New LRP Flow Esc
#331
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I've looked through pretty much the entire thread & still haven't really found a definitive answer..
I know the Flow has significant improvements for MOD racing, but what about "blinky?" Have any of you run side by side with either of the SXX 2's with or without the updated board?
Thanks!
I know the Flow has significant improvements for MOD racing, but what about "blinky?" Have any of you run side by side with either of the SXX 2's with or without the updated board?
Thanks!
#332
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I never ran the SXX, but I can tell you the Flow is a HUGE improvement over the Tekin RS! After I bought one to replace my RS in blinky 17.5, my lap times were nearly 1 second faster per lap (same track/setup every weekend). I went from barely making the top 10, to being a serious contender in blinky.
Shortly after, I picked up another Flow to replace the RS in my VTA/Scale Spec car, and once again saw improvements (nearly .5 seconds per lap).
Shortly after, I picked up another Flow to replace the RS in my VTA/Scale Spec car, and once again saw improvements (nearly .5 seconds per lap).
#333
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I never ran the SXX, but I can tell you the Flow is a HUGE improvement over the Tekin RS! After I bought one to replace my RS in blinky 17.5, my lap times were nearly 1 second faster per lap (same track/setup every weekend). I went from barely making the top 10, to being a serious contender in blinky.
Shortly after, I picked up another Flow to replace the RS in my VTA/Scale Spec car, and once again saw improvements (nearly .5 seconds per lap).
Shortly after, I picked up another Flow to replace the RS in my VTA/Scale Spec car, and once again saw improvements (nearly .5 seconds per lap).
#334
Tech Regular
#335
I never ran the SXX, but I can tell you the Flow is a HUGE improvement over the Tekin RS! After I bought one to replace my RS in blinky 17.5, my lap times were nearly 1 second faster per lap (same track/setup every weekend). I went from barely making the top 10, to being a serious contender in blinky.
Shortly after, I picked up another Flow to replace the RS in my VTA/Scale Spec car, and once again saw improvements (nearly .5 seconds per lap).
Shortly after, I picked up another Flow to replace the RS in my VTA/Scale Spec car, and once again saw improvements (nearly .5 seconds per lap).
I just set it to blinky for now i didnt change anything else for now what settings have you tried? I have not updated it to V.5 yet, I guess ill do that later when I can get the link thingy.....
#336
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I can tell you now that if it's any better than the V2's you'll see a big difference over the Tekin in blinky. Not saying that you'll see a full second over an RS especially since 223 came out for the Tekin's.
Tekin has always been better in MOD, but it was/is more of a light switch in blinky compared to an LRP.
Tekin has always been better in MOD, but it was/is more of a light switch in blinky compared to an LRP.
#337
What speedo temps are you guys seeing running mod 1/12 with 3.5 reedy and Kevin H settings?
#338
I've looked through pretty much the entire thread & still haven't really found a definitive answer..
I know the Flow has significant improvements for MOD racing, but what about "blinky?" Have any of you run side by side with either of the SXX 2's with or without the updated board?
Thanks!
I know the Flow has significant improvements for MOD racing, but what about "blinky?" Have any of you run side by side with either of the SXX 2's with or without the updated board?
Thanks!
BUT, If you have any inclination if running mod in the future, it most definitely is a much better Speedo than the old SXX V2. Thats where I really felt the huge improvments of the Flow. I went .2~.3 sec faster per lap in mod class. It's still not as smooth as the Orion R10 but I think LRP brakes are stronger and have better feel making the Flow an all around better choice for covering all the bases from blinky to mod.
#339
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I have all three. For blinky, the only advantage of the Flow is finer adjustment of the drag brake (LRP Term: initial brake). Other than that I felt no big difference in 17.5 or 13.5 blinky, also proven by identical lap times. It's smoother feeling might actually be a handicap in blinky since it makes the motor feel a little flat off the line.
BUT, If you have any inclination if running mod in the future, it most definitely is a much better Speedo than the old SXX V2. Thats where I really felt the huge improvments of the Flow. I went .2~.3 sec faster per lap in mod class. It's still not as smooth as the Orion R10 but I think LRP brakes are stronger and have better feel making the Flow an all around better choice for covering all the bases from blinky to mod.
BUT, If you have any inclination if running mod in the future, it most definitely is a much better Speedo than the old SXX V2. Thats where I really felt the huge improvments of the Flow. I went .2~.3 sec faster per lap in mod class. It's still not as smooth as the Orion R10 but I think LRP brakes are stronger and have better feel making the Flow an all around better choice for covering all the bases from blinky to mod.
#340
Tech Regular
Also could people shed some light on this torque timing thing which is only available with an lrp motor. Is it worth purchasing an lrp motor to take advantage of this feature?
#341
So probably not worth it as such, although the X12 is a fantastic motor in boosted classes, so still a good purchase.
#343
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Maybe I was able to gain a second per lap due to the fine adjustments of the automatic brakes. With my Tekin, I had tried a few different settings, but could never get the car to slow down smoothly without using brakes.
With the flow, I have the i break set at 5, as I race on a big track with tight corners.
With the flow, I have the i break set at 5, as I race on a big track with tight corners.
Last edited by mcrcracer; 02-14-2013 at 12:38 AM.
#344
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Maybe I was able to gain a second per lap due to the fine adjustments of the initial break. With my Tekin, I had tried a few different settings, but could never get the car to slow down comfortably without applying breaks or letting off far before the corner.
With the flow, I have the initial break set at 5, as I race on a big track with tight corners.
With the flow, I have the initial break set at 5, as I race on a big track with tight corners.
#345
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Directly from the manual-
Also called minimum drive, this is the level in % where the speed-controls initial throttle power will start in relation to your radios trigger position. A higher value means more aggressive initial response
Also called minimum drive, this is the level in % where the speed-controls initial throttle power will start in relation to your radios trigger position. A higher value means more aggressive initial response
Last edited by mcrcracer; 02-14-2013 at 12:41 AM.