I got my first chance to run the RB5 this weekend at out State Series race. I missed practice entirely due to a very limited release of the JC tires, so I was only able to get the 2 minute warmup on track. Qualified 3rd in the first round, and I still got bumped down to 4th after picking my time up 7 seconds in the second round.
The car seemed very planted, with decent steering. I ran the Orion 4800 LiPo and the 10.5 motor(24t pinion, thanks for the advice guys!). It was so quick out of the corners, even without the added traction of the NiMh battery. I couldnt believe how composed the car was jumping, and although the track was a little bumping (180 gas entries yesterday), it just cruised over them like a Cadillac.
After 2 quals(with at least 5 warmup laps each), the Double Dees were well worn, but I ran the 6 minute main with no problems. I had a rough start, but worked my way to 3rd, behind Eckert and Ruona, and thats the way it finished. I even let 3 people drive the car after the main and it was still planted.
Im pretty sure Im the first guy to show up at the track with an RB5 (in FL) and everyone who got a chance to drive it was impressed. After the 6th person getting a quick "rental" I had to call it a day, there was a line on the stand to get my transmitter, haha!
Hopefully I'll have some pics during this week so you guys can see my setup,etc. I ran the "wide" rear, with the exact setup JP had posted about 7 pages ago. Green Groovy fronts and Green Double Dee rears. Orion 10.5 geared 24/76. It was just plain good.
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