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Forum: Radio and Electronics
11-09-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,215
Posted By lifeofbrian

Motor always faster in reverse?

I have a Hobbywing QuicRun 120a ESC a connected to a Turnigy Trackstar 7.5t Sensored motor and no matter what I do (apart from switch the motor wires and go sensorless) the motor always goes much...
Forum: R/C Items: Wanted to Buy
10-28-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 173
Posted By lifeofbrian

WANTED Axial SCX10 Diff UK

I need an open diff to complete a project but locked or unlocked will do.

Thanks.
Forum: Radio and Electronics
12-13-2018, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By lifeofbrian

Yeah I have that, unfortunately it's not there,...

Yeah I have that, unfortunately it's not there, thanks.
Forum: Radio and Electronics
12-13-2018, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By lifeofbrian

TrackStar GenII 120A ESC Three Beeps?

I can't find anywhere what the beeps mean, does anyone know where to find them, or know what they mean? Today at the tracks, my car stopped and was giving three loud beeps, turned it on/off and was...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-17-2018, 06:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,139
Posted By lifeofbrian

I think Sorex is the name that Schumacher give...

I think Sorex is the name that Schumacher give them. In the BRCA rules they are called Sorex, wet and dry.
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-16-2018, 05:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,139
Posted By lifeofbrian

Here in the UK there are official wet tyres....

Here in the UK there are official wet tyres. Sorex XG-Rain

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rctech.net-vbulletin/300x215/sch_xg_rain_bbba_29de192aa1baf74aea83d7167bcbf7c483ecd2ea.jpg
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-15-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,139
Posted By lifeofbrian

Yes mate, here in England you need one. A lot of...

Yes mate, here in England you need one. A lot of people here and across Europe have a seperate wet car.
Forum: R/C Items: Wanted to Buy
11-15-2018, 02:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 194
Posted By lifeofbrian

UK Schumacher Mi5

Well priced Schumacher Mi5(not evo) wanted to use as spare/wet car.

Cheers.
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-15-2018, 02:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,139
Posted By lifeofbrian

Help with wet car build

I am planning on building a spare Schumacher Mi5 as a wet car, if I can get some help with the questions below that would be great.

1. 4 or 6 degrees of caster
2. narrow or wide wheel hexes
3....
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-15-2018, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2,829
Views: 699,129
Posted By lifeofbrian

I too just picked up a used Mi5 and had the same...

I too just picked up a used Mi5 and had the same problem, with mine it was just an over-tightened wheel nut. Apart from that I'm a total noob so that's all I have.
Forum: Rookie Zone
11-09-2018, 06:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,623
Posted By lifeofbrian

Care to elaborate? Some race batteries have a 5C...

Care to elaborate? Some race batteries have a 5C charge rate, so can be charged at 40a in some cases. And people who want an edge charge them even higher, my questions are how much more performance...
Forum: Rookie Zone
11-08-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,623
Posted By lifeofbrian

Stock class lipo questions

I'm looking to start 17.5 class touring car racing and have seen some good videos about how to get the best out of lipo's, but as always they can't mention everything so:

1. How much difference...
Forum: Rookie Zone
11-05-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,313
Posted By lifeofbrian

I only use two scales with the Schumacher jig....

I only use two scales with the Schumacher jig. How important is corner weight and balance, as a noob I'm not sure how much I should worry about it.
Forum: Rookie Zone
11-05-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,313
Posted By lifeofbrian

Corner weight vs left right balance

I am trying to balance my Mi5 using the Schumacher balancing jig and have managed to get very close corner balance, yet when I put the car on center balance pins to test the left right balance the...
Forum: Rookie Zone
10-31-2018, 06:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 578
Posted By lifeofbrian

How to use Schumacher Balancing Jig?

I know how to physically use it, but how do I adjust the weight? I watched a vid of how to do it with the four scales at each corner, and tried similar(adjust the shock collar), but it works opposite...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
10-29-2018, 06:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By lifeofbrian

Thanks for the reply. The Trackstar/TORO 120a ESC...

Thanks for the reply. The Trackstar/TORO 120a ESC has a claimed internal resistance of 0.0003ohm, and the Hobbywing EZRUN 0.0004ohm, surely there's not much between then at that level?
Forum: Radio and Electronics
10-28-2018, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By lifeofbrian

Minimum spec ESC for 17.5t motor?

I have a Trackstar 60A, would a 120A Fleta or similar ESC make any difference. I understand that it may have more features, but would I be missing out on any performance?
Forum: Rookie Zone
10-21-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,657
Posted By lifeofbrian

Bit late to this thread, but I've had them on my...

Bit late to this thread, but I've had them on my Tamiya TB02 and have been very impressed, no leaks, go together well, for the price they're great.
Forum: Rookie Zone
10-19-2018, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,008
Posted By lifeofbrian

Most important setup/tuning tools for a newbie?

Hi all. I have just bought my first racing car, a Schumacher Mi5. I have no setup tools, or anything like lathes or motor testers etc. What are the first and most important things I should buy to set...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
10-17-2018, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By lifeofbrian

Changing motors between race classes, how?

I have a Schumacher Mi5 with a 13.5T and will want to race other classes, what do you guys do to change motor classes? Change ESC and motor, re-solder motor, or use some sort of motor to ESC...
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-09-2018, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2,829
Views: 699,129
Posted By lifeofbrian

Sorry, 13.5/17.5. So a little slop in the spool...

Sorry, 13.5/17.5. So a little slop in the spool is fine, thanks.
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-09-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2,829
Views: 699,129
Posted By lifeofbrian

Just picked up a used Mi5, this is my first ever...

Just picked up a used Mi5, this is my first ever RC race car and looking through the set ups online is interesting but I still have a few questions as a noob. It came with a 13.5 turn motor and 80a...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
10-01-2018, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 908
Posted By lifeofbrian

Standard wheel and expo at zero, maybe because...

Standard wheel and expo at zero, maybe because it's a £35 Chinese radio, it feels good quality and has good features but obviously cheap parts. Maybe this year Father Christmas will bring me a Sanwa.
Forum: Radio and Electronics
09-30-2018, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 908
Posted By lifeofbrian

Deadzone in transmitter wheel normal?

I'm trying to learn how to drive a touring car properly and noticed a small deadzone in the steering. It is about 7-10 degrees each way, not much looking at it bit 14-10 degrees seems a lot to me,...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
09-30-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,921
Posted By lifeofbrian

I'm afraid I can't help with your problem but I...

I'm afraid I can't help with your problem but I will say that my GT3B's range is huge. I did a test with a friend and went as far as I could just about see my friend indicate with his arms which way...
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