***The Official Hot Shot RC Thread***
01-20-2015, 05:49 PM
#3077
Tech Fanatic
Like some of the ideas you guys have. IMO all good tracks have equal left right turns and angles. I like tracks with different options for lines rather then a track that has all 90 degree turns and runs. I prefer more technical track that makes everyone work.
When the track times are only a few seconds higher then when there was half the track, the track is to easy and defeats the point of having all the extra track.
So do you want to go fast or do you want to be a better technical driver? I think the key is going to as many tracks as you can to get layout idea's and always be changing. Also we need to occasionally run the track as a wet track like other tracks, use clay tires instead of the ones we are using.
Also I like the crossover, but with the speed of some of the marshall's, it makes for a nightmare to safely marshall. I mean do you want to stick your head between the crossover when an ebuggy is coming at you? Remember the safety of other people is the most important part.
When the track times are only a few seconds higher then when there was half the track, the track is to easy and defeats the point of having all the extra track.
So do you want to go fast or do you want to be a better technical driver? I think the key is going to as many tracks as you can to get layout idea's and always be changing. Also we need to occasionally run the track as a wet track like other tracks, use clay tires instead of the ones we are using.
Also I like the crossover, but with the speed of some of the marshall's, it makes for a nightmare to safely marshall. I mean do you want to stick your head between the crossover when an ebuggy is coming at you? Remember the safety of other people is the most important part.
I know from running the track when testing the jumps and changes that Jconcepts Gold Smoothies work well for me, not sure about AKA, Proline, Sweep, Losi , etc. I run a little softer spring seems to hook up a little better.
So start asking and finding out what you need to do to make sure you are ready to go faster and cleaner, and very low dust on your equipment.
Gota Love it! Carl Knight
01-20-2015, 06:20 PM
#3078
JConcepts = Gold
Proline = MC
Sweep = Green (correct me if I am wrong Looper)
AKA = Clay
These are the compounds they consider "clay" compounds and are run on damp indoor clay surfaces. These compounds tend to have a bit of break-in needed and require traction compounds (like anyone there doesn't sauce their tires now).
Proline = MC
Sweep = Green (correct me if I am wrong Looper)
AKA = Clay
These are the compounds they consider "clay" compounds and are run on damp indoor clay surfaces. These compounds tend to have a bit of break-in needed and require traction compounds (like anyone there doesn't sauce their tires now).
01-20-2015, 06:25 PM
#3079
Barry Barry Barry, are you a mind reader? Guess what you are so correct sir, by mid Feb everyone will need to have the correct tires and set up to run on a damp track. I going to ask that each tire sponsored drivers share the information of which tires their sponsor suggest to run on a damp track.
I know from running the track when testing the jumps and changes that Jconcepts Gold Smoothies work well for me, not sure about AKA, Proline, Sweep, Losi , etc. I run a little softer spring seems to hook up a little better.
So start asking and finding out what you need to do to make sure you are ready to go faster and cleaner, and very low dust on your equipment.
Gota Love it! Carl Knight
I know from running the track when testing the jumps and changes that Jconcepts Gold Smoothies work well for me, not sure about AKA, Proline, Sweep, Losi , etc. I run a little softer spring seems to hook up a little better.
So start asking and finding out what you need to do to make sure you are ready to go faster and cleaner, and very low dust on your equipment.
Gota Love it! Carl Knight
01-26-2015, 04:58 AM
#3080
Late response, but meh. Dusty, awesome job over the weekend btw!
I like option C, as I think the crossover will be too much for the novice guys that come out to practice. I think in a race it would be fine (other then marshalling), but on off days, a lot of guys come out with monster trucks and Rustlers and things that will not be able to clear it and it will just lead to chaos and broken cars. And please no safety netting bridge nonsense.
As far as dots, I am also not a fan. I would much prefer the rumble strip type thing that HCRCR does sometimes with what looks like smaller pvc pipe. It makes you slow down and works the suspension, but doesn't cause cars to flip and cartwheel (which where the placement is in C, would be into oncoming traffic). It also wouldn't break down, and with it in a corner, there is no optimal line, just having to set the car up right and drive it correctly.
I am with Shon in liking things like step up corners and rythym sections and would love to see both. Thunder's current layout has 3 doubles in a row that land you onto a table top turn. Its awesome, though needs a lot of corner marshalling. Just remember we have a lot of folks that come out that are not racers and do not necessarily have full race vehicles.
On a related note, can we get rid of ebuggy already? I am just waiting for someone to get taken out, and based on the driving over the weekend, it will be sooner rather then later. It also does quite a number on the track. If people want to keep it, then only run it if there are 2+ heats, and make ebuggy marshall ebuggy.
Just my opinions.
Grant
I like option C, as I think the crossover will be too much for the novice guys that come out to practice. I think in a race it would be fine (other then marshalling), but on off days, a lot of guys come out with monster trucks and Rustlers and things that will not be able to clear it and it will just lead to chaos and broken cars. And please no safety netting bridge nonsense.
As far as dots, I am also not a fan. I would much prefer the rumble strip type thing that HCRCR does sometimes with what looks like smaller pvc pipe. It makes you slow down and works the suspension, but doesn't cause cars to flip and cartwheel (which where the placement is in C, would be into oncoming traffic). It also wouldn't break down, and with it in a corner, there is no optimal line, just having to set the car up right and drive it correctly.
I am with Shon in liking things like step up corners and rythym sections and would love to see both. Thunder's current layout has 3 doubles in a row that land you onto a table top turn. Its awesome, though needs a lot of corner marshalling. Just remember we have a lot of folks that come out that are not racers and do not necessarily have full race vehicles.
On a related note, can we get rid of ebuggy already? I am just waiting for someone to get taken out, and based on the driving over the weekend, it will be sooner rather then later. It also does quite a number on the track. If people want to keep it, then only run it if there are 2+ heats, and make ebuggy marshall ebuggy.
Just my opinions.
Grant
01-26-2015, 07:47 AM
#3082
Put a double triple in or a quad section �� rhythm jumping is fun
01-26-2015, 07:55 AM
#3083
JConcepts = Gold
Proline = MC
Sweep = Green (correct me if I am wrong Looper)
AKA = Clay
These are the compounds they consider "clay" compounds and are run on damp indoor clay surfaces. These compounds tend to have a bit of break-in needed and require traction compounds (like anyone there doesn't sauce their tires now).
Proline = MC
Sweep = Green (correct me if I am wrong Looper)
AKA = Clay
These are the compounds they consider "clay" compounds and are run on damp indoor clay surfaces. These compounds tend to have a bit of break-in needed and require traction compounds (like anyone there doesn't sauce their tires now).
01-26-2015, 07:55 AM
#3084
Late response, but meh. Dusty, awesome job over the weekend btw!
I like option C, as I think the crossover will be too much for the novice guys that come out to practice. I think in a race it would be fine (other then marshalling), but on off days, a lot of guys come out with monster trucks and Rustlers and things that will not be able to clear it and it will just lead to chaos and broken cars. And please no safety netting bridge nonsense.
As far as dots, I am also not a fan. I would much prefer the rumble strip type thing that HCRCR does sometimes with what looks like smaller pvc pipe. It makes you slow down and works the suspension, but doesn't cause cars to flip and cartwheel (which where the placement is in C, would be into oncoming traffic). It also wouldn't break down, and with it in a corner, there is no optimal line, just having to set the car up right and drive it correctly.
I am with Shon in liking things like step up corners and rythym sections and would love to see both. Thunder's current layout has 3 doubles in a row that land you onto a table top turn. Its awesome, though needs a lot of corner marshalling. Just remember we have a lot of folks that come out that are not racers and do not necessarily have full race vehicles.
On a related note, can we get rid of ebuggy already? I am just waiting for someone to get taken out, and based on the driving over the weekend, it will be sooner rather then later. It also does quite a number on the track. If people want to keep it, then only run it if there are 2+ heats, and make ebuggy marshall ebuggy.
Just my opinions.
Grant
I like option C, as I think the crossover will be too much for the novice guys that come out to practice. I think in a race it would be fine (other then marshalling), but on off days, a lot of guys come out with monster trucks and Rustlers and things that will not be able to clear it and it will just lead to chaos and broken cars. And please no safety netting bridge nonsense.
As far as dots, I am also not a fan. I would much prefer the rumble strip type thing that HCRCR does sometimes with what looks like smaller pvc pipe. It makes you slow down and works the suspension, but doesn't cause cars to flip and cartwheel (which where the placement is in C, would be into oncoming traffic). It also wouldn't break down, and with it in a corner, there is no optimal line, just having to set the car up right and drive it correctly.
I am with Shon in liking things like step up corners and rythym sections and would love to see both. Thunder's current layout has 3 doubles in a row that land you onto a table top turn. Its awesome, though needs a lot of corner marshalling. Just remember we have a lot of folks that come out that are not racers and do not necessarily have full race vehicles.
On a related note, can we get rid of ebuggy already? I am just waiting for someone to get taken out, and based on the driving over the weekend, it will be sooner rather then later. It also does quite a number on the track. If people want to keep it, then only run it if there are 2+ heats, and make ebuggy marshall ebuggy.
Just my opinions.
Grant
01-26-2015, 10:48 AM
#3085
01-29-2015, 04:16 PM
#3088
Tech Fanatic
01-29-2015, 05:12 PM
#3089
Carl, thanks for the help last night with setting my slipper. Worked great in the main.
01-29-2015, 06:56 PM
#3090
Tech Fanatic
Carl Knight