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Forum: Electric On-Road
07-03-2012, 05:21 AM
Replies: 861
Views: 82,108
Posted By Walt

Has anyone figured out for sure if there are any...

Has anyone figured out for sure if there are any combinations of classes that aren't allowed?

What I'm personally curious about is combining 17.5 1/12th scale with 'another class'. Can one...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
06-27-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13,723
Views: 1,025,136
Posted By Walt

Tonight will be my son's 4x4 SC debut. And...

Tonight will be my son's 4x4 SC debut.

And if anyone has been wanting to run 1/8th buggy, I'll have mine with tonight (E-8ight) and I'll race it if there is a class.

Otherwise, I'll just be...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
05-25-2012, 05:09 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,158
Posted By Walt

Check out the casino hotels in Joliet. I'm...

Check out the casino hotels in Joliet. I'm local, so I don't need a hotel, but I've heard good things about staying at the casino (good prices, free food, and of course gambling, if you're into that...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
05-14-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5,561
Views: 389,337
Posted By Walt

According to their web site, this Friday is...

According to their web site, this Friday is on-road practice (I assume 'open', ie: nitro and electric) with a prepared track, which is their normal Friday schedule. There will NOT be normal on-road...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
03-19-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 4,752
Views: 313,241
Posted By Walt

In years past, they keep the indoor track ready...

In years past, they keep the indoor track ready for action, but it pretty much only sees action if it's raining outside.

Racing indoors during the summer seems like a good idea until you try it. ...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
01-24-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4,752
Views: 313,241
Posted By Walt

Try this Allen: ESC: supplies power Servo:...

Try this Allen:

ESC: supplies power
Servo: requires power

"If servo require more power than ESC can provide, Receiver suffer."

Slashmaniac can probably get some kind of school credit for...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
01-24-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4,752
Views: 313,241
Posted By Walt

The receiver is not a 'supplier' of power... it...

The receiver is not a 'supplier' of power... it is a 'consumer' of power. As mentioned above, the BEC in the ESC is what provides a regulated voltage to power up your electronics, which includes the...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-17-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,369
Posted By Walt

I had two rotors come loose on me years ago,...

I had two rotors come loose on me years ago, shortly after the HV series came out. Novak made good on the first one, sending me a new rotor right away, no questions asked (didn't even ask me to send...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
12-13-2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 4,752
Views: 313,241
Posted By Walt

I've got e-1/8th buggies for me and my son, and I...

I've got e-1/8th buggies for me and my son, and I take them along with me every time we can make it to the track. I'm not sure how many they require now to 'make a class', but we might be able to...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
12-12-2011, 05:26 AM
Replies: 4,752
Views: 313,241
Posted By Walt

Those are still the dates from the 2011 series,...

Those are still the dates from the 2011 series, so dates after the end of February look like Mondays this year because this is a leap-year.
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
10-19-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4,752
Views: 313,241
Posted By Walt

It can vary a little, but figure you'll be...

It can vary a little, but figure you'll be running with the nitro guys, and that they often run 15 minute A-mains.

I can go about 20 minutes with my e-buggy, and that's good enough most of the...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
10-17-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4,752
Views: 313,241
Posted By Walt

The 'out of the box' setup is pretty darn good. ...

The 'out of the box' setup is pretty darn good. That's what I'm running, except with diff fluid instead of the stock grease. I'm currently using 5-5-2 in the diffs., but I've got just a bit of...
Forum: Indiana and Michigan Racing
09-23-2011, 05:34 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 34,121
Posted By Walt

Monday and Tuesday are 'practice only', right? ...

Monday and Tuesday are 'practice only', right? No racing.

Looks like the shop and tracks are open until 10pm. Does the outdoor off-road track have lighting, or does it close when the sun goes...
Forum: Indiana and Michigan Racing
09-22-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 34,121
Posted By Walt

Indy locals: I'll be in town next week...

Indy locals:

I'll be in town next week (Monday September 26th and Tuesday the 27th) for business. I was thinking I might bring along an RC car or two if there is a track to run at (race or...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
09-15-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4,752
Views: 313,241
Posted By Walt

4-cell, 1200 mAh, 8 minute races... 22 turn...

4-cell, 1200 mAh, 8 minute races... 22 turn brushed motors were pushing the limits back then. :lol:

I know... I'm getting old.

But it doesn't seem to matter what the class is. I just find...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
09-15-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4,752
Views: 313,241
Posted By Walt

Walt's rant...

The need to separate out drivers by 'skill' has always been around. But I think that 'speed' and 'skill' are often confused. In my opinion, the 'skill' part is more important.

In the end, what...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
09-14-2011, 07:27 AM
Replies: 6,157
Views: 385,001
Posted By Walt

On my Losi 8ight buggy, I really like ProLine...

On my Losi 8ight buggy, I really like ProLine CrimeFighters on the front and BowTies on the rear, usually in M3 compound now that they are watering between rounds.

When the track was allowed to...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
09-09-2011, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6,157
Views: 385,001
Posted By Walt

I was told that outdoor off-road racing would be...

I was told that outdoor off-road racing would be over after that 'season ender' race. They need to 'winterize' the off-road track, and that is when they are scheduled to start that process.

As...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
08-30-2011, 06:40 AM
Replies: 6,157
Views: 385,001
Posted By Walt

My point was directed to those that control the...

My point was directed to those that control the Leisure Hours website. I think it is a simple omission that their prices aren't posted anymore. I thought if someone pointed that out they may make...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
08-30-2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 6,157
Views: 385,001
Posted By Walt

Where on their website can one find the answer to...

Where on their website can one find the answer to his question (the prices)?

I couldn't find it. :confused:
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
08-19-2011, 05:01 AM
Replies: 6,157
Views: 385,001
Posted By Walt

I know this is not the 'for sale' thread, but...

I know this is not the 'for sale' thread, but specifically to this 'buggy extravaganza', I haven't touched my B44 in a long time. With my son racing, I need two of everything I race, and I don't...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
08-17-2011, 05:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 537
Posted By Walt

I definitely know how it goes... I'm trying to...

I definitely know how it goes... I'm trying to clear out some RC stuff I don't use much anymore too, which is why I suggested the trade. Thought maybe you were just changing to a new radio.

I...
Forum: R/C Items: For Sale/Trade
08-15-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 537
Posted By Walt

Are you interested in any potential RC-related...

Are you interested in any potential RC-related trades?
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
08-10-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6,157
Views: 385,001
Posted By Walt

Bring him with. Worst case, he can drive your...

Bring him with. Worst case, he can drive your car in-between rounds just for fun. Best case, someone will have something he can enter the race with.

I'll try to remember to bring my son's old...
Forum: Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
07-29-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6,157
Views: 385,001
Posted By Walt

1/8th electric buggy, approximately 8.5 lbs ...

1/8th electric buggy, approximately 8.5 lbs
1/8th nitro buggy, approximately 7.5 lbs
Losi SCTE (1/10th 4x4), approximately 6.5 lbs
AE SC10 4x4, approximately 5.5 lbs
AE SC10 2wd, approximately...
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