Drag Racing Truggies
#61
Tech Champion
The Losi 454 in a Losi 8T 2.0 RTR is the same - except the venturis with the carb. It is though an LRP Spec 3 with closed backplate.
#62
I run my 2wd slash every weekend. My slash is in the 2.2-2.3 range on 2s lipos so im gonna try to get it in the 2.0's on 3s if i can control it and keep traction. So far I'm really liking the electics for the simplicity. The truggies still make an occasional appearance. I ususally bring the fast one with me in case a fast truck shows up or someone is talking smack lol. I actually just made a few changes and lightened the truck a little more so I'll be testing it this weekend if the weather holds out.
#63
So are these numbers for the Truggy even factual. I really started this thread for hardcore RC Enthusiats that gave out the truth about their vehicles. I knew these numbers are really good but not too good to be true. But are these numbers concrete or abstract?
#64
For starters you dont have anything in your stable that will run 2.2-2.3 including those old ass drag cars you have. Also you have never ran a 2.4 consistently with your buggy and i know that for a fact. When you were out there trying to run and I do mean trying - there wasnt a timing system only a homemade light system that simply went from red to green. Stop with the internet lies. You are gonna steer someone one down the wrong path of spending useless money thinking they can out run a jato in 132ft here in New Orleans. The truth is you have never entered into a tourney behind Lowes (where we race) bc you know those jatos we got are on a whole nother level. We have the same power that you would put in a truggy but we have for a way to land it. Behind Lowes it "run what ya brung" so us being scared of running electric cars is a flat out lie. Infact we want to ran anything that electric has to offer. I see your going electric now - what a cop out. Im nitro for life.
To the guy who started this thread, keep pushing on with your idea. As a drag racer in this sport we always think outside of the box. I have seen one of the guys with a truggy run a consistent low 2.5 with low mph (50). Early on he would make it to the finals and sometimes win but in the last two years jatos and electric trucks has surpassed him. He tried to add a two-speed and run 2wd but with no success. he couldnt get the 60+ mph and low ET the jatos get. As for you Nutty, You know where we are located every Saturday. As my boy Black would say. "If you stay ready - You won't have to get ready" Holla!
To the guy who started this thread, keep pushing on with your idea. As a drag racer in this sport we always think outside of the box. I have seen one of the guys with a truggy run a consistent low 2.5 with low mph (50). Early on he would make it to the finals and sometimes win but in the last two years jatos and electric trucks has surpassed him. He tried to add a two-speed and run 2wd but with no success. he couldnt get the 60+ mph and low ET the jatos get. As for you Nutty, You know where we are located every Saturday. As my boy Black would say. "If you stay ready - You won't have to get ready" Holla!
#65
Yeah I know him. The only truth he has told was that his truggy runs 2.6 and its a shelf queen. It has never been on the timing system we run and to my knowledge we are the only ones using a pro tree 400. This guy talking about reducing rotating mass and fail to address the heaviest thing on his truck - the tires. There is no way in hell that truck would see a 2.4. The sprung weight is too heavy. There was a guy who this guy copied from to build that truck that may have ran mid 2.5 but thats from pure eye sight judging. there was no timing system. Truth is there hasnt been a twin titan monster truck out there for years bc That guy has switch that truck to electric years ago. I so wish this guy would bring those big ass slow trucks out there. He knows it would be a massacre. if he wants to complete he needs go girly electric or get a jato. The problem with the jato is that we have done so much RD to get them to run 2.4-2.3 that he still wont have a chance without someone taking him under their wing. The first problem he have would have is trying to figure out how to keep from braking that transmission shaft. That along with discourage anybody. R&D in any application is what sets you apart from the rest
#66
Tech Regular
iTrader: (22)
First off not nutty, and your right about our crappy timer but if it's turning 2.4's on a hand timer then it's probably in the 2.5's on a pro tree so I apologize. I was just trying to help and I know what the jato's in the east are capable of I haven't been asleep. I never said they were afraid to run electric just most nitro guys prefer to run nitro guys. With this ill leave it alone. Sorry I you think I steered you wrong just trying to help.
#67
First off not nutty, and your right about our crappy timer but if it's turning 2.4's on a hand timer then it's probably in the 2.5's on a pro tree so I apologize. I was just trying to help and I know what the jato's in the east are capable of I haven't been asleep. I never said they were afraid to run electric just most nitro guys prefer to run nitro guys. With this ill leave it alone. Sorry I you think I steered you wrong just trying to help.
#68
Tech Regular
iTrader: (22)
I know y'all got the jato's dialed lol. Never been but I here rumors of 65mph passes. And again I'm sorry about the whole numbers thing but the info I gave as far as setup would be a good baseline to work from. That's what uncle d will tell you to start with and he is not one to steer you wrong.
#69
Lol..Its all good. Uncle D was the man. I do like your willingness to help others though.
#70
Tech Regular
iTrader: (22)
Yeah he helped me with everything he could and only with his help do mine run like they do. I aw just trying to do the same. Guess one night I'll have to bring my truck out and find out it only runs a 2.8 lol. I'll delete everything but my opinions so as not to mislead up and comers.