2014 1:10 ELECTRIC OFF-ROAD ROAR NATIONALS
08-20-2014, 01:48 PM
#47
Tech Adept
Where's all the chatter?
Wow less than 4 pages for a ROAR National Event.
Either no ones going or the internet commandos are deleting all the Posts lol
Either no ones going or the internet commandos are deleting all the Posts lol
Last edited by ECHOLogic; 08-20-2014 at 07:26 PM.
08-20-2014, 02:32 PM
#49
Just texted, hear its high grip & super bumpy.RM looking good.
08-20-2014, 04:29 PM
#51
ROAR Rules update
August 14, 2014
Rule 8.2.3
All chassis (including optional/aftermarket) in all electric classes (except those specifically noted) MUST accept batteries up to the maximum dimensions allowed for its application. Chassis must have at least 1 standard configuration (standard configuration to be saddle or stick pack) to fit a battery of maximum dimensions for that class or it will not be considered legal, and the racer will be disqualified. Foam blocks/spacers are permitted to help secure any size battery in its position. Electronics may also be located within the battery area when "shorty" or smaller legal batteries are used, provided that "permanent" mounts for the aforementioned don't preclude the installation of full size battery or saddle pack of maximum dimensions. The only exception is 1/8 off-road where it's common to use two battery packs to achieve the maximum 4S configuration, or to use a single 4S battery, which has a different specification. Only under these circumstances will the fitting of either configuration be considered legal, but the production chassis must still conform to batteries of the maximum allowable dimensions. Should a question arise as to whether the chassis will accept a full size pack it will be up to the racer to prove that the chassis meets all requirements.
August 14, 2014
Rule 8.2.3
All chassis (including optional/aftermarket) in all electric classes (except those specifically noted) MUST accept batteries up to the maximum dimensions allowed for its application. Chassis must have at least 1 standard configuration (standard configuration to be saddle or stick pack) to fit a battery of maximum dimensions for that class or it will not be considered legal, and the racer will be disqualified. Foam blocks/spacers are permitted to help secure any size battery in its position. Electronics may also be located within the battery area when "shorty" or smaller legal batteries are used, provided that "permanent" mounts for the aforementioned don't preclude the installation of full size battery or saddle pack of maximum dimensions. The only exception is 1/8 off-road where it's common to use two battery packs to achieve the maximum 4S configuration, or to use a single 4S battery, which has a different specification. Only under these circumstances will the fitting of either configuration be considered legal, but the production chassis must still conform to batteries of the maximum allowable dimensions. Should a question arise as to whether the chassis will accept a full size pack it will be up to the racer to prove that the chassis meets all requirements.
As explained by LiveRC:
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So what does this mean?
In order to protect the RC industry from cars built solely to suit proprietarily designed battery packs and ensure relative uniformity, ROAR created a rule requiring that a full-size stick or saddle pack must be able to be installed (which is why mid-motor 2WD buggies were built to accept saddle packs, rather than just a shorty pack like the original TLR 22. At last year's ROAR Nationals there was a bit of controversy around the pits about cars that were built in such a fashion that, in that configuration, violated the rule - including Ty Tessmann's Hot Bodies D413 prototype as well as many 2WD vehicles with the speed control mounted in the battery compartment behind a shorty pack. ROAR has amended that rule to allow for cars and chassis that offer both a shorty-only option.
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08-20-2014, 07:02 PM
#52
Tech Addict
A real shame as a forum is an open space for discussion (main definition, whatever of the era) with some classification and some tools to search information.
08-21-2014, 04:10 AM
#53
Watched a *little bit* of practice yesterday and it looked like the surface was, perhaps, made of slippery ice. I'm sure it'll gain traction but didn't look like fun (yet) from what I saw...
08-21-2014, 06:46 AM
#54
It will be interesting to see how it goes. As of this morning they are brooming between each practice heat. Liverc cam is up even though event says its not broadcasting.
08-21-2014, 07:47 AM
#55
08-21-2014, 07:52 AM
#56
I stop using live rc long ago..
We need to bring back the coverage RcTech's membership used to enjoy.
We need to bring back the coverage RcTech's membership used to enjoy.
08-21-2014, 07:57 AM
#58
King, I use my text these days to get my information.
Have my favorite teammate there..
He keeps me posted..
Tires
Green Jc dirt web & bar code front (buggy)
Have my favorite teammate there..
He keeps me posted..
Tires
Green Jc dirt web & bar code front (buggy)
08-21-2014, 08:01 AM
#59
Tech Regular
08-21-2014, 08:05 AM
#60
I trust my info more..
It is really bumpy...
But not slick..
It is really bumpy...
But not slick..