D 3.5 17.5 VS OTHERS
12-10-2012, 09:23 PM
#31
, there was lots of heated debates over the issue. The main reason I heard for the change was that boost was driving racers away because thay could'nt figure it out and quit. Mabey that was happening some places, dont know as it was'nt an issue here. Personaly I figure it was a money issue because several manufactuers were upset at being left behind as Tekin was the first in the market. Like I said I dont really know the reason(reasons) I can only guess baised on what I read and heard, and yes now every week you see multiple threads on which batt/motor is best for 17.5, or 21.5, or whatever. And the answer is always the same, the new motor thats being released each week, go figure
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12-10-2012, 09:28 PM
#32
You could really blow their minds and get yourself a Turnigy Trackstar 17.5T motor for $33. This is what I'm running and it's running all over the other guys in my club with all of the $90+ motors. Reedy, LRP etc. I'm very impressed with mine and have a lot of runs on it. It is noticeably faster than the other cars I race. Of course, the best motor on the planet will not make up for poor driving skills!
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...or_2270KV.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...or_2270KV.html
The D3.5 is fast and competitive u just have to know how to gear it. Its really about the driver, orion and reedy are just as quick and often fill the top spots locally.
Last edited by kinga; 12-22-2012 at 07:29 PM.
12-10-2012, 09:31 PM
#33
Man thats a loaded question, there was lots of heated debates over the issue. The main reason I heard for the change was that boost was driving racers away because thay could'nt figure it out and quit. Mabey that was happening some places, dont know as it was'nt an issue here. Personaly I figure it was a money issue because several manufactuers were upset at being left behind as Tekin was the first in the market. Like I said I dont really know the reason(reasons) I can only guess baised on what I read and heard, and yes now every week you see multiple threads on which batt/motor is best for 17.5, or 21.5, or whatever. And the answer is always the same, the new motor thats being released each week, go figure.
, there was lots of heated debates over the issue. The main reason I heard for the change was that boost was driving racers away because thay could'nt figure it out and quit. Mabey that was happening some places, dont know as it was'nt an issue here. Personaly I figure it was a money issue because several manufactuers were upset at being left behind as Tekin was the first in the market. Like I said I dont really know the reason(reasons) I can only guess baised on what I read and heard, and yes now every week you see multiple threads on which batt/motor is best for 17.5, or 21.5, or whatever. And the answer is always the same, the new motor thats being released each week, go figure.
12-10-2012, 09:47 PM
#34
Yeah. The Turnigy is not ROAR approved. I've raced at a lot of places and nobody ever checks to see if your equipment is ROAR approved. Is it a 17.5 motor? Yup. Good to go. To me, ROAR approved means it costs $90. Nobody cares at my club. I like to race to have a good time. I'm pretty competitive, but am just doing it for fun like most people. I don't know if I'd want to race anywhere where somebody is coming around and inspecting my car to see if it's ROAR approved or not. That's just me.
12-10-2012, 10:37 PM
#35
I think it comes down to how anal the tech crew will be on checking cars. our races spec roar approved goods but most of the races ive been part of just tech the class specifics.. ride height, weight, blinky? turncount ect. hardcase lipo? basically, does your car meet spec and is safe...
im pretty sure no one would be turned away because of no roar stickers.
seems kind of silly. a money making measure and im sure it has a lot to do with people not wanting to get into racing at the end of the day.
but you did get me thinking if my new redline gen 2 rpm is approved or not heh. tekin says it puts out 2700kv which seems like a lot for a 17.5 it was as fast as any of the d3.5 cars, in fact had some extra pull further down the straight. very happy with it.
in single cell though. haven't tried it in two cell, maybe i will this weekend. used the reedy for that as i have both rotors.
im pretty sure no one would be turned away because of no roar stickers.
seems kind of silly. a money making measure and im sure it has a lot to do with people not wanting to get into racing at the end of the day.
but you did get me thinking if my new redline gen 2 rpm is approved or not heh. tekin says it puts out 2700kv which seems like a lot for a 17.5 it was as fast as any of the d3.5 cars, in fact had some extra pull further down the straight. very happy with it.
in single cell though. haven't tried it in two cell, maybe i will this weekend. used the reedy for that as i have both rotors.
12-10-2012, 11:11 PM
#36
Tech Regular
I think it comes down to how anal the tech crew will be on checking cars. our races spec roar approved goods but most of the races ive been part of just tech the class specifics.. ride height, weight, blinky? turncount ect. hardcase lipo? basically, does your car meet spec and is safe...
im pretty sure no one would be turned away because of no roar stickers.
seems kind of silly. a money making measure and im sure it has a lot to do with people not wanting to get into racing at the end of the day.
but you did get me thinking if my new redline gen 2 rpm is approved or not heh. tekin says it puts out 2700kv which seems like a lot for a 17.5 it was as fast as any of the d3.5 cars, in fact had some extra pull further down the straight. very happy with it.
in single cell though. haven't tried it in two cell, maybe i will this weekend. used the reedy for that as i have both rotors.
im pretty sure no one would be turned away because of no roar stickers.
seems kind of silly. a money making measure and im sure it has a lot to do with people not wanting to get into racing at the end of the day.
but you did get me thinking if my new redline gen 2 rpm is approved or not heh. tekin says it puts out 2700kv which seems like a lot for a 17.5 it was as fast as any of the d3.5 cars, in fact had some extra pull further down the straight. very happy with it.
in single cell though. haven't tried it in two cell, maybe i will this weekend. used the reedy for that as i have both rotors.
12-11-2012, 12:31 AM
#38
KV rating is a crock, it is just a measurement of the RPM/volt not of the actual power output. wattage is a better measurement
Last edited by kinga; 12-22-2012 at 07:30 PM.
12-11-2012, 07:03 AM
#39
Two of those guys ran different motors this week (d3.5->revtech, ballistic->d3.5) and where running about same laptime as last week. Those top 2 are a-main locks at the regional level so driving has more than a lttle to do with it. It seems like they are faster but they are just carrying more corner speed so theyget going faster on the straight.
12-11-2012, 07:29 AM
#40
Tech Master
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I never been a follower...i like 2 try different things..i run the hobbywing justock esc..(no body else do)..i ran viper stuff when nobody did..(love da esc)..ran the mamba max pro..(still do in usgt..very powerful)..i want a tekin gen 2 motor.y? Because nobody runs it...i jus like 2 think out side da box..& i also want a spec r r1 tc..but i do very well as a racer
Choosing your equipment based on the fact that "no body else do" is beyond the scope of my comprehension. I'll just leave it at that...
12-11-2012, 11:12 AM
#42
Tech Regular
iTrader: (3)
Yeah. The Turnigy is not ROAR approved. I've raced at a lot of places and nobody ever checks to see if your equipment is ROAR approved. Is it a 17.5 motor? Yup. Good to go. To me, ROAR approved means it costs $90. Nobody cares at my club. I like to race to have a good time. I'm pretty competitive, but am just doing it for fun like most people. I don't know if I'd want to race anywhere where somebody is coming around and inspecting my car to see if it's ROAR approved or not. That's just me.
Have you run your Turnigy against guys with D3.5? How does it compare?
12-11-2012, 01:19 PM
#44
Well Said...
Again... this isn't a fashion show, this is racing. You don't score any points for "being different". You do, however, score points for having a fast car and being a talented driver. Those two things are not mutually inclusive, though, and a good racing program addresses all aspects equally well.
Choosing your equipment based on the fact that "no body else do" is beyond the scope of my comprehension. I'll just leave it at that...
Choosing your equipment based on the fact that "no body else do" is beyond the scope of my comprehension. I'll just leave it at that...
12-11-2012, 01:26 PM
#45
You could really blow their minds and get yourself a Turnigy Trackstar 17.5T motor for $33. This is what I'm running and it's running all over the other guys in my club with all of the $90+ motors. Reedy, LRP etc. I'm very impressed with mine and have a lot of runs on it. It is noticeably faster than the other cars I race. Of course, the best motor on the planet will not make up for poor driving skills!
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...or_2270KV.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...or_2270KV.html
http://www.roarracing.com/approvals/...lessmotors.php