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Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 17-12-2010
Replies: 54
Views: 4,825
Posted By Jon R
I think each team will choose to run the minimum...

I think each team will choose to run the minimum number of pit stops possible. Mainly because removing clips, then the shell, changing the transponder, replacing the shell and replacing clips will...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 14-12-2010
Replies: 54
Views: 4,825
Posted By Jon R
I'm surprised to admit it but the teams look...

I'm surprised to admit it but the teams look pretty even, will be an interesting night.

One query though, seeing as there are 2 teams with only 6 drivers and 1 with 7 drivers (yeah I know it's the...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 11-12-2010
Replies: 1
Views: 1,581
Posted By Jon R
There's no real advantage from simply changing...

There's no real advantage from simply changing from a 190mm shell to a 200m one. But the 200mm shell does allow you to use offset wheels to increase the track width of the car. This allows the car to...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 09-12-2010
Replies: 54
Views: 4,825
Posted By Jon R
Yeah keeping it simple is definitely the best...

Yeah keeping it simple is definitely the best option Scott. I think Maz and myself just meant it as a rough guide to be fair to everyone. But if the teams can sort this themselves that's ok :)

Not...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 07-12-2010
Replies: 54
Views: 4,825
Posted By Jon R
Maybe slight overly optimistic but nothing wrong...

Maybe slight overly optimistic but nothing wrong with that! I do like the sound of 2 x 1 hour races. If Scott agrees to one hour races then I think we just need to vary everyones run time to fit...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 07-12-2010
Replies: 54
Views: 4,825
Posted By Jon R
YEAH TIM! Hope I'm on your team! :thumbsup: ...

YEAH TIM! Hope I'm on your team! :thumbsup:

In terms of track design I do like your proposal Maz. There is just part of me that would like a pit lane. Maybe something like this (I hope you dont...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 04-12-2010
Replies: 54
Views: 4,825
Posted By Jon R
Looks like a good list Scott, glad there a quite...

Looks like a good list Scott, glad there a quite a few people wanting to race :D

In terms of food stick me down for chocolate/sweets. I know its boring but I will bring along a tin of roses or...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 10-11-2010
Replies: 54
Views: 4,825
Posted By Jon R
All sounds good to me, definitely stick my name...

All sounds good to me, definitely stick my name on the list Scott :)

Roughly, how many people are you thinking of having per team? Was just thinking if you have 8 drivers per team as an example...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 03-11-2010
Replies: 54
Views: 4,825
Posted By Jon R
Hey guys. Hope you are all well and enjoying your...

Hey guys. Hope you are all well and enjoying your racing!

Just wanted to say nice idea about the team endurance race for your xmas meeting. I have done a few over the years and they are always...
Forum: 12th & 10th On Road 06-10-2010
Replies: 28
Views: 4,704
Posted By Jon R
Hi Chris, I've just moved back to the area...

Hi Chris,

I've just moved back to the area and I am looking to start racing again. Didn't know there was a club in Doncaster and I might come down this Friday. Anyway just a quick question, I see...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 29-07-2010
Replies: 80
Views: 7,196
Posted By Jon R
Yeah you are right Ross. From what I've read it a...

Yeah you are right Ross. From what I've read it a trick used on sealed silver can motors. You basically submerge the motor in water (maybe with some motor spray mixed in) and then run in via a 3v...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 28-07-2010
Replies: 80
Views: 7,196
Posted By Jon R
I dont have much experience with mini or mardaves...

I dont have much experience with mini or mardaves but they do look good, especially the caterhams. I do have some experience running with 4 cell batteries though, about 4 years ago I used to run one...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 28-07-2010
Replies: 6
Views: 3,153
Posted By Jon R
This is a tricky decision, as there as positives...

This is a tricky decision, as there as positives for both sides. In my personal view I am going to try (as I do forget sometimes :() and use a lipo bag from now on. And I do think having another...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 28-07-2010
Replies: 5
Views: 1,479
Posted By Jon R
Overall I would say the carpet is a great success...

Overall I would say the carpet is a great success so far :thumbsup: everyone's driving standard seems to have improved. This is demonstrated by Nicks great drive on Friday (Well done and congrats on...
Forum: General Race Chat 21-07-2010
Replies: 329
Views: 31,442
Posted By Jon R
Hi Dave, just wanted to say congrats on the...

Hi Dave, just wanted to say congrats on the announcement that MKRCTC will be racing at the moto arena. I have been down to race on Sunday with you a few times and have always enjoyed it! I think I...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 21-07-2010
Replies: 80
Views: 7,196
Posted By Jon R
I'm not sure if a 17.5 motor with the speedo...

I'm not sure if a 17.5 motor with the speedo timing could out perform a stock 13.5 as I have never run them. All I can add is that from moving from my novak gtb and 13.5 that were both just stock to...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 21-07-2010
Replies: 80
Views: 7,196
Posted By Jon R
Yeah definitely Maz, I wasnt suggesting any time...

Yeah definitely Maz, I wasnt suggesting any time soon.

Just wanted to get the idea out there as I know a good number of clubs are considering doing this, Of course this doesn't mean we should...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 20-07-2010
Replies: 80
Views: 7,196
Posted By Jon R
I haven't raced either the minis or the mardaves...

I haven't raced either the minis or the mardaves but I have seen a few mardave races. The racing does always look good. And the cars themselves are also very simple which is good if you are just...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 05-07-2010
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By Jon R
Just had a thought, are your transmitter...

Just had a thought, are your transmitter batteries well charged? We were racing at Milton Keynes yesterday and Tim was having major interference issues. And only after swapping speed controls and the...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 03-07-2010
Replies: 9
Views: 1,442
Posted By Jon R
Cool Great news about the 6pm access time Scott...

Great news about the 6pm access time Scott :thumbsup:

I should be able to be there at 6 to help set everything up. Also just want to say a big thank you to yourself and all the committee members...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 21-06-2010
Replies: 13
Views: 1,821
Posted By Jon R
Sorry to hear that Ross, was really enjoying...

Sorry to hear that Ross, was really enjoying watching the buggy racing! Look forward to seeing back again hopefully with a touring car :)
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 21-06-2010
Replies: 14
Views: 1,768
Posted By Jon R
Great news that we will running on carpet! I...

Great news that we will running on carpet! I agree with Maz that carpet dragons will most likely be the tyre of choice. Are we limited on the insert we can run with them? And hopefully we do get a...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 08-06-2010
Replies: 4
Views: 1,335
Posted By Jon R
Just worked out the final gear ratio of the Mi3.5...

Just worked out the final gear ratio of the Mi3.5 with that pinion and spur, it comes to a ratio of 6.41

As I said in the other thread to Lee I am currently using a ratio of 5.9/6 ish. So you...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 08-06-2010
Replies: 14
Views: 1,768
Posted By Jon R
Hi guys, I'm a bit divided on which surface...

Hi guys,

I'm a bit divided on which surface to race on. Carpet racing is great fun and makes driving the car easier, but I also wouldn't mind sticking to wooden floor :p

I agree with...
Forum: Bedfordshire RC Model Car Club 08-06-2010
Replies: 4
Views: 1,335
Posted By Jon R
Hi Tom, Do you know what pinion and spur you...

Hi Tom,

Do you know what pinion and spur you are running on your car? The higher the gear ratio (smaller pinion or larger spur) the more acceleration and less top speed the car will have. So to...
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