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04-22-2024, 10:24 AM
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Posted By DesertRat

12 gauge is probably too big for the motor wires...

12 gauge is probably too big for the motor wires on a pan car.
04-21-2024, 09:51 PM
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Views: 6,686,234
Posted By DesertRat

The options are just down to brand loyalty. I'm...

The options are just down to brand loyalty. I'm personally a fan of LRP but they went the way of the dinosaur, these days I'm mostly Hobbywing.
04-15-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,094
Posted By DesertRat

CRC took 1-2-3 at the Canadian Onroad Nationals...

CRC took 1-2-3 at the Canadian Onroad Nationals with something like this...
04-14-2024, 09:33 PM
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Views: 6,686,234
Posted By DesertRat

I would wait. The Altered Ego and the CK25 have...

I would wait. The Altered Ego and the CK25 have almost identical chassis layouts, to the point that they have the same wheelbase and body mount locations the only significant difference is the new...
04-13-2024, 09:13 PM
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Posted By DesertRat

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rctech.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rctech.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20240414_035335062_04c57bc842411c0bc6a9edce73a181e346398c8b.jpg...
04-12-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,137
Posted By DesertRat

Wait, what? Some Zombie VBC website?

Wait, what? Some Zombie VBC website?
04-11-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 33,658
Posted By DesertRat

The "amperage rating" on an ESC is not an...

The "amperage rating" on an ESC is not an measurement of its internal resistance, it's an indicator of how large the MOSFETs inside it are. The reason is complicated but basically semiconductor field...
04-11-2024, 03:25 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 33,658
Posted By DesertRat

The internal resistance of any modern speed...

The internal resistance of any modern speed control is effectively zero. 14 gauge wire is 2.6 milliohms per foot, so if an ESC has a resistance of 0.07 milliohms... well thats less resistance than...
04-10-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 131,179
Posted By DesertRat

Oooh, yeah I shortcut that issue. My spool, and...

Oooh, yeah I shortcut that issue. My spool, and diff are straight up Awesomatix parts. I couldn't deal with the 3D printed diff and spool, and my pulleys are aluminum units I found online.
04-10-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 670
Views: 131,179
Posted By DesertRat

Just didn't sell enough of them, I guess. ...

Just didn't sell enough of them, I guess.

Whatever, I have raced other cars long after they went out of production. Everything that can break I have spares for or its an Awesomatix part so I can...
04-10-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 670
Views: 131,179
Posted By DesertRat

It is but it isn't, you can fill up a list of...

It is but it isn't, you can fill up a list of things to order that say they're in stock but when you try to buy it you can't. It says "invalid payment type" or something similar.
04-09-2024, 08:59 AM
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Views: 1,598,614
Posted By DesertRat

He means "diffing out" when the inside rear wheel...

He means "diffing out" when the inside rear wheel lifts off the ground in a corner.
04-08-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 25,819
Posted By DesertRat

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rctech.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rctech.net-vbulletin/592x580/image_66f939badbc9a71b15d6533d6ed318c5eb50767a.png
04-08-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 50,102
Views: 6,686,234
Posted By DesertRat

Everyone please FEEL FREE TO ADD TO THE WIKI at...

Everyone please FEEL FREE TO ADD TO THE WIKI at the top of the page, any useful info on kits, tires, electronics, availability, and so on is useful and gets people going.

Thanks.
04-05-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 50,102
Views: 6,686,234
Posted By DesertRat

One thing to remember when discussing battery...

One thing to remember when discussing battery resistance, 16 gauge wire is 4 milliohms per foot, so discussing the difference between a 1 milliohm battery and a 0.9 milliohm battery is the difference...
04-04-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 50,102
Views: 6,686,234
Posted By DesertRat

The ProTek packs from A Main are pretty good. The...

The ProTek packs from A Main are pretty good. The stickers they plaster all over them are obnoxious but they can peel off pretty easy.
04-04-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 50,102
Views: 6,686,234
Posted By DesertRat

They're a bot.

They're a bot.
04-03-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 86,533
Posted By DesertRat

And I thought my car was underweight. That thing...

And I thought my car was underweight. That thing has to be maybe 650g.
04-03-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 670
Views: 131,179
Posted By DesertRat

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rctech.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rctech.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/pxl_20240322_020632679_f6d6a3fe9f28b6fb8a524bcd718d2f52e37903f2.jpg
I managed to break my rear shock tower, but I found something...
04-02-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 86,533
Posted By DesertRat

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rctech.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rctech.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20240402_155957547_cbe1c551b5f659427478c8f9ad53d151e841c8c3.jpg...
03-31-2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,460
Posted By DesertRat

More rumblings say JUNE timeframe for the new...

More rumblings say JUNE timeframe for the new track.
03-29-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 86,533
Posted By DesertRat

It's not abnormal for that to happen, when the...

It's not abnormal for that to happen, when the car corners it compresses the center pivot quite a bit. If it gets bad it can cause weird handling, so the best thing is to put a bump stop on the...
03-29-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 50,102
Views: 6,686,234
Posted By DesertRat

Just indoors. Don't cut them until you need them,...

Just indoors. Don't cut them until you need them, and the foam exposed by the cut will be fresher than the outside.

Tires generally have some shelf life, if you cut them after storage.
03-29-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 86,533
Posted By DesertRat

Running modified means a crowded, busy chassis....

Running modified means a crowded, busy chassis. The capacitor bank and fan are surprisingly effective at keeping that ESC cool, it's a 2cm fan I found online for like $3.
...
03-28-2024, 07:22 PM
Replies: 50,102
Views: 6,686,234
Posted By DesertRat

Oh, well I didn't know that. Thanks. Kind of...

Oh, well I didn't know that. Thanks.

Kind of disappointing, JFT tires were interesting.
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