Hey

[Ian_lawton]

maybe its not the right place to be posting this but im about to move to blackburn and am thinking about coming to some of your races and probably joining the club :)

i used to be into RC a few years ago but have not really been doing anything lately as ive been at university, i do still own a hpi mt2 though :)

i have noticed that you tend to race mainly 2wd buggies which i love so thats why i picked you, can anybody tell me a good starter? i dont want to come to one of your meetings/races with a rubbish buggy :)


Thanks Ian

[tisher]

get yourself a team associated b4 brushless rtr and come and have some fun

[coleman758]

Hey Dude!

We race a good mix of 2WD & 4WD. Most of the newer guys seem to run something like the Ansmann Mad Rat or the Mad Monkey.

In my opinion best starting point is a B4. Its what i started with, They are a very good reliable car. there is a few guys running them at the club.
so there is plenty advice and spares for WHEN you break something haha!

The B4.1 RTR looks ok, and would be ideal as a starting kit. What do you have in the way of electrics?

(damn martin beat me too it!)

[captainlip]

Pop up Sunday and look for a White fto, I'll advise you either 2 or 4wd electric buggies, for 2wd your looking at a b4, losi 22 or cougars as for 4wd look at b44, durangos or bmax

Defo join the club as it's probably one of the best astro tracks in the country, like I said pop up see what it's all about, introduce yourself and you will get a feel for how a club meet runs

[Ian_lawton]

looking at getting a 2wd electric, think ive fallen for the CF schumacher couger! i know if i bought the one without the CF id always want to be buying the CF bits,

as for electrics, i have no spares and the transmitter for the nitro one is broke so looking at getting new/second hand everything :(

Im working this sunday so i wont be able to come this week but i think this is my last week :)

[tisher]

looking at getting a 2wd electric, think Ive fallen for the CF schumacher cougar! i know if i bought the one without the CF id always want to be buying the CF bits,

as for electrics, i have no spares and the transmitter for the nitro one is broke so looking at getting new/second hand everything :(

I'm working this sunday so i wont be able to come this week but i think this is my last week :)


Cougars are real nice bit of kit depends how much experience you have tho b4s are alot easier to dial in

[Ian_lawton]

what motors are the most used at the club and races? brushed or non?

[tisher]

if your going to run 2wd you will need something like a 7.5t brushless and lipo set up

[Si Coe]

I wouldn't start with a 7.5t myself. With some experience its great but I'd start milder - something like a 10.5t (http://www.rossmod.co.uk/product/22587/Fusion_Exceed_75A_ESC_w105_Turn_Sensored_Motor_MFS XC3105) or even 13.5t (http://www.rossmod.co.uk/product/22099/Fusion_Exceed_40A_ESC_w135_Turn_Sensored_Motor_MFS XC3135). Its not like my cars run slow with them, but the power is more manageable. Cheaper too.
But certainly brushless, and I'd recommend sensored over sensorless, especially in a 2wd.

And the best cars in 2wd at Bury are old RC10's. Any model you like as long as it predates the B4.....

[tisher]

And the best cars in 2wd at Bury are old RC10's. Any model you like as long as it predates the B4.....


:woot:where that come from I battered the 2wd heat the other week with my RB5 then again I battered the 4wd Final with the Lazer as well:p

[Ian_lawton]

wanna link me to what you would recommend? i think brushless where just coming out when i started to give up lol about 5 years ago?

[losichris]

ive also got the bug back after 4yrs out. might pop down sunday or next sunday to race again

[tisher]

ive also got the bug back after 4yrs out. might pop down sunday or next sunday to race again

come down the new track is awesome and they are all a friendly bunch

[tisher]

wanna link me to what you would recommend? i think brushless where just coming out when i started to give up lol about 5 years ago?


I would go for something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Team-Associated-RC10B4-1-RTR-2-4-GHz-Brushless-1-10-/150568224666?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item230e90c79a

[captainlip]

2wd is great start until you get the 4wd bug

[Fast Eddie]

I was in the same boat a couple of months ago and have now ended up with a B4, lipo, 9.5 brushless and a PT

The PT takes all the stress out of prep and getting out to marshall:thumbsup:

Other cars murder mine on the straight but I can almost handle it on the inner section :)

When I get more confident I will speed it up, sensored is much easier to handle too:)

[Si Coe]

:woot:where that come from I battered the 2wd heat the other week with my RB5 then again I battered the 4wd Final with the Lazer as well:p

Because I was running in trucks. Which I won. With an ancient RC10T.

[Si Coe]

I was in the same boat a couple of months ago and have now ended up with a B4, lipo, 9.5 brushless and a PT

The PT takes all the stress out of prep and getting out to marshall:thumbsup:

Other cars murder mine on the straight but I can almost handle it on the inner section :)

When I get more confident I will speed it up, sensored is much easier to handle too:)

Thats your esc not your motor. Watch one of mine on the straight - quick as anyone elses, but much tamer round the infield, and all running a 10.5t. The trick is a timing advance esc - gives me a boost on the straights but a mild motor everywhere else.

[Fast Eddie]

Thats your esc not your motor. Watch one of mine on the straight - quick as anyone elses, but much tamer round the infield, and all running a 10.5t. The trick is a timing advance esc - gives me a boost on the straights but a mild motor everywhere else.

Its a cc mamba max pro and I have the cables etc to set it up but it doesnt agree with my pc.

Also I am well under geared at the moment as my skill level cant handle too much top end:thumbsup:

[tisher]

Because I was running in trucks. Which I won. With an ancient RC10T.
:woot:I dont think so budy you where beat by a six year old with a ultima sc I have the final sheet vaughn won the truck final:phis first final win you came of with a Broke truck after a couple of laps buy somthing a bit newer there more reliable;)maybe a B4:lol:

[Si Coe]

Had a B4, hated it. Quick, but soulless. Not fun to drive in the same way the Team car is. Sold it to StampedeVXLboy for those older ooplers!
So far no mechanical faults on the team car. Few problems with the rear suspension on the truck like that which caused the DNF, but I've replaced the shonky 'upgrade' suspension arms with original ones and it seems to be sorted.

Put it this way - my Bmax is working really well, but I haven't raced it in weeks. The RC10 is just more fun.

[mattb]

:woot:I dont think so budy you where beat by a six year old with a ultima sc I have the final sheet vaughn won the truck final:phis first final win you came of with a Broke truck after a couple of laps buy somthing a bit newer there more reliable;)maybe a B4:lol:si doesent get on with b4s and to be fair ive driven his rc10 and it feels realy good.

[Si Coe]

Also you weren't running 2wd the week before when the final consisted of a B4, B3, B2 and my team car, all lined up in age order, oldest first, plus a Mad Monkey at the rear.
The win went to the B2 cos I drive really badly in the final.

[tisher]

si doesent get on with b4s and to be fair ive driven his rc10 and it feels realy good.


I never mentioned that Si car is not any good the OP wanted a opinion on what first 2wd to get the B4 was just my suggestion. But there is no point claiming you won a final when he clearly did not:p

[Ian_lawton]

that b4 trt seems like a steal to be honest looked at escs and brushless moters and id say a decent setup would cost around 150quid by itself

[coleman758]

that b4 trt seems like a steal to be honest looked at escs and brushless moters and id say a decent setup would cost around 150quid by itself

Its a good starting point buddy.

Then you can get better electrics as you go. Get it bit by bit.

[captainlip]

I started out with the b4.1 rtr and it wasn't long before I upgraded the electrics as I found it majorly slow!! Can fault the radio gear though never had a single glitch!

Problem with the .1 b4 is that all the plastic contains carbon to "strengthen" it! All it does is make it more brittle so things like rear shock towers and front wishbones were snapping all day long. Alot of the .1 owners were sticking the older b4 bits on as they are more flexible!

That said it's a bargain to get out racing with and would suggest buying a few spares along with it

Plus dark blue front springs silver rears, some weight over the front end

[captainlip]

Also I think it can be had for under £200

[Ian_lawton]

under £200quids? sounds good to me :)

[Si Coe]

We've got B4.1 RTR's running at Bury in stock form and they really don't look slow, but even if it isn't as quick as you'd like from the box the esc is capable of handling up to 6000kV which is more motor than you'd want in a 2wd anyway. It is sensorless, so you'll find it less smooth on slow corners, but our outdoors track doesn't have a lot of them!
There really was no need to Captain Lip to replace every part of his RTR - it was perfectly decent as stock.

[losichris]

whats the deal with these Lipo batteries, how do they work and how long do they last. I dont drive so fancy getting one/ or how ever many it takes to last all day, any suggestions?

[Si Coe]

You definately want lipos. How long a pack lasts does depend on the car, gearing, how you drive etc, and also on how many rounds of qualifying we get in a day.
In theory 2 packs of around 5000mAh ought be be plenty for a 2wd with a sensible motor.

[losichris]

ok great, x-6 with a 6.5 , and an aggressive driver :thumbsup:

[captainlip]

and an aggressive driver :thumbsup:

And an instant bannage haha! :p

[Si Coe]

ok great, x-6 with a 6.5 , and an aggressive driver :thumbsup:

You'll only need 1 pack then. You'll spend more time broken than driving!

[losichris]

haha yeah, then another 3 years break from racing :D

[MikePimlott]

haha yeah, then another 3 years break from racing :D

Be good to see you again mate :thumbsup:

You still on same mob number ending 470 ?

[losichris]

hey mike, didnt think you were still bashing, new number mate will PM let me know when you next around.

[Ian_lawton]

just another quick question.. what Turn brushless motors are people using at bury? my dad has got me the schumacher couger as a graduation present so thats the chassis ill be running with. also the radio gear ill be getting for now is the ainsman 2.4ghz one thats on offer at JE spares atm just need to make a decision on ESC and motor looked at this Orca Q Spark Brushless Combo?

[captainlip]

For a beginner I'd be looking at a 10.5t and when you finally stop breaking stuff and crashing move upto a 7.5t

[Ian_lawton]

Thanks for the quick reply :D

http://www.apexmodels.com/gbu0-prodshow/OQS105SC.html

good or should i stay away?

[Si Coe]

Seems alright. If its got a turbo function (which it claims it has) this can be switched on with the 10.5t motor to give the car 7.5t motor speed when you want it.
I've not seen a lot of ORCA's but I've not heard much bad about them either.

[coleman758]

ORCA STUFF IS WICKED!

I had an Orca 8.5 in my B4/Losi 22 and it never missed a beat, I changed to LRP when i got my Durango just because of space issues. I'm going to get another 2WD soon, I would not hesitate to get ORCA again!

[tisher]

the annsmann radio gear your looking at getting from je are really great value I used one last weekend on my truggy for the price there a nice bit of kit be it a little on the chunky side but I dont normaly drive wheel but they do feel good to use:thumbsup:

[captainlip]

For starting out the orca stuff will be ok, but as you progress and become faster it's not idea as doesn't have the same spec as quality speedo or motor

I've just got a tekin rs pro and you can clearly see why it has the £200 pricetag it comes with!

[Si Coe]

For starting out the orca stuff will be ok, but as you progress and become faster it's not idea as doesn't have the same spec as quality speedo or motor

I've just got a tekin rs pro and you can clearly see why it has the £200 pricetag it comes with!

Except that the Nosram Pearl it replaced is a better esc!


In any case, that Orca can perform just as well as any other esc. More expensive ones have more features, most of which you don't need, and can handle lower turn motors, which isn't required either.
The right driver could easily win our 2wd A final with a Q-Spark and suffer no ill effects over running a RS Pro. You just have a thing for shiny bits that don't actually work well......

[minke]

Play fair Si, the rs pro is a very good speedo. Wouldn't be so popular if it didn't 'work well'

[tisher]

Except that the Nosram Pearl it replaced is a better esc!


In any case, that Orca can perform just as well as any other esc. More expensive ones have more features, most of which you don't need, and can handle lower turn motors, which isn't required either.
The right driver could easily win our 2wd A final with a Q-Spark and suffer no ill effects over running a RS Pro. You just have a thing for shiny bits that don't actually work well......


I agree the tekin rs are very good but there wont be much difference compared to the pearl and look at what sham was running on sunday he won the A final with an old novak gtb:lol:its all about the Thumbs

[Si Coe]

Play fair Si, the rs pro is a very good speedo. Wouldn't be so popular if it didn't 'work well'

True, but the SXX/Pearl is too. In fact once again an SXX won at the worlds (both classes) and also TQed both classes. Both A's contained 4 SXX's and 1 Pearl each, no Tekins at all. Not all the drivers concerned were sponsored to use them either.
So clearly the RS isn't better than the Pearl, meaning there was no need to get one, and no need to spout about it on here either.

[mattb]

I agree the tekin rs are very good but there wont be much difference compared to the pearl and look at what sham was running on sunday he won the A final with an old novak gtb:lol:its all about the ThumbsThere arnt much cooling aids on those tekins either no fan or heat sink

[Si Coe]

There arnt much cooling aids on those tekins either no fan or heat sink

Thats OK, they aren't really needed by the Durango boys since their wheels have normally fallen off long before they get to overheat.....

[tisher]

also seems there are alot of 2wd drivers using tekins the one thing they have got going for them is there small and you can usb link them but I can do that with my 50quid losi esc and motor combo

[mattb]

also seems there are alot of 2wd drivers using tekins the one thing they have got going for them is there small and you can usb link them but I can do that with my 50quid losi esc and motor comboyou can usb link my sxx to the laptop,but im happy with it as it is.

[tisher]

you can usb link my sxx to the laptop,but im happy with it as it is.

you can with the V2 but not with lips older pearl

[captainlip]

I can already see the rs pro is goin to be a better speedo for my requirements, it has so many more useful features than the pearl did.

[Col]

Punch, brakes, drag brake.

The only settings anyone other than a worlds A finalist will ever need. Once set up, forever left alone as far as I'm concerned!

Does the shaft spin the same direction as the motor in the dingdango?
http://oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75332

[captainlip]

Punch, brakes, drag brake.

The only settings anyone other than a worlds A finalist will ever need. Once set up, forever left alone as far as I'm concerned!

Does the shaft spin the same direction as the motor in the dingdango?
http://oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75332

Just read the entire thread and had me going for a minute :D appears it's noobs with wires over the pit mode button an it's knocking it into pit mode.

Tbh there are alot of useful functions a club racer would use, tweaking throttle profiles, high rpm adjustable timing for power on straights, so many little bits I've not read them all yet.

[captainlip]

Funny enough that very rs pro has just turned up for sale at a huge over price

[Si Coe]

Yes, because the owner said he prefers his LRP!


Anyway, my GM Genius has all those options, and a lot more besides. Too many actually as the whole thing is pretty incomprehensible! Normally I find that with so many parameters, its actually easier to muck things up than it is to improve - but on the GM, the Tekin and most other PC link esc's there are lots of profiles written by people who know a lot more about this stuff you can simply download. Thats what I'm using in my GM - somebody elses profile that suits my needs. All other changes I can make from the transmitter.

Oh, and don't go messing with the high rpm timing. Its why I use 10.5t's - anything much hotter and it will kill them.

[Howler]

Like many kit choices it's a personal preference with ESCs. I quite like my Castle MMP in my SCTE, it's got bags of punch and brakes with the 4-pole 550 motor. It really highlights how my HPI Flux system (an older castle sidewinder rebranded) doesnt have enough brakes. That may even be more down to the 4-pole characteristics than the ESC.

This all said, while ideal for me, there's not gonna be many people wanting a MMP in a buggy, mainly because it's physically huge.

[johnnygibbon]

after using and blowing up various ecs which were
losi xceliron. can be ok but i would say generally STAY AWAY and if ya do get one dont mess with it on pc
novak gtb . simaler but better than losi ....just
fusion exceed . good combo for the price . but generally reliable. ok to start. good motors for sure
lrp sxx/ sxx tc spec . best speedos i ever used good punch good brakes. mint .
novak hv system . truck went well with this. but shorted switch and capacitior after a crash . not fixed yet but will be doing at some point
novak havock pro and ballistic motor. seems ok runs cool and very smooth . only got it last week so still tinkering with set up but seems pretty good .
overall i like lrp the best . but everything apart from the losi has served me pretty well in general
see ya sunday boys
trucks fixed and ready for battle ......... hahahahahahaahahahahahahaha

[mattb]

nice one johhny,i recon the howler needs some good competition in the truck class,hes running away with it!!!
You were good with yours last time you raced it:thumbsup:

[tisher]

nice one johhny,i recon the howler needs some good competition in the truck class,hes running away with it!!!
You were good with yours last time you raced it:thumbsup:

so he should with that truck its like me racing a grasshopper against your b44:p

[Howler]

nice one johhny,i recon the howler needs some good competition in the truck class,hes running away with it!!!
You were good with yours last time you raced it:thumbsup:

Wont be running at all if my new shock tower doesnt arrive in the morning...:blush: It *should* do though.

Also, weather forecast is a bit crappy for this Sunday, particularly bad for SCT's where the wheels are inside the shell, throwing spray right at the ESC and receiver.

[Howler]

so he should with that truck its like me racing a grasshopper against your b44:p

Before last week's race Si posted:

"Truth be told if Tishers running a T4 trucks is pretty much wound up already - it will be tough to beat that. Stadiums are slightly shorter, have fatter wheels and bodies that don't parachute meaning they are a little quicker than SCT's on our track. In effect a T4 is an SC10 optimised for a tight, grippy track! "

:p

[tisher]

Before last week's race Si posted:

"Truth be told if Tishers running a T4 trucks is pretty much wound up already - it will be tough to beat that. Stadiums are slightly shorter, have fatter wheels and bodies that don't parachute meaning they are a little quicker than SCT's on our track. In effect a T4 is an SC10 optimised for a tight, grippy track! "

:p


:lol:yep just shows what he knows :woot: the thing is a nightmare to jump and steer I should be able to get it a better when i get some tyres that are not for dirt yours was flying mate. It did make a difference when I changed it to the shock setting you suggested:thumbsup:I did not do to bad tho considering its only running a 10.5 and It was the first time I had ever drove a wheel anyway us lot had the best fun and thats what its about :D

[Howler]

Yeah, you were definitely getting faster with it each drive, last heat and the final it was tough catching you.

[tisher]

one of the best bits was when you jumped over the top of me whilst I was in the air that would have looked nuts if it was recorded:D

[Cr3Ad]

if it was in the final when it happened theres every chance it may have been recorded

[tisher]

not sure if it was in the heats:confused: was cool tho thats the only problem with the truggy it flips if you try to jumps long so was only quarter throttle to land them

[tisher]

if it was in the final when it happened theres every chance it may have been recorded

did you record the final would not mind seeing it stick it on youtube:thumbsup:

[captainlip]

one of the best bits was when you jumped over the top of me whilst I was in the air that would have looked nuts if it was recorded:D

I did that with dave. He was doing doubles and I did all 4 to make the pass :D

[mattb]

:lol:yep just shows what he knows :woot: the thing is a nightmare to jump and steer I should be able to get it a better when i get some tyres that are not for dirt yours was flying mate. It did make a difference when I changed it to the shock setting you suggested:thumbsup:I did not do to bad tho considering its only running a 10.5 and It was the first time I had ever drove a wheel anyway us lot had the best fun and thats what its about :Di recon things should be pretty even martin youve got buggy type chassis but 2wd and the howler has a truck but 4wd:thumbsup:

[Si Coe]

Before last week's race Si posted:

"Truth be told if Tishers running a T4 trucks is pretty much wound up already - it will be tough to beat that. Stadiums are slightly shorter, have fatter wheels and bodies that don't parachute meaning they are a little quicker than SCT's on our track. In effect a T4 is an SC10 optimised for a tight, grippy track! "

:p


You hadn't brought out your 4x4 truck then, and the SC10 4x4 wasn't running properly the week before either. In fact, last Sunday pretty much bore me out, but with the exception of the 4wd trucks. You two with your 4wd SCT's were way out in front - then Tish and I with the Stadiums, off your pace but will ahead of the 2wd SCT's. In fact its like we had three different classes in one heat!

Tish - I've got a spare set of rear yellow minispikes but I've not certain they'll fit your T4 as my axles are slightly larger than latter models. No where has the rears in stock.
You don't want a mega motor in a truck - I've tried 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 9 and 10.5t now, and prefer the 10.5 in unboosted format. Anything else is just a wheelie fest!

Also folks you might want to let Johnny win. If he can't win with his current setup he is threatening to fit the Castle 1/8th system from his Vorza into his truck and race with 6S lipos!!!!!!

[tisher]

i recon things should be pretty even martin youve got buggy type chassis but 2wd and the howler has a truck but 4wd:thumbsup:

its a bit like the b44 mate it was my first time out with it .will take me a few meetings to get it dialed in but not that bothered to be honest just having a laugh with vaughn I will leave my friday nights to the serious racing

[Cr3Ad]

ok uploaded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zU7_m97Iv4

[tisher]

ok uploaded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zU7_m97Iv4


top man:thumbsup:

[Howler]

Cool, thanks for the vid Chris. Tisher, you may want to look back at about 4:50... its by far the best bit ;)

[tisher]

yep you can deffo see the difference in the power there 4 pole vs 10.5t:blush:

[Maddy]

ok uploaded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zU7_m97Iv4
love the vid mate,
got some more stuff for you,ill bring it sunday :thumbsup:

[tisher]

a funnier bit is about 6.35:p

[Maddy]

Cool, thanks for the vid Chris. Tisher, you may want to look back at about 4:50... its by far the best bit ;)
steve ive given chris some PVC sheeting to see if he can do some moulding for these covers for when it rains,
ive got loads more in the car that i will bring on sunday for him,top idea i think :thumbsup:

[tisher]

steve ive given chris some PVC sheeting to see if he can do some moulding for these covers for when it rains,
ive got loads more in the car that i will bring on sunday for him,top idea i think :thumbsup:


could do with some for our trucks if they work:thumbsup:

[Maddy]

could do with some for our trucks if they work:thumbsup:
yeah mate,i love racing in the rain but the electrics dont,so with any luck chris will come up trumps with his sealed tray idea. :D

[mattb]

did anyone video the 4wd A final?

[Howler]

Cool, i should be able to make small adjustments by warming it with the heatgun attachment on my soldering iron if it needs it.

[Cr3Ad]

just finished making a basic mold from ste's template gonna try vacuum form tomorrow see how it comes out

[Maddy]

Cool, i should be able to make small adjustments by warming it with the heatgun attachment on my soldering iron if it needs it.
these sheets are very flexible and super strong plus its clear so you can see through it.:thumbsup:

[Maddy]

just finished making a basic mold from ste's template gonna try vacuum form tomorrow see how it comes out
nice,will this one be the prototype :D

[Cr3Ad]

yea mainly for test fitting and to make sure it does it intended purpose and i can change it in version 2 get it looking nice and sleek

[Maddy]

yea mainly for test fitting and to make sure it does it intended purpose and i can change it in version 2 get it looking nice and sleek
looking forward to seeing it,MK1 in progress :thumbsup:

[Cr3Ad]

from the mold its gonna be the shape of the chassis with straight sides up to clear internals but once i know the shape fits well and minimal water ill chop it down in areas where there are no obstructions

[Ian_lawton]

well the car came today and its all built up just need to either order the motor and esc i posted before or pick one up from model sport tomorrow??? hmmm

[Howler]

Go buy one, then you can race on Sunday :)

Er... and sorry for hijacking your thread.

[Ian_lawton]

dunno what they have at modelsport thats cheap and good though

[Si Coe]

From Modelsport?

Well this (http://www.modelsport.co.uk/etronix-photon-1-10-brushless-system-9.0r/rc-car-products/39695) is very cheap and surprisingly capable in a 2wd car. You'll want to upgrade eventually but it should do you well for some time.

However, sensored systems are better so this (http://www.modelsport.co.uk/fusion-exceed-race-brushless-combo-10.5t/rc-car-products/34310)which is a little more is worth considering.

Upwards of that you are really into separate esc and motors - in which case this (http://www.modelsport.co.uk/speed-passion-gt2.0-lpf-carbon-black-edition-esc/rc-car-products/32130) is a good cheap esc, and a cheap sensored motor to match in 7.5t (http://www.modelsport.co.uk/speed-passion-ultra-sportsman-version-2.0-7.5t/rc-car-products/36285), 9.5t (http://www.modelsport.co.uk/speed-passion-ultra-sportsman-version-2.0-9.5t/rc-car-products/36287) or 10.5t (http://www.modelsport.co.uk/speed-passion-ultra-sportsman-version-2.0-10.5t/rc-car-products/36288). The motors aren't the best, but they work fine - the esc is as good as you'll ever need for a 2wd.

[Ian_lawton]

Well ive just found out that im getting alot of money back from the tax man :D so thats made me happy,

[Si Coe]

Well ive just found out that im getting alot of money back from the tax man :D so thats made me happy,

Oh well in that case the best Modelsport offers (in VFM stakes) would be this esc (http://www.modelsport.co.uk/speed-passion-gt-v2.1-ex-brushless-esc-carbon/rc-car-products/40291) and either this (http://www.modelsport.co.uk/speed-passion-v3.0-competition-bl-7.5t/rc-car-products/36280) motor or this (http://www.modelsport.co.uk/speed-passion-v3.0-competition-bl-10.5t/rc-car-products/35157) one.

Thats only a little more than the one I linked before, but its top of the line gear.

[Ian_lawton]

well been to modelsport and spent enough money to last me a year! but the batterys i bought are too long ARGH!!!! and the motor doesnt fit properly!!!! :( :@:@:@:@

[Maddy]

well been to modelsport and spent enough money to last me a year! but the batterys i bought are too long ARGH!!!! and the motor doesnt fit properly!!!! :( :@:@:@:@
hi mate,if your not to sure bring down the track tomoz and there are plenty of people who will be all to happy to help, :thumbsup:

[mattb]

well been to modelsport and spent enough money to last me a year! but the batterys i bought are too long ARGH!!!! and the motor doesnt fit properly!!!! :( :@:@:@:@you have pm mate

[Si Coe]

What did you get?

Normal sized stick packs ought to fit - it might just take some wiggling if its the sort where the wires come out the end, and the motor really ought to fit!

[Ian_lawton]

the motor does fit but then the wires dont/ they get in the way of the top deck so it dosnt close

i guess it was my fault on the batterys found out there for the e-revo but they knew what i was buying them for? only found out they dont fit after i have solderd deans connectors onto them

[mattb]

the motor does fit but then the wires dont/ they get in the way of the top deck so it dosnt close

i guess it was my fault on the batterys found out there for the e-revo but they knew what i was buying them for? only found out they dont fit after i have solderd deans connectors onto themwhat car have you got mate?

[Si Coe]

Its a Cougar.

Can't you turn the motor so the wires are in a different direction?

[Ian_lawton]

i can but then the holes in the motor and the mount dont line up :( might have fixed the motor for now :)

[johnnygibbon]

bring ya car tomoro im sure it will get on track . by the way has any one got a spare spectrum reciever i can borrow to run in my truck. cant afford a new one this week but the truck is running
fancy two classes of 4wd mayhem
cheers

[Si Coe]

I've got so many lipos now I don't know what to do with them, so if all you need is a battery I can lend you one (or possibly two!)
Mine all have tube connectors, but I'm sure someone will have a Deans to tube adapter they can lend you.
Just ask for Si, someone will point me out.

[Ian_lawton]

got everything sorted now apart from the damn battery! :@ also the esc wont go into set-up mode when i hold the button down :S

[Si Coe]

I've just made an deans to tubes adapter so you won't even need to source one of them.
I'm not sure which esc you got so can't say what you need to do on the setup, but bring it along and someone will know......

[Ian_lawton]

Thanks Si but i cant get there tomorrow :( have plans with the GF

its the Speed Passion

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/speed-passion-gt2.0-lpf-carbon-black-edition-esc/rc-car-products/32130

[Ian_lawton]

Turns out that the ESC was broken anyway so they swapped that although its not the purple one, nvm and they also swapped the batterys for me :D it works!! its pritty rapid, wheelies inside on the carpet but pulls to the left when accelerating. now comes the tedious setting up lol

[mattb]

Turns out that the ESC was broken anyway so they swapped that although its not the purple one, nvm and they also swapped the batterys for me :D it works!! its pritty rapid, wheelies inside on the carpet but pulls to the left when accelerating. now comes the tedious setting up loljust back your slipper of mate to stop it wheelying,and just copy one of the team drivers setup sheets and go from there:thumbsup:

[Ian_lawton]

It doesnt wheelie outside just inside on the carpet :) i dont have any of the tools to set it up with really so ill just be tinkering for now

[Howler]

If it wheelies on carpet it'll probably wheelie on astro too, but that's something you can sort when you bring it to the track. If we do have a practice session on sunday that would be ideal for you.