2008 SEDAN CHALLENGE @ THE COLISEUM AUGUST 1RST-3RD

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03-19-2008, 03:48 AM

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On the Li-Po capacity limit I’d say leave it opens for right now. I am running 3600 Orion and I am looking for 1 or 2 more packs but I have the heck of the time finding one. Most shop don't re stock them any more or have to special order at the MSRP if I really want one that bad.

The next thing I can find and fit my car(s) and wiring is Orion 4800 or Trakpower 4900. I believe 4 months from now we may have a hard time to find anything below 4600 at a reasonable price if we can find one since people will make only the high capacity. The rest may not be ROAR approved packs.

If 2 of my 3600 dies before the race in August I will be in the scramble mode try to find the pack that fit and capacity that will meets the limit.

SMC has 4000 on the shelf but the wiring came out the wrong side of the pack. I don’t know about the others I will have a heck of the time re wiring my car every time I put the pack from difference manufacturers or matchers on the car 2 or 3 times a day

I wish they standardized the hard case just like they do on AA cells so I can just buy it off of the shelf regardless of what brand it is.

Beside limiting the Li-Po capacity probably won’t make any different whether 3600 or 4600 pack. If you want to gear your motor to 350 degrees just cuz you have 5000 pack, be my guest.

I ran 13.5 last week at the C I’m only missing about 1800mah after 5 min race and I hit stuffs during the run. It's a myth, size doesn't matter

Just my 2 pennies.

03-19-2008, 05:13 AM

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The 4600 limit is only on NiMH. It must be roar approved lipo to run it that's all.

03-19-2008, 05:21 AM

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The 4600 limit is only on NiMH. It must be roar approved lipo to run it that's all.

My bad, not only need to learn how to write. Need to learn how to read as well.

Too bad it wasn't going to be on Aug 4th, it's my B-day perhaps you all can let me win something.

03-23-2008, 07:46 AM

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Happy Easter ya all.

03-27-2008, 01:23 PM

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From Scooter at Tekin:

Talking with Jim we are not going to be doing anything for a little bit
especially after finding some of the door prizes we have furnished on E-bay
for a really stupid low price.

Unfortunately he sent this email to me after he said that they WOULD help us out. Take it for what its worth everyone.

04-04-2008, 12:29 PM

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Count me in for stock and 19t

04-04-2008, 01:11 PM

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I'm in for stock or 13.5 sedan not sure which one yet.

04-09-2008, 03:18 PM

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ok guys, due to circumstances beyond my control, I'm leaving the hobby. I spoke with Casey today and he will be taking over for this race. Also, I have everything up for sale in the forsale threads. It has been an awesome time racing with many of you.

04-09-2008, 03:31 PM

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Hey guys,
We haven't made this certain yet but so far we have these.

Classes are as follows:
Stock Sedan-roar approved 27t, roar approved 17.5 based motors; 4600 NiMH limit, roar approved 7.4v lipos allowed
19t/10.5 Sedan-roar approved 19t, roar approved 10.5 based motors;4600 NiMH limit, roar approved 7.4v lipos allowed
Super Stock-roar approved 13.5 based motors (brushless only); 4600 NiMH limit, roar approved 7.4v lipos allowed
1/12 Scale GTP Stock-see above stock motors and batteries
1/12 Scale GTP 19t/10.5-see above 19t/10.5 motors and batteries
Trans am-link to national rules http://www.usvintagetransam.com/
1/18th Scale Stock Sedan-losi motor losa1089 5 cell limit (this is the motor I have heard everybody runs in stock if it is wrong please let me know)
1/18th Scale Mod-any brushed or brushless motor 5 cell limit (again let me know)

These are still tentative classes.

Thanks,
Casey

for the micros I would follow whatever the MRL decides for stock (motor undecieded, 5 cell 2/3a size)
for mod its straight open runwhatcha brung

04-10-2008, 07:15 AM

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Hopefully there will be a turnout for micros. We have a few guys in Frederick that want to race them but can't seem to get enough people at the track together. Maybe this event will be different.

04-10-2008, 07:19 AM

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Ken, best of luck in the future...... Maybe someday you'll return....

05-04-2008, 08:42 PM

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Flyer is published. We hope for a good turnout for this one!! Keep posted for updates.

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05-05-2008, 06:04 PM

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I guess I can keep the tc for a little bit longer. I have a few questions though

1. Since Jaco is a sponsor, will there be discounts on their tires for this event?

2. What is the deadline for entries, and do they need to be paid online, in-person, or either?

3. ROAR only approved sensored brushless motors right? Is there any specs as to what brushless esc can be used?

Thanks!

05-05-2008, 07:30 PM

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Hey Ben good to see you're still around.

To answer your questions.

1. We are still working on the tires for this race. If (and that is an if) we make this a controlled tire race I will try to work something out with that company to get a better price on the tires.

2. You can pay anytime up until the day of the race. If you plan to practice on Friday we will waive the practice fee if you pay that day (Friday). You must pay on Friday in order for this to apply.

3.Yes. Only ROAR approved brushless motors will be allowed allowed. There is no tech on the esc.

Hope to see you soon.

Casey