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09-15-2016 | 04:32 PM
#5341
09-15-2016 | 05:23 PM
#5342
Tech Regular
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 380
From: flagstaff, az
Yea, that's what always kills the idea, but they are so darn cheap, durable, and equal that it seems a shame not go that route. Less than $100.00 for motor and ESC...seems like a no brainer. But I keep thinking like a shop owner that wants to make the racing fair and inexpensive at the local level. I guess that doesn't work on a National basis.
09-15-2016 | 08:11 PM
#5343
Esc's will remain open to any ROAR/BRCA approved "blinky" esc's
I have tested both the Much More & Pro Amps (Hobbywing 3650) 17.5 fixed timing motors. While I feel that the Much More motor has more torque & power, the price of the Pro Amps is much lower, but putting things into perspective, the MM motor is still way less expensive than many other "premium" motors on the market.
Hopefully we'll be able to come up with a rule set, which appeals to the majority of those that are interested, and attract new (and old) racers to the hobby.
Rob.
09-16-2016 | 08:18 AM
#5347
Arizona Scale Racers recently dropped a 5.5 FDR rule that we had used for years, which was not a bad idea. We still have inequities though, like some guys charging at 70 amps. We also do not run on treaded tires, opting for slicks instead.....although that may change for our state championship race coming up in November.
Until every group decides to run on 1 set of rules regarding fixed timing motors, non adjustable ESCs, limiting charging amps and running treaded spec tires there will be people complaining. Personally I would like to see a set of rules written like VTA that people around the country could adopt in the interest of reducing costs and increasing competitive racing. Some people like myself would have some initial expense to change over but I believe the end result would make the class more attractive for beginners and expert drivers.
Until every group decides to run on 1 set of rules regarding fixed timing motors, non adjustable ESCs, limiting charging amps and running treaded spec tires there will be people complaining. Personally I would like to see a set of rules written like VTA that people around the country could adopt in the interest of reducing costs and increasing competitive racing. Some people like myself would have some initial expense to change over but I believe the end result would make the class more attractive for beginners and expert drivers.
09-16-2016 | 08:48 AM
#5348
Tech Master
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,819
From: Chi-Town West Burbs
Arizona Scale Racers recently dropped a 5.5 FDR rule that we had used for years, which was not a bad idea. We still have inequities though, like some guys charging at 70 amps. We also do not run on treaded tires, opting for slicks instead.....although that may change for our state championship race coming up in November.
Until every group decides to run on 1 set of rules regarding fixed timing motors, non adjustable ESCs, limiting charging amps and running treaded spec tires there will be people complaining. Personally I would like to see a set of rules written like VTA that peoplea around the country could adopt in the interest of reducing costs and increasing competitive racing. Some people like myself would have some initial expense to change over but I believe the end result would make the class more attractive for beginners and expert drivers.
Until every group decides to run on 1 set of rules regarding fixed timing motors, non adjustable ESCs, limiting charging amps and running treaded spec tires there will be people complaining. Personally I would like to see a set of rules written like VTA that peoplea around the country could adopt in the interest of reducing costs and increasing competitive racing. Some people like myself would have some initial expense to change over but I believe the end result would make the class more attractive for beginners and expert drivers.
09-16-2016 | 08:51 AM
#5349
Arizona Scale Racers recently dropped a 5.5 FDR rule that we had used for years, which was not a bad idea. We still have inequities though, like some guys charging at 70 amps. We also do not run on treaded tires, opting for slicks instead.....although that may change for our state championship race coming up in November.
Until every group decides to run on 1 set of rules regarding fixed timing motors, non adjustable ESCs, limiting charging amps and running treaded spec tires there will be people complaining. Personally I would like to see a set of rules written like VTA that people around the country could adopt in the interest of reducing costs and increasing competitive racing. Some people like myself would have some initial expense to change over but I believe the end result would make the class more attractive for beginners and expert drivers.
Until every group decides to run on 1 set of rules regarding fixed timing motors, non adjustable ESCs, limiting charging amps and running treaded spec tires there will be people complaining. Personally I would like to see a set of rules written like VTA that people around the country could adopt in the interest of reducing costs and increasing competitive racing. Some people like myself would have some initial expense to change over but I believe the end result would make the class more attractive for beginners and expert drivers.
09-16-2016 | 08:56 AM
#5350
I think it's a little late to switch to a spec motor and esc. That should have been done with the class switched from 17.5 to 21.5. If it is done now, a lot of people will be put off, considering many have bought spent $ on their motors.
09-16-2016 | 10:25 AM
#5353
Even if you spec everything, someone is going to complain. If you spec the body, people will complain it looks boring with the same body everywhere. If you don't, people will complain different bodies perform better. If you spec the motor, people will complain that they have to buy yet another motor. If you don't, they'll complain about performance advantage.
09-16-2016 | 10:59 AM
#5354
