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03-30-2015 | 05:25 AM

#3751

.crispy

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From: Indianapolis give or take...

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Originally Posted by flyingm

Thanks crispy for posting the photos from Indy. The paint jobs are very cool...a few battle scars, but they look great. Glad they are performing well for everyone too.

The other cool part is that we do not sponsor racers, so there is no "team racer" stuff or fake hype going on there. The racers just like the bodies. We really appreciate all the support.

Thanks
Gary McAllister

You're welcome. But IndyHobbies took and posted the pics.

03-30-2015 | 07:17 AM

#3752

Bknoww

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Usgt motor question

Would the Speed passion 21.5 mmm motor still hang today? Or is it outdated.

03-30-2015 | 07:34 AM

#3753

hairless_ape

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Originally Posted by Bknoww

Would the Speed passion 21.5 mmm motor still hang today? Or is it outdated.

You'll be off pace since the SP has such limited mechanical timing advance. HK Trackstar motors are the way to go for a budget motor that will be competitive. It's a shame the Toro Aries Pro 21.5 isn't ROAR approved, because the 17.5 is an awesome motor.

03-30-2015 | 07:11 PM

#3754

Bknoww

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Originally Posted by hairless_ape

Welp i guess im selling that SP motor then hahahha

03-30-2015 | 08:01 PM

#3755

theproffesor

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From: Lugoff SC

Got to the the McLaren again. I Know it will be a big change in performance from my 2011 mustang that I have been running.

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03-30-2015 | 09:50 PM

#3756

SpidarX

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From: San Antonio

I'm needing to pick up a new lipo, does anyone have a recommendation that doesn't break the bank? What factors are most important to take into account? High c rating, battery weight, capacity?

03-31-2015 | 12:01 AM

#3757

Butler02

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From: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

R1 Works from TQ. The 6000 Mah was something like 59.99 US I think. I use one in my 17.5 car and I couldn't be happier with it.

03-31-2015 | 04:28 AM

#3758

mackin

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Originally Posted by theproffesor

Got to the the McLaren again. I Know it will be a big change in performance from my 2011 mustang that I have been running.

One of the guys had one running at The Gate last weekend. Lots of steering.

chuck

03-31-2015 | 04:38 AM

#3759

old_dude

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From: Medina, Ohio

I was getting the steering issue squared away in the main. After someone pointed out that the upper deck was broken. I think it happened in the first round (only big hit and it was big). Anyway it was much more balanced in the main after a couple of changes.
I missed the deck while working on other racers problems but it was a big over site.

03-31-2015 | 04:42 AM

#3760

theproffesor

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From: Lugoff SC

I forgot I ran one a while back. And yes it had lots of steering, and no rear traction. I stopped run in usgt altogether at the time so I couldn't compaird another body. I chocked the poor handling up to a really bad suspension set up, (cut towers, long shocks, running really light springs to get ride hight down...) and the shallow rear wing. Not to mention the old HPI X-patterns.

I am now running factory suspension geometry and I put a cut down TC wing on it. Im looking for better results this time.

03-31-2015 | 05:42 AM

#3761

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SpidarX

I'm needing to pick up a new lipo, does anyone have a recommendation that doesn't break the bank? What factors are most important to take into account? High c rating, battery weight, capacity?

Here are some good batteries at a reasonable price.

http://www.smc-racing.net/index.php?...ory&path=67_78

http://www.valuehobby.com/power-syst...hard-case.html

03-31-2015 | 05:47 AM

#3762

XStarWake

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From: Canada, J8P 7K7

hobbyking have some good batts too. for a great price even with the shipping.

03-31-2015 | 05:49 AM

#3763

.crispy

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From: Indianapolis give or take...

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Originally Posted by MD

http://www.valuehobby.com/power-syst...hard-case.html

Be aware, the 5000mah GForce battery is about 50-60 grams lighter than other 5000mah batteries. Can't tell you what that means but..., you'll be adding weight to your car for sure.