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Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 17-07-2014
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Posted By bedsrcmcc
13.5 v 17.5 Brushless in GT12 - The debate part 2...

OK, so as a Club organiser, I always offer a warm welcome to fellow RC racers from other clubs and we have quite a few members who race at more than one club in the region and having spoken to some...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 13-07-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
To be fair, I was informed by a club member who...

To be fair, I was informed by a club member who races at regional and national events that the 17.5 rule didn't get through. If I'm to be corrected on this then that's great news and I will do...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 06-07-2014
Replies: 47
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Posted By bedsrcmcc
I jokingly said last week that we should race 1...

I jokingly said last week that we should race 1 heat without marshals, making the drivers marshal their own cars, but of course that would be dangerous for everyone :woot: :cry:

However, I really...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 05-07-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
I couldn't agree more Lee, and I've said that...

I couldn't agree more Lee, and I've said that many a time when things have gotten heated about rules or other issues on track. I like to add the bit that we are only racing for a 5in piece of plastic...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 05-07-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
Thanks for the nod :thumbsup: I never claim...

Thanks for the nod :thumbsup:

I never claim to have all the answers, but I do enjoy a debate :)

Thanks too goes to all the contributors of this thread, as RoyBoy says, it's been really...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 05-07-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
I used to race at Kettering, it was the Xray that...

I used to race at Kettering, it was the Xray that got me back into RC racing once the family had grown up a bit :)

We started racing Touring Cars at Bromham when I setup that club and we raced...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 01-07-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
Agreed they are great little cars, although try...

Agreed they are great little cars, although try telling the poor driver who gets punted off all the time that they are indestructible - yes they are but the other drivers then feel that they can hit...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 30-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
I've been 'educating' for a long time but I...

I've been 'educating' for a long time but I sometimes feel it falls on deaf ears :bored:

BTW, thanks for the posts fellow racers, some interesting thoughts and counter arguments :woot: I certainly...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 30-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
That's an interesting take on this topic although...

That's an interesting take on this topic although of course outdoor off-road is a very different beast to indoor hall racing on carpet where often smaller venues like ours have tighter tracks and...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 30-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
That takes me back to my early days of RC racing....

That takes me back to my early days of RC racing. The club I raced at would always run auto tests at the end of the night, the quickest time (not always by the fastest driver) would score top points...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 30-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
Now that would be a great solution :) :thumbsup:

Now that would be a great solution :) :thumbsup:
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 29-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
However, it will probably require all clubs to...

However, it will probably require all clubs to agree to these changes so that drivers who race at different clubs don't suddenly find themselves left on the sidelines with a car they can't use. :eh?:
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 29-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
What a great reply, I couldn't have put it any...

What a great reply, I couldn't have put it any better :thumbsup:

As I mentioned above in relation to your quote - we held a night for helping drivers with the setup and only 2 drivers turned up!
...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 29-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
My point exactly - it's not Rocket Science - so...

My point exactly - it's not Rocket Science - so why do people ignore our advice :mad:
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 29-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
That's great news about the GT12 Classes, but... ...

That's great news about the GT12 Classes, but...

If we are to introduce these two classes at our club, how do we get those beginners to go buy new 17.5 motors?

We did think of getting a batch...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 29-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
For the last 2 rounds of our Spring Championship...

For the last 2 rounds of our Spring Championship we had a race ref stand on the rostrum and watch every race, giving drivers a strike for poor driving and with 3 strikes they would get 5 points...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 29-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
I've been saying this, not just to kids, for...

I've been saying this, not just to kids, for years and it still doesn't seem to work! Even when you do reduce the speed they moan but suddenly they improve their times :o

But a week later they've...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 29-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
So if manufacturers are creating ESC with blinky...

So if manufacturers are creating ESC with blinky settings, surely there is a need for a basic ESC that is perfect for the beginner with no experience of RC racing that is simply plug and play?
...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 29-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
We ran a special evening recently to offer advice...

We ran a special evening recently to offer advice and guidance of chassis setup - focussing on what to do away from the track with no mention of speed.

2 drivers turned up! :cry:

Maybe that...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 29-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
My point exactly - manufacturers I guess just...

My point exactly - manufacturers I guess just want to sell equipment, but it would be great if they considered the club scene too.

I've heard that the BRCA are thinking of introducing a slower...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 29-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
I couldn't agree more :blush: However, I can...

I couldn't agree more :blush:

However, I can drive it around a track without hitting the track on every corner :thumbsup:

My point is really aimed at beginners, not RC drivers who've been...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 29-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
Completely agree about outdoor off-roading, you...

Completely agree about outdoor off-roading, you do need a fairly quicker setup.

We always try to inform newbies about the perils of going too fast too soon and not spending a fortune when it...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 28-06-2014
Replies: 47
Views: 5,799
Posted By bedsrcmcc
Exclamation Is technology outpacing driver skill?

It’s the elephant in the room that no one seems to want to give an honest answer to, so I’m going to put my head above the trench and see what happens! :woot:

I’ve been racing at club level now...
Forum: For Sale 15-06-2014
Replies: 0
Views: 839
Posted By bedsrcmcc
XRAY T3 2012 Touring Car Kit + Spares

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231259917225?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Forum: For Sale 15-06-2014
Replies: 0
Views: 613
Posted By bedsrcmcc
Novak GTB 2 #1709 Sportsman Brushless Electronic Speed Controller

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231259837251?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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