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Old 03-31-2009, 09:33 AM
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I also know I have gotten beat by Mike Haynes with a SpeedPassion ESC. I had the new SPX and he either had the GT or the LPF, he beat me down at the snowbirds. Made me feel real good about my new LRP purchase...
Do you really feel like it was the ESC that made the differrence. Was the battery about the same? Did he warm his up. It was VTA so Im assuming you were both running the Novak 21.5. Was anyone running ceramic bearings?

Just wondering if the ESC can make that much of an advantage. I think the SPX would be a great choice, but now Im leaning toward an RS or a GT.
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Originally Posted by snoopyrc
Do you really feel like it was the ESC that made the differrence. Was the battery about the same? Did he warm his up. It was VTA so Im assuming you were both running the Novak 21.5. Was anyone running ceramic bearings?

Just wondering if the ESC can make that much of an advantage. I think the SPX would be a great choice, but now Im leaning toward an RS or a GT.
that speedo is like comparing a turbo'd car vs a non turbo car. the difference I have seen is huge...
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that speedo is like comparing a turbo'd car vs a non turbo car. the difference I have seen is huge...
The GT particularly? I have heard it said that the RS makes a big diff as well.
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some data from our season finale at thunder rc

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qualifying fast laps and mains fast laps



qualifing time



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You're right Robert, I don't want you to beat on me again.
i figured you do that to yourself everytime you run that E4
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Originally Posted by chicagokenji
Question for those of you running TA club races:

If I showed up using some of the various "old school" bodies from Bolink, the ones say 1960-1975 and raced with you, would that irritate you or any of your racers?

Would it be acceptable for a club race?
NO...you would be welcome with open minds....most of us love the old school muscle cars...we have seen Novas and Chevelles and Vettes and everything in between.....incl my Bird...we want to have fun on the club level...so our "RULES" are a little loose...if it was a main event race..rules are posted to meet that race...and most of our "FAST" guys are running VTA all the way... so it really just help guys enjoy the different bodies....

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I like the Havoc 21.5 Lots of power in my oppion I just set my Minium Drive setting as high as it will go and put some timing into the motor Lots-O-Power everything else is in your driving and set up. Novak Havoc 21.5 best performance for the price $149.99 cant beat it
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Originally Posted by snoopyrc
Do you really feel like it was the ESC that made the differrence. Was the battery about the same? Did he warm his up. It was VTA so Im assuming you were both running the Novak 21.5. Was anyone running ceramic bearings?

Just wondering if the ESC can make that much of an advantage. I think the SPX would be a great choice, but now Im leaning toward an RS or a GT.
The point i was trying to make was that he kicked my butt with what some might say is not as good of an esc. I don't know what he did to his stuff but it was not straight line speed that beat me by any stretch of the imagination. He was fast in every area of performance.
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Haynes has his car setup to carry tons or corner speed. That and his driving skills.
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Originally Posted by Kregger
Haynes has his car setup to carry tons or corner speed. That and his driving skills.
haynes also likes men.
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wierd..just plain weird.....but anyway...Ive won plenty races with my GTB..I wanted to try the LRP SPX for a new speedo (along with everything else)..but it really is all about setup and driving...
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Originally Posted by Kregger
Haynes has his car setup to carry tons or corner speed. That and his driving skills.
DUH
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Originally Posted by Kregger
Haynes has his car setup to carry tons or corner speed. That and his driving skills.
Hmmmm Corrrnerrrr speeeeeeed ! I guess thats the perfect Zen of RC racing isnt it?

You know right now I have a Yokomo thats equivalent to a TC3. Its got a 27turn that wont get out of its own way. I bought a hacker 17.5, but now Im thinking of just going ahead and running lipo 21.5. I would like to have some power. I know thats not going to make me a winner. But it sucks to get passed on the straight and the guy standing next to you ask's if your battery is dumping. I guess I could save the 17.5 for an RCGT car. What is World GT running for power?
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Is it true that Schumacher's slogan is now "Wait'll we get our Haynes on you"???



BTW, Mr. Haynes, when you come by The Track in Gaithersburg, MD again, YOU'RE MINE!!! I been practicing on sniping people's cars and having "board meetings" with them.

TIC...TOC....TIC....TOC....TIC....TOC.... winter is approaching soon...
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I need information. I have a 68 Camaro tires and wheels. But I need to
know what chassis to use? motor, chassis setup. I hear TC3 is good
and TC4? I am just getting in to Vintage Trans Racing. Where would
I go to find TC3 & TC4 chassis? Thank you TJHill

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