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Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
10-13-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,107
Posted By bennybtl

I think I get what you are saying. What you have...

I think I get what you are saying. What you have to remember is if the top ten(or whatever) at an event are out of town racers, then the usual top 10 regulars are all at an equal disadvantage.

On...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
10-13-2010, 04:48 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 21,326
Posted By bennybtl

Flyer

:batman:
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-13-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,177
Posted By bennybtl

I have the strc hubs purchased from my LHS. Most...

I have the strc hubs purchased from my LHS. Most stores will order parts if they don't stock them, just ask. I'm not surprised, though, as the hubs are almost required for the sc10 to actually get...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-13-2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,177
Posted By bennybtl

Try this setup...

Try this setup http://67.199.85.166/racing/setups/sc10_team_Shortcourse_Showdown_2010.pdf

I'm using it but with gold springs up front instead of cut red, 1 deg rear hubs and aka soft wishbone...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
07-04-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,345
Posted By bennybtl

One thing to keep in mind with tool/part quality...

One thing to keep in mind with tool/part quality and cost is that the quality/price curve isn't necessarily constant. Some other ideas:

"law of diminishing returns" - As tolerances get smaller,...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-22-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,959
Posted By bennybtl

Your rustler's internal transmission ratio is...

Your rustler's internal transmission ratio is 2.72

(86 / 19 ) * 2.72 = 12.32

so...

(83 / x ) * 2.72 = 12.32

Solve for x
( answer: 18.32) so an 18t is closest
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-22-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 703
Posted By bennybtl

145 after a 5 minute heat sounds just about...

145 after a 5 minute heat sounds just about right. The lrp's run hot, they just do. They are fast, though.

For a 17.5, you may want to drop a tooth and increase the timing if you haven't. Keep in...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-19-2010, 06:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,921
Posted By bennybtl

I've never thought of Novak motors as running...

I've never thought of Novak motors as running hot... they seem to be the most predictable temp / power of all brands.


In regard to OP, over gearing / under gearing for a track, my general rule...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-17-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,679
Posted By bennybtl

yep, those vertical pins bend really easily....

yep, those vertical pins bend really easily. There are two traxxas pins that are almost the same length, but one is slightly longer- you should be using the longer ones.

I replaced mine with the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-14-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,599
Posted By bennybtl

Drew, how old is the slipper? How worn are the...

Drew, how old is the slipper? How worn are the pads? They are like brake pads and get thinner over time, if they are too thin, the spring won't have enough travel to press them to the discs and it'll...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
06-04-2010, 07:53 AM
Replies: 17,053
Views: 903,768
Posted By bennybtl

That's what I'm talking about! Use of some of...

That's what I'm talking about! Use of some of that rug to create a rallycross course and covert those carpet cars to rally cars! ;)
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-28-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,415
Posted By bennybtl

what kind of track are you driving on and what...

what kind of track are you driving on and what kind of vehicles are you racing against? what is your skill level?

The vxl has tons of power, and I've seen many people go too fast, unable to...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-28-2010, 06:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,684
Posted By bennybtl

You'll need: chassis front skid plate ...

You'll need:

chassis
front skid plate
rear skid plate
front bumper assembly
rear bumper assembly
rear body mount
battery strap
rear arms (they have toe, unlike rustler)
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-24-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,896
Posted By bennybtl

Here's some guidelines for rustler suspension...

Here's some guidelines for rustler suspension setup.

Stock oil is pretty good, 30 wt rear, 35wt front. I recall that the integy springs are generally way too stiff. The pinks in the rear and the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-30-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,225
Posted By bennybtl

I had the same issue with my dx3s. It turned out...

I had the same issue with my dx3s. It turned out to be a problem with the radio that the spektrum techs had a hard time diagnosing (sent it in a few time, recalibrated and returned to me, same...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
03-05-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,112
Posted By bennybtl

hey mike, You forgot the silent 'g', it's...

hey mike,

You forgot the silent 'g', it's spelled 'gnats' I hate those little buggers during the summer. You chase 'em down with your b4 or something?



:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
02-23-2010, 08:16 AM
Replies: 17,053
Views: 903,768
Posted By bennybtl

hey guys, I've been having a bear of a time...

hey guys, I've been having a bear of a time trying to get balanced traction with my sc10 the last few weeks (which I know is an issue with this truck). I was wondering if anyone who knows these...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-12-2010, 06:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 503
Posted By bennybtl

SC10 spotted in Best of Solidworks 2010

Model shown to demo composer tool, thought I'd share. :cool:


SC10 video started at 2:15

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Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-05-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,587
Posted By bennybtl

cool muh mahn, i must've been thinking of another...

cool muh mahn, i must've been thinking of another brand... :blush:
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-05-2010, 12:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,587
Posted By bennybtl

Welcome back dude, the ezrun system is really hit...

Welcome back dude, the ezrun system is really hit or miss, plus if (I mean, when) it fails, you are stuck in customer service hell. I'd look at the hobbywing systems instead. I've been very happy...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
01-29-2010, 11:09 AM
Replies: 17,053
Views: 903,768
Posted By bennybtl

oh snap! it's Doug and Zingy! see you tonight!

oh snap! it's Doug and Zingy! see you tonight!
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
01-25-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 17,053
Views: 903,768
Posted By bennybtl

for this rebuild I think we need a special "land...

for this rebuild I think we need a special "land rush" section for the shortcourse showdown... hmmmm :nod:
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
01-12-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17,053
Views: 903,768
Posted By bennybtl

sweet dude, thanks, I'll start with that sheet. ...

sweet dude, thanks, I'll start with that sheet. ;)
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
01-12-2010, 07:25 AM
Replies: 17,053
Views: 903,768
Posted By bennybtl

hey boys, i picked up an sc10 kit last night. ...

hey boys, i picked up an sc10 kit last night. I'll be building it this week (hopefully :) ) Who has build tips or setup deviations from the kit that I should incorporate(for open class)? I've been...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
01-06-2010, 06:35 AM
Replies: 17,053
Views: 903,768
Posted By bennybtl

75/28 is a bit hot, I run 78/26 but I like to...

75/28 is a bit hot, I run 78/26 but I like to keep my motor cool(but also timing advanced)

I'd start conservative and go up if your temps are low after a 5 minute race and you need the top end.
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