Project RC BMW ///M3
I like the E92 in the Metallic orange, thanks for post it up!
10-13-2014, 04:21 PM
#227
So I didn't get a chance to race st yet, but was able to get both cars chassis set up withe the help of long time club member Gary, Thanks! Also thanks to Danny for for lending me the set up station, and Mike for the set of AA's for my Tx.
I have a lot of work and practice, as well as a lot of learning to do. It should be fun!
Danny the WCICS Mod Winner
Dennis, also a fellow 1:1 AutoX racer
Some club Cars
Gary helping me on the tricks of chassis setup for the TC6.2
TC6.1 setup
Club Racing Action
Maiden run of the TC6.2. It ran okay as set, needs some minor adjustments as recommended by Gary.
I didn't run the TC6.as the body was a bit low need to make some adjustments.
I have a lot of work and practice, as well as a lot of learning to do. It should be fun!
Danny the WCICS Mod Winner
Dennis, also a fellow 1:1 AutoX racer
Some club Cars
Gary helping me on the tricks of chassis setup for the TC6.2
TC6.1 setup
Club Racing Action
Maiden run of the TC6.2. It ran okay as set, needs some minor adjustments as recommended by Gary.
I didn't run the TC6.as the body was a bit low need to make some adjustments.
10-13-2014, 05:23 PM
#228
Thats really cool Viper, In my opinion, your cars are too beautiful to race. But racing is a lot of fun.
Have you thought about getting one of those Hudy 1/10 set up stations? I was telling a buddy of mine the other day that since I work on my 1/10's so much, I might as well get one. It is amazing how far off sets ups can be when you're eyeballing it opposed to using a set up station. Think that will be my next RC purchase.
Have you thought about getting one of those Hudy 1/10 set up stations? I was telling a buddy of mine the other day that since I work on my 1/10's so much, I might as well get one. It is amazing how far off sets ups can be when you're eyeballing it opposed to using a set up station. Think that will be my next RC purchase.
10-13-2014, 08:15 PM
#229
Thanks Evo! The cars and bodies are designed for Racing, so I may as well 
A set-up station is a must have and they say the Hudy is the best! I have a Spec Setup station, that is really a 1/8 on road system. I can't imagine not having one. I'm lucky the club always has one, or somebody else has one, however I may add a 1/10th kit to my tools one day. I did just order a Hudy set-up board.
A set-up station is a must have and they say the Hudy is the best! I have a Spec Setup station, that is really a 1/8 on road system. I can't imagine not having one. I'm lucky the club always has one, or somebody else has one, however I may add a 1/10th kit to my tools one day. I did just order a Hudy set-up board.
10-24-2014, 08:39 PM
#230
I'm starting to get legit! 
I've been collecting a few more tools like 1/10 setup station, board, Pit light, turnbuckle wrenches..etc.. And I picked up a Racers Edge Haul Bag to carry it all. I was wanting a Hudy, but could not find one for a reasonable price with shipping, so this one will have to do..
Its a 1/8 scale hauler, which will fit a buggy/truggy, but it does not fit my 1/8th GTs. Oh well, it carries lots of tools with it's 4 drawers. Can't wait to test it all out at the club this weekend!
I've been collecting a few more tools like 1/10 setup station, board, Pit light, turnbuckle wrenches..etc.. And I picked up a Racers Edge Haul Bag to carry it all. I was wanting a Hudy, but could not find one for a reasonable price with shipping, so this one will have to do..
Its a 1/8 scale hauler, which will fit a buggy/truggy, but it does not fit my 1/8th GTs. Oh well, it carries lots of tools with it's 4 drawers. Can't wait to test it all out at the club this weekend!
10-24-2014, 10:35 PM
#232
Do you have issues with the drawers sticking closed in your bag? I have a very similar Trinity T8 hauler bag, and some of the drawers are almost impossible to slide in and out. I can't really tell why though, unless they are warped somehow.
I may need to ditch it and get a new one.
I may need to ditch it and get a new one.
10-25-2014, 08:07 AM
#233
Thanks Man! The Hudy SS is said to be the best of the best. I went with the Integy Universal, as the price was right and it will do for my needs. It would be nice to win some races, but I will just be happy to compete. I use to be pretty good back in the day, however the kids these days have mad driving skillz and chassis setup intelligence
How is that beast of a car 747 with the monster motor working out, any videos?
Do you have issues with the drawers sticking closed in your bag? I have a very similar Trinity T8 hauler bag, and some of the drawers are almost impossible to slide in and out. I can't really tell why though, unless they are warped somehow.
I may need to ditch it and get a new one.
I may need to ditch it and get a new one.
The drawers do have some friction, however I suspect that's to be expected based on the design. You could try repositioning the Velcro dividers to achieve smoother operation. That is if the Trinity bag is assembled like the Racers Edge.M325i, if you're out there report back with how those mini cars and Mini Z cars are working for you. I think I may want 1 or 2 of them as well. It would be great if the club would race them
10-26-2014, 05:34 PM
#234
It was a good day of racing at the club! I was pretty far off the pace, but I survived as well as my equipment. I have a lot to learn and a lot to practice on, but it should be a good journey with the help of all the knowledgeable club members.
The big things would be perception and relevance. Our club track is a very small track, as such I found the cars move very fast relative to the time and space.. Stuff happens very fast!! Before you know it I have too much speed into the corner.
Smoothness... I need to work on this, and hopefully the consistency and speed may come.
Car set-up.. What can I say, so much to learn here, and I expect it to take some time, however it's fun trying to sort this out.
Pit management, I need to be a bit better at this, but did not bad... So many things to work on, but small steps
Nick, checking my ESC set-up on Tekin Hotwire
The pit of a veteran Mr Lanzer
The pit of a noob, me
Gary's Serpent
Danny's WIP T4' 15
My car after a few rounds of qualifying. Love the skid marks on the hood!
Gary's Serpent
Jockeying for position
Dennis's ride
My car after the B Main final
I wasn't going to clean it and leave it as battle scars, however the club shamed me into cleaning it all off, saying it's an embarrassment
The big things would be perception and relevance. Our club track is a very small track, as such I found the cars move very fast relative to the time and space.. Stuff happens very fast!! Before you know it I have too much speed into the corner.
Smoothness... I need to work on this, and hopefully the consistency and speed may come.
Car set-up.. What can I say, so much to learn here, and I expect it to take some time, however it's fun trying to sort this out.
Pit management, I need to be a bit better at this, but did not bad... So many things to work on, but small steps
Nick, checking my ESC set-up on Tekin Hotwire
The pit of a veteran Mr Lanzer
The pit of a noob, me
Gary's Serpent
Danny's WIP T4' 15
My car after a few rounds of qualifying. Love the skid marks on the hood!
Gary's Serpent
Jockeying for position
Dennis's ride
My car after the B Main final
I wasn't going to clean it and leave it as battle scars, however the club shamed me into cleaning it all off, saying it's an embarrassment
10-27-2014, 10:19 AM
#236
Thanks EVO! I appreciate your words of encouragement! I'm looking forward to the next outing. The tough part right now is just learning the are behaviors and adapting to it. I'm not ingrained yet to know if it car set up that requires adjusting or just learn go to drive it. I've had good help, but at the end of the day it is my row to hoe.
10-31-2014, 08:49 AM
#237
I received my setup station and proceeded to check my car after a day of racing and another day of practicing. It hadn't change much if at all. Which was nice to see as I hit the boards pretty hard at times
I then adjusted the setup to approximate Andrew Cartwright's - High Grip Carpet. I was pretty close with the exception being the droop. I was at about 7-8mm, versus the 5.5mm. Also my AC's has 0 Toe, and less camber. I'm looking forward to how it feels. Even though I'll have to redo it once I get the Yokomo springs, and rebuild the shocks.
Integy Universal Setup Station. I ordered it in Red, as I liked how it looked all "Stop! We're adjusting stuff" and such
Comparing to AC's setup
Done
Here is Andrew Cartwright's Setup sheet for anybody interested.
Checked the balance of my tires after 2 rounds, they are still in good balance
Had to replace my fan as the blades tagged the mount during practice. It shifted the blade and its motor mount so it was bound up. It smelt like smoked electronic when I pitted, however I was able to free the fan and it ran after, although noisy and much slower... I ordered a few Yeah Racing Tornados, and got a replacement at the LHS for the time being. I set my timing of my motor to +50, after the fan packed in I ran it with out the fan and my temps were at 174F after +8mins of running.
I then adjusted the setup to approximate Andrew Cartwright's - High Grip Carpet. I was pretty close with the exception being the droop. I was at about 7-8mm, versus the 5.5mm. Also my AC's has 0 Toe, and less camber. I'm looking forward to how it feels. Even though I'll have to redo it once I get the Yokomo springs, and rebuild the shocks.
Integy Universal Setup Station. I ordered it in Red, as I liked how it looked all "Stop! We're adjusting stuff" and such
Comparing to AC's setup
Done
Here is Andrew Cartwright's Setup sheet for anybody interested.
Checked the balance of my tires after 2 rounds, they are still in good balance
Had to replace my fan as the blades tagged the mount during practice. It shifted the blade and its motor mount so it was bound up. It smelt like smoked electronic when I pitted, however I was able to free the fan and it ran after, although noisy and much slower... I ordered a few Yeah Racing Tornados, and got a replacement at the LHS for the time being. I set my timing of my motor to +50, after the fan packed in I ran it with out the fan and my temps were at 174F after +8mins of running.
10-31-2014, 10:49 AM
#238
Whats up Viper,
To answer your earlier question, the 2 747 projects are going very well. So much so I decided to sell all of my other rc cars and just focus on those two. The 1/8 motor / wide foams / E92 combo is very satisfying to me. I was thinking about getting a xray t4 '15 for track service, but knowing myself, I would go against the grain and trick it out and get blacklisted by all the diehard Xray heads
I see you are making good progress with your racing program. Your equipment looks good, although I'm still struggling to get use to seeing your body shells, banged up—Not a Viper Z trademark look
I wonder where's M325i? Haven't seen him around here in a while. Hope all is well.
To answer your earlier question, the 2 747 projects are going very well. So much so I decided to sell all of my other rc cars and just focus on those two. The 1/8 motor / wide foams / E92 combo is very satisfying to me. I was thinking about getting a xray t4 '15 for track service, but knowing myself, I would go against the grain and trick it out and get blacklisted by all the diehard Xray heads
I see you are making good progress with your racing program. Your equipment looks good, although I'm still struggling to get use to seeing your body shells, banged up—Not a Viper Z trademark look
I wonder where's M325i? Haven't seen him around here in a while. Hope all is well.
Last edited by Evo 13; 10-31-2014 at 01:20 PM.