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Forum: Electric On-Road
06-18-2020, 07:38 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

I'll usually use a wax-based lube for efficiency,...

I'll usually use a wax-based lube for efficiency, but other than that, I don't use a "grease".
Forum: Electric On-Road
06-17-2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

Mine as well. Finally getting around to building...

Mine as well. Finally getting around to building my '08. Love the challenge of a RWD mini.
Forum: Electric On-Road
06-15-2020, 10:10 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

I was able to win our NW regional last year with...

I was able to win our NW regional last year with my trusty M06, which sadly was probably the last year either a 05 or 06 would be competitive now that open gearing is allowed. I will say, it was a...
Forum: Electric On-Road
05-10-2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

From what I remember reading in the TCS thread,...

From what I remember reading in the TCS thread, it will be Nats-legal for sure. As far as Regionals go, I'm not sure.
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-04-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

Go to my blog and find the post about carpet...

Go to my blog and find the post about carpet techniques. It was written by Mark Brown many moons ago, but should give you a starting point.

I should warn you that the setup was not built around...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-28-2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

That's about the most heartbreaking race I've...

That's about the most heartbreaking race I've watched.... Wow.
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-27-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

Good insight Orlando, thanks! I suppose in the...

Good insight Orlando, thanks!
I suppose in the end whatever is most cost-effective for Tamiya and the racers is best. I'm digging the sound of a motor that allows tires to last more than a couple...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-27-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

I know I'm kind of going "crystal ball" here, but...

I know I'm kind of going "crystal ball" here, but has anyone heard at all if the 21.5's are here to stay in TCS? I was skeptical at first, but the more I run the car, the more I like the change....
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-27-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

Last year I ran S-grips without glue on my 03...

Last year I ran S-grips without glue on my 03 (Not because I wanted to be different, but because I didn't know any better, lol), it worked... not exactly the fastest car, but at the same time I was...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-06-2014, 02:51 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

I've heard yes and no, but the last I heard from...

I've heard yes and no, but the last I heard from those "in the know" is that it WILL be legal next year. Seems like the question was parts availability, which I assume won't be a problem. One more...
Forum: Electric On-Road
07-29-2014, 09:50 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

Fastest guys at the NW regional were running...

Fastest guys at the NW regional were running either a Thunder Power or R1. The speed between the two seemed on par, yet were rockets compared to everything else. I borrowed a D3 to race, and had to...
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-07-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

The tire starts doing some funny things, and from...

The tire starts doing some funny things, and from my experience with re-mounting tires that were glued with CA, they don't mount quite right afterwards. Usually because you end up cutting portions of...
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-01-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

Yep, you're right. My bad! I have both and got...

Yep, you're right. My bad! I have both and got the two mixed up.
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-01-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

Novak's Edge 2s speeder can be used for...

Novak's Edge 2s speeder can be used for brushless/brushed racing. I have a few of them, easy to use, as with any Novak unit.
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-30-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

Digging the orange and white!

Digging the orange and white!
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-26-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

I remember being at the TCS opener in SoCal in...

I remember being at the TCS opener in SoCal in 2012, the first race for Mini Pro, and the silvercan Mini's were pulling better laptimes than the pro cars.

Mini's have been the same speed for...
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-23-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

+1. Between 10 brushless motors, I can't tell a...

+1.
Between 10 brushless motors, I can't tell a difference at all. The only difference would be if one got too hot because of over gearing, but with the minis, that won't be an issue.
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-23-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

I think the USVTA rules would be ideal IMO: ...

I think the USVTA rules would be ideal IMO:

Novak 25.5 BL only.
Open timing.
Keep to a select group of speeders.

We run those rules in our Scale Spec class, and it works awesome.
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-19-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

Sorry, I actually meant next Wednesday, oops!...

Sorry, I actually meant next Wednesday, oops! :eek:

I'll post my base-setup afterwards. Should be close as it sits, but we'll see.:tire:
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-19-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

10 minute mains would be epic with a mini! ...

10 minute mains would be epic with a mini!

Several years ago, we did a 12hr enduro with mini's at (Now-Defunct) SIR. Still probably the most fun I've had racing. :nod:
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-19-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

8 MINUTE MAINS?! ....Talk about a mental...

8 MINUTE MAINS?!
....Talk about a mental meltdown times 3. Good lord.
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-16-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

I have a base setup that should work, my first...

I have a base setup that should work, my first carpet race will be next Wednesday, I'll post it after a good shakedown. :tire:
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-12-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

+1. There isn't a better write-up on the web. ...

+1.
There isn't a better write-up on the web.
I have a simple build based on a teardown/rebuild on my blog you can check out too.
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-12-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

Thanks for the clarification Gpa, At some point...

Thanks for the clarification Gpa, At some point over the winter I'll be starting my M05 build, regardless of the rules. I think with the new upper arms, it should make for a fun car, if anything,...
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-12-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 29,987
Views: 4,945,157
Posted By cementsurfer86

Oooh more tuning aids! :eek: I may have to buy...

Oooh more tuning aids! :eek:
I may have to buy a M05 yet, but I'll wait to see what the 2014 TCS rules say.

Based on the dominance of a certain obsolete chassis (cough cough....M03....cough) at...
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