled" enough to move on to 13.5(the new mod)
Gosh, beat up on the new guys? How else are you supposed to good about yourself?
Rob........