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Forum: Electric On-Road
02-23-2024, 07:05 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 17,660
Posted By ZackM

It is easy enough to calculate if you have a set...

It is easy enough to calculate if you have a set of scales and some time as well. Though it doesn't really matter much, if it looks low, it usually is.
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Forum: Northwest Racers
02-22-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2,735
Views: 423,203
Posted By ZackM

It should be perfectly manageable to be...

It should be perfectly manageable to be competitive, and still approachable and friendly to newcomers and people struggling....

Zack
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-22-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 17,660
Posted By ZackM

I think his reputation will help with the sales...

I think his reputation will help with the sales on this car, and I doubt he will release anything he deems less than competitive.

We will get the first look at how that is coming along as it...
Forum: Northwest Racers
02-21-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2,735
Views: 423,203
Posted By ZackM

In any form of racing I think there are two major...

In any form of racing I think there are two major factors to getting people to participate. One is having a easy to find or remember schedule with plenty of notice (second sat of the month etc.). The...
Forum: Racing Forum
02-20-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,633
Posted By ZackM

I think it is just a preference of the track or...

I think it is just a preference of the track or the president they have already set with their local crowd. I used to hate that every club night is a series and lots of trophies are handed out....
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-19-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,483
Posted By ZackM

Looks like fun experiment and a well executed...

Looks like fun experiment and a well executed project!

Zack
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-15-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,151
Posted By ZackM

The link tying the bulkheads together is...

The link tying the bulkheads together is interesting on Hara's car.

Zack
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-14-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 29,924
Posted By ZackM

I am looking forward to seeing how this car...

I am looking forward to seeing how this car performs at the upcoming TITC. Looks like all the current brands will be well represented as usual.

Zack
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-14-2024, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1,697
Views: 201,545
Posted By ZackM

Almost all of the NW runs a Hobbywing 17.5 fixed...

Almost all of the NW runs a Hobbywing 17.5 fixed timing motor with fixed 1.8:1 ratio. We also allow the usgt with open gearing, and the speeds are nearly identical IMO. There is a small advantage in...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-12-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,145
Posted By ZackM

Yes, I hadn't really looked at that before. They...

Yes, I hadn't really looked at that before. They could fix a part of this buy adding even longer steering link attachments to the knuckles like a lot of modern touring cars have.

Hopefully they...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-12-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,145
Posted By ZackM

I am happy to see them messing with some unique...

I am happy to see them messing with some unique design choices. I like the droop screws.

servo laid down still seems like a better option, but none of this looks set in stone to me...

Zack
Forum: Electric Off-Road
02-07-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,363
Posted By ZackM

The car looked pretty good in the few videos I...

The car looked pretty good in the few videos I had seen. Obviously with a pro driver behind the wheel.

The rocker ratios should be able to be done in a way that allows even more travel than a...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-06-2024, 03:52 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 114,476
Posted By ZackM

Yes, it seemed at first like a way to just run...

Yes, it seemed at first like a way to just run the body a bit lower without dragging. I too though have seen a lot of people running lower and lower clearance, and in some of my tests I have...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-06-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12,117
Views: 2,399,148
Posted By ZackM

Great looking car. I have seen the Porsche cup...

Great looking car. I have seen the Porsche cup stuff at Cal Raceway. Looks like a great class and the cars also look great. I think other forms of the hobby have seen how scale appearance can affect...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-06-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 960
Views: 215,800
Posted By ZackM

Glad you got it figured out. I have used 5-7k on...

Glad you got it figured out. I have used 5-7k on almost all my setups. So it should be a good starting point for you!

Zack
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-06-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12,117
Views: 2,399,148
Posted By ZackM

I am finally hanging up my Cadillacs. Hopefully...

I am finally hanging up my Cadillacs. Hopefully they will be more competitive for outdoor for me, I am now running a twinkie like everyone else......I also miss a field of awesome looking GT3 style...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-06-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 33,350
Posted By ZackM

I think at this lower price point it will open up...

I think at this lower price point it will open up some market. Hopefully they will offer a aluminum chassis or something in the future as a Hop-up item.

Zack
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-06-2024, 07:58 AM
Replies: 960
Views: 215,800
Posted By ZackM

It sounds like something has gone wrong in the...

It sounds like something has gone wrong in the shimming process. Mine operates very smoothly. Probably going to have to double check that all the shims are accounted for and in the correct locations....
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-06-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 660
Views: 114,476
Posted By ZackM

I think it is important to try to minimize...

I think it is important to try to minimize unsprung weight when you can. However freely moving drivetrain and adjustability are a nice thing to have.

I think one of the missing items here with...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-05-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 33,350
Posted By ZackM

Comes with a specific carrying case....they know...

Comes with a specific carrying case....they know their market!

Zack
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-31-2024, 07:00 AM
Replies: 960
Views: 215,800
Posted By ZackM

The first thing I would do in this situation is...

The first thing I would do in this situation is glue the sidewalls of the (front) tires. I have successfully ran plenty of carbon cars on high grip tracks (though aluminum is easier). Some like to...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-30-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 33,350
Posted By ZackM

This is the truth in all forms of motorsports....

This is the truth in all forms of motorsports. The saying goes "If you don't look like everything else, you are either innovating, or doing it wrong". The Awesomatix was the last true innovation in...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-29-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,697
Views: 201,545
Posted By ZackM

Wayne, My testing has showed similar results. Not...

Wayne, My testing has showed similar results. Not to mention the extra tunability you have in seconds can be very valuable as the traction goes up throughout a day etc.

I struggled with the spool...
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-26-2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 960
Views: 215,800
Posted By ZackM

Orlowski top seed and leading q1 at ETS this...

Orlowski top seed and leading q1 at ETS this weekend. Hopefully some more information will come from it!

Zack
Forum: Electric On-Road
01-24-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 960
Views: 215,800
Posted By ZackM

I fully support them doing the updates,...

I fully support them doing the updates, continuous improvement is a good thing. The problem is most people thinking these small updates are going to make or break their club race program. In a few...
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