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01-12-2009, 11:41 AM

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Can you guys post a link to the ~$10 scales you're using?

There are a bunch on amazon, but I think I like this one the best:

http://www.amazon.com/ZX-600-Digital...ref=pd_sbs_k_3

You need to get a calibration weight to make sure they're all accurate as well:

http://www.amazon.com/Gram-Chrome-Ca...ref=pd_sim_e_4

01-12-2009, 11:48 AM

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Can you guys post a link to the ~$10 scales you're using?

I will be needing to do this in the near future. I have a pretty decent digital scale now and may just "work it" to get front/back & side/side numbers.

BTW, I spoke with Novak tech support today re the Havoc ESC vs the GTB. He said that the only real limitation of the Havoc controller comes with the lower turn motors, the min turn motor for the Havoc is 8.5 so I don't see any "real" problems for this class. I also decided to order the optional cooling fan for it. Maybe it's overkill but cooler operating temps for any electronics is a good thing.

Hopefully they start shipping soon.

I'm thinking about trying these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:RTQ:US:1123

He makes his money on the shipping so 4 scales for $30 doesn't seem bad, throw in a 500g weight for cal.

01-12-2009, 01:02 PM

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There are a bunch on amazon, but I think I like this one the best:

http://www.amazon.com/ZX-600-Digital...ref=pd_sbs_k_3

That looks like a pretty decent unit. I can't believe they can sell that for ~$9, seems impossibly cheap. China..........

01-13-2009, 03:05 PM

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Just out of curiosity does any using the 21.5 actually hit the FDR of 4.2 when they race?

01-13-2009, 03:25 PM

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4.2

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Just out of curiosity does any using the 21.5 actually hit the FDR of 4.2 when they race?

Kregger ... I was at 4.21 before changing this afternoon.

01-13-2009, 03:28 PM

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Just out of curiosity does any using the 21.5 actually hit the FDR of 4.2 when they race?

Just about everyone at my track seems to be at around 4.2

01-13-2009, 05:07 PM

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Just out of curiosity does any using the 21.5 actually hit the FDR of 4.2 when they race?

Our track is short and technical. 4.2 is just too much for it and the car seems to have a good balance of speed and torque at around 4.5 or 4.6.

01-13-2009, 05:09 PM

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Thanksfor the replys guys. Somone else and I normaly gear around 4.3-4.4.

Liljohn. How small is your track anyway?

01-13-2009, 05:34 PM

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Is anyone running a losi xxx-s at all? If so, is there anyhting I should know when setting one up for TA?

01-13-2009, 05:35 PM

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Hey guys i have a t2 007 that i want to turn into a trans am car. I am planning on running a tekin fx pro esc with a trinity co27. I can only run 4 cells correct? Whats a good gearing starting point. Spur/ pinion?

Also does anyone have a good starting setup for my t2 007, or will the set up i ran in asphalt touring last year be a good place to start

thanks for the help

01-13-2009, 05:42 PM

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Is anyone running a losi xxx-s at all? If so, is there anyhting I should know when setting one up for TA?

I am routinely beaten by a xxx-s. I don't know anything about his setup except that it's dialed.

01-13-2009, 06:03 PM

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Right you can only run 4 cell with that combo. Your asphalt set-up is a good place to start. As for gearing spur/pinion could'nt tell you its been a while since I ran a 007. check the USVTA web site under rules for FDR and you should be able to figure it out from there.