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mugenite · 08-11-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Micro-Man

Question of the Week:
Is anyone racing micros right now during the summer? If so, where are you running and what micro classes?
Happy Racing,

yes we are running about twice aweek down here in the south.we are running a spec,super stock and mod class based on the 18r

-J- · 08-11-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Micro-Man

Question of the Week:
Is anyone racing micros right now during the summer?

No unfortunately. Just isn't enough interest locally.

Micro-Man · 08-12-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mugenite

yes we are running about twice aweek down here in the south.we are running a spec,super stock and mod class based on the 18r

What State are you racing in and what is the track name and location.....some might read this and be able to make your races......

mugenite · 08-12-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Micro-Man

What State are you racing in and what is the track name and location.....some might read this and be able to make your races......

we are running in wilmington north carolina. Coastal Hobby & Raceway. we are running indooors on carpet.18r spec, superstock and mod.we are running tonightand saturday afternoon.Located in southeast north carolina right on the beautiful beaches and good fishing.

Micro-Man · 08-12-2009, 04:58 PM

Thanks for the information......The 18R seems to be a popular class in the Carolinas..............

mugenite · 08-12-2009, 07:51 PM

it really just started this year and caught fire.most of our 1/8 scale buggy guys are doing it,lots of younger drivers are enjoying it.but the big plus is its air conditioned and down south anywhere cool is a good place to be.we have had about 50 entries in a good race day.

mcdragon2 · 08-12-2009, 08:59 PM

hey I have a sportwerks esc/rx and an xlr-8 motor and was looking for a little more power and was wondering if i should just re gear or what was the best budget friendly change i can make here
thanks

Micro-Man · 08-13-2009, 11:34 AM

The best budget change would be to re-gear if you can.......I am taking that the motor you are referring to is an 8000? Tell me what gearing you are running......The next step would be changing motor of course.......

burnineyes · 08-13-2009, 11:43 AM

XLR-8 is the upgraded brushed motor for the Recoil. Its pretty fast as it is, but they just dont last long when geared to go as fast as most people want.

I know this is Micro-Mans thread and I hope I am not rude by answering here, but I wanted to give my opinion.
For a cheap upgrade I think the best bet is a Turnigy BL and ESC from Hobbycity. You can get the whole deal shipped for around $50. The 24-35-4400 motor is not really much faster than the XLR-8 motor when its new, but once you have a few runs on the brushed motor your speed will start to decrease as it wears out. With the brushless It will be fast for many years if treated well. Gearing options will be much larger with the BL also, which can make it faster as well.

MikeR · 08-13-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Micro-Man

Question of the Week:
Is anyone racing micros right now during the summer? If so, where are you running and what micro classes?
Happy Racing,

San Diego- 18R stock, Novice and occasionally Mod. 18R class is going strong at the 2 tracks here.

Micro-Man · 08-13-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by burnineyes

XLR-8 is the upgraded brushed motor for the Recoil. Its pretty fast as it is, but they just dont last long when geared to go as fast as most people want.

I know this is Micro-Mans thread and I hope I am not rude by answering here, but I wanted to give my opinion.
For a cheap upgrade I think the best bet is a Turnigy BL and ESC from Hobbycity. You can get the whole deal shipped for around $50. The 24-35-4400 motor is not really much faster than the XLR-8 motor when its new, but once you have a few runs on the brushed motor your speed will start to decrease as it wears out. With the brushless It will be fast for many years if treated well. Gearing options will be much larger with the BL also, which can make it faster as well.

adding to this: A brushless motor can also carry higher temps (with in reason) when gearing them up more.... compared to a brushed motor when gearing it up will cause the com and brushes to wear out more quickly as well.