172LikesStandard TC vs Gizmo vs Awesomatix
11-03-2018, 02:26 PM
#91
To give you guys an idea of our track speed/size. The track is medium grip 36x60, and normally pretty technical layouts. Here is the results from one of our qualifiers yesterday. Generally the person who wins is the person that doesnt tap, or roll it over. I think that a lot of todays cars are really fast, especially when it just comes down to the driver. Now some may take longer to get fast, and some cars suit peoples driving styles better. Some are more durable, and some are cheaper, but they all can go fast, if drove properly and tuned well. For me I barelly changed the set up from the first weekend out set up at the halloween class, to my home track.
11-03-2018, 11:22 PM
#92
If Xray is the Gold standard, Awesomatix is a Diamond
11-04-2018, 02:10 AM
#93
Tech Master
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Originally Posted by rccartips
11-04-2018, 04:41 AM
#94
Tech Rookie
Originally Posted by CristianTabush
Biased guy giving non-biased answer here.
I think on lower, club race and regional race bite, all cars are more evenly matched, so it really is a matter of what you are looking for.
The Awesomatix is the gold standard on black carpet right now. It may very well be the best "big race" car there is. Until we can prove it with our Gizmo or any of the other brands for that matter, when it comes to big grip, spec classes, Awesomatix is the quickest. (I'd like to think that we are working on closing that gap though :P )
Now, the better question is, what is your level of commitment to the hobby and what is your mechanical and set-up skill level?
If you want durability, a million set ups and not have to worry about putting your car on set up blocks every 3rd run, then XRAY is your choice.
Now here is the pitch from a "Gizmo guy:" If you race in Indiana, your local team guy is likely Zac Donathen. You won't find a more helpful and friendly guy that has a direct line of communication with myself and other team guys. Both you and him can benefit from running the same platform together. It's a people vs brand argument in this case. And for once, in this situation I can sell you on support, (which is not typical!) On a car level, our platform is probably a little less complicated than an A800 and should have similar performance, but still a little more work than an xray.
I think on lower, club race and regional race bite, all cars are more evenly matched, so it really is a matter of what you are looking for.
The Awesomatix is the gold standard on black carpet right now. It may very well be the best "big race" car there is. Until we can prove it with our Gizmo or any of the other brands for that matter, when it comes to big grip, spec classes, Awesomatix is the quickest. (I'd like to think that we are working on closing that gap though :P )
Now, the better question is, what is your level of commitment to the hobby and what is your mechanical and set-up skill level?
If you want durability, a million set ups and not have to worry about putting your car on set up blocks every 3rd run, then XRAY is your choice.
Now here is the pitch from a "Gizmo guy:" If you race in Indiana, your local team guy is likely Zac Donathen. You won't find a more helpful and friendly guy that has a direct line of communication with myself and other team guys. Both you and him can benefit from running the same platform together. It's a people vs brand argument in this case. And for once, in this situation I can sell you on support, (which is not typical!) On a car level, our platform is probably a little less complicated than an A800 and should have similar performance, but still a little more work than an xray.
11-20-2018, 05:49 AM
#95
Part 3 and my personal choice.
P.S. Video audio started to de-synch around the 5 minute mark. Looks like a bad lip synch hahaha.
P.S. Video audio started to de-synch around the 5 minute mark. Looks like a bad lip synch hahaha.
Last edited by rccartips; 11-20-2018 at 05:33 PM. Reason: audio de-synch
11-20-2018, 02:36 PM
#98
Originally Posted by OVA
hey rccartip
get some a set of long arms for your A800X ,for me it works great..
you will feel the difference
get some a set of long arms for your A800X ,for me it works great..
you will feel the difference
Long or short, things have a way of popping out
11-20-2018, 04:19 PM
#99
Tech Master
Love this guy!
Originally Posted by rccartips
Part 3 and my personal choice.
https://youtu.be/1ARSwjK6jTk
P.S. Video audio started to de-synch aroung the 5 minute mark. Looks like a bad lip synch hahaha.
https://youtu.be/1ARSwjK6jTk
P.S. Video audio started to de-synch aroung the 5 minute mark. Looks like a bad lip synch hahaha.
11-20-2018, 05:47 PM
#100
Originally Posted by rccartips
We started the test with long arms. Later with short arms. The short arms was faster on our technical outdoor asphalt track.
Long or short, things have a way of popping out
Long or short, things have a way of popping out
I can see why the short arm work better on Technical track.. it is good to know......
11-20-2018, 07:17 PM
#101
I really wanted an MTC1 but they seem unpopular. I had a 4X and in hindsight I am glad I sold it as I was too much of a noob. I do not know a conventional TC that is perfect on carpet out of the box.
11-20-2018, 07:32 PM
#102
Originally Posted by OVA
are you talking about the EVO or MMCX?
I can see why the short arm work better on Technical track.. it is good to know......
I can see why the short arm work better on Technical track.. it is good to know......
11-28-2018, 06:59 AM
#103
Originally Posted by CristianTabush
Biased guy giving non-biased answer here.
The Awesomatix is the gold standard on black carpet right now. It may very well be the best "big race" car there is. Until we can prove it with our Gizmo or any of the other brands for that matter, when it comes to big grip, spec classes, Awesomatix is the quickest. (I'd like to think that we are working on closing that gap though :P )
The Awesomatix is the gold standard on black carpet right now. It may very well be the best "big race" car there is. Until we can prove it with our Gizmo or any of the other brands for that matter, when it comes to big grip, spec classes, Awesomatix is the quickest. (I'd like to think that we are working on closing that gap though :P )
Perhaps the AMX isn't as dominant in spec classes as has been suggested? I don't mean to suggest that the Xray is dominant....just that the playing field might still be quite level.
I don't currently get to attend any of these big races so I enjoy reading comments from you guys that regularly attend.
