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Old 09-18-2019 | 10:42 AM
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OK, So my buddy and I are going to be running USGT this winter. What are the go to motors? It looks like Rotor Ron is selling the R1 V16 and V21 and the Fantom Icon Torque. Are these the best? How is the Reedy S-Plus?
don’t buy into the hype .
You do realize theirs a spec (controlled) motor being mandatory starting spring? I would just pick one of those up for $80 and race
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don’t buy into the hype .
You do realize theirs a spec (controlled) motor being mandatory starting spring? I would just pick one of those up for $80 and race
Mandatory for events. I’m sure plenty of clubs will continue to run what people have.
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Old 09-18-2019 | 11:56 AM
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don’t buy into the hype .
You do realize theirs a spec (controlled) motor being mandatory starting spring? I would just pick one of those up for $80 and race
Will it really be competitive with motors that have adjustable timing? It's also not roar legal, is it?
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Old 09-18-2019 | 12:14 PM
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Will it really be competitive with motors that have adjustable timing? It's also not roar legal, is it?


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My question is will that motor be competitive against the current rule motors that allow adjusting the timing on the motors.
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Old 09-18-2019 | 12:46 PM
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My question is will that motor be competitive against the current rule motors that allow adjusting the timing on the motors.
I don’t know if any one has used it yet. Was just announced few weeks back. Just a guess but probably not. But if everyone is running the same motor,
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I don’t know if any one has used it yet. Was just announced few weeks back. Just a guess but probably not. But if everyone is running the same motor,
The club I race at will not be adopting the new motor until next season (Oct'20 - Mar '21). I am trying to figure out what to run for this year's winter indoor season (Oct '19 - Mar '20).
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The club I race at will not be adopting the new motor until next season (Oct'20 - Mar '21). I am trying to figure out what to run for this year's winter indoor season (Oct '19 - Mar '20).
It’s been a year since my last race. I switched the the R1 motor(Rotor Ron). Made I big jump for me. I was still off pace. But wasn’t from motor.
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Old 09-18-2019 | 01:21 PM
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My question is will that motor be competitive against the current rule motors that allow adjusting the timing on the motors.
In the right car, with the right gearing and the right driver it will be competitive. What this motor will do is level the playing field.
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Originally Posted by mrreet2001
My question is will that motor be competitive against the current rule motors that allow adjusting the timing on the motors.
depending on how many guys are running at your track and how fast they really are compared to the usgt pros you might be as fast or faster , or not .
But if you want to spend 120-200 on a 21.5 with all the bells and whistles now and continue to buy the fastest motor of the month till this $80 motor is the rule go for it
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It’s been a year since my last race. I switched the the R1 motor(Rotor Ron). Made I big jump for me. I was still off pace. But wasn’t from motor.
Thank you very much. That is what I was looking for. Last season I started on a slow motor in VTA and getting a Rotor Ron motor go me brought me a lot closer to pace.


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depending on how many guys are running at your track and how fast they really are compared to the usgt pros you might be as fast or faster , or not .
But if you want to spend 120-200 on a 21.5 with all the bells and whistles now and continue to buy the fastest motor of the month till this $80 motor is the rule go for it
I never said I was going to get a new motor every week. I just don't want to buy something that is slow only to turn around and replace it with something faster. Been there done that. That way I can blame myself and not the car being too slow. I have no problems buying a motor for this season and a different one for next season. As for how good everyone else is... Well an 2004 IFMAR world champion is in our club and we are hosting the Roar Fuel On-Road Nationals at our track. So they may no be pro USGT drivers but to someone with about a seasons worth of experience they might as well be.
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Old 09-18-2019 | 04:51 PM
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Thank you very much. That is what I was looking for. Last season I started on a slow motor in VTA and getting a Rotor Ron motor go me brought me a lot closer to pace.




I never said I was going to get a new motor every week. I just don't want to buy something that is slow only to turn around and replace it with something faster. Been there done that. That way I can blame myself and not the car being too slow. I have no problems buying a motor for this season and a different one for next season. As for how good everyone else is... Well an 2004 IFMAR world champion is in our club and we are hosting the Roar Fuel On-Road Nationals at our track. So they may no be pro USGT drivers but to someone with about a seasons worth of experience they might as well be.
Welcome. I went from a Trackstar 21.5 to the R1. Difference was noticeable. I’m sure in right hands with proper setup, it would be even better.


I’ve read the “motor of the month” thing for couple years. Fortunately, I’ve yet to encounter someone who took things that seriously.
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Old 09-18-2019 | 05:02 PM
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I'll have my motors on Saturday. Will be running them against all current motors even though they weren't meant for this application.
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95g body weight rule? WTH, who comes up with this stuff?
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Old 09-19-2019 | 04:14 AM
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People who take it seriously, apparently.
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