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07-19-2010, 03:24 PM
#8883
No meaning if you can change software, like the Tekin RS, Novak Kinetic, SP 2.0 and 2.1, the new LRPs which will be able to update firmware. Beyond that, escs which have timing advance but cannot be updated/computer controlled, are also out like the LRP SPX, SXX, TC Spec, Sp 1.1, Novak short course, etc.
The Cirtix club spec would not fall into those categories as it can't be reflashed with a computer, and has no timing, and is low priced like the Havok, LRP Ai, etc.
The Cirtix club spec would not fall into those categories as it can't be reflashed with a computer, and has no timing, and is low priced like the Havok, LRP Ai, etc.
07-28-2010, 01:02 PM
#8886
My 25.5 stator assembly arrived today!!
We're set for testing pretty much ALL day Saturday. We'll have the following specs all on the track for side-by-side comparison:
4-cell / 27T...the original spec and what we hope to get close to performance-wise.
2s / 21.5...the current spec, too fast for the original intent but on track for comparison purposes
2s / 25.5...the dark horse, cheapest "fix" if changes are forthcoming. I'm guessing it'll be closer to the 1s / 13.5 combo I tested early in the fall than the desired 4-cell / 27T level of performance, but we'll see
1s / 17.5...the combo I honestly think will be closest to the desired performance level, but I may be proven wrong
Will provide data Monday or so!
All cars are WELL sorted machines driven by veteran racers (all with 20+ years experience) and VTA racers since before there was VTA. We'll see what's what!
We're set for testing pretty much ALL day Saturday. We'll have the following specs all on the track for side-by-side comparison:
4-cell / 27T...the original spec and what we hope to get close to performance-wise.
2s / 21.5...the current spec, too fast for the original intent but on track for comparison purposes
2s / 25.5...the dark horse, cheapest "fix" if changes are forthcoming. I'm guessing it'll be closer to the 1s / 13.5 combo I tested early in the fall than the desired 4-cell / 27T level of performance, but we'll see
1s / 17.5...the combo I honestly think will be closest to the desired performance level, but I may be proven wrong
Will provide data Monday or so!
All cars are WELL sorted machines driven by veteran racers (all with 20+ years experience) and VTA racers since before there was VTA. We'll see what's what!
I guess my question is... How much of a performance difference is there between say 21.5 2s and 25.5 2s? Can the 21.5 setup be geared to allow the 25.5 to be competitive?
07-28-2010, 10:59 PM
#8887
Either way, I'm looking forward to going 25.5 with the Ballistic series motors. They have enough timing to make the 25.5 powerband enjoyable.
07-29-2010, 07:10 AM
#8890
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07-29-2010, 07:34 AM
#8891
At my local track in London Ontario Canada we are keeping the current rules for guys who do not want to switch, and calling the class GT2. But we are adopting the 25.5 rule for the new VTA, as far as speed differential there isn't much. I ran my 21.5 with a Havoc (no timing, turbo, etc) and my fastest lap was only 3 tenths quicker than the 25.5 setup. Now if I had a turbo esc it would have been about a 1.2 secs faster on my local track. I just got a hobbywing xerun with the turbo, and I have a 25.5 on the way for VTA in Sept. It all depends on your track but I think this will be a good move for VTA because of what I have seen with a Pan Car class at my local track called SCAR, they run 25.5's and they are all on the same lap in the mains. Crazy!
07-29-2010, 10:12 AM
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07-29-2010, 10:12 AM
#8894
No meaning if you can change software, like the Tekin RS, Novak Kinetic, SP 2.0 and 2.1, the new LRPs which will be able to update firmware. Beyond that, escs which have timing advance but cannot be updated/computer controlled, are also out like the LRP SPX, SXX, TC Spec, Sp 1.1, Novak short course, etc.
The Cirtix club spec would not fall into those categories as it can't be reflashed with a computer, and has no timing, and is low priced like the Havok, LRP Ai, etc.
The Cirtix club spec would not fall into those categories as it can't be reflashed with a computer, and has no timing, and is low priced like the Havok, LRP Ai, etc.
