1/8 scale chat
04-19-2011, 07:56 AM
#16
I know last year split level only ran short mains in 1/8 buggy. I hope he will let us run a 15-20 minute main this year. He could cut one of qualifying rounds for all I care, but nitro isn't nitro if you don't run a little bit longer main than the electrics. If its a short main, I'll just stick with the electric classes.
For me, I just love racing Nitro, there is no equal in RC. I can honestly say if I never would have seen and heard a gas truck, I would not be into RC.
Last edited by LUV DA AIR; 04-19-2011 at 08:47 AM.
04-19-2011, 08:36 AM
#17
Burning nitro will make you pee in the bed 
04-19-2011, 09:54 AM
#18
Tech Regular
I love running 1/8e buggy, do not get me wrong I like 1/8 gas also but my wife wants no part of pitting me so it is nice just being able to put the car on the track and go. If geared correct and with good batteries a 20 min main is no issue. I run at dalton all the time and have no issue with there 20 minute mains. And the beauty of it is batteries are only getting better and I do not see the cost of nitro fuel going down anytime soon.
Heywood
Heywood
04-19-2011, 09:57 AM
#19
Tech Regular
I went to a race in Alabama this weekend and they ran 2 15min mains in 1/8e and we ran triple 10 min. mains in SCT. That was so cool to get same run time as the gas guys.
Heywood
Heywood
04-19-2011, 10:46 AM
#20
only those that are easily spooked by loud noises.
LOL, my wife is the best pit person I know of. Actually the only pit person Ive ever known of to get a trophy at a race for pitting. Dude said, "DUDE!, I've never seen a woman grab the car, fuel it and throw one down pit lane like that before." She has been around racing for a while though, and she is also a Werks Racing team driver.
Thats goood to know about the 20 minutes Heywood.........I cant wait to get mine. Hopefully it will be before the State race. After driving a couple of them, my main reason to build one is to hit the track a couple times after work though out the week with minimal maintenance and maximum laps.
I love running 1/8e buggy, do not get me wrong I like 1/8 gas also but my wife wants no part of pitting me so it is nice just being able to put the car on the track and go. If geared correct and with good batteries a 20 min main is no issue. I run at dalton all the time and have no issue with there 20 minute mains. And the beauty of it is batteries are only getting better and I do not see the cost of nitro fuel going down anytime soon.
Heywood
Heywood
Thats goood to know about the 20 minutes Heywood.........I cant wait to get mine. Hopefully it will be before the State race. After driving a couple of them, my main reason to build one is to hit the track a couple times after work though out the week with minimal maintenance and maximum laps.
04-19-2011, 04:47 PM
#21
Tech Addict
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only those that are easily spooked by loud noises.
LOL, my wife is the best pit person I know of. Actually the only pit person Ive ever known of to get a trophy at a race for pitting. Dude said, "DUDE!, I've never seen a woman grab the car, fuel it and throw one down pit lane like that before." She has been around racing for a while though, and she is also a Werks Racing team driver.
Thats goood to know about the 20 minutes Heywood.........I cant wait to get mine. Hopefully it will be before the State race. After driving a couple of them, my main reason to build one is to hit the track a couple times after work though out the week with minimal maintenance and maximum laps.
LOL, my wife is the best pit person I know of. Actually the only pit person Ive ever known of to get a trophy at a race for pitting. Dude said, "DUDE!, I've never seen a woman grab the car, fuel it and throw one down pit lane like that before." She has been around racing for a while though, and she is also a Werks Racing team driver.
Thats goood to know about the 20 minutes Heywood.........I cant wait to get mine. Hopefully it will be before the State race. After driving a couple of them, my main reason to build one is to hit the track a couple times after work though out the week with minimal maintenance and maximum laps.
Luv, what's your real name? Have we met?
04-19-2011, 07:28 PM
#23
I love running 1/8e buggy, do not get me wrong I like 1/8 gas also but my wife wants no part of pitting me so it is nice just being able to put the car on the track and go. If geared correct and with good batteries a 20 min main is no issue. I run at dalton all the time and have no issue with there 20 minute mains. And the beauty of it is batteries are only getting better and I do not see the cost of nitro fuel going down anytime soon.
Heywood
Heywood
04-20-2011, 01:49 AM
#25
Not a chance, she's one of those privileged drivers that just drives. If you need help tuning your Werks not a problem, show up with anything else and its your problem. LOL, actually it dosent matter what engine you run. Nobody gets left behind at Harmony, well until the start of the race anyway. That's why we have a strong nitro class here. Everyone helps everyone, we have something a lot of tracks are missing ......unity.
04-20-2011, 11:47 AM
#26
Tech Regular
What motor and battery are you running to get 20 minutes? I think I can get close but really not sure I can go that long. Currently running a 2200kv w/4s 5400 mah. I have a 2050kv, but not sure how much more time that will get me. Track size probably factors in some also.
The Gearing I have been running is 14/46
Heywood
04-20-2011, 12:07 PM
#27
04-20-2011, 06:14 PM
#29
04-21-2011, 01:23 AM
#30
LMAO! A trip to Dixon I will never forget! Can wait to do it again.