Schumacher Corner
06-02-2006, 12:42 AM
Originally Posted by aus jd 2703
how hard is it to get a sponsor?
just im relatively new and the prices of tires and batteries is killer especially when u have to buy new tyres for winter.
i need 3 sets of tiers and there likt $55aus each i just dont have that soughta money cause i invested in a m11, it was a luxury but it helped my driving. next on my list was the novak smart tray to keep batteries in tip top order now i dont know whether to buy some new packs and tires or a hudy set up station?
would be nice if everything was cheaper
im only running 540 hate to see the cost of mod or open nitro tourer
just im relatively new and the prices of tires and batteries is killer especially when u have to buy new tyres for winter.
i need 3 sets of tiers and there likt $55aus each i just dont have that soughta money cause i invested in a m11, it was a luxury but it helped my driving. next on my list was the novak smart tray to keep batteries in tip top order now i dont know whether to buy some new packs and tires or a hudy set up station?
would be nice if everything was cheaper
im only running 540 hate to see the cost of mod or open nitro tourer
At the track you race at, I would happily run the same tyre/insert/rim combo all year round and would simply keep re-using inserts and rims. In 540 you should EASILY be able to run several race meetings on a set of tyres. Even in mod at that track we can run something like 15 runs on a set of tyres.
I think this has been suggested before, but I'll say it again. By far the best use of your money and time will be in practicing. You do not need a setup station. You do not need digitally controlled tyre warmers. You do not need heaps of new gear. What you need is track time, and careful thought about track time.
My sincere suggestion to you is to go to my website below and find and download the R/C Handbook. This handbook is not going to help you win a national title, but it is going to help you figure out how to get the car handling the way you want it to, how to best spend you hard earned and limited $$ and most of all how to have fun.
The best use of the combined brains on this thread will be if you post a setup sheet properly filled out (so people can see exactly what setup you are running) and then specific questions. EG, my setup is XXXXX and I want my car to turn in a little harder in long sweeping corners. The the good folks here can give you constructive advice.
Heavy is absolutely correct, this hobby can be as expensive as you want it to be. I would hate to see you give up because you think you have to spend thousands to be competitive. More than anything you need track time. When you get that your next major purchase would be to upgrade your car to the latest model (the EC) again so that the good and helpful folks here can give you more up to date advice.
Cheers, enjoy your racing. That's all that really matters.
Scott
ps I don't get to logan often but am happy to help out when I do. I am at hobbystation every second wednesday night so consider coming and racing there with us as well as sat nights at logan.
06-02-2006, 06:35 AM
Originally Posted by mini-dub
Setup systems aren't that important, a good set of setup wheels is all you need. Basically you just need to make sure the wheels don't wobble at all. Now... as a brace myself for the incredible amount of crap Im going to get from Team Hater Schumacher for forgetting my setup wheels at home...
ROOKIE!!!! What's next.....PW I left my radio at home. Can I use yours
06-02-2006, 06:53 AM
wyd,did you ever get that setup for fredrick or jackson written up? 
e-mail it to me when you do 
e-mail it to me when you do
06-02-2006, 07:10 AM
Congrats to Weylin Rose for putting it into the A-main at this years Reedy Race!!!
Also congrats to Teemu Leino for a 7th place finish overall in the Invite Class.
Also congrats to Teemu Leino for a 7th place finish overall in the Invite Class.
06-02-2006, 07:20 AM
Originally Posted by STLNLST
The good thing about our team is that someone will always be there to lend a hand
ROOKIE!!!! What's next.....PW I left my radio at home. Can I use yours
ROOKIE!!!! What's next.....PW I left my radio at home. Can I use yours
06-02-2006, 07:26 AM
Burn!
I've never owned setup wheels. I always bummed Brian's hudy system cause he was always with me. But now that he is getting married and buying a house I gotta find a new friend with the stuff I can't afford
I've never owned setup wheels. I always bummed Brian's hudy system cause he was always with me. But now that he is getting married and buying a house I gotta find a new friend with the stuff I can't afford
06-02-2006, 09:25 AM
You guys are all just scared of me because I'm 16 years old and faster than you 
06-02-2006, 09:28 AM
Originally Posted by STLNLST
The good thing about our team is that someone will always be there to lend a hand
ROOKIE!!!! What's next.....PW I left my radio at home. Can I use yours
ROOKIE!!!! What's next.....PW I left my radio at home. Can I use yours
06-02-2006, 09:36 AM
Tech Master
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Originally Posted by mini-dub
What you guys didn't know is that I also forgot my Binky at home, but I was too scared to ask for yours Clint...
I don't think you want STLNST's Binky becuase it is a laminated picture of David Hasselhoff.....LMAO!!!!!!! Don't ask why it is laminated.......
Too bad you're not coming to the Nats....I could have printed out a picture of the proof! LOL
06-02-2006, 09:40 AM
Tech Adept
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I'm gonna take this with me to every race Weylin....
06-02-2006, 09:47 AM
ouch, but i know where to find yours
06-02-2006, 09:52 AM
Originally Posted by mini-dub
You guys are all just scared of me because I'm 16 years old and faster than you
06-02-2006, 09:54 AM
Originally Posted by A_Cartwright
I'm gonna take this with me to every race Weylin....
nevermind.
06-02-2006, 10:13 AM
Originally Posted by PW
Easy buddy...I think Weylin's 19t time was faster than your mod time
06-02-2006, 10:16 AM
Originally Posted by STLNLST
Don't make me sign up for mod....LOL