Well, it was another fine day at the RAMS. It was a test and tune day - the track was set up, prepared and sprayed - it was a perfect 85º with a light breeze. Plenty of track time. About thirty cars were out. I'm kinda focused on 1/8th electrics - so here's what I learned today:
Current Empire package is a M3 converted by Rick Davis to electric. Castle Creations MMM Speedo and 2650 KV motor. Castle products performed flawlessly (I love the speed control tune-ability via Net Book - easy and FAST). The battery pack is a Max Amps 4200 mah, 14.8 V. The car is designed to use 95% stock Kyosho components. That goal is met. We are currently drawing 800+mah/minute - we were hoping for 600 - 650 mah/minute. This means our run time is shy of the 5 minute mark. The good news, the damn thing is crazy fast. We'll get the details sorted and the run time up.
We have more to do - we'll keep plugging along. Here are the first photos of the Empire Rick Yoder car (designed for 158mm buggy 4C packs) - along with the Empire Rick Davis car. Enjoy!
Last edited by Rich Browne; 06-28-2009 at 05:22 PM.