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Old 06-13-2007, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Weiss
I am really not sure what's going on this weekend yet...

I want to go up to Sacramento for the Speedworld Cup... but it doesn't seem like anyone is able to make it...?

So we'll see...
...that's just an excude, you're another mod racer scared away by the prospect of racing against the almighty STLNLST j/k ...hope you can make it
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Old 06-13-2007, 03:10 PM
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Old 06-13-2007, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Weiss
I am really not sure what's going on this weekend yet...

I want to go up to Sacramento for the Speedworld Cup... but it doesn't seem like anyone is able to make it...?

So we'll see...
you driving?
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Old 06-13-2007, 08:20 PM
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One of my groupies has spoken.....ha ha ha ha
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Old 06-13-2007, 08:23 PM
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I wish I could make the SW cup.. I really just want to motor Clint on the straightaway as much as I want to race.
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Old 06-13-2007, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Weiss
Granpa,

...Where it gets sticky is if the lipo gets discharged too low it can severely damage the battery...so more and more ESCs are becoming equiped with Lipo Saftey Cut Offs...which just prevent the battery from being discharged too low by cutting off power to the motor...
Steve, how can you tell if the used GTB you picked up is the one with Li-Po cutoff circuitry?
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Old 06-14-2007, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Randy Caster
I wish I could make the SW cup.. I really just want to motor Clint on the straightaway as much as I want to race.
Just imagine all the areas of the track you could motor him down ...pic of the layout and the new mesh canopies.

http://www.gearchart.com/swr_200706.html
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Old 06-14-2007, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Stratus Racer
Steve, how can you tell if the used GTB you picked up is the one with Li-Po cutoff circuitry?

Um, there are a couple ways to tell:

The first way is to look at the PC board from the bottom... I'm farmilliar with boy versions and can tell the difference...but I don't think you could do the same... just because you're not farmilliar with them.

The second way is to power it up and press and hold the setup button ... keep holding it through the adjustment sequences ...i f the red and yellow LEDs light up together that esc has the lipo cut off circuitry and software built into it.

Third way is if it is a spread spectrum version GTB...those all have Lipo built into them.

If you see me around somewhere just let me take a look at it.
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Old 06-14-2007, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy Caster
I wish I could make the SW cup.. I really just want to motor Clint on the straightaway as much as I want to race.
It wouldn't happen but I admire your drive
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Originally Posted by Steve Weiss

Paco, let me take a look at it and I'll tell you.
Oh, okay thanks.
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Old 06-18-2007, 02:43 PM
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Old 06-18-2007, 03:05 PM
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Hey Art!

Sorry that I missed the SW Cup this weekend!

Spent 95% of my time this weekend sick in bed
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Old 06-18-2007, 04:15 PM
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OK...got another more general-interest question...

I just swapped my SS+ speed control last week and got a "SuperSport 2" in exchange. It looks like an XBR to me...but I'll play along...LOL...

Anyways, the XBR has LiPo cutoff, right? Does the SuperSport 2 have it as well? I looked for the instructions on the website, but I didn't see them.

It fits very differently...but it actually fits the Lazer a little better. I had to turn it sideways and run the receiver outboard of it. It's nice having the terminals on top and a fan connector.
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Old 06-18-2007, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Weiss
Hey Art!

Sorry that I missed the SW Cup this weekend!

Spent 95% of my time this weekend sick in bed
Don't worry...Art wasn't there either. Scared him so bad he went and purchased a new ride.....LOL RDX couldn't hang.
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Originally Posted by Steve Weiss
Hey Art!

Sorry that I missed the SW Cup this weekend!

Spent 95% of my time this weekend sick in bed
Hey Steve,

I wasn't feeling well myself this weekend. I got a new ride for Father's Day though! Made me smile!

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Don't worry...Art wasn't there either. Scared him so bad he went and purchased a new ride.....LOL RDX couldn't hang.
WOW! After the beating you have taken from me in the last few races you want to throw like that?? OK, no problem, next time it will be...

3 LAPS!

Plus a "PUNT" for General Priciples! GP for those in the know......

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