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Old 01-13-2010, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Zerodefect
Exactly, for E you need:

2 Esc's
2 Motors, at least 2
Laptop
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2 chargers
4 batteries
multiple pinions
extra sensor chords
Hakko soldering station, our cheap little irons for servo leads aint enough for esc connections.

E stuff can blow up at any time, just like an OS conrod. E is not cheaper, not more reliable. But if your stuck with mixed 15 min mains until e gets its own class....it might be the fastest way around the track.



lol yea thats the other reason why i,, dont care for electric speedos is the programing on the laptop, to change your settings. i have a rc18t with a mamba and the dam thing ,will have to right settings. that i put it on and then the next time theres ,no brakes lol . thats why i like nitro.
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Old 01-13-2010, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by porkchop
sorry but when comes to clutch stuff a gallon max maybe a lil more when you try and race at the top you got keep your stuff in shape to be at the top as for tires it not so bad since i discovered jconcpets it all i take to the track ever tire all 3 compuounds and deal with what i got no more 200 set to go racing



i understand about if your racing to the top, im just talking about racing at club races not big races. i race in the sportsman buggy, class but i think if i had more practice. i proberty could be, in the pro class.
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Old 01-13-2010, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tc5 man
i understand about if your racing to the top, im just talking about racing at club races not big races. i race in the sportsman buggy, class but i think if i had more practice. i proberty could be, in the pro class.
i gusse it diffrent here then there when we club race we club race like the fast guys so insted of a 30 min main you got 15 min heat race lol.

if i just went to a normal club race fuel would cost me the much due to pratice and set up changes
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Old 01-13-2010, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Integra
Tekin and CC are more then happy to fix your ESC or Motor FREE of charge for a lot longer then the written warranty.

They understand its still a teething process and will NOT be charging you if stuff fails a month or 2 outta the "written warranty".

Just wanted to clear up that statement.
I poofed a Tekin. They fixed it quickly and sent it back to me. Just follow the instructions posted on their site to get a RA# to speed things up.

So far their taking good care of me.
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Old 01-13-2010, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by porkchop
i gusse it diffrent here then there when we club race we club race like the fast guys so insted of a 30 min main you got 15 min heat race lol.

if i just went to a normal club race fuel would cost me the much due to pratice and set up changes


dam 15 minute heats , i live in pa all the club races, i been to have 5 minute heats and 20 to 25 minute mains .... i dont have a local track to, practice so i just to much as i can, at the track i go to. i only race one car, so a gallon of fuel last me a bit longer.


most of the time when i race at club point races , theres the regular guys who are there every weekend. most of the people who show up, arent there every weekend .
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Originally Posted by tc5 man
dam 15 minute heats , i live in pa all the club races, i been to have 5 minute heats and 20 to 25 minute mains .... i dont have a local track to, practice so i just to much as i can, at the track i go to. i only race one car, so a gallon of fuel last me a bit longer.


most of the time when i race at club point races , theres the regular guys who are there every weekend. most of the people who show up, arent there every weekend .
you mis understood a 15 min main here the comption is so high you crash one time you be lucky to keep your spot you crash in the lead you might go half a lap down.

the pace is a lil diffrent where i live club race big race bring your a game or your waisting your time

and yes at club point race it just like a big race all the big boys show up.
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Originally Posted by porkchop
you mis understood a 15 min main here the comption is so high you crash one time you be lucky to keep your spot you crash in the lead you might go half a lap down.

the pace is a lil diffrent where i live club race big race bring your a game or your waisting your time

and yes at club point race it just like a big race all the big boys show up.




sometimes to big boys show up to race at the track i go to , they are in the pro buggy class of corse. and yea i can see if you mess up your not gone to get a good finish inless somebody drops out.
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[QUOTE=tc5 man;6850017]sometimes the big boys show up to race at the track i go to , they are in the pro buggy class of corse. and yea i can see if you mess up your not gone to get a good finish inless, somebody drops out.
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It is all about how much you are willing to spend.

$769.99 MP9 tki
$499.99 OS speed
$159.99 OS 2060 pipe combo
$479.99 Futaba 4PK
$199.99 JR 9100 HVS
$199.99 JR 9100 HVT
$49.99 losi lipo
$104.99 trasponder

$2284.93 cost




$289.99 D8
$119.99 Dinamite mach 2
$45.99 Dinamite 007 pipe combo
$114.99 spectrum 2.0
$39.99 JR Z590M
$49.99 JR Z650M
$29.49 Ofna 1700mha
$104.99 trasponder

$795.42 cost

and this does not include suport equipment, so you get the point
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Old 01-13-2010, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by RAlmeida
It is all about how much you are willing to spend.

$769.99 MP9 tki
$499.99 OS speed
$159.99 OS 2060 pipe combo
$179.99 Futaba 4PK
$199.99 JR 9100 HVS
$199.99 JR 9100 HVT
$49.99 losi lipo
$104.99 trasponder

$1984.93 cost



$289.99 D8
$119.99 Dinamite mach 2
$45.99 Dinamite 007 pipe combo
$114.99 spectrum 2.0
$39.99 JR Z590M
$49.99 JR Z650M
$29.49 Ofna 1700mha
$104.99 trasponder

$795.42 cost

and this does not include suport equipment, so you get the point




dam thats a lot do you do club racing or just big races? i spent about $800 with everything. i just count on my driving.
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Originally Posted by RAlmeida
It is all about how much you are willing to spend.

$769.99 MP9 tki
$499.99 OS speed
$159.99 OS 2060 pipe combo
$179.99 Futaba 4PK
$199.99 JR 9100 HVS
$199.99 JR 9100 HVT
$49.99 losi lipo
$104.99 trasponder

$1984.93 cost
Dang where can i find one at that price!?!?




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Depends on where your racing. 800 isn't even b main where I'm at. No way going to be competitive on a budget out my way.
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Originally Posted by Cory Kerber
Dang where can i find one at that price!?!?




Sorry my mistake $479.99
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Originally Posted by tc5 man
dam thats a lot do you do club racing or just big races? i spent about $800 with everything. i just count on my driving.
Between 1/8 cars and truck and suport equipment I have over $10.000.00 invested. I do club racing, RC-pro and Glorcs.
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Old 01-13-2010, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by RAlmeida
Between 1/8 cars and truck and suport equipment I have over $10.000.00 invested. I do club racing, RC-pro and Glorcs.

man thats a lot! does the r/c stuff, cost more up in canada too?
i just run a nova .21 bf and, gone to run a rb s5 on my truggy.
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