Off Road Club Hampshire

[dibble34]

Hi All

Quite new to the RC Scene, but just wanted to mention a little club i have joined in Hampshire. More info can be found here http://www.torch-hants.fsnet.co.uk/. Quite a small club with really friendly people and a wide age range. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Thought i woulld give it a plug as the site isn't the easiest to fine on the web :thumbsup:

Cheers

Dave O

[Lee Martin]

coool, how olds this track, i went ot a place like this when i was younger!!!

[dibble34]

I think they have been there for about 6 years, but they do maintain the track. It's astro Turf. Quite a good layout :)

[David Church]

I have been there once, it's a good track!!!:thumbsup:

[Crash]

all sounds good to me.
i live near Bournemouth and there's only snoring car clubs near me - this looks ideal.
can i just turn up one sunday morning and race?

[dibble34]

yep, just turn up and go, there are 2wd and 4wd cars, no spec rules as far i am aware. Just turn up and race :)

[Crash]

I'd better dust the cars off then - looks like I'm going racing!! :thumbsup:

[showtime]

the track looks good from space

http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=50.926926&lon=-1.225189&z=20&r=0&src=msl

scroll out to see whereabouts it is :thumbsup:

[Crash]

looks really good, nicely kept too from what you can see.

just found out it's more than a good dusting the cars need, a small spares order will need to be placed soon me thinks :lol:

[Crazy L]

Gotta love that vid eh :thumbsup:

Sorry I've not been down for the last year Dave, been really busy on the house and changing jobs, got a new bike too. Had no time or money for RC this year at all.

Be back soon though, my motor is still in bits from last october when I came last time with a couple of clanners.

Yup, get your arses down there, great track, dont be fooled in thinking it's flat, it isn't.

And with money tight these days, it doesnt cost a big ben to race either, bargain.

We could use Fred Dineage to do a local telethon to bring in some new members and small donations:lol:

turn up, tune in, go out.:thumbsup:

[dibble34]

Hi all

Yep it is a great track and friendly people. It is £4 to race which i reckon is pretty cheap. Crazy, i don't think i am the Dave you know as i am quite new too. There is another Dave that still goes though.

[Crazy L]

Oh ok, I'm thinking you were the other Dave, too many Daves, aaaagggh.
The Dave with too many 1/10th buggies.

Well, I've not been down for about a year, shame, cheap racing ahoy. But i'm hoping to be back soon, have you heard the one about the 540 powered Tamiya buggy winning races?:thumbsup::thumbsup:

laterz

[Crazy L]

Bump:thumbsup:

It's a small club people, please visit them sometime, if it gets some new regulars things can only improve. Some new regulars will bring new ideas and much needed club funds, which will help greatly :D.

I dont mean for this to sound like a charity case, but there aren't too many 1/10th off road astroturf tracks on the south coast are there, and there wont be any if we cant keep it rolling.

So come on, pop down for a mornings racing just for fun.

[Crazy L]

Here's a question. What attracts new members to a club/track? and what can persuade them to keep going back?

I ask as I dont think the guy who runs this track does enough to promote the club. I've told him the internet is the answer, he's a bit old skool and wasn't even aware of the existence of DSM technology. He has also in the past shot down all my ideas for trying to attract a new membership.

So how hard is it to run a club? and if you guys visited an astro track on the south coast that was a bit ramshackle, would/wouldn't you go back? and why?

Answers on a postcard to the usuall address. Ta:D

[dibble34]

For me the main problem is i didn't know they existed. I accidently found the site when on a site about RC planes! As soon as i spoke to the guys and found out it was still running i got a car straight away. The problem is if you google rc clubs, off road clubs, in hampshire etc etc the website is never returned. Unless you actually seach for Titchfield off road club nothing is returned, so unless you know what it is called (guessing most people won't) it remains an RC Secret :eh?:

[Crazy L]

True, it's a bit hard to find. Then again, on the other hand, if one is bang in to 1/10th leccy buggies, they probably end up here eventually, and judging by the swathes of people not really interested in going that far south, then Ian and Jules may as well call it a day and pack it in. Another one bites the dust:thumbdown:.

Other nails in the coffin include the tyre additive smelling hall dwelling 1/12 folks down at Wickham village hall, If they had any imagination, they would get themselves an off road buggy and come race in the summer.

The other thing is, racing every week. Most clubs I know of, have an actual race date, whereby everyone involved knows which sunday to attend, thus you get all the people that week, rather than 3 one week and 4 the next.

It's a shame, but I think that 1/10th off road is dead on the south coast, we have the club, but noone to attend. I was hoping that when the on road (cough) club shut down in Burselden, that we might have soaked up some of the fallout, alas no.

My last nugget comes from the frustration that neither Jules or Ian appear to put themselves out to get on the internet and try and promote the place themselves, I can post 2 minute videos on the internet till the cows come home but if the actual chairman cant be arsed to promote his own club, then what hope is there, lets be fair about this. I even asked Colin of RCKingdom to set up a mini forum for the club on his own website, it had a few people post, only two of which were from members of the club, myself and Jon Wolfe, it's still up, no posts for about a year. I was hoping that interest would pick up since it's existence is now known to the 1/10th masses due to the power of Oople, get some new regular blood down there, then stage a mutiny to see If I could do the job with a bit more gusto, but since there isn't, I wont.

RIP Titchfield Off Road Club Hants*:thumbdown:



*though I'd be happy to be proven wrong

[showtime]

i'd go there Lionel & i'd probably be able to get people like Flanders, Sparky, Mini-P & a few others to go as well but its the wrong time of year for us :eh?:
to us the tenth stuff is something we do indoors in winter because we're not keen enough to go freezing our jacobs off outdoors doing 8th :rolleyes:

pretty sure we'd get down there if it was still running next year (8th calendar permitting) :)

[dibble34]

Don't think it is RIP TORCH. They only pay when they race and only need 7 people to break even, and there is normally around 9 of us. Just would be nice to have a few more. I don't think it is that they can't be arsed, just that it is quite a casual club. Better not close anyway, i just spent loads on my ZX5:cry:

[dr durga]

lol i might be able to go but i need something :p i need someone to go onto google maps and get how many miles is it from witley... comps gone crazy ect would gretly help =p

[Crazy L]

They only pay when they race and only need 7 people to break even, I don't think it is that they can't be arsed, just that it is quite a casual club. Better not close anyway, i just spent loads on my ZX5:cry:

This is more like it, any publicity is good publicity in my book.

I know that, but when I was last there, about a year ago, it started to get silly with only 6 turning up and still holding a meeting, a little too casual if you get my drift. It looked set to continue, that's why the RIP prediction.

I beg to differ with you on weather they can be arsed or not, I've been going there for years. Last year, Dave Moore & myself asked Ian to get us all together in a pub somewhere one evening to discuss the club and just chuck ideas out there about how to keep the club going, he didnt want to know, he wasn't the only one though, I thought that the regulars who do show would want to do something to keep their club going, with a couple of exceptions it looked like I was wrong. I suggested a stock class to keep costs down to attract newcomers, he didn't want to know, I suggested an internet forum for members, with the thought it may generate some outside interest, he didn't want to know, (so I did it regardless) He actually told me off for posting the video because it had a thumbnail of something else I had made in the corner of the page (it is MY photobucket page afterall). Perhaps he has something against me personally, I don't know.

I've only started to race again over the last few weeks, having spent the last year changing jobs, working on house, personal issues etc, which explains my absence. I know how you feel about your new buggy having just invested in a new buggy myself, I'm looking for a return sooner rather than later:D.

Dr Durga, do you mean Whitley? if so, its aint far, the track is in Curdridge lane, which is circled, check it out: http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=curdidge+lane&countryCode=GB#map=50.90379,-1.20879|14|4&bd=useful_information&loc=GB:50.92958:-1.22763:17|curdidge%20lane|Curdridge%20Lane,%20Wal tham%20Chase,%20Southampton,%20Hampshire,%20Englan d,%20SO32%202 (http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=curdidge+lane&countryCode=GB#map=50.90379,-1.20879%7C14%7C4&bd=useful_information&loc=GB:50.92958:-1.22763:17%7Ccurdidge%20lane%7CCurdridge%20Lane,%2 0Waltham%20Chase,%20Southampton,%20Hampshire,%20En gland,%20SO32%202)

Perhaps double figures are on the cards soon:o, especially if come the spring, Showtime can rustle up some followers to come down when the RX is not on:thumbsup:

[dibble34]

fair enough mate. hoping it will be on tomorrow as it looks dry for the first time in ages:)

[dr durga]

yes! im going to go to this track after christmas as im getting a new battery and charger! its 1 hour away though... :p

[Crazy L]

Oh I see what you mean, I thought you meant Whiteley, and Witley was just bad spelling :lol::lol::lol::lol:. Check out the website for some crude maps I knocked up, the link is on the 1st post of this thread.

[dr durga]

thanks :p

[dibble34]

Quick reminder about this great little club. To be honest we could do with a few more members so come and give it a try :D. First race day is free, you can't say fairer than that :thumbsup:

[Andy71]

I paid the club a visit today and had a blast.

The members are very friendly and the track is a real test, one of those that looks straightforward until you drive it and has a good selection of corners.

Come and have a go, there are no other permanent clubs in the area and it's only 10mins from jct10 of the M27.

[rob8246]

Sounds good!!:D

Do the club run meetings every sunday??

[Southwell]

Im up for a bit of this, only 35 miles away.

[rob8246]

Im up for a bit of this, only 35 miles away.

We need to get a few of us down there then mush ;)

[Andy71]

I believe they run every Sunday - 9-1.

They have a website, google Titchfield Off Road Club.

The gallery is out of date though!!

I'm going back in Feb (lack of spare time), just hoping it's a bit warmer :cry:

[dibble34]

yep every sunday 9am -12:30 ish. Be great to see some new faces :)
Here is an aerial shot of the track to tempt ya
http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=bishops+waltham&countryCode=GB#map=50.9267,-1.22491|20|32&bd=useful_information&loc=GB:50.96705:-1.16812:14|bishops%20waltham|Bishops%20Waltham,%20 Southampton,%20Hampshire,%20England,%20SO32%201

[RichB]

Well I popped over this morning. The sun was shining down on us, nice track, not used to this posh astroturf though! Thanks to the guys for being welcoming. I gave the old Optima a run, but I think something slightly more modern would be appropriate. See you again no doubt.
Rich.

[Darren Boyle]

Guys, if you fancy it, why dont you apply to hold a regional events (or two) if you feel you and the track are up to it (even if you are not I am sure some of the other clubs around would be more than willing to help out)

You would probably fall into our region, which is the Chilterns Mid South which goes across to Swindon, up to Silverstone, back across to Stotfold and everything below and in between. Would be good to have another club around the area.....

[dibble34]

Guys, if you fancy it, why dont you apply to hold a regional events (or two) if you feel you and the track are up to it (even if you are not I am sure some of the other clubs around would be more than willing to help out)

You would probably fall into our region, which is the Chilterns Mid South which goes across to Swindon, up to Silverstone, back across to Stotfold and everything below and in between. Would be good to have another club around the area.....

That sounds like a great idea, not up to me though would have to check with the guys who run the club. Do you have anymore info on where i need to start looking to set this up? Do we need to be registered BRCA etc?

[Darren Boyle]

You would need to be a BRCA club, if you contact Keith Wardle from the stotfold club he would help you along since he is the BRCA rep for this region (Chiltern Mid South)

His email is keith@kwardle.com

[dibble34]

Thanks for that, i will forward this to the organisers. Could be really good:)

[Crazy L]

Jeebus, I leave Oople for a couple of weeks, come back and find a mountain of people looking at coming down.

Torch did used to do an "interclub" thing many years ago, before I started though.

I don't think they would be up for it though tbh, but would like to be proved wrong;).

Looks like numbers could be on the up, I just have to fix my Durga still.

[Crazy L]

Just a quick "bump" here.

I may be going to Torch tomorrow weather permitting, I'll be taking the Durga, also, the Slash, to see how it goes.

Any more Slash runners out there in the area? maybe get a class going. Good ol' close spec racing, could be fun:lol:

[dibble34]

Cheeky bump guys. We have had a few new faces which is great, but now hopefully the weather is starting to turn for the better it is a great time to come and race. :) The track was bone dry last week and made for some good racing. I had no excuses for my driving :woot:

[mikeyscott]

Hi,

I used to race at Titchfield about 15 years ago and I was up there the other week as I live in Locks Heath (Yellow Leon Cupra). Just in the process of putting a B4 together and then I'll turn up for some racing.

Any set-up tips for a B4? ;)

I used to race a Schumacher Procat, Cougar 2000 and finally a Losi XX at their old site and the site before that.

Used to hang out with Gerald Page etc.

Prior to that I was racing with Chris Wilkinson's crew at Millbrook school.

Looking forward to getting this B4 running.

I too believe it needs promoting and I'd happily put the word out. I remember when we used to have 7 heats years ago. Back when Ron was there (RIP).

[jkonline]

Hi,

I am not sure if this is the best place to post but here goes anyhow.

I live in fareham and am interested in starting RC. I have a bit of of an electronics background but do not relaly where to start. I am currently reading this book:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Radio-Control-Car-Manual-Maintaining/dp/1844254704/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220615758&sr=1-1

Can anyone point me in the direction of some good resources, local model shops etc.

Thanks in advance

[RichB]

Hi jk,

I would suggest by far the best 'resource' is the local club! Why not come down to TORCH (Sundays 9am-1pm) to have a look and a chat, you can see what's involved and also the sort of racing you could be doing locally.
I've just started again after a 20+year break, and have found it a good track with friendly people.
Cheers,
Richard.

[mikeyscott]

Indeed helpful bunch. I was going to come down this weekend, but I'm playing paint ball with work..

So next weekend fingers crossed my B4 will hit the track

[jkonline]

Thanks I will try and make it down this Sunday.

John

[mikeyscott]

I may pop down early as I think the paint ball is just up the road. Bit gutted as I thought it was today and then my boss said no - Sunday :cry:

[AlisdairO]

I recently started racing (again) here, and just wanted to say that they are a very helpful, friendly bunch :). There's also no other clubs in the area, as far as I am aware.

It's true, though, that you have to be rather dedicated to find them. It took a substantial amount of trawling the internet before I located the web site.

[jkonline]

I did find one other on the internet near Waterlooville (http://www.bolwextric.co.uk/rem/index.html) but titchfield is closer to me.

[Crazy L]

The Clanfield track is 1/8th Nitro only. Whereas TORCH is 1/10th off road.

P.S, sorry could help with the astro moving today guys, only just finished working on the car:thumbdown: and I've had enough today.

Hope to be down somewhen soon

[mikeyscott]

Clanfield I think are due to have a 1/10 track, but Titchfield location wise is perfect and with a rise in numbers fingers crossed

I'd like to see a lap counting system there and I'd happily pay for my own PT

[showtime]

Titchfields a little bit of a drive for me but the idea of only racing in the morning is the main thing that puts me off going.
if i go out for a days racing thats exactly what i want ;)

[mikeyscott]

It's quite good, but if the numbers rise maybe it'll run for longer ;)

I'll prob get down their at 08:15 tomorrow before heading off to paint ball as it's only down the road :)

May pay Iain for using the track later in the day for a practice

[Dudders]

Hi All,

I used to race between 1988 and 1994 around the South East, mainly at Ash, Aldershot linked to Surrey and Hants model in Frimley.

I am thinking off getting back into it but I need a heads up on the type of machinery now involved?.

Cells?
Motors?
Cars 2wd/4wd?
ESC?
Controller?.

Have things moved on since Kyosho ZX-R stage?. Used the use 2200 cells with carbon stuff and temp charger.....

Regards

Neil

[Crazy L]

Yes things have moved on, brushless motors and lipo cells are the order of the day. car wise, anything goes down there, infact, there's a guy down there called Dave, he has more than one ZX-R, which he happily races.

Showtime, you'll be lucky with the whole day racing thing, they all want to go home and watch F1. I'm willing to bet at least 80% of them have never done a "whole days racing", ever, hell, none of them had ever heard of spectrum till about 18 months ago.

No chance either of a transponder based timing system, not unless someone is willing to donate.

Not being derogotory, just hard facts.

[Dudders]

Crazy L,

So what is the most popular 4wd or 2wd?, my choice was always 4wd. What is the best car to have at present in the world 1/10th off road world?.

I think I'll need to get searching for brushless cells and Lipo cells!

[Crazy L]

Most popular 4wd, is probably the RC10 B44, takes saddle packs if thats your thing. others to consider are of course the Schumacher Cat sx, available in lipo cell chassis or sub C version, the Losi XX4, which is a bit long in the tooth now, and the Tamiya Durga DB01, belt drive, takes stick packs, if you feel minted, there's always the Predator X11. Not forgetting also the Yokomo Bmax and the X Factory bastard car.

As for 2wd, well, RC10 B4 is the worlds favourite, and has been for a while now, other cars include the X Factory X(5 or 6, I can never remember) and Losi's ark relic, the XXX BK2.

[mikeyscott]

How did it go today?

I was there early 08:00-08:45, but had to leave to head off to paint ball. Looking forward to running next week. Just hope my toe in and camber tools arrive.

[AlisdairO]

I could only make it for a couple of races, but it looked like there were enough people for two full heats (11+). The numbers seem to have been rising ever since I first went there - I wonder if I can take credit :D.

Neildudman - Quite a few people at the track still run NiMH/brushed setups and do well - there's not too many long straights, so it doesn't seem like you *need* the fastest motors to compete. You can pick up brushed kit for a song, as well. I was doing alright-ish yesterday with a brushed/NiMH setup, and my driving is pretty awful :)

[stampede vxlboy]

hi do you know how to change your name?

[mikeyscott]

I could only make it for a couple of races, but it looked like there were enough people for two full heats (11+). The numbers seem to have been rising ever since I first went there - I wonder if I can take credit :D.

Neildudman - Quite a few people at the track still run NiMH/brushed setups and do well - there's not too many long straights, so it doesn't seem like you *need* the fastest motors to compete. You can pick up brushed kit for a song, as well. I was doing alright-ish yesterday with a brushed/NiMH setup, and my driving is pretty awful :)

Fantastic and I'll be there next week along with a friend who has purchased a B4 RTR. Was Ed there and how did he get one Just got to work on the set-up this week as I'm experiencing grip roll at the mo, so gone for micros on the rear and minis on the front minus the outer spikes. Fitted an anti roll bar last night, so will see how it goes.

Paint Ball was wicked (and only up the road), but I wouldn't be in pain today if I'd gone racing....

[dibble34]

Yep Ed was there, had a drive of his B4 which seemed to go quite well. Don't quote me on this because i know little about 2wd, but i think the standard tyre setup for b4's at this track is Yellow Mini pins or spikes on the back and staggered ribs on the front (not sure what colour, think yellow).

Edd had changed his car to this and it was loads better that last time i saw him drivinig it.

[mikeyscott]

Cool, I expect he'll be there next weekend as Dan is coming down.

I've got some new staggered ribs in one of my boxes, but no front wheels at the mo. I fitted a rear anti roll bar last night, so will see how that is.

I'll be running a 19x2 stock brushed motor which runs pretty well. Toying with a LRP brushed set-up as I'm about to be put on the callout rota :) (Callout role is to unplug the firewalls if we have a sustained attack - £2500 a year with no calls in 18 months :) )

Need to get a PT too as I'm looking at doing regionals if I can get good enough.

Only thing I really really don't like about the circuit... My real car grounds out on the run into the circuit :(

[AlisdairO]

Fantastic and I'll be there next week along with a friend who has purchased a B4 RTR. Was Ed there and how did he get one Just got to work on the set-up this week as I'm experiencing grip roll at the mo, so gone for micros on the rear and minis on the front minus the outer spikes. Fitted an anti roll bar last night, so will see how it goes.

Paint Ball was wicked (and only up the road), but I wouldn't be in pain today if I'd gone racing....

Ed looked like he was going pretty well when I left. He lifted his front end a bit with some shock spacers (I couldn't even get my little finger under the front of his car before), and it seemed to be handling a bit better.

If you're looking for a cheap upgrade for your stock motor DMS have got Trinity D5s on sale for a mere 25 quid (or 3 for 60). Just picked a 12 single up and it's damn quick for the money :).

[mikeyscott]

Cheers for the heads up, I'll be heading to brushless LRP Sphere etc rather than purchasing brushed motors I think. Although my LRP 19x2 is going to be slow....

Cool, fingers crossed Ed will be there next weekend

[Southwell]

Can we carry on running for a couple of hours after the meeting or do we have to leave once the meeting ends? I think 2 of us will be there sunday either way.

[mikeyscott]

I think they pay rent for the whole day, so I can't see why not. We'll find out on Sunday.. I'd like to stay on longer

[dibble34]

Don't quote me on this, but i think it is ok. I have quite often stayed behind/been the last one to go and no one has said anything to me. Be good to see you there Southwell.

Mikey i have a feeling Ed said he couldn't make it next weekend

[mikeyscott]

Mikey i have a feeling Ed said he couldn't make it next weekend

Ah well it'll just be Dan and me then.. (Ed was Dan's best man and we all got very drunk in Cardiff.) Unless Ed doesn't know Dan's bought a B4 RTR

Iain indicated it was ok to stay on, but how late I don't know. I popped back last Sunday at about 17:30 till 18:00 after paint ball to do some set-up work

How much does it cost for a banner, as I was thinking of looking into a TORCH banner for the Rostrum

[dibble34]

Not sure where you would get a banner to be honest.

One thing i keep forgetting to say about the racing is that they always try and get at least 6 races in for each person.

[mikeyscott]

6!! Christ that's a fair few, years ago when I was at torch it was more like 3/4, but was due to higher numbers.

Time to order some more SMC 4200 cells... The 5 I have aren't going to be enough!

[Crazy L]

I've been pitching this club to anyone who'll listen for a few years now, and all it needed was a few members to actually get on the internet and contribute to forums, aside from me, noone has ever bothered, untill now, and thanks to that, and you, it looks like numbers are on the up.:thumbsup:

Step 2 is maybe either a whole days racing or an actual race series with proper dates, that would get people attending as they will know when to turn up, Dibble, you get down there more regular than I nowadays, have a word mush.

The argument for this is that all racers in the 21st century organise their racing around dates that are plastered all over the internet. A Torch calender would be beneficial. It doesn't do a club any harm to have a calender, I'm sure most people here agree with that.;)

[mikeyscott]

So how many of us are going to turn up on Sunday? Yup don't think Ed will be there due to his daughters birthday i think

[dibble34]

I shall be there, weather permitting :thumbsup: I know Ian is back too

[dibble34]

I've been pitching this club to anyone who'll listen for a few years now, and all it needed was a few members to actually get on the internet and contribute to forums, aside from me, noone has ever bothered, untill now, and thanks to that, and you, it looks like numbers are on the up.:thumbsup:

Step 2 is maybe either a whole days racing or an actual race series with proper dates, that would get people attending as they will know when to turn up, Dibble, you get down there more regular than I nowadays, have a word mush.

The argument for this is that all racers in the 21st century organise their racing around dates that are plastered all over the internet. A Torch calender would be beneficial. It doesn't do a club any harm to have a calender, I'm sure most people here agree with that.;)

I think for now, we just need to see how it goes. I don't want the original members to feel pushed out or like it isn't their club, but i think it is going in the right direction and let's see what happens :)

From a selfish point of view it suits me to be half day as i have a 1yr old and don't want to be out the whole day at the moment.

There was another chap that came to see what's what last sunday, so things are looking much better.

[mikeyscott]

Anyone know what the weather is going to be doing and will people run if it's wet as i'd quite happily run

Fingers crosssed it does work out otherwise it'll be newbury and clanfield for me.

[dibble34]

Anyone know what the weather is going to be doing and will people run if it's wet as i'd quite happily run

It was looking dodgy, but i think it looks a bit better now. We have run in damp/wet track conditions before, but not in the rain as far as i am aware and not if there is standing water on the track. I only live round the corner so unless it's chucking it down i always go and have a look.:thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

I'm only down the road too, so will check it out too :)

Wet weather days, may have to get a Cats SX for those ;)

[Crazy L]

I think for now, we just need to see how it goes. I don't want the original members to feel pushed out or like it isn't their club, but i think it is going in the right direction and let's see what happens.

That's what I meant, I didn't mean like, now:lol:. If things continue to improve like they are then a few new ideas will have to be put forward to keep new people coming along, or they'll just get bored and clear off, then they'll be back to square one.

Just remember, If you always get what you've always got, you'll always only ever have what you've had.....or some crap like that:lol:

Anyway, enough of the philosophical nonsense

Hopefully Southwell will be down and give a few tips and maybe a thumbs up and maybe come back with a few more, I'll be back sometime after getting my Golf sorted (brakes are done, just need to do the Head:cry:)

[mikeyscott]

What time are you lot getting down to the track tomorrow? I'll get down there between 8-8:30


Looking forward to it as it'll be my first racing since 1994

[mikeyscott]

Cheers for a good day today, found the cause of some of my problems though :(

a dead cell in two of my packs of batteries :(

Anyone recommend anywhere for a cell swap and pack rebuild?

Overall the car ran ok, just needs a bit more speed, so I'll be ordering a motor later, but not winding it full up on the ESC. Not bad for a come back from 1994

[AlisdairO]

It was great to see everyone there! We had a nice lot of people around, particularly considering we were missing a couple of regulars.

[mikeyscott]

Weather is looking ok for the weekend, just hope we start to break 25c soon!!!

http://www.wave105.com/Article.asp?id=696400

[captain-codpiece]

Is racing on as normal this weekend what with the Bank Hol and all that? I am not local, but in the area for the weekend and would like to pop down. I can't quite make out from the video, is it astroturf surface? What tyres does everyone run in general?

Cheers

Lloyd

[Crazy L]

Astro indeedy. Ballistic buggy green minispikes, or schumacher green minispikes, yellow minipins if you love a bit of grip roll. That'll be all round on a 4wd, or an a 2wd, them on the back and Schumacher staggered ribs on the front. In the chucking rain, or very wet conditions, Yok TR32s.

Hope to have been of some help:thumbsup:

[AlisdairO]

As far as I'm aware, racing is on as normal this weekend, 9 - 12.30. It's astroturf, and people generally run staggered rib fronts and mini pins/spikes rears, all yellow, for 2wd. Not sure about 4wd.

edit: damn, too slow ;)

[captain-codpiece]

Cheers guys! I will try and make it down then, I am running 2wd, I got yellow mini spikes and mini pins, track looks awesome!

[AlisdairO]

It'll be great to see you there :). Do grab some staggered ribs for the front if you can - the 2wds tend to oversteer/grip roll with spikes on the front.

[captain-codpiece]

Ok cool, thanks for the advice. I have swiped some staggered fronts, will chuck them on this afternoon! See you there:thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

I may run staggered tomorrow, but haven't got any foam inserts. I ran schumacher minis allround last week without issues.

[captain-codpiece]

So do you guys just jump straight in to heats or can you get there nice and early for a few practice laps?

[dibble34]

The normal setup is pracitce for a while i think the first race is around 9:30. Normally there are 2 race groups of 5 to 7 people. The first race is a staggered start or qualifying i guess you could call it. They then try and get in another 5 races for each race set, if that makes sense!:thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

the only problem I have is the number of races. lots of cells needed..

I dialled my grip roll out with an anti roll bar, but that may change when I run a faster motor. not this weekend due to soldering heat issues... so may just buy a brushless motor.

[jkonline]

Hi, Some of you may remember I came down to the track a few weeks back (after posting on here) looking at getting started in RC racing having never done it before. Well I thought I would post a bit of an update.

After taking your advise and a lots of searching over the last few weeks I opted for a second hand B4 Stealth that has been upgraded with threaded shocks etc., a gtb esc, a 13.5 brushless motor and a Sanwa Gemini 2 along with some other bits.

It is all coming together now and hopefully I should be down this weekend or next with my b4.

Thanks for you help and see you all soon.

John.

[mikeyscott]

good and we'll help when you hit the track. sounds like you have got a nice combo there

[mikeyscott]

Don't think I'll be there on Sunday :( Other halfs fathers birthday gathering.. mmmm

If I do I'll be late late..

[mikeyscott]

How was it today etc with numbers and racing?

[mikeyscott]

Who is racing this weekend :)

I will be pending a 10.5 motor turning up whilst my 7.5 is being RMA'd

[captain-codpiece]

You guys doing anything on the Monday being bank holiday? I can't make Sunday, hopefully can next week though!

[jkonline]

I will be there on sunday for my first race see if I actually can get it around the track!

[dibble34]

You guys doing anything on the Monday being bank holiday? I can't make Sunday, hopefully can next week though!


Hello Mate

As far as i am aware just sunday :(. will let you know if i hear otherwise.

Cheers

Dave

[dibble34]

I will be there for my first race see if I actually can get it around the track!

Good skills, weather is looking good so hopefully there will be a good turnout :thumbsup:

[AlisdairO]

I shall be around :)

[mikeyscott]

Yup 25C + please...

Hope a few bits arrive before Sunday :)

[mikeyscott]

great mornings racing people :)

Fingers crossed for an indian summer

[jkonline]

Just have to remember the sun cream next time as I am a little burnt.

Good first morning, excluding the fact i only finished half of the races I started but something to improve on.

[mikeyscott]

Just have to remember the sun cream next time as I am a little burnt.

Good first morning, excluding the fact i only finished half of the races I started but something to improve on.

Yup I'm pink :(

[captain-codpiece]

Wahoo I can come Sunday all going to plan.......

Thoroughly enjoyed last time guys, excellent track and a real good setup. Can't wait to give it another thrash!

:thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

Cool. I should be racing if I get ready Saturday early as I'm out in the evening at Counting Crows in Bournemouth.

Last weekend was cool and good numbers too :)

Win the lottery and I'd fund a transponder system!

[mikeyscott]

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/se/southampton_forecast_weather.html

Get the sun block out

[mikeyscott]

all set for tomorrow? :)

i'll be there early to determine whether I run a 7.5 or the 10.5.

[captain-codpiece]

I am....:D

It's just a shame that I don't live daaaaawn saaaarf anymore.:( Otherwise I'd be there every week. And looks like it'll be a scorcher....bonus!

[mikeyscott]

cool. i'll be bleary eyed tomorrow as i'm in bournemouth at the mo at counting crows concert.

[captain-codpiece]

Just a quick note to say thanks for a great days racing today! :thumbsup:

Great track, great atmosphere and even great weather. I don't know why there aren't more tenth off roaders down south, cos this place is frickin' awesome.

Cheers guys, see you next time I am in the area.

[carty]

drove up for a look at track sunday afternoon, missed you all as you finish around midday i think, now ive found it will either start coming next sunday(although being fathers day could make it tricky) or the one after,
looks like a good old fashioned buggy track excellent, quite a trek but going to be worth it, should be two of us coming to race poss 4 at most, what sort of numbers do you guys get there, thanks dave.

[mikeyscott]

Hi,

What time did you get down there?

Anything from about 15 - 20 at the moment, it's a small club with fun racing.

[carty]

i came up around 2.30/3pm mainly just to find it and have a look at the track, ive been meaning to get up there for ages now as racing on road just isnt the same

[AmiSMB]

I am hoping to come up on 28th June as I am not busy with 1/8th RallyX that weekend.

[mikeyscott]

The more the better... The track rocks fingers crossed as more numbers = better racing and funds etc. for improvements. However I'm one of these people who will quite happily put my hand in my pocket for this club.

One thing I'd love is a lap counting system, but they cost mega money.

[dibble34]

Great to see some more people interested in joining in :thumbsup:

If you have any questions about the club, just post em and we will hopefully be able to give you the answer.

Things have really picked up over the last 6 months or so. Track is in good condition and creating some close racing:)

They guys that run the club are now looking into getting a better second hand timing system, hence my post in the wanted section.

[mikeyscott]

I reckon the club should do an extended days racing to about 3pm once a month and particularly in the numbers spike up.

[carty]

ok guys, my mate shaun who will be coming up with me has just got himself a b4 stealth kit any set up ideas? shock oils etc would be great for me to pass on to me also he is eager to purchase a brushless system tonight and has been recomended a 6.5t system, im thinking this may well be a little bit to much for the track as it seems quite technical and not all about speed what turns are you all running, thanks dave.
p.s almost forgot he'll be running lipo as well

[mikeyscott]

I'll dig out what I have later, but it depends on the individual. I.e. I'm running a different set-up to other B4 drivers. Hopefully a XX-CR next time :D

Personally 6.5 will be too hot for this track

[dibble34]

I race 4wd so not too hot on 2wd setup. What i do know is that the fastest brushless 2wd racers have 5.5 turn and lipo. That is the limit i would say so 6.5 turn is ok, but may be a bit much if you are new to the sport.

Most of the guys with b4's run staggered ribs on the front and minipins on the back. I think yellow schumachers, but don't hold me to that.

Not sure on oil or springs for 2wd, i run 35wt oil in the front and 30wt in the back on my 4wd D4.

The track is quite bumpy and very grippy when dry

[mikeyscott]

I'm running

Yellow stagger ribs on the front
Green mini spikes on the rear and soon to be blue as yellow and green wear out too quick

35W oil in the front with blue springs
25w oil in the rear with silver springs

10.5 brushless & LIPO. Lead under the LIPO to bring the weight back up.

Car runs ok and not far off 12 laps. I'm the slowest of the A bunch...

Lap record is 14 laps with a Losi XX set last weekend.

[carty]

thanks for the reply's i think he will going with a 10.5 system.
Do you run 2 and 4wd all in together

[Crazy L]

Hi guys, Hopefully, if I can get the Golf on the road in time, I'll also be along with AmiSMB, and maybe bringing Jon wolfe with us too.

The Durga is ready to roll (has been for months actually:D)

I know this is a long shot, Dibble, what are the chances of Ian caving in and running a proper Final? it may make some people come back a bit more regularly.

See you all on the 28th with a bit of luck:thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

2wd and 4wd together. however most people run 2WD

[captain-codpiece]

Hopefully I will be down Sunday with the X6. I got Lipo now too, what a flippin difference! I know X6 setup is different but for what it's worth I run staggered's up front, yellow minispikes on the rear, associated shocks with silver springs all round and 30wt oil. 6.5t motor.

[AlisdairO]

ok guys, my mate shaun who will be coming up with me has just got himself a b4 stealth kit any set up ideas? shock oils etc would be great for me to pass on to me also he is eager to purchase a brushless system tonight and has been recomended a 6.5t system, im thinking this may well be a little bit to much for the track as it seems quite technical and not all about speed what turns are you all running, thanks dave.
p.s almost forgot he'll be running lipo as well

I'm currently running 30wt (schumacher) oil all round, with brown front springs (shocks on the inner hole on the top, outer on the bottom), and green rear springs (middle top, outer bottom). Yellow staggered ribs on the front, mini pins on the back (blue or yellow depending on whether it's dry or wet). This seems to run pretty well on the track, although I'm considering trying 25wt oil. Most of the people at the club prefer green springs on the front, though.

If he's new, a 6.5t brushless may be a bit nippy for him (although quite future proof if he buys a speedo that lets him dial back the top speed). The track doesn't have much in the way of long straights. I run 9 turn brushed, and that's pretty much the max you could need, I think.

[shaun m]

hi im shaun , carty's mate :p , as he said im going to go with a 10.5 , and start building the car tonight , ready for sunday :D

im quite exsperienced with racing , but ive only done 1/8th truggy racing in the past , but only recently got into electric indoor racing ..
but to be honest off road is where i like it ..:drool:

cheers shaun

[showtime]

9turn brushed is still pretty tasty!
the 9 single i used to run in my 4wd was as fast as the guys running 5.5L's :o

[shaun m]

hi me again :) .. car has just turned up :woot: .. ive got shumacher yellow spikes tyres ,as well as the kit tyres , will these be better on the front ..

also what gearing would you run with a 10.5 system , whats the fdr needed for the track ...
thanks again

[mikeyscott]

hi me again :) .. car has just turned up :woot: .. ive got shumacher yellow spikes tyres ,as well as the kit tyres , will these be better on the front ..

also what gearing would you run with a 10.5 system , whats the fdr needed for the track ...
thanks again

right or wrongly I'm running 81/22 on my 10.5 (previous week it was 81/24) as Dibble will testify it's fairly quick. I based it around a 19T in the manual.

A pair of staggered fronts (you can get some at the track if you haven't got any)
Minis on the rear

7.5 is getting tempting again as it may help in breaking into a 12. However I may get an 9.5 or 8.5 motor to add to the collection :D (Losi 7.5, LRP X11 7.5 & Speed Passion 10.5)

[shaun m]

right or wrongly I'm running 81/22 on my 10.5 (previous week it was 81/24) as Dibble will testify it's fairly quick. I based it around a 19T in the manual.

A pair of staggered fronts (you can get some at the track if you haven't got any)
Minis on the rear

7.5 is getting tempting again as it may help in breaking into a 12. However I may get an 9.5 or 8.5 motor to add to the collection :D (Losi 7.5, LRP X11 7.5 & Speed Passion 10.5)
when you say you can get some tyres at the track , is there a track shop etc , i want some spare arms , towers , hubs etc .. just to save me getting some off the internet.:blush:

[AlisdairO]

There's a chap at the track who sells consumables (tyres, oil, motor spray, etc), but not car spares.

[captain-codpiece]

I was just gonna ask the same, as I need some staggereds.

[Crazy L]

Top crack today guys, 1st time back in a few months, and it was a pleasant surprise to say the least, the attendance had increased 4 fold, literally, since the last time I went.

Car was going good. More varied competition to take on.

Hopefully, numbers like that will happen a bit more regularly now. top stuff:thumbsup::thumbsup:

See you all again soon

[mikeyscott]

Cracking day, just think we should have run 3 heats rather than 2 full heats etc.

Got some work to do on the Losi and my ESC wasn't set-up correctly. So fingers crossed next time - Tekin Hotwire software makes it so much easier.

[AmiSMB]

Had a great time yesterday fantastic little track. Did find the X-6 much better to drive than the CAT SX, although wheelies on the straight were a problem so I am going to drop to a 7.5 a must with Lipo batteries I think. Maybe some more tuning on the CAT SX setup will change that. I was surprised how well my Losi 8T electric truggy went around the track as I have never ran it on Astro before and some of those corners were quite sharp for a 1/8th car. Was great meeting people in person rather than just knowing the forum name. Hopefully will not be long before I can come again.

[mikeyscott]

Cheers for the XX bits too :) Did you get rid of many of the other XX bits?

Yeah 7.5 is what I ran in my Losi with LIPO (just too damn light), the Tekin RS Pro ESC wasn't set right, which I have now corrected. My B4 normally has a 10.5 in it.

[AlisdairO]

Excellent day's racing, guys. 3 heats would probably have been more sensible, but I didn't half have fun with all those cars on the track :)

[mikeyscott]

Excellent day's racing, guys. 3 heats would probably have been more sensible, but I didn't half have fun with all those cars on the track :)

Yeah was fun.. I'm just desperate to get into the 12s :( & traffic doesn't help.. With a few tweaks to the XX I reckon I'll be there next time.

[AlisdairO]

Yeah, it definitely doesn't do a lot for your lap times, does it?

[dibble34]

Was good fun, but i agree i think 3 heats would of been better. When there were 6 cars in a race last week i was getting 12 laps easy. This sunday i didn't get one.

[shaun m]

it was only my 2nd week there , on the first week it done ok , this weekend just gone , not soo good ..

took me 3 race's to find out why it would'nt handle (bent rear arm and hinge pin ) after a collision or 2 with the back markers , in the first heat ...

my mate , took the ansmann madrat , and it did ok , a bit slow on the main straight , but good on the corners and jumps ..he still had a fair reasult...

ive just bought a madrat for a spare car , as im selling my schumacher mi3.5pro ...:woot:

[Crazy L]

Talking of handling, I don't think the fuel tube spacer mod on the kingpin has done any good, but it got me through the morning:p. A few tweaks (if I can be bothered) and it should come good.

[mikeyscott]

Talking of handling, I don't think the fuel tube spacer mod on the kingpin has done any good, but it got me through the morning:p. A few tweaks (if I can be bothered) and it should come good.

Yeah you know it'll be worth it ;) plus it'll give Mr Brown a challenger :rolleyes:

[Crazy L]

Yeah you know it'll be worth it ;) plus it'll give Mr Brown a challenger :rolleyes:

Which one? Jnr or Snr :lol::lol::lol::lol:

[mikeyscott]

Which one? Jnr or Snr :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Jnr of course!

[Crazy L]

Jnr of course!

That's all right then :D:D:D:D

Although, Brown has been campaigning that Losi XX of his round Titchfield for over 10 years now, and I think he was a team magic sponsored driver for a bit doing 10th on road ic.

Alas, I'm always up for a challenge, and it's off road, which we all know is an unofficial contact sport ;)

[AmiSMB]

That's all right then :D:D:D:D

Although, Brown has been campaigning that Losi XX of his round Titchfield for over 10 years now, and I think he was a team magic sponsored driver for a bit doing 10th on road ic.

Alas, I'm always up for a challenge, and it's off road, which we all know is an unofficial contact sport ;)

It it the way you make your car so wide mush!!!!! ;) :p

[mikeyscott]

How was racing today and how many people turned up etc?

[AlisdairO]

How was racing today and how many people turned up etc?

Bit of a quiet one yesterday (about 10 people showed up) - not much of a surprise given the horrible weather on saturday and the dodgy forecast for sunday, really.

Racing was excellent - wet track in the morning, gradually drying out as the day wore on to a mixture of wet and dry depending on the thickness of the astroturf. Really challenging driving - my wet weather setup was grip rolling on parts of the track and skidding over other parts. I struggled manfully to match the 4wd tyranny of Dave and Dave, and I think it was roughly honours even between the three of us in the end. Mr Dibble bagged the best race time of the day with something like 12 laps in 314s :).

[dibble34]

Probably gonna curse us, but the weather is looking good for tomorrow so hoping for good numbers. Still had quite a few people turn up over the last couple of weeks, but i think the damp conditions have put a few off.

[jkonline]

Good days racing yesterday, thanks to all those who helped me. I am slowly getting there and I keep improving my best lap time even just by a bit.

John

[mikeyscott]

Good days racing yesterday, thanks to all those who helped me. I am slowly getting there and I keep improving my best lap time even just by a bit.

John

Hi mate,

Indeed good days racing. Order this from DMS so we can get the right servo horn on your car. As I noticed that the steering travel is limiting you through the twisty section.

Associated AS9180 Servo horn set (most models) £2.65

Failing that ask for a spare for a sanwa in the wanted section etc.

Got some work to do on the Cat SX for next time. I'm ditching my remaining NIMHs to focus on LIPOs

[jkonline]

I have order a set although I think changing the steering end points will help a bit too as they are still set from before when I tried the metal steering blocks (which were a bit smaller and caused the steering to lock).

[Crazy L]

Hi guys

I'll be back i the next few weeks as I now have a car (Golf died, replaced it with an Audi A3:D)

And the Durga is ready to rip.

Did someone say mobile chicane?:lol:

[mikeyscott]

Cool..

I won't be racing this weekend, but certainly hope to the week after. Cat SX weekend next time.

[AlisdairO]

Cool :)

I'll see you guys in a couple of weeks, then be away for who knows how long after that. The joy of wedding season...

[mikeyscott]

We all need to try and agree a decent weekend so that the numbers are up for 3 heats ;)

[Crazy L]

Jules'd love that:lol:

[mikeyscott]

Jules and change?? :cry:

[carty]

check out, www.torch110.ning.com (http://www.torch110.ning.com)
do we want a home?

[Crazy L]

I'm in :thumbsup:

shoulda named it MyTorch, or TorchBook, or Twittorch though lol.:lol:

I urge you all to join

[mikeyscott]

At last maybe some nice weather for this weekend

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/se/southampton_forecast_weather.html

Woo hoo..

Losi XXCR time again :) (Unless my shell and Tekin turn up for the Cat SX)

[Steve.T]

Hoping to make it down for the first time tomorrow

[mikeyscott]

Cool. What are you running? I am hoping the Cat SX, but probably the XX

[Steve.T]

x6 squared

[mikeyscott]

Very nice, we have another Steve who'll want to have a look at that I expect..

[Crazy L]

I'm hoping to make tomorrow, everything's on charge, chores are done. might bring my vidcam too, I say might.

[Steve.T]

So.....rebuilt the diff, shocks and put the 7.5. I cleaned the car and charged the batteries. I put all the gear in the car and made sure that I had a route planned. Went to bed in the secure knowledge that I had planned well for a days racing........almost.
What did I forget......Hmmmmmm.........ah yes SET THE ***KING ALARM.
Hopefully I can make it next week

[mikeyscott]

So.....rebuilt the diff, shocks and put the 7.5. I cleaned the car and charged the batteries. I put all the gear in the car and made sure that I had a route planned. Went to bed in the secure knowledge that I had planned well for a days racing........almost.
What did I forget......Hmmmmmm.........ah yes SET THE ***KING ALARM.
Hopefully I can make it next week

Lol - where are you coming from?

Shame as was a good mornings racing and we ran finals :)

if numbers are good we must do that more often. Just need a lap counting system....

[shaun m]

what time will it finish then , if you run finals , ill defo be there next weekend .. im selling my kyosho zx-5 , and am thinking of getting another 4wd buggy .. thinking of the shuey cat sx , but not sure ..

also i read somewhere on here that someone was thinking of intruducing , some short course truck race's .. did i mis read it ..

[Crazy L]

if you run finals , ill defo be there next weekend

That's what we need, the establishment need telling this to get them to do it more often, the bribe of more racers will do the trick I feel, top day today, a couple of pics to follow.

also i read somewhere on here that someone was thinking of introducing , some short course truck race's .. did i misread it ..

You may have done, there is a thread about a few GP races in the Truck Section of the forum, however, it all depends on numbers, Today I had a thrash around with my Traxxas slash, and the track is ample size, if more turn up there could be a heat for them.

[mikeyscott]

I'd like finals more often, but I can't see it happening that often.. Once they get a transponder system then yes as it'll be easier.

[dibble34]

Was a good days racing. I may be getting the Losi xx bug!

[Crazy L]

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i112/The-Lateshow/griproll.jpg
Sorry for the image, my point n click aint no SLR, so you gotta make do

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i112/The-Lateshow/afinalpodium.jpg

A final winners, L-R: 2nd place Richard Hockey, winner Steve Brown Jnr and 3rd for Lee davis (or at least I think that's his name, oops)

I have a few more pics, but I'll probably ram them up on the ning site

[mikeyscott]

Was a good days racing. I mat be getting the Losi xx bug!

Got the XXCR bug, now the Cat SX bug too :)

[carty]

missed another good day by the sound of it, fingers crossed should be back next week, seems ive been waitng for an age for half my stuff to roll up.

[mikeyscott]

missed another good day by the sound of it, fingers crossed should be back next week, seems ive been waitng for an age for half my stuff to roll up.

What are you going to be running and what are you waiting on?

[shaun m]

What are you going to be running and what are you waiting on?
dave ( carty ) will be running a team c pro and he waiting on his lipo's ,
we normaly go there together as he lives just around the corner from me , one fuel cost as opposed to 2 , for the 120 mile round trip ..:thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

dave ( carty ) will be running a team c pro and he waiting on his lipo's ,
we normaly go there together as he lives just around the corner from me , one fuel cost as opposed to 2 , for the 120 mile round trip ..:thumbsup:

Team C Pro? I'll have to google that one.

Fair do about car sharing etc.

Found it I think

http://www.teamcracing.net/index_product_view.php?did=74095&didpath=/74095&page=1&imgid=495794

[saintnitro]

if i can get i lift ;) i will go

Ginge

[carty]

sure we can work it out ginge

[mikeyscott]

More finals then.. Perhaps the racers should vote at each meeting..

I'll run both cars this weekend I think (if I'm racing (all day wedding on Saturday zzzzz))

[Crazy L]

More finals then..

he he he:lol:

The trouble is that Jules thinks that we're all being difficult, thing is, that's how it's meant to be.

Finals Forever:thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

he he he:lol:

The trouble is that Jules thinks that we're all being difficult, thing is, that's how it's meant to be.

Finals Forever:thumbsup:

Yeah something to aim for, more competitive etc etc. Plus I think it bring the focus to get the car running right.

How far off an AMB sytem are they?

So who is running this weekend?

[shaun m]

ill be there with my cat sx :thumbsup: , b4 and my ae sc10 for a laugh:woot:

[mikeyscott]

Tempted to run the Losi XXCR this weekend

[Crazy L]

ill be there with my sc10 for a laugh:woot:

Were you there last week? I had my Traxxas Slash rolling around after hours, a good crack. kept me amused anyway.

Mikey, Jules reckons if they can get a system for half a G, then they're there. Trouble is, the software, I doubt that old Bill Jones Program works with AMB, and the money that Rob Nelson charges for his bbk package is nowt short of criminal, he'll be dining out on that one for years;).

Anyyywaaaaay, I digress, last week I stripped my spur gear in the "B" final, was hoping to do this week as on the 23rd I'm doing their track, as they're running electric too (no it's not full of rocks and no the jumps are not too big, i've done it before:rolleyes:)

My only hope is the 87t B4 spur I have (stock is 91t)

I might give it a go, does anyone have an 11 or 12t pinion I could borrow:D

[shaun m]

Were you there last week? I had my Traxxas Slash rolling around after hours, a good crack. kept me amused anyway.

Mikey, Jules reckons if they can get a system for half a G, then they're there. Trouble is, the software, I doubt that old Bill Jones Program works with AMB, and the money that Rob Nelson charges for his bbk package is nowt short of criminal, he'll be dining out on that one for years;).

Anyyywaaaaay, I digress, last week I stripped my spur gear in the "B" final, was hoping to do this week as on the 23rd I'm doing their track, as they're running electric too (no it's not full of rocks and no the jumps are not too big, i've done it before:rolleyes:)

My only hope is the 87t B4 spur I have (stock is 91t)

I might give it a go, does anyone have an 11 or 12t pinion I could borrow:D
no i wasnt there last weekend , as i also race dirt oval stock cars :p but i should be there for the next 2 weeks :thumbsup: . it would be good to get some short course trucks racing arround there tho , i should be bringing my sc10 anyway..

[mikeyscott]

no i wasnt there last weekend , as i also race dirt oval stock cars :p but i should be there for the next 2 weeks :thumbsup: . it would be good to get some short course trucks racing arround there tho , i should be bringing my sc10 anyway..

I'll be keeping my Losi XXCR well out of the way of those things.. Break the Cat not a problem (buy new bits, but please not the Losi!)

[shaun m]

I'll be keeping my Losi XXCR well out of the way of those things.. Break the Cat not a problem (buy new bits, but please not the Losi!)
no worries , the sc10 is basicly a ae b4/t4 in sheeps clothing :woot::p

[MattSedgley]

there's also an offroad 10th electric club starting at SHMCC.org, we're predominatley an onroad tc club, but we had our first meed last week, looking for more racers, and more race meets in the very near future!

[mikeyscott]

Who's racing this weekend? :)

[Crazy L]

I am, but I'm having a go on the dirt, so I'll see you guys maybe next week;)

[AlisdairO]

I'll be there.

[AlisdairO]

Also, if we're looking at timing systems, how about this: http://www.RcLapCounter.com/ ? Had a nose around on the web, and it seems to have got universally positive reviews, while costing vastly less than the AMB stuff. I know you can't use the AMB transponders with it, but given how cheap it is by comparison we could have guest transponders for visitors. Looks like you could get a new working system for $350ish, plus transponders.

[Crazy L]

Also, if we're looking at timing systems, how about this: http://www.RcLapCounter.com/ ? Had a nose around on the web, and it seems to have got universally positive reviews, while costing vastly less than the AMB stuff. I know you can't use the AMB transponders with it, but given how cheap it is by comparison we could have guest transponders for visitors. Looks like you could get a new working system for $350ish, plus transponders.

That's the system they use at Newbury indoor track, it works on infrared, so all you guys too lazy to paint windows in your cars, will be knackered. the transponders have to have clear line of sight, which means they have to be in the window of your car for the timing loop to be able to "see" them.

It works, but I don't know how well.

[AlisdairO]

Reviews-wise, here's what I found:

http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-road/220663-lap-timing-systems.html
http://mini-zracer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30831

Seems to work much better than most of the other IR ones - in that it will work through some paint, and will work in full on sunshine too. Couldn't find a bad review anywhere.

I just don't really see us being able to pull together the cash for an AMB system, particularly given that PTs are so insanely expensive. This seems like a good alternative!

[dibble34]

I shall be there and we should look into all options regarding a timing system i reckon.

[mikeyscott]

The AMB 20 systems are around, but a bit old. The ambrc kit is insanely expensive I agree

[Crazy L]

Perhaps an all-day Grand Prix meeting is in order, invite some other guys down, increase levy by a couple of quid. All for the sole purpose of raising dosh for timing gear.

Like I said, the I-lap thing seemed to work well, They had some problems, but I think that may have been more down to software than hardware (they may have been using bbk)

[jkonline]

I will be there.

I don't know much about the timing sytems however one thing to bare in mind with the cost is that the infra-red option (and maybe AMB depending on the age) is that they require a USB port for both power and data.

I doubt the current PC has a USB port and even if it does USB is not supported under DOS (which it is running on). In addition all software that comes with I-Lap is windows based.

So I guess this would mean you would have to factor in a finding a newer PC but I am sure we could get a free one somewhere that is good enough.

[mikeyscott]

I'm going to be speaking to a mate of mine about getting a laptop from an old work place - minus hard drive for obvious reasons...

Equally if I get a work PC it again will be minus the drive

[AlisdairO]

I can have an ask around at the uni, too. If the CS department doesn't have a crufty old winXP machine they'd like to be rid of, I'd be rather surprised.

[Darren Boyle]

Guys, whatever you do, dont even consider an infra red type unit. They are "OK" (nothing more), for slow, flat track (touring car style) cars, but running outdoors with bumpos etc will lead them to miss LOTS of laps. If the infra red beam is not bounced straight back to the reciever it wont count the lap, with buggies there is no guarrentee that they will pass the "line/end of lap" both slow enough and "flat" enough to count consistantly.

Not all AMB type sytsems have to use a USB port, many old systems including those from AMB and KO connect via the Serial 232 port on most older machines. Our newish club DELL machine still uses this port without any troubles.

[AlisdairO]

I think the technology has probably improved - there's a bunch of people using this setup for off road nitro/dirt tracks without any problems. When it comes down to it, unless we're crazy lucky finding an old AMB setup with a lot of PTs for cheap, I don't see many other options.

[Crazy L]

Just to clarify for some, the AMB20 uses rechargeable transponders which are handed out then given back, the newer AMBrc system uses PTs, the purchase of which is on the onus of the driver.

I believe our best bet is a 2nd hand amb20 system, I have a couple of leads I'm following.

You couldn't go far wrong heeding DMS' advice, he's probably done more racing than all of us put together.

Like I said, Newbury had the infrared gig, the loop was on flat carpet, laid on wooden floor, so never a problem.

But we don't want to fork out for a system just because it's cheaper than the amb gear, then find out why it's cheap, cos that's an expensive mistake to make, even more so for a small club like ours.

Bide our time till the right package comes along. I'll give Jules a ring later when I hear more about the ones offered in previous posts. I already have pictures, just waiting on a price and some other details.

We'll see, after all, it aint up to us, all we can do is help the old guard and try and steer them in the right way:lol::lol::lol:

[AlisdairO]

If we can pick up an old AMB system for cheap, then that's absolutely fair enough. Good to pick up tech that we're absolutely sure works perfectly if we can. I just don't want to ignore a system that works, unless people have examples of this specific system failing - from people's reviews it seems like a big improvement on other IR systems out there.

[dibble34]

As much as it hurts me to side with B4 driver :) i agree with AlisdairO

[Steve.T]

Just a thought.......

Having very much enjoyed my first meeting at the club I wonder if I can venture an opinion. At lawford buggy club where I normally race we have been using the same system since the club was founded in 1989.....pencil, paper and a stopwatch. Lawford use a laps system instead of the five minute fomat so there are a series of races and each person gets the same number. Points are awarded for finishing positions and the person with the most either wins or qualifies on pole.

As long as you can id each car then there is no need for an amb system.



By the way I should be back at the club on the 06/09/2009

[mikeyscott]

Who turned up today?

I'm hoping to be racing next Sunday before my holiday.

[Darren Boyle]

Guys, with regard to your search for a lap counting system, I have mentioned a few times that we have a brand new spare KO lap counting system that our club would part with, it WILL be cheap be assured of that, but I prefer to discuss price "elsewhere" other than on here and only as and when one or some of you have come up to see it in action "probably at our club" so you know exactly what you are getting. It may be a long(ish) journey (80-90m miles from you to watford) but well worth it if you can save £1500+ on a lap counting system The KO system itself sold for over £1500 when released and this new one we have we could let go for a snip of that. We use this same system ourselves and have done for years now and have run some BIG and important meetings using it (large winter series for 6 ears with 140+ drivers, regionals and even the old TRinity/LOsi 2 day shootouts that we ran for 4 years were timed with this system for those who remember). Call me at the shop if the club are seriuosly interested to talk about it, I can then discuss price, how it works and what you will need and arrange for one (or some) of you to come along to our club (maybe even race) and see it in use (since there is no instructions supplied by KO, you would need a crash course on it (although it is very simple)

Edit - if you check out our clubs results website (www.dmsresults.co.uk (http://www.dmsresults.co.uk)) and look at "latest results" or "results archive" all of these meetings have been timed with this equipment faultlessly

[mikeyscott]

I'd be ok with running KO, AMB etc. It's just got to be 100% and if DMS run with it then I'd be happy to make the trip to learn more.

Watford isn't far as I've done it every day for a job a few years back.

If it's new, good price and reliable what have we got to loose?

Does it work with Laps Free software?

[Steve.T]

I hope to be racing again on the 06/09/2009.
I spoke to a few people concerning selling some of my unwanted stuff so I will be bringing batteries, brushed motors, a reciever and three sets of cells, a quantum speedo (Brushed) and several steering sevo's.
It was great fun the last time and I am looking forward to racing again.

[mikeyscott]

http://www.torch-hants.fsnet.co.uk/Pictures/Cars/Car4.jpg

Please note the XXCR at the front :p

[saintnitro]

right at last im coming to your lovely track.first time raceing buggys so plz be gentle with me:thumbsup: i got a losi xx with 9t ezrun.
my setup is..
88 spur and 23 pinon
30wt in front and 35wt in rear

is there anything else i need to know before i race?

or should i run the madrat with the 9t in:p

cheers Ginge

[mikeyscott]

Cool, quite a few Losi XX's running. I have 25w in the rear, think the front is 35w. I'll prob run the Cat SX this weekend. But I do like the XX

http://www.torch-hants.fsnet.co.uk/Pictures/Cars/Car2.jpg

[saintnitro]

cheers to all at torch i had a great morning learnt alot and had some fun at the same time:thumbsup:

Cheers Ginge

[mikeyscott]

No probs.

Come and see Steve or myself next time for some help with the XX set-up :)

(Got quite a bit of thinking to do with the Cat SX )

[saintnitro]

yeah will do i will be up again in two weeks time got to work next week:mad:
well i did 8 laps so i'm half as good as steve:p

[Crazy L]

I'll be back in 3 weeks time. Hopefully I can set the damn thing set up, the more I fiddle, the worse it gets :thumbdown:.

[mikeyscott]

I'll be back in 3 weeks time. Hopefully I can set the damn thing set up, the more I fiddle, the worse it gets :thumbdown:.

Same weekend as me then as I'm away for two weekends. My Cat SX was terrible too this weekend, so I've got some head scratching to do.

[AlisdairO]

I'll be back in 3 weeks time. Hopefully I can set the damn thing set up, the more I fiddle, the worse it gets :thumbdown:.

Tell me about it. I've been playing with my setup for weeks on end, and I'm probably going to go back to what I had originally at this rate :p

[Captain-Codpiece-The-2nd]

Hi guys,

I am going to try and make it up this weekend, weather permitting. Has anyone run an SC10 on the track yet?
________
Buy Grinder (http://www.vaporshop.com/grinders)

[shaun m]

i ran my old sc10 arround titch 3 weeks ago ,after the racing had finished !! ..

[David Church]

Guys there is plenty of Cat Sx setup help on here. I have found a setup I like and hardly change it at all, mostly tune it with tyres or oil and shock placement!!!
There are a few things on the Cat that can make it do funny things, I am sure there is plenty of help, if you want/need it? Now I know I don't know you, so this is just an offer, you may be great at setup??? Don't take offence please;)
I have been to your track once and found it a great little track with plenty of nice people!!!

[saintnitro]

i will be there:thumbsup: shaun you going?

Ginge

[mikeyscott]

Who is racing Sunday :) ?

[AlisdairO]

Can't make it this week, but should be around for a few weeks running from next sunday :)

[saintnitro]

i will be there:thumbsup:

Ginge

[shaun m]

and me ...;) just got to get the olde pussy ready ( sorry i meant cat sx ):p :thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

Mmm a day for the 4WD people?

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/se/southampton_forecast_weather.html

[wylie]

Had a good morning racing the B4, thanks TORCH.
Looking forward to running my new B44 down there soon

[mikeyscott]

Had a good morning racing the B4, thanks TORCH.
Looking forward to running my new B44 down there soon

You are welcome.

Yup with the season changing the way forward is 4WD (except for Mr Brown as he can beat us with anything)

What are you going to be running in that?

[wylie]

Hi, Novak GTB esc with 6.5t novak light motor, Eastpower 4200 cells, and soon LRP Li-Po, there 40c saddle pack. Sanwa servo & radio.
What we need is an indoor championship somewhere along the south coast.

[mikeyscott]

Hi, Novak GTB esc with 6.5t novak light motor, Eastpower 4200 cells, and soon LRP Li-Po, there 40c saddle pack. Sanwa servo & radio.
What we need is an indoor championship somewhere along the south coast.

Very nice.. Look forward to racing it.

Apex Models have added a link to the Titchfield site

http://www.apexmodels.com/index.php?app=gbu0&ns=display&ref=Clubs&sid=m86q3031yetu78wz9s623t436b1ns37n

[AmiSMB]

Hi, Novak GTB esc with 6.5t novak light motor, Eastpower 4200 cells, and soon LRP Li-Po, there 40c saddle pack. Sanwa servo & radio.

Ooh you kept that one quiet :woot: Is that Byrners or Lobsters old machine?

[AmiSMB]

Am looking to come racing on the 18th if I can get a pass :)

[wylie]

Fribbs is that to torch or clanfield.

[AmiSMB]

Fribbs is that to torch or clanfield.

Torch of course as this is the Torch thread :thumbsup:

[mikeyscott]

Am looking to come racing on the 18th if I can get a pass :)

Cool - Cats all round then!

[wylie]

Think you might see something wilder than a cat. Fribbs do you have any spare saddle packs just in case I dont get mine in time

[mikeyscott]

Weather is looking ok and numbers are looking good for this weekend :)

I'll bring my XXCR, but going to be running the Cat :)

[AmiSMB]

Think you might see something wilder than a cat. Fribbs do you have any spare saddle packs just in case I dont get mine in time

I have many NiMh saddle packs but am not sure if the join in the center of the packs is big enough for them to fit into the B44. I am not sure if the Lipo saddle packs I have are too light and the NiMh packs will help keep the back down. I will have everything including the kitchen sink as usual :lol:

[mikeyscott]

What are you going to be running?

[AmiSMB]

You will have to wait and see :)

[wylie]

can i tell :drool:

[mikeyscott]

Please do...