Speed Passion brand new Spec Racing LeMans car - The LM1
#391
There is a direct/angle that you have to turn that retainer in....if not turning in that correctly, it will be stripped....
#392
Our head office LeMan event....outdoor 250 footer track, with 13.5 blinky, no traction compound on tires and no traction spray on track...raw track.
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#394
Those videos are really nice!
#395
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I really don't know how that could happen....I build 6 LM1 already, and 2 SP1, except the 1st prototype version...I have not strip 1 single retainer. Not 1....
There is a direct/angle that you have to turn that retainer in....if not turning in that correctly, it will be stripped....
There is a direct/angle that you have to turn that retainer in....if not turning in that correctly, it will be stripped....
#396
Does the CRC nut a direct fit..? The one from the GEN X?
#397
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Eric had a really good run down from what we found so far.
I will say that this car with 21.5 is the most fun that I have had in a while racing. After seeing the car run with 17.5 motors I think that should be an option only on larger tracks.
my car is basically box stock with a few changes...Red CRC side springs and .020 front springs. Like Eric stated getting the ride height lowered to around 4mm is a good starting point.
FYI my car was 1280 with a full size battery pack.
I will say that this car with 21.5 is the most fun that I have had in a while racing. After seeing the car run with 17.5 motors I think that should be an option only on larger tracks.
my car is basically box stock with a few changes...Red CRC side springs and .020 front springs. Like Eric stated getting the ride height lowered to around 4mm is a good starting point.
FYI my car was 1280 with a full size battery pack.
#398
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The hardened material (carbon reinforced) is already made to be strong enough to withstand the stripping....honestly I have tried to do it and see does the plastic still soft but I have yet to hear from those who build the LM1 has the same issue.
Does the CRC nut a direct fit..? The one from the GEN X?
Does the CRC nut a direct fit..? The one from the GEN X?
As for the kit: The plastic is a lot better, much stronger with all the new parts. I'm just unlucky.
#399
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Eric had a really good run down from what we found so far.
I will say that this car with 21.5 is the most fun that I have had in a while racing. After seeing the car run with 17.5 motors I think that should be an option only on larger tracks.
my car is basically box stock with a few changes...Red CRC side springs and .020 front springs. Like Eric stated getting the ride height lowered to around 4mm is a good starting point.
FYI my car was 1280 with a full size battery pack.
I will say that this car with 21.5 is the most fun that I have had in a while racing. After seeing the car run with 17.5 motors I think that should be an option only on larger tracks.
my car is basically box stock with a few changes...Red CRC side springs and .020 front springs. Like Eric stated getting the ride height lowered to around 4mm is a good starting point.
FYI my car was 1280 with a full size battery pack.
#404
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Thanks for the thoughts and reports guys. Really I think this is good dialogue in working out this class in a way that will a) appeal to a wide range of interests and budgets and b) maximize its ability to grow. I do think having a spec/low cost option as well as a more open option will be a winner for everyone
#405
Got to build/drive mine this past week.
Only complaints are lack of servo saver assembly. In order to protect everything I removed the steering bell housing and attached the steering links to a large dubro server saver. Only other thing that irritated me was no Hitec servo horn, but fortunately I had a low offset steering horn.
On to the good stuff. I put a Novak 17.5 Ballistic/Edge2S in my car and its a freaking land rocket. Im running it on carpet and using just a small bit of sticky fingers the car hooked up and gives lots of confidence in both high speed and low twisty sections. It is a drivers car & after a few laps you really start bringing the times down. Its easy for my mind to turn into a computer while driving this car flat out (in the zone). Im primarily a nitro buggy guy, but I love le mans and couldn't pass up this ride. So far it seems very durable and cost effective. I do hope the class picks up. Just hoping a rubber tire makes it way onto the market.
Good Job Speed Passion...great car. 4/5 stars
Only complaints are lack of servo saver assembly. In order to protect everything I removed the steering bell housing and attached the steering links to a large dubro server saver. Only other thing that irritated me was no Hitec servo horn, but fortunately I had a low offset steering horn.
On to the good stuff. I put a Novak 17.5 Ballistic/Edge2S in my car and its a freaking land rocket. Im running it on carpet and using just a small bit of sticky fingers the car hooked up and gives lots of confidence in both high speed and low twisty sections. It is a drivers car & after a few laps you really start bringing the times down. Its easy for my mind to turn into a computer while driving this car flat out (in the zone). Im primarily a nitro buggy guy, but I love le mans and couldn't pass up this ride. So far it seems very durable and cost effective. I do hope the class picks up. Just hoping a rubber tire makes it way onto the market.
Good Job Speed Passion...great car. 4/5 stars