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Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-27-2015, 07:56 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 16,100
Posted By Hacksback

If the main was extended and a general rule was...

If the main was extended and a general rule was in place to not pass until after the first turn, the racing would improve. Instead of having 5 to 7 min to make up for that first turn pileup, you have...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-21-2015, 06:56 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 16,100
Posted By Hacksback

A longer main would alleviate a lot of the first...

A longer main would alleviate a lot of the first turn pileups and dirty pass attempts.

Something like 2x 4 min. qualifiers and 1x 10+ min. main.

Would love to see 1/10 IFMAR electric worlds...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-13-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 46,721
Posted By Hacksback

Good points. I think that you are right that it...

Good points. I think that you are right that it does take away the validity of the win. However, in some cases and especially at bigger races, I still see the advantage of going to the novice,...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-11-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 46,721
Posted By Hacksback

Should just be: Pro 2wd Buggy Intermediate...

Should just be:
Pro 2wd Buggy

Intermediate 2wd Buggy

Novice 2wd Buggy.

Knock out novice if you don't have enough people, then intermediate. Then all tracks have a Pro 2wd Buggy class for...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-29-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,452
Posted By Hacksback

Another reason why it would be good to test. I...

Another reason why it would be good to test. I would suspect there would be a point where something like a 4 pole low kv motor would just feel too flat if it was way overgeared and you wouldn't get...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-28-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,452
Posted By Hacksback

Yea, and you can't really blame them. It would be...

Yea, and you can't really blame them. It would be a major pain for both ROAR and the manufacturers.

I wish I had the time and money to start experimenting with different setups of motor, kv, and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-28-2015, 06:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,452
Posted By Hacksback

Well, to get better of course:lol:. It's not like...

Well, to get better of course:lol:. It's not like with mtbing where you want to practice pwr and sprint vs road for endurance. Any practice is good practice imo. I just don't like paying a $10...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-28-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,452
Posted By Hacksback

I am totally with you Dave H and you may be...

I am totally with you Dave H and you may be right. Even if different motors or voltage are offered people would still try to gear to the moon. However, I'm willing to bet that a (this is just an...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-28-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,452
Posted By Hacksback

Most of the 'average joes' are racing stock buggy...

Most of the 'average joes' are racing stock buggy and when its down to c and d mains, you know the guys up front in the A are talented drives, there is no arguing that. Didn't mean to come off as...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-28-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,452
Posted By Hacksback

Hammer on! I expect most will be affiliated with...

Hammer on! I expect most will be affiliated with roar, a rc company (who wouldn't want to have to design new motors and love selling new motors to newbs who cooked theirs), or the racer that has...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-28-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,452
Posted By Hacksback

The stock connundrum

Stock is 'typically' where newer drivers and average club racers are expected to race at many tracks. Stock buggy allows 17.5 brushless motors. It is a sweet class. The speed is about perfect for an...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-11-2015, 06:22 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,411
Posted By Hacksback

Stadium Truck IS Redundant and needs to go

Don't get me wrong, I like ST for nostalgia. However, with SCT around it is a redundant class.

One of the biggest problems that we have are too many classes and as much as I used to harp on SCT's...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
05-19-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,221
Posted By Hacksback

Wierd: ESC Tones From Motor

I'm not making this thread because I need help, rather just to share an odd situation.

I accidentally fried my esc by leaving the clipped red esc wire (to use bec) exposed while testing some...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-15-2015, 09:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,934
Posted By Hacksback

I agree. I personally would be pretty upset...

I agree.

I personally would be pretty upset if I went to a race of this caliber and was racing stock and no tech was happening (or very limited). Travel that far just to wonder if people in your...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-11-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11,870
Views: 2,282,680
Posted By Hacksback

:nod: The only thing you'll have a problem...

:nod:

The only thing you'll have a problem with is making sure you can get something under it to get it off! I actually broke a couple tabs on my airtronics receiver with this stuff pulling from...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-04-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 13,618
Views: 2,593,961
Posted By Hacksback

Checked them, and they are good. They feel smooth...

Checked them, and they are good. They feel smooth at all angles if I leave the axle in the bearings and spin by hand. I took them apart and re-greased just in case and double checked I had them...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-03-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 13,618
Views: 2,593,961
Posted By Hacksback

Anyone's car do this too? Car runs fine if...

Anyone's car do this too?

Car runs fine if wheels are straight, but if I turn the front wheels and give it throttle at certain rpms and steering angles I am getting some weird feedback.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-03-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13,618
Views: 2,593,961
Posted By Hacksback

Yea, the XB4 is more setup for carpet/really high...

Yea, the XB4 is more setup for carpet/really high traction in the base setup. The rear springs are stiff and the stock shock setup has a bunch of pack. I'm guessing the roll center is higher as well...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-28-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 13,618
Views: 2,593,961
Posted By Hacksback

We can move on when the issue is resolved.

We can move on when the issue is resolved.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-16-2015, 05:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,920
Posted By Hacksback

Lots of setup info... How about just keep on the...

Lots of setup info... How about just keep on the throttle? Don't ever let your finger come off the trigger and hit drag brake. When driving a tekno, I noticed that you almost have to full throttle in...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-13-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,146
Posted By Hacksback

Love rhythm sections and jumps into, out of, and...

Love rhythm sections and jumps into, out of, and during corners! It is awesome when you have to be steering off of a lip to set up for a corner. Like to have one big jump that lets you hang in the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-07-2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 13,618
Views: 2,593,961
Posted By Hacksback

Just got my kit and have a question. I noticed...

Just got my kit and have a question. I noticed that they are still coming with the plastic diff gears: #304930 + #304980 COMPOSITE (STANDARD) and that some of you have switched over to the NT gears,...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-27-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1,146
Views: 115,956
Posted By Hacksback

This is another thing that hurts RC. It makes the...

This is another thing that hurts RC. It makes the local guys that are really into RC get a sponsorship because it is the cool thing to do and shows that they must be an accomplished RC racer. They...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-27-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 1,146
Views: 115,956
Posted By Hacksback

I agree. These are probably the two main issues...

I agree. These are probably the two main issues with RC. If there was some marketing money to put it into the "cool" section with MX and snowboarding, I don't think the cost would be an issue as...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-24-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1,146
Views: 115,956
Posted By Hacksback

I disagree. I think stock racing doesn't help...

I disagree. I think stock racing doesn't help racing grow. If anything, telling new drivers that they have to buy a specific motor to go slower at the track is hard for them to swallow. It eliminates...
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