Racing - Sunday 3rd April 2011 - Page 2

SteveB · #21 03-04-2011

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Originally Posted by jamiekerr14

Thanks again to Torch Crew-and exspeially Dan for lending me his spare charger!

My UDC-30 decided to go on me!

And a stray screw *scr*wed my spur on lap 1 of the final, So that was me done. Great morning's racing. And look forward to coming back, and trying to get that little bit closer to Steve

Are you sure your Team Durango pals "Tony" are not trying to slow you down with advising putting mini pins on front???????

The track was hard work today, bumps seem to be a little harsh compared to usual.

But still some great racing

jamiekerr14 · #22 03-04-2011

haha yeah, they worked but were way to edgy. I just tried them, as mine are fairly new.. but the other's were very worn. But live and learn ey!

wylie · #23 03-04-2011

That'll teach him to listen to me

, Still it helped me get a second place ha ha!!!!

jamiekerr14 · #24 03-04-2011

LOL git!

Battery and tyres are off limit for you next time.. Ohh and spares! lol

RobW · #25 04-04-2011

Yesterday was great fun - 3 full heats which was more than I was expecting given mother's day and a few racers away at the regional.

The slight tweaks to the jump and track have made it more fun to drive.
Only point I would make is we need to either have the speed hump in or out (not really fussed either way) but I do not think the staggered approach worked - caused carnage at the start of the 2wd A final although I managed to escape!! The quickest way was to avoid the humps and that effectively made the track about 1.5m at that point.

New Losi cars looked really quick at times but I think Chris and Nick were struggling a bit when the grip came up - think they are going to be really quick once they get the set up sorted. Still want one!! After all changing to mid-motor cars we got beaten by James driving a rear motor B4!!

How did Team Torch get on at the regional?

Rob

Deano577 · #26 04-04-2011

Once again great racing in all classes but need some help to get realibulity
THe speed bump aka jordans implants!!!! I think it's a good idea but it is to steep ie the up ramp it's not in proportion to the cars the track needs some more jumps or humps, just try differnt set ups until you find the right one

mikeyscott · #27 04-04-2011

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Originally Posted by Deano577

Once again great racing in all classes but need some help to get realibulity
THe speed bump aka jordans implants!!!! I think it's a good idea but it is to steep ie the up ramp it's not in proportion to the cars the track needs some more jumps or humps, just try differnt set ups until you find the right one

What reliabilty issues are you having?

Stotfold - I quali E4 and finished E3, disappointed but it was fun.

There will be one less Durango at TORCH going forward!

simoncrabb · #28 04-04-2011

Other TORCH results at Stotfold were Mark Townsend B9->B5, I managed C6-C3 - both of us managed to lead our finals before throwing the wins away...

It was a very close field, some awesome racing. And the Stotfold track is fantastic, it's definitely my 2nd favourite UK track - RHR is still the top!!

jamiekerr14 · #29 04-04-2011

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Originally Posted by Deano577

Once again great racing in all classes but need some help to get realibulity
THe speed bump aka jordans implants!!!! I think it's a good idea but it is to steep ie the up ramp it's not in proportion to the cars the track needs some more jumps or humps, just try differnt set ups until you find the right one

I do kinda of agree here, they are very abrupt. It will be hard to make everyone happy. But the face of the jump is very very steep, which is tricky for the newer driver to get right. I can see something like that but larger would work well, and almost 3 one after another. So they can be rolled-Like a roller, or double single.. or triple.. if your brave. But that would make people unhappy as there is more chance of breaks. I think a lot of it, is some people are not used to jumping and so on, but people wont learn until they do it... either way. Good days racing sunday.

mikeyscott · #30 04-04-2011

Personally I like the hump before the corner and has helped me no end in grasping jumping better, which in turn has helped me racing at other tracks.

You just got to be patient and learn etc. It's taken me a while to grasp jumping and it is a skill worth developing.

I have to say it should stay.... This is just my view.

jamiekerr14 · #31 04-04-2011

I don't struggle with it far from it, its just for the newer racers. It is not the easies of things, mainly with its very sharp up ramp. Its a nice feature, but IMHO there is room for improvement in time and funds/time allows ect.

Nige · #32 04-04-2011

I like the hump, weirdly it's one of my favourite parts of the track and I still consider myself a newbie

Please don't change it!

hotrodchris · #33 04-04-2011

Personally the hump full width of the track but slightly lower or a slightly less sharp up ramp, but that's my tupence for what it's worth.

hotrodchris · #34 04-04-2011

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Originally Posted by wylie

That'll teach him to listen to me

, Still it helped me get a second place ha ha!!!!

No Tony that was my spare rear diff! lol

RWJParkes · #35 04-04-2011

Did anyone get any pictures?

simoncrabb · #36 04-04-2011

I love the hump, it's a very rare feature that slows the cars right down to an almost stop, that's really unusual, and I think it works very well, it's tricky to get right, but not impossible.

TORCH is great, and will continue to improve with the great team we have!

Deano577 · #37 04-04-2011

I would like your advice on what esc (brushless) to buy that I will be able to use on on a range of motors ie start with my 8.5 and when I have improved move to a faster motor etc that I could use in a 4x4?

mikeyscott · #38 04-04-2011

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Originally Posted by Deano577

I would like your advice on what esc (brushless) to buy that I will be able to use on on a range of motors ie start with my 8.5 and when I have improved move to a faster motor etc that I could use in a 4x4?

Hi,

What's your budget? For me I'm a great fan of Speed Passion, but heard good things about the new HPI stuff.

Regards,

Mike