What's on your mind ???

[Ed Pasoquen]

Fired the truggy up tonight, ran it up and down the yards in the snow !

[TagDragger]

I'm thinkin on tossing the slash out into the snow . lol .

[Ed Pasoquen]

Slash in the snow :feezee:

[Ed Pasoquen]

83Truggy in the snow

[TagDragger]

Dang , i wish i lived somewhere i could run my truggy outside , landlord won't even let me start mine here .

[Ed Pasoquen]

Dang , i wish i lived somewhere i could run my truggy outside , landlord won't even let me start mine here .

you can always run the slash

[shinta]

wich i would of thought about getting a pic of my pro truck in the snow. had 2 foot roster tails comming off the back tries and there was not control . the forn tries looked like snow balls b/c thery had not power to them

[shinta]

Dang , i wish i lived somewhere i could run my truggy outside , landlord won't even let me start mine here .

could not see that for me, got to run mine once a week. sorry for your bad luck

[theycallmejam]

Mitchel Burkey TQ A main sportsman buggy
Mark King 8th in C main in truggy
Charlie Yates 6th in D Main buggy
Robin Corlett tq F Main buggy
Jason Owen 9th in H Main buggy
Dell Mathis 6th in I main buggy

Good Luck guys

[Ed Pasoquen]

Here is the link to some real good pictures taken in 09 by a guy who travels all over the world and happened to to see us racing and stopped a took 500+ pics, Alot of you newer racers haven't seen these yet.
http://www.americanjourneyphotography.com/RC-Cars/Moncks-Corner-Raceway-4-11/7889473_yjqaa#511593466_w3BaR

[Doxiedad]

Really nice pics. I wish I had the camera and talent to do that kinda work.

[robc843]

Here is the link to some real good pictures taken in 09 by a guy who travels all over the world and happened to to see us racing and stopped a took 500+ pics, Alot of you newer racers haven't seen these yet.
http://www.americanjourneyphotography.com/RC-Cars/Moncks-Corner-Raceway-4-11/7889473_yjqaa#511593466_w3BaR

that guy loved my tyres coming off!

[Ed Pasoquen]

that guy loved my tyres coming off!

You gota admit he got nice high res pictures of them coming off.

[A_Bischoff]

got some really good sidewall flexing pics too i'm impressed:cool::D

[Ed Pasoquen]

Here is another place to blog , chat , post pics-
http://www.hobzob.com/main/rc

[jrsuperfrog]

does anyone know how to adjust the endbell timing on a losi b/l... and how much effect will it have? i think i could figure it out but i don't wana tear apart a $70 motor and end up wishing i hadn't

[jrsuperfrog]

either no one knows or no one wants to share??

[theycallmejam]

either no one knows or no one wants to share??

bring me that motor, lets try it with another speedo

[ShagNasty]

does anyone know how to adjust the endbell timing on a losi b/l... and how much effect will it have? i think i could figure it out but i don't wana tear apart a $70 motor and end up wishing i hadn't

timing is not adjustable on that motor, adjust it with the ESC. You can change it with the quick program card or the computer software. I got my motor timing pretty much set and change the ESC timing depending on track layout..... timing at motor is generally needed for finer tuning when 1 tooth on the pinion is too much of a change

[jrsuperfrog]

Ok... I thought I saw on the net where it cud b changed and I got tge motor with a roller I bought and didn't know if it had been monkeyd with,,, I know its not a strong motor but just seems like it shud blow past a stock slash motor... and even in a drag race jams stock slash motor pulls away from it... but I do have a cheepo esc on it

[Doxiedad]

Ok... I thought I saw on the net where it cud b changed and I got tge motor with a roller I bought and didn't know if it had been monkeyd with,,, I know its not a strong motor but just seems like it shud blow past a stock slash motor... and even in a drag race jams stock slash motor pulls away from it... but I do have a cheepo esc on it

Well everyone knows Jam cheats

[jrsuperfrog]

This I shud hav takn into account!

[Karl Kobernus]

Well everyone knows Jam cheats

This is soo true. He says his driving is better than mine, but he has to cheat. I am sure he is!

It could also be that I just am that bad of a driver. Nope! Jimmy cheats.:D

[theycallmejam]

Well everyone knows Jam cheats

i just cheat against jason (popo), not against anyone else, well cept maybe karl

[theycallmejam]

This is soo true. He says his driving is better than mine, but he has to cheat. I am sure he is!

It could also be that I just am that bad of a driver. Nope! Jimmy cheats.:D

but my driving is better than yours, heck, even the profeshunal rookie drives better than you
maybe you dont like gettin beat by a old man, or a 12 year old kid

[Doxiedad]

i just cheat against jason (popo), not against anyone else, well cept maybe karl

Well either you cheat or I suck, yeah we're gonna go with you cheating LOL

One day I may be able to stay on the same lap as you, as long as people keep wrecking you anyways.

[theycallmejam]

Well either you cheat or I suck, yeah we're gonna go with you cheating LOL

One day I may be able to stay on the same lap as you, as long as people keep wrecking you anyways.

i got beat up and down today, evrybody was after me. i think somebody ows somebody some points

[Ed Pasoquen]

Here is the link to the video I was telling you guys about:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AyoddDCT_s

[Ray]

Here is the link to the video I was telling you guys about:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AyoddDCT_s

where is the metal must all be made of lexan plastic and rubber :lol-floor: try that with my truggy and that blender would have been done [MESS WITH MY AE SUPERTRUGGY]

[shinta]

so what going on with the track, do we still have one here close or is it an hour or so drive to race now?

[Ed Pasoquen]

so what going on with the track, do we still have one here close or is it an hour or so drive to race now?

Did you happen to see this ?
http://www.rcsoutheast.com/showthread.php?t=2148

[shinta]

i havent had time to look at any thing, it would be nice to race but i with the way work is going its not looking like it . but im going to try

[Ed Pasoquen]

Here is the link to the vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RelRdihaGAo

[Doxiedad]

Nice looking setup they have there.

[Ed Pasoquen]

Nice looking setup they have there.

Here is the video of the SCT race:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JjX7J7hAl8&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

[Doxiedad]

I have got to try and get some weekends off. Been too long :(

4x4 SC ever catch on? Thinking about retiring my slash.

[Bamaengineer]

4x4 SC ever catch on? Thinking about retiring my slash.

Didn't seem so like I thought. I was pumped about the SC10 4x4 at first. But now I'm leaning to towards a RC8be, hopefully saving up by this summer. Only thing is this 1/8 gear is more $$. They just look to be more tight and better for racing. Seems to me SCT races you spend half the race on your roof.

Hopefully soon I'll get my T4 out there to race with ya'll in the open 1/10 for the time being atleast.....

[ShagNasty]

Didn't seem so like I thought. I was pumped about the SC10 4x4 at first. But now I'm leaning to towards a RC8be, hopefully saving up by this summer. Only thing is this 1/8 gear is more $$. They just look to be more tight and better for racing. Seems to me SCT races you spend half the race on your roof.

Hopefully soon I'll get my T4 out there to race with ya'll in the open 1/10 for the time being atleast.....

come people may spend it on their roof, but that mainly comes down to the driver......if you feel you may spend more time on your roof, then you should probably be racing SCT, less broken parts, lol

[mkbbadd]

Didn't seem so like I thought. I was pumped about the SC10 4x4 at first. But now I'm leaning to towards a RC8be, hopefully saving up by this summer. Only thing is this 1/8 gear is more $$. They just look to be more tight and better for racing. Seems to me SCT races you spend half the race on your roof.

Hopefully soon I'll get my T4 out there to race with ya'll in the open 1/10 for the time being atleast.....

SCT is way less expensive and strong,I ran mine in Savannah with a 6.5t brushless and it held up so it can hold up to about anything,plus it's a blast to drive and rub fenders without getting lock together.:funkyDancer:

[Doxiedad]

Trust me a 1/8 buggy can be put on it's lid, and it's not happy. My one and only race with 1/8 buggy I had a topless buggy by the time the main rolled around LOL

I kinda see 4x4 SC as a cheaper alt to 1/8 scale. Plus like was mentioned before they're tough and you don't get. Tied up if you bump, which is good for drivers like me

[Bamaengineer]

Trust me a 1/8 buggy can be put on it's lid, and it's not happy. My one and only race with 1/8 buggy I had a topless buggy by the time the main rolled around LOL

I kinda see 4x4 SC as a cheaper alt to 1/8 scale. Plus like was mentioned before they're tough and you don't get. Tied up if you bump, which is good for drivers like me

yea its been years since I've raced, so I probably should start back with a SCT :)

[Doxiedad]

yea its been years since I've raced, so I probably should start back with a SCT :)

They are a lot of fun, combine that and the price and that's why they're so popular everywhere.:D

[Bamaengineer]

They are a lot of fun, combine that and the price and that's why they're so popular everywhere.:D

I think I just want both :D

[Doxiedad]

I think I just want both :D

heh i know the feeling

[shinta]

any one know the L and W of the track out a pbc. where i work they are clearing land and digging down 1 foot to lay sand or something. and i asked the guy what they where going to do with the dirt they are digging up, and they said hall it off, they had no use for it. i know the guy up a pbc dont want to drop 400-500 bucks or what ever it would cost to buy and bring dirt in. so if i new the L and W of the track i might be able to get a track load or two as a start. and they are using tri-axle trucks to hall it away.

my shoulder is acting up again. but i if i can help get things rolling out there. i might be able to help with track lay out and all

[cory b]

SCT is for people who cant handle the power and responsiveness of an 1/8 buggy! :lol-floor: :D

[mkbbadd]

SCT is for those who are tired of the attitude in buggy racing and looking for a change. And that's not counting the hacking and the cursing!!!!:firehead:

[Bamaengineer]

and we're off.....lol

:football:

[cory b]

and we're off.....lol

:football:

Nah! I'll stay grounded and respect others opinions. To me, its all in good fun. although I must say that I NEVER see any hacking in SCT (sarcasm! :) ), but i suppose its because those things are naturally out of control anyway ;)

I just prefer 1/8 buggy because they are fast and Im kinda good at it!

[Chilly #55]

From a rookie's point of view those nitro buggies seem to real forgiving, just pull the trigger and let it rip. Where short course trucks look cool & seem to have more of a realistic feel to them. The short course truck is what got me into wanting a
RC vehicle. Doubt I'll ever own a buggy. I do like how they jump. :eek:

[Bamaengineer]

From a rookie's point of view those nitro buggies seem to real forgiving, just pull the trigger and let it rip. Where short course trucks look cool & seem to have more of a realistic feel to them. The short course truck is what got me into wanting a
RC vehicle. Doubt I'll ever own a buggy. I do like how they jump. :eek:

I grew up on the gold pan RC10s.....so I guess its just buggies were my first taste, but these SCTs have me curious again.

[Bamaengineer]

Finally got the T4 back up and running. Spent about 3 hours trying to solder the Tekin esc and brushless motor. Dadgum those tabs were aggrivating. Charged my first Lipo.

Wowzers......quite a differnce than NiMh and brushed motors! still need some time to get my groove back, but look forward to some racin later this spring. Also have a TC3, but it needs repair after a meeting with a tennis court pole.lol


:raceme:

[theycallmejam]

Nah! I'll stay grounded and respect others opinions. To me, its all in good fun. although I must say that I NEVER see any hacking in SCT (sarcasm! :) ), but i suppose its because those things are naturally out of control anyway ;)

I just prefer 1/8 buggy because they are fast and Im kinda good at it!

not this post, but the other is offensive. I like 1/8 buggy, and truggy. and I was good at both, me personally cant afford it. tires for sct are alot cheaper and last longer. they last longer cuz there is not as much power, yes but in buggy and truggy you need to spend money on maintance and tires, plus the crying and whining from some of the buggy drivers. i have almost walked away from pitting a guy because he was yelling at marshalls, alomst before he wrecked, but that is another subject.
sct, to me is a blast, win lose or draw, i always have fun

[Ed Pasoquen]

I don't know if I want a Slash 4x4 or I was also looking at the Ofna SCT10 4x4 :confused:

[theycallmejam]

I don't know if I want a Slash 4x4 or I was also looking at the Ofna SCT10 4x4 :confused:

marks 4x4 slash looked good last weekend, best slash i have seen. i gotta sell some stuff first before i can get one.
i want to use one for this weekend in savanny, cant let mike b get to much of a lead in 4x4

[LITTLEA]

not this post, but the other is offensive. I like 1/8 buggy, and truggy. And i was good at both, me personally cant afford it. Tires for sct are alot cheaper and last longer. They last longer cuz there is not as much power, yes but in buggy and truggy you need to spend money on maintance and tires, plus the crying and whining from some of the buggy drivers. I have almost walked away from pitting a guy because he was yelling at marshalls, alomst before he wrecked, but that is another subject.
Sct, to me is a blast, win lose or draw, i always have fun

i agree if someone wants to float the bill i know a couple of real drivers that can handle it everybody can't play like every one else and if i'm not mistaking i saw more sct trucks than any thing and all i heard was a good time.

[LITTLEA]

i don't know if i want a slash 4x4 or i was also looking at the ofna sct10 4x4 :confused:
that's our pic if any!!!!!

[theycallmejam]

that's our pic if any!!!!!

what pic?

[LITTLEA]

what pic?
sct10 4x4 ofna ps don't you read ha ha

[theycallmejam]

sct10 4x4 ofna ps don't you read ha ha

oooooo, it did look as good as a sc10 4x4, but i have never seen one run, yet. im hoping i will be driving one at the end of the month

[LITTLEA]

oooooo, it did look as good as a sc10 4x4, but i have never seen one run, yet. Im hoping i will be driving one at the end of the month

micro said he runs first race for you he don't think you can handle it

[theycallmejam]

micro said he runs first race for you he don't think you can handle it

haha, i think i just peed myself laughing at micro. i will let him watch me drive it, when and if i get it

[LITTLEA]

haha, i think i just peed myself laughing at micro. i will let him watch me drive it, when and if i get it
thats not normal just wanted to be the first it'll be cool to see one in person

[theycallmejam]

thats not normal just wanted to be the first it'll be cool to see one in person

yea i know wut you meen in seeing one, but i gotta sell stuff first. i really didnt want one till i read about it in the book

[COLA RC]

I have a slash 4x4 losi 8 E and a losi xxxsct i think i have the most fun with the sct i know the 2 wd sct can be just as fast as the 4wd with the rite driver and set up .Ive been spending alot of time with setup and i cant beleave how well a 2wd can drive

[theycallmejam]

I have a slash 4x4 losi 8 E and a losi xxxsct i think i have the most fun with the sct i know the 2 wd sct can be just as fast as the 4wd with the rite driver and set up .Ive been spending alot of time with setup and i cant beleave how well a 2wd can drive

im thinking bout getting the crc or exotec conversion for the xxx

[COLA RC]

is that the kit to make it a sct

[Ed Pasoquen]

I should be shaking down some kind of 4x4 SCT at our next club race on the 12th:hmmm:

[theycallmejam]

is that the kit to make it a sct

yes, i think the crc is a better deal, it comes with bumbers, the other you gotta buy

[theycallmejam]

I should be shaking down some kind of 4x4 SCT at our next club race on the 12th:hmmm:

what is macgivering now? can wait to c it

[LITTLEA]

what is macgivering now? Can wait to c it
no doubt you and me both i bet it has powerrrr!

[theycallmejam]

no doubt you and me both i bet it has powerrrr!

be afraid, be very afraid. he told me some, but not all. i dont have a 4x4 yet, and im sceered, no, just concerned

[Ed Pasoquen]

Good run for Jimmy and Randy in Savannah ! 2nd and 4th place finishes:D

[theycallmejam]

Good run for Jimmy and Randy in Savannah ! 2nd and 4th place finishes:D

thanks, randy had 3rd, a little bobble with lappers, and he lost 3rd right at the end

[theycallmejam]

thanks, randy had 3rd, a little bobble with lappers, and he lost 3rd right at the end

and a special thanks to mike broome for letting me use his slashes tranny. that slop in mine finally went away in the 2nd round sat nite

[theycallmejam]

now if i could just beg borrow steal trade or at least get ed's sct conversion. then jason brown would have some serious problems......:)

[Ed Pasoquen]

Ok Jam I guess I'll let you off the hook, this is what I'll have on Thursday:D
http://www.nitrohouse.com/Car-Kits-Electric-Short-Course-Trucks/c28_399/p21733/Hyper-10SC-Pro-4x4-Bump-Edition-Kit-2.0-w/Novak-Ballistic-550-4.5-System/product_info.html

[theycallmejam]

Ok Jam I guess I'll let you off the hook, this is what I'll have on Thursday:D

oh my racing gods, what has ed done now?:D

[slicrick]

Ok Jam I guess I'll let you off the hook, this is what I'll have on Thursday:D

Hey ed,thats the same esc that i ordered,at least i know its good,if you useing one too...
Mine should be in tomorrow..

[COLA RC]

:D:firehead:well crapppp i guess im going to have to put my 5 turn in my slash 4x4 so i wont get laped lol

[theycallmejam]

Hey ed,thats the same esc that i ordered,at least i know its good,if you useing one too...
Mine should be in tomorrow..

supa star, you and dell coming down again?

[slicrick]

supa star, you and dell coming down again?

If its next weekend,i have to take my true love for a beach trip,and dell is going to the race in geogia,i hope to make the next one after that....you know i miss you !!!!!

[shinta]

so what is 4x4 sct going to be open class, what ever you want to stick in it is what you run or something? or are we still going to run stock style motors

[Ed Pasoquen]

so what is 4x4 sct going to be open class, what ever you want to stick in it is what you run or something? or are we still going to run stock style motors

The 4x4 SCT is more or less a open class

[mkbbadd]

:funkyDancer:and a special thanks to mike broome for letting me use his slashes tranny. that slop in mine finally went away in the 2nd round sat nite

Your welcome,and thanks to donny for the great job pitting me in the main in truggy, I TQD and won truggy and won open sct

[mkbbadd]

Heres something for you people that run the sc10 and slash,losi parts house has an inboard axle setup that allows you to run the 12mm hex wheels on the front of the sc10.Here is the proline #PRO606800

[Ed Pasoquen]

:funkyDancer:

Your welcome,and thanks to donny for the great job pitting me in the main in truggy, I TQD and won truggy and won open sct

Congrads on both of your wins !!

[ShagNasty]

so what is 4x4 sct going to be open class, what ever you want to stick in it is what you run or something? or are we still going to run stock style motors


yea, most 4x4 sct dont come with motors other than slash 4x4 and the hyper/jammin package deals. Plus 1/10 4wd has always been more of an open anything goes class, but I know Open SCT 4x4 rules at almost all tracks state that is cant have started life as a 1/8 buggy that was converted.

As for those big 550 4.5 and 5.5 turn motors.....there are lots of them up here, so much power and too much trigger and they are a hand full, i have faird very well with my stock slash 4x4 motor, good power, decent speed and very drivable. Although my new 4x4 sct prototype that will be here wednesday just in time for PNB, it uses 540 motor!!!:firehead:

[theycallmejam]

:funkyDancer:

Your welcome,and thanks to donny for the great job pitting me in the main in truggy, I TQD and won truggy and won open sct

your 4x4 sct wins are coming to an end, soon, very soon :D

[mkbbadd]

your 4x4 sct wins are coming to an end, soon, very soon :D

Bla,bla,bla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:nanabooboo:

[theycallmejam]

Bla,bla,bla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:nanabooboo:

i dont want to jinx it, but i may have a couple things sold

[shinta]

yea, most 4x4 sct dont come with motors other than slash 4x4 and the hyper/jammin package deals. Plus 1/10 4wd has always been more of an open anything goes class, but I know Open SCT 4x4 rules at almost all tracks state that is cant have started life as a 1/8 buggy that was converted.

As for those big 550 4.5 and 5.5 turn motors.....there are lots of them up here, so much power and too much trigger and they are a hand full, i have faird very well with my stock slash 4x4 motor, good power, decent speed and very drivable. Although my new 4x4 sct prototype that will be here wednesday just in time for PNB, it uses 540 motor!!!:firehead:


ok i didnt know that. was planning on getting a 4x4 sct but right now work has dropped off. next to that i have not quit mastered the 2wd sct. setting the cars up is still an issue for me. but im looking i might try to sell off a few things i dont need like my 1/8 buggy never could see the thing running, my on road car need deff's its a start in getting the money up to get one, unless work picks up. im liking the AE sct line so far so i think i well stick with them

[mkbbadd]

i dont want to jinx it, but i may have a couple things sold

I'm not scared,the more of us the more fun it is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bigsmile:

[theycallmejam]

I'm not scared,the more of us the more fun it is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bigsmile:

is it the end of march yet?

[COLA RC]

is it the end of march yet?

why ? you wating to get to columbia and race lol

[theycallmejam]

why ? you wating to get to columbia and race lol

that too, but mainly the 4x4 will be out

[mkbbadd]

that too, but mainly the 4x4 will be out

Waiting for mine to!!!!!!!!! I,m hoping it I will have it next week.:firehead:

[theycallmejam]

Waiting for mine to!!!!!!!!! I,m hoping it I will have it next week.:firehead:

whatcha doin, gettin the sc10 4x4 too?

[benmarine]

what do you think about the belt drive system? I have the slash 4x4, bought it when it first came out, and find it to be a little squirmy. I bought the hyper 10tt, and love it. I have not seen any other people running them, but I like the fact that it is built like the 1/8 scale.

[theycallmejam]

what do you think about the belt drive system? I have the slash 4x4, bought it when it first came out, and find it to be a little squirmy. I bought the hyper 10tt, and love it. I have not seen any other people running them, but I like the fact that it is built like the 1/8 scale.

i was leary about the belt at first, until i read the rite u in car action. i am intreagued with the clicker

[slicrick]

Jam,you always intreague me.....got my new system in,now all i need is a wiring expert,may have to hire someone !!!!!:dizzy:

[mkbbadd]

whatcha doin, gettin the sc10 4x4 too?

Yes as soon as it is released!

[Bamaengineer]

after much deliberation between a 1/8 buggy, SCT 4x4, and SCT 2wd, I think I'm going with a SC10 2wd to join ya'll this summer.

:raceme:

[Ed Pasoquen]

after much deliberation between a 1/8 buggy, SCT 4x4, and SCT 2wd, I think I'm going with a SC10 2wd to join ya'll this summer.

:raceme:

One thing for sure ,looks like SCT will be around for awhile, we had 16 2wd SCTs at our last club race

[theycallmejam]

Jam,you always intreague me.....got my new system in,now all i need is a wiring expert,may have to hire someone !!!!!:dizzy:

me, me , me pick me

[theycallmejam]

Yes as soon as it is released!

why you gonna do that? you already have a 4x4, and its fast enuff, you dont need it

[theycallmejam]

[QUOTE=Bamaengineer;18459]after much deliberation between a 1/8 buggy, SCT 4x4, and SCT 2wd, I think I'm going with a SC10 2wd to join ya'll this summer.

:raceme:[/QUOTE

you wont be disapointed, close racing action, and lots o fun

[mkbbadd]

why you gonna do that? you already have a 4x4, and its fast enuff, you dont need it

Yes its fast but I just want to try the associated one.

[theycallmejam]

Yes its fast but I just want to try the associated one.

save your money, you can drive mine a lap or two :D

[Bamaengineer]

One thing for sure ,looks like SCT will be around for awhile, we had 16 2wd SCTs at our last club race

what's the most popular SCT ya'll see? I'm sure they each have their pros/cons. Started to look at the Blitz and got me thinking....

[benmarine]

I like that new hyper sct. I know that it is not 2 wheel drive, but it is fast. Far more durable than the slash 4x4 that I have.

[Doxiedad]

what's the most popular SCT ya'll see? I'm sure they each have their pros/cons. Started to look at the Blitz and got me thinking....

Right now it's the slash. Second would be the sc10, and a few blitzes

[COLA RC]

i run the losi xxx 2wd sct and the 4x4 slash

[Chilly #55]

what's the most popular SCT ya'll see? I'm sure they each have their pros/cons. Started to look at the Blitz and got me thinking....

I picked up the Blitz after dealing with a Slash that was cursed by the Devil himself. so far I am extremely happy with my blitz. The blitz is even part SC10 since I dropped in a Reedy motor & esc.

[benmarine]

The SC10, and the Blitz are based off of the buggy platform, and they will be better racers. I do see the value in staying with the slash though, parts are far more available, and cheap.

[Ed Pasoquen]

I will be testing my Hyper SC10 2.0 Tim Bump Edition tomorrow :D

[Doxiedad]

i run the losi xxx 2wd sct and the 4x4 slash

How are you liking the xxx-sct?

[theycallmejam]

i run the losi xxx 2wd sct and the 4x4 slash

are you coming tommorrow? I hope, I would like to see that xxx sct. I will be in the showzone trailer.
Jimmy

[COLA RC]

love'n it. get with me tomorrow ill let you drive it .(its the orange crush truck)

[theycallmejam]

Right now it's the slash. Second would be the sc10, and a few blitzes

locally there are just a few more slashes than sc10's. there are a few blitz's. i like the bllitz ese. hoping to get my hands on a converted xxx-t tomorrow.

[theycallmejam]

love'n it. get with me tomorrow ill let you drive it .(its the orange crush truck)

sweet, i will look for ya, i have the neon yellow and purple slash

[theycallmejam]

The SC10, and the Blitz are based off of the buggy platform, and they will be better racers. I do see the value in staying with the slash though, parts are far more available, and cheap.

the sc10 is based on the T4, the blitz mite be on the buggy platform, dont think they have a stadium truck

[Ed Pasoquen]

Mike B if you are coming to MCR tomorrow , A guy from Savannah is looking to buy some rear arms and pivot pins for the Losi 2.0 T , can you or anyone that has some bring it.

[Doxiedad]

the sc10 is based on the T4, the blitz mite be on the buggy platform, dont think they have a stadium truck

It says on the HPI website that it's based on the E Firestorm platformThe Blitz features an all-new main chassis based on the E-Firestorm - lengthened to deliver the most stable feel a short-course truck can offer.

[theycallmejam]

It says on the HPI website that it's based on the E Firestorm platform

thats right, semi forgot about that truck

[mkbbadd]

Ha Jam,It's Mike, are you going somewhere this weekend to race.:checkered:?

[theycallmejam]

Ha Jam,It's Mike, are you going somewhere this weekend to race.:checkered:?

i wanna go down there to savanny, and i would like to go to mb to get some of kb, the lucky wiener of one of his sct mains. but i need to pay bills so i can go to columbia (hopefully) next week, and to savanny on the 2nd for the points race.

[Ed Pasoquen]

Don't forget about this :
"Club Race Sat March 19th

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Savannah will be hosting it's next club race on Sat. March 19th @ 4pm. As of this post, the bridge is still down so bring a little cart/wagon to bring your stuff from the parking lot to the track. "

[Chilly #55]

I plan on heading down to Savannah. Been working adjustments & set ups this week so I need to see how the Blitz will work in a race. :firehead:

[theycallmejam]

Don't forget about this :
"Club Race Sat March 19th

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Savannah will be hosting it's next club race on Sat. March 19th @ 4pm. As of this post, the bridge is still down so bring a little cart/wagon to bring your stuff from the parking lot to the track. "

from what i heard there is supposed to be a good crowd. the last two times i was there, there was almost 20 sct, 2wd. and almost 10 4x4 sct

[Ed Pasoquen]

from what i heard there is supposed to be a good crowd. the last two times i was there, there was almost 20 sct, 2wd. and almost 10 4x4 sct

I was talking about this part--"As of this post, the bridge is still down so bring a little cart/wagon to bring your stuff from the parking lot to the track. " --Might as well leave the trailer home

[cory b]

you comin down to Sav this weekend Ed?

[Ed Pasoquen]

you comin down to Sav this weekend Ed?

No I'm taking a break with weekend :cool:

[theycallmejam]

I was talking about this part--"As of this post, the bridge is still down so bring a little cart/wagon to bring your stuff from the parking lot to the track. " --Might as well leave the trailer home

i guess i need to read the post more closely, or put on my glasses.
i heard today they are thinking about making a road across there now

[dlawhorn]

No I'm taking a break with weekend :cool:

I do believe I am gonna skip out this weekend also, need to get some work done and get the car set up, along with getting a new engine broke in and get the other tuned and geared right.

Would there be any problems if I was to practice/set up on the MRC track this sat am till mid day or so?

[mkbbadd]

Hey,jam check this youtube video out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oXoH27Om6s&feature=player_embedded

[theycallmejam]

Hey,jam check this youtube video out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oXoH27Om6s&feature=player_embedded

you trying to piss me off? what was that squeeling noise at low speed

[mkbbadd]

you trying to piss me off? what was that squeeling noise at low speed

I think it was the slipper,it slip independently for the front and the rear or the belt makes alot of noise.

[mkbbadd]

:badbad:Its really makes alot of rakett compared to my sc10 2wd.

[theycallmejam]

I think it was the slipper,it slip independently for the front and the rear or the belt makes alot of noise.

mite be the clicker

[ShagNasty]

here is video taken from the cactus classic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYPAIWtNm2o&feature=player_detailpage

[mkbbadd]

here is video taken from the cactus classic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYPAIWtNm2o&feature=player_detailpage

In that video it didnt make all that noise!

[theycallmejam]

I will be testing my Hyper SC10 2.0 Tim Bump Edition tomorrow :D

hey ed, apun further research, that truck of yours is too sexy for you, not to mention bad azz

[Ed Pasoquen]

hey ed, apun further research, that truck of yours is too sexy for you, not to mention bad azz

It's getting even sexier , here is one of them , it makes motor swaps way easier :D

[theycallmejam]

It's getting even sexier , here is one of them , it makes motor swaps way easier :D

thats sweet

[Ed Pasoquen]

They posted this today :
The watermelon classic will be on July 15-17. Friday open practice , Sat 4- 5 minute qual, Sun mains. Entry fee will be 40 for first class 25 for second and 15 for third. We will have a new track layout, blue groove surface and will keep it damp all weekend. Hope to see you there. It will be posted on rcsignup by the weekend.

[Ed Pasoquen]

Anyone what a good deal on a new truggy ?? check this out , won't last long.:D
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=49497SD

[Ed Pasoquen]

All of the MCR guys had good runs, atleast one or more of us finsihed in the top 3 in all classes :D Mike B put a whooping on the field in Open SCT and truggy , won both ! Good run Mike !

[COLA RC]

you all just got lucky:lol-floor::lol-floor::lol-floor:
glad you all made it up to race

[theycallmejam]

All of the MCR guys had good runs, atleast one or more of us finsihed in the top 3 in all classes :D Mike B put a whooping on the field in Open SCT and truggy , won both ! Good run Mike !

mike got lucky, i wasnt out there

[mkbbadd]

mike got lucky, i wasnt out there

No luck needed all driving. LOL:nanabooboo:

[theycallmejam]

hey ed,
whats your email addy? i need you to shrink a picture for me, got me a new profile pic

[Ed Pasoquen]

hey ed,
whats your email addy? i need you to shrink a picture for me, got me a new profile pic

epsumsc@aol.com

[theycallmejam]

i just got an email from hobby king telling me that shipping is 1 penny for orders over a hundred bucks. now i know why my shipping was a penny when i ordered my batts. and this is for the us warehouse. thought i would share this tidbit

[theycallmejam]

i just got an email from hobby king telling me that shipping is 1 penny for orders over a hundred bucks. now i know why my shipping was a penny when i ordered my batts. and this is for the us warehouse. thought i would share this tidbit

and those 5000 40c batts are finally in stock, these....
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=14989

[Ed Pasoquen]

Jam this is the deal I got for $125.00- Hyper 7 buggy , Novak HV Pro ESC , 2 - 6.5 t 550 motors!

[theycallmejam]

Jam this is the deal I got for $125.00- Hyper 7 buggy , Novak HV Pro ESC , 2 - 6.5 t 550 motors!

holy smoke, thats the price of the esc and motor

[COLA RC]

Jam this is the deal I got for $125.00- Hyper 7 buggy , Novak HV Pro ESC , 2 - 6.5 t 550 motors!

i use to run that novac you have to gear it small like 11- 45 or 12 -45 its a hi rpm no lo end you will need to wach the temps

[coryf]

What are the rules for the local 4x4 sct class? 2s battery? Have to use sct 3.0/2.2 tires? I am trying to figure out waht to do about getting a rig to run in the class.

[Ed Pasoquen]

What are the rules for the local 4x4 sct class? 2s battery? Have to use sct 3.0/2.2 tires? I am trying to figure out waht to do about getting a rig to run in the class.

You do have to run the 3.0/2.2 tires , being a open class in most places, any motor or battery.

[ShagNasty]

You do have to run the 3.0/2.2 tires , being a open class in most places, any motor or battery.

it is pretty open, but most tracks limit to 2s battery, no motors larger than 550 can, and 3.0/2.2 tires

[Ed Pasoquen]

Check this out , they have to build it first , everyone build the same car and runs the same battery:D
http://www.teammotodrom.de/

[Ed Pasoquen]

Randy- here is the pic of the ghost racer @ MCR

[repsol]

I dont see anything extra. Is it the ghost of my chicken??i.e. jimmy:poo:

[racernumber1]

You do have to run the 3.0/2.2 tires , being a open class in most places, any motor or battery.

Why are we running against 2650 Castle buggie motors with 4 s batteries?

[theycallmejam]

I dont see anything extra. Is it the ghost of my chicken??i.e. jimmy:poo:

if thats the case, i am in front of you again, like ussual

[theycallmejam]

Why are we running against 2650 Castle buggie motors with 4 s batteries?

if you are talking about 2wd sct, you would see a diff, with just the motor, and then there is the batts, 4s WOW

[Ed Pasoquen]

I dont see anything extra. Is it the ghost of my chicken??i.e. jimmy:poo:

When you dbl click on the picture don't you see a image of another buggy just in front of the one in the picture?

[theycallmejam]

When you dbl click on the picture don't you see a image of another buggy just in front of the one in the picture?

come on ed, you gotta take your finger and show ran-d where it is

[coryf]

Why are we running against 2650 Castle buggie motors with 4 s batteries?

Are you referring to 4wd open sct? There are no 4s batteries running in any of our local races that I know of. That would be huge overkill on power. If someone wanted to run that then more power to them because it would probably be ALOT slower lap time wise since the 4wd trucks are traction limited anyway.

[mkbbadd]

I agree you can not drive a 4x4 sct with that much power,I tried, all it does is pull the tires apart and ride wheelies. you can turn it down with your radio but whats the point, your alot more consistant with 2s or 3s with an 7.5 or 6.5.:firehead:

[Cutter]

I agree you can not drive a 4x4 sct with that much power,I tried, all it does is pull the tires apart and ride wheelies. you can turn it down with your radio but whats the point, your alot more consistant with 2s or 3s with an 7.5 or 6.5.:firehead:

I have to somewhat disagree with ya there. I run Aftershock 8Es that comes stock with a 550 and twin 7.4v 2s lipos (14.8v 4s). You're correct that it's overkill on the power but that just means you have to tune your diffs properly and use a little more throttle control. I've entered them into a few races and have proven that I can definitely run faster lap times than most other SC trucks out there.

[mkbbadd]

I have to somewhat disagree with ya there. I run Aftershock 8Es that comes stock with a 550 and twin 7.4v 2s lipos (14.8v 4s). You're correct that it's overkill on the power but that just means you have to tune your diffs properly and use a little more throttle control. I've entered them into a few races and have proven that I can definitely run faster lap times than most other SC trucks out there.

Where not compairing 1/8 scale to 1/10 scale here where talking about true 1/10th scale short course trucks.

[mkbbadd]

Where not compairing 1/8 scale to 1/10 scale here where talking about true 1/10th scale short course trucks.

I can run faster with my 1/8th scale truggy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cutter]

Yeah but the Aftershock really is 1/10 scale size even though Redcat calls it 1/8th. Even my body, wheels and tires are all 1/10 scale proline and traxxas parts. I use the Traxxas 1/10 version of the Desert Rat body, 2.2/3.0 Proline Split Six Beadlocks, and Caliber tires. Overall, it's not even as long as the Slash, just a little wider. It's allowed to run in all 1/10 scale Open SC classes that I know of, and most other 1/10 scale 4x4 classes as well. Either way my point was that you can control the power and run some quick laps if you set your truck up correctly and use a little throttle control.

[ShagNasty]

first off the Aftershock comes with a 540 motor standard....Its dimensions are pretty close to most 1/10 SCT, not sure why Redcat classes it as a 1/8, so it would be up to the track official to decide if it is legal. How much does it weigh? Either way, unless it is a pig at about 8lbs, then 4s is overkill for the most part.

[Cutter]

Actually I own three of them and they definitely come stock with a kv2230 550 motor. They are a bit on the heavy side and that certainly does add to the stability I'm sure. Still it just seems that everyone keeps bashing 4x4's and powerful electronics saying that they're too hard to control and aren't as nimble etc., which is the part that I have to totally disagree with. I'll agree that 4s is a little overkill for Short Course racing in general, however it can be very useful and controllable with the right setup and driver. I really like having that extra power to clear the difficult jumps if I can't get a good run on them or to power out of a nose dive at the last second if I have to. I feel it's always better to have the power and not use it than to need it and not have it. In addition, if you tune your diffs, shocks and suspension correctly, the 4x4 hooks up as good or better than any 2wd i've ever driven. All i'm basically trying to say that just because some people haven't had good experiences with 4x4's and 4s doesn't mean that it's not a perfect setup for someone else with a different vehicle and driving style. i.e. just because I don't like 2wd or 2s doesn't mean all 2wd 2s setups suck. :)

[Cutter]

Here's the Aftershock setup btw as well as some side by sides with SC8, SC10 and Slash.

http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac301/annm913/18%20short%20course%20bsd/18bsdelectric010.jpg?t=1303943138
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/kart45/redcat/1120091716.jpg
http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachments/electric-off-road/505246d1254436147-redcat-racing-backdraft-8e-1-8-scale-brushless-electric-buggy-normal_3sctrucks_002.jpg

As you can see it's a pretty beefy truck so 4s is not as hard to handle as it is with a Slash or other lighter SC truck, but it's otherwise basically the same size as any other 1/10 scale truck.

[theycallmejam]

mite be 1/10 scale, but has to be a certain width and lenth

[theycallmejam]

mcr jul 2
gcs final jul 9, 10
watermelon jul 16, 17
score club/points jul 23
lets go race

[Cutter]

mite be 1/10 scale, but has to be a certain width and lenth

We've already established that it does fit within the 1/10 scale requirements. The issue is why should I not be allowed to run 4s just because others trucks and drivers can't handle the power? It just sucks that people keep talking down 4x4's and 4s setups just because the setup doesn't work for them. There are a growing number of people like me with 4x4's and 4s setups that can handle the power and want to race against other good drivers with powerful vehicles. Why should I have to downgrade my stock vehicle and change my driving style to "level the playing field"? I've been beaten by plenty of 2wd trucks running 2s which proves that a good driver is a good driver no matter what kind of setup they run. When I've lost, I didn't lose because the other person had a better vehicle, I lost because the other person ran more consistant laps than I did. Likewise when I've won, it's not the vehicle that made me win, it's because I kept my wheels down while others had to be marshalled. Besides that, the average track speed for most SC races is between 8 & 12 mph. Knowing this, I don't see how extra power gives any sort of advantage. Fact is, a better driver can switch vehicles with you and still beat you every time. I've proven this more than once.

[theycallmejam]

Fact is, a better driver can switch vehicles with you and still beat you every time. I've proven this more than once.

me too

[theycallmejam]

8.10.13.2 Motor ANY ROAR Approved “05” Size Brushless Motor
8.10.13.2.1 Battery ANY ROAR Apporved 2S LiPo (7.4volt), 6Cell NiMh (7.2volt), or 2S LiFe
(6.6volt)
8.10.13.3 Four wheel drive with geared or ball differentials only.
8.10.13.4 No tire tread cutting, bald tires or custom cut tires allowed.
8.10.13.5 Body Specifications:

took straight from here......
of which the GCS is using
http://www.roarracing.com/downloads/2010_ROAR_Rule_Book.pdf
it dont matter to me honestly, matter of princeapalities

[mkbbadd]

Blea,blea,blea, who cares get a truck that doesnt need 4s and is not shown as 1/8 scale and be legal like the rest of us are doing.I dont like running 2s but if thats the rules so be it.:bigsmile:

[COLA RC]

i guess all ya can do is run with the e-buggy class and i only run a 3 cell anyways:D

[Ed Pasoquen]

Added a NEW SCT class- 1/10th 4x4 SCT will be 2s lipo, 540 or 550 motor, 2.2x3,0 sct tires & wheels - 1/10th 4x4 short course chassis, ------OPEN SCT will be ANY MOTOR, Battery(s) any short course chassis 2wd or 4x4 , SCT body and 2.2x3,0 sct tires

[Cutter]

Blea,blea,blea, who cares get a truck that doesnt need 4s and is not shown as 1/8 scale and be legal like the rest of us are doing.I dont like running 2s but if thats the rules so be it.:bigsmile:

First off, a lot of us care, but you're absolutely right. Rules are rules and if I want to fit in with all the cool kids I should just get a cool kid truck and a cool kid controller and wear my cool kid clothes just like all the other cool kids. :cool:

Bleh... How boring. I like white-knuckle SC racing with powerful vehicles, fast speeds and big air, and most importantly, I'm not alone. Even if I went and got a ROAR approved SC8, there still wouldn't be any classes around here to race in, so where does that leave us? I mostly just hate hearing so many people talking down powerful 4x4's and inhibiting the growth of the sport/hobby. I do realize that these high powered vehicles aren't for everyone, but there are a growing number of us who really enjoy the more intense style of racing and we just want to be included too.

I now see that Ed has opened another class to allow us to run all out which I think is GREAT!!!! You da man, Ed! That's what I'm talking about! This is afterall just a "hobby" at it's core and even though we all take the "sport" part seriously, aren't we really all here to have some fun and enjoy a race or three with our friends?

Lastly I want let everyone know that I certainly didn't mean to cause any controversy and I'm very sorry if I have offended anyone. Everyone I've met here so far has really been great and I just wanna get my race on too, just like everyone else. ;)

[theycallmejam]

How boring. I like white-knuckle SC racing with powerful vehicles, fast speeds and big air, and most importantly, I'm not alone. ;)

i gues you dont race or like 2wd sct. there are 4 to 6 that are right there with each other, its the first one to mess up looses, and you better hope they mess up too. those 4 to 6 people and maybe a few more, laugh and have a blast when we race.

I wish I had another sct and a 10.5 to run the open class

[Cutter]

i gues you dont race or like 2wd sct.

Well I don't wanna say that I outright don't like them because they are pretty fun to drive and undeniably the most popular SC class there is for now, but for me personally, the much heavier and more powerful 4x4's are much more fun to drive and fit my driving style much better. Now don't get me wrong, I can drive any of them just a good as any other, but I definitely enjoy driving the heavier 4x4's much more than the lighter 2wd trucks.

I'm just looking forward to the classes growing to include more powerful setups. Just like any motorsport, the vehicles are always getting better and more powerful and as I see more and more people getting into the more powerful setups, it's only a matter of time before the classes will open up. For now, there just aren't enough people who can afford to run out and get an SC8e (which is why there aren't many places you can race them right now) so until then, we're just doing the next best/cheapest thing, which is to throw a 4s in a brushless 1/10 4x4 and rip it up! Once you learn to control the power, they're so much more fun to drive that you'll wonder how you ever lived without it!

[Porsche320]

I think the open SCT class is a fair compromise, considering there was no agreement on what should be permitted in 4x4 SCT.
Just to add my $.02 from my limited experience (and I happen to agree with a few guys who happen to finish up front most of the time) that a 4S in a 4x4 SCT does NOT make it faster. Even a 3S is enough to consistently exit the circuit laterally every time you go full-throttle, even on the straight, even with the controller turned down to 80%. SOME drivers may be quicker that way, but I'm confident the top guys won't.

[drdsanders]

Only time will tell if the evolution of short course over the past year is good for racing.
When they 1st came out they had to be ran bone stock (including tires). For about $200 plus battery and charger you had a racer that was as capable as all others. No longer did the guy with the biggest wallet have the biggest advantage. Even though they were slow and clumsy people loved racing them and the class grew fast.

2 years later look at what "stock" has become. Tires, servo's, radios, speed controls, suspension upgrades and other hop ups. A newcomer with their straight out the box short course soon realizes their SC is at a disadvantage unless they double their initial investment.

Most race directors just want whatever will bring out the greatest numbers and please the majority.

[theycallmejam]

Only time will tell if the evolution of short course over the past year is good for racing.
When they 1st came out they had to be ran bone stock (including tires). For about $200 plus battery and charger you had a racer that was as capable as all others. No longer did the guy with the biggest wallet have the biggest advantage. Even though they were slow and clumsy people loved racing them and the class grew fast.

2 years later look at what "stock" has become. Tires, servo's, radios, speed controls, suspension upgrades and other hop ups. A newcomer with their straight out the box short course soon realizes their SC is at a disadvantage unless they double their initial investment.

Most race directors just want whatever will bring out the greatest numbers and please the majority.

well said

[Ed Pasoquen]

I would like to start a TRUE stock class , change radio, 3800 2s lipo , nothing else , maybe something like this:
This is the 1/10 scale electric powered, radio controlled, ready to run
HPI Brama 10B Off-Road Buggy.

FEATURES: Chassis: Plastic bathtub type 0.079" (2mm) thick
Drive: Four wheel shaft
Radio: HPI TG-1 27MHz AM pistol grip radio system with SG-1 standard
steering servo
Electronic Speed Control: EN-1 with reverse
Motor: HPI Saturn 35 turn for extended run time with preset mounting
positions making gearing changes easier
Charger: AC wall type
Battery: 7.2V 1500mAh NiCD 6-cell stick pack with Standard connector,
battery compartment will hold stick or side by side packs
Shocks: Composite bodied oil filled
Gearboxes: Closed
Differentials: Front and rear bevel-type
Transmission: Single-speed with steel dogbones
Tires: HPI Digger stud type, hard compound for any type of off-road
surface
Wheels: White plastic seven spoke, Front 1.2" (30mm) wide, 2.2"
(56mm) diameter, Rear 1.4" (35mm) wide, 2.2" (56mm) diameter
Spur Gear: 65 tooth plastic
Pinion Gear: 24 tooth metal
Bumpers: Nylon front
Body: Pre-painted polycarbonate with molded nylon wing and preapplied
decals
Suspension: Nylon double wishbone
Caster: Non-adjustable, caster/toe-in refers to the angle of the
front suspension when viewed from the side of the car in relation
to the chassis
Camber: Non-adjustable, camber refers to the angle of the tops
of the tires from vertical when viewed from front or behind vehicle
Steering: Bell-crank type with servo saver
Warranty: Two year limited, valid only in the U.S.A., Canada and
South America

INCLUDES: HPI Brama 10B Buggy with painted body, 65T spur gear, 24 tooth metal
pinion gear, ESC, battery, charger, wheels, tires, motor, 2-ch
radio and manual

REQUIRES: AA Batteries: 8 for transmitter
Misc. Items: Track equipment

SPECS: VEHICLE-
Length: 15.3" (390mm)
Width, 9.8" (250mm)
Height: 4.7" (120mm)
Weight: 3.4lbs (1545g) including battery and body
Wheelbase: 10.5" (266mm)
Gear Ratio: 6.86:1
Tread: Front- 8.5" (217mm)
Rear - 8.46" (215mm) center of tires, side to side
Track: Front- 9.5" (242mm)
Rear- 9.6" (244mm) outer edges of tires, side to side
BODY-
Length: 10.1" (258mm)
Width: 5.6" (143mm)
Height: 3.7" (93mm)

[theycallmejam]

http://www.hpiracing.com/kitinfo/10791/
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_44_228/products_id/32769/n/HPI-Brama-10B-4WD-Electric-Buggy-RTR

i like this, hardly any adjustments. its a driver car. now i need the car and a 3800 lipo and i will be ready. and its cheaper than i thought. kyosho has one too, thats a little differant and 50 bucks more.

[Cutter]

A newcomer with their straight out the box short course soon realizes their SC is at a disadvantage unless they double their initial investment.

Which is why we're starting to see a lot of people (including myself) getting into the cheaper (big bang for the buck) vehicles like this one:

Redcat Aftershock 8E (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390323782063&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI)

Now I'm not here trying to push any particular product, but after doing a LOT of research on all types of SCT's, I found it difficult if not impossible to justify buying a 4x4 slash (without batteries) for $375+ when I could get two of these things with a 80a ESC, 550 brushless motor, aluminum everywhere and 4s lipo stock for about the same cost as a single Slash upgraded to a comparable setup. Even all the electronics including the motor in this thing have a full lifetime replacement warranty! What other manufacturer provides that? This sort of vehicle is great for anyone wanting to get into the sport on a tight budget and with today's economy, there are a growing number of them.

Most race directors just want whatever will bring out the greatest numbers and please the majority.

I agree with you there. The problem is trying to convince "the majority" that these types of cheaper RTR trucks are gaining popularity and shouldn't be anything to fear. So far, all of the directors around here have been very open to the idea of allowing these cheaper offbrand trucks to run because they understand the mechanics of the vehicles as well as the plight of the poor (or frugal in my case), but a lot of the more established (and invested) drivers still fear that it'll somehow ruin the sport by allowing these things to race. I'm not exactly sure how turning away new racers and demonized new products will help the sport, but it is what it is. I just thank (insert your God here) that we have such great race directors around here who are helping us all find a way to have fun within budget!

[theycallmejam]

i would like to see one of these in my hands, the link you put, even said "1/8 scale" and you say 1/10 scale sct now a class of these "1/8 scale sct would be fun. just like the 1/10 scale 4x4 sct, the only diff i see if the size, just running the same electronics

[mkbbadd]

Which is why we're starting to see a lot of people (including myself) getting into the cheaper (big bang for the buck) vehicles like this one:

Redcat Aftershock 8E (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390323782063&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI)

Now I'm not here trying to push any particular product, but after doing a LOT of research on all types of SCT's, I found it difficult if not impossible to justify buying a 4x4 slash (without batteries) for $375+ when I could get two of these things with a 80a ESC, 550 brushless motor, aluminum everywhere and 4s lipo stock for about the same cost as a single Slash upgraded to a comparable setup. Even all the electronics including the motor in this thing have a full lifetime replacement warranty! What other manufacturer provides that? This sort of vehicle is great for anyone wanting to get into the sport on a tight budget and with today's economy, there are a growing number of them.



I agree with you there. The problem is trying to convince "the majority" that these types of cheaper RTR trucks are gaining popularity and shouldn't be anything to fear. So far, all of the directors around here have been very open to the idea of allowing these cheaper offbrand trucks to run because they understand the mechanics of the vehicles as well as the plight of the poor (or frugal in my case), but a lot of the more established (and invested) drivers still fear that it'll somehow ruin the sport by allowing these things to race. I'm not exactly sure how turning away new racers and demonized new products will help the sport, but it is what it is. I just thank (insert your God here) that we have such great race directors around here who are helping us all find a way to have fun within budget!

I wasn't saying turn away anyone for club races,but points and big races I want it to be all 1/10 scale sct truck and I will run what the rules say run.

[Cutter]

I wasn't saying turn away anyone for club races,but points and big races I want it to be all 1/10 scale sct truck and I will run what the rules say run.

I agree with you about the rules and I have no issue with compliance but do please remember that this particular vehicle and many other knockoffs ARE actually 1/10th scale even though they call them 1/8th. I'm not sure why they call them 1/8th scale, but if you do a little research and check my previous posts, you'll see that they are in fact 1/10th scale. (even shorter than the Slash overall) Also I simply use a jumper on my second battery lead to allow it to run with only one 2s battery so they ARE fully capable of running on 2s. Once you do that, they otherwise (as far as I can tell) DO fully comply with all of the standard 1/10 SCT 4x4 rules. Does anyone happen to know of any other reasons why they wouldn't/shouldn't be legal to run in a points race? If not, then what other objections do you or any others have?

[Cutter]

i would like to see one of these in my hands, the link you put, even said "1/8 scale" and you say 1/10 scale sct now a class of these "1/8 scale sct would be fun. just like the 1/10 scale 4x4 sct, the only diff i see if the size, just running the same electronics

Come out to ColumbiaR/C Saturday and you can drive one of mine!
(and that goes for anyone else as well)
I'll also be @ the 4th of July Bash @ MCR on the 2nd if anyone wants to check it out.

Otherwise check out some youtube vids if you wanna see this thing in action. Here are a few links...
These are mine @ ColumbiaR/C (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzupcQKCKtA)
This shows some of it's durability. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WABjGjk61pI)
Here is some off track bashing. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjYHZRoiB_A)
Here are some jumping off of a 50' cliff onto rocks! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YXEcz74yiw)
Here is an out of box review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UopvjSN8Lqc)

Also you can just check out Alishanmao's channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/alishanmao) or do your own search for Aftershock 8E (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Aftershock+8E&aq=o) to see more.

[theycallmejam]

i will be here at mcr working on the track getting it ready for the july 2nd race

Come out to ColumbiaR/C Saturday and you can drive one of mine!
(and that goes for anyone else as well)
I'll also be @ the 4th of July Bash @ MCR on the 2nd if anyone wants to check it out.

Otherwise check out some youtube vids if you wanna see this thing in action. Here are a few links...
These are mine @ ColumbiaR/C (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzupcQKCKtA)
This shows some of it's durability. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WABjGjk61pI)
Here is some off track bashing. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjYHZRoiB_A)
Here are some jumping off of a 50' cliff onto rocks! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YXEcz74yiw)
Here is an out of box review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UopvjSN8Lqc)

Also you can just check out Alishanmao's channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/alishanmao) or do your own search for Aftershock 8E (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Aftershock+8E&aq=o) to see more.

[coryf]

I have to say I am dissapointed not to be able to run in the "normal" 4wd sct class against the same people we run against on "club" race days. I guess we will see how many enter the open sct class next weekend.

The hpi buggy idea sound like fun. If it is reasonably quick and fun to drive and durable, it would be an awesome platform for a true spec class. (stock tires, the same 3800 lipo). My b44 is still THE most fun car to drive that I have. I would love to see a spec motor and maybe even tire class for 4wd buggy. I know most of you guys have a b44 or losi 4wd chassis collecting dust somewhere. Maybe do 13.5 4wd buggy? I would def run something like that over 4wd sct.

[Porsche320]

I don't miss the days of absolutely stock sct. I ran a couple races on the kit sc10 rear tires, and i did not enjoy it too much. A set of snipers made the car exponentially more enjoyable. That said, it was great honestly telling a potential new-comer that exactly what they needed to win was at hobbytown. Everything's a compromise.
I really like the idea of a stock-stock 4wd 1/10 buggy. They'll be fast enough and reasonable enough to drive even on crap tires, i think. Would love a spec B44 class because I hate how mine just sits on the shelf, but even a used B44 is more than the HPI that was mentioned.

[COLA RC]

yea i have a sbv2 4x4 sittn on the shelf also i might bring it this weekend (sneek it in the open 4x4 class):bigsmile:

[Ed Pasoquen]

Jimmy Jam flying @ ColaRC

[Ed Pasoquen]

My truggy @ ColaRC:D

[theycallmejam]

Jimmy Jam flying @ ColaRC

those are purdy

[dlawhorn]

man I cant wait to get a weekend off to get some racing in, I miss it and all my stuff is collecting dust....maybe this weekend if I close the shop up for the holiday....something to think about.

[Ed Pasoquen]

Here is the new OutlawRC layout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQhpQOOCojw

[mk2hhb4]

New to this forum but not to forums in general. I have a forum for everything I have or do. I am new to the RC scene and love it so far. Before last week you would only hear me talk about guns, guns, and more guns seeing that I am a class 3 gun dealer here in Summerville. I talked to Ed on the phone today and went out to the track today before the rain. Needless to say my son and I had a blast. My son has a traxxas stampede brushless and I have a traxxas E-revo VXL 1/16th. Plan on spending a bunch of time out there with him. Father son bonding. One question I had was the tires that came stock on the rc's we got suck. No traction cause we were all over the track. Can you recommend some for me for that style track? I think our experience would have been much better with proper equipment. Look forward to getting to know more of you and heck...I might even buy a racing truck so I can get involved with racing.

[Ed Pasoquen]

New to this forum but not to forums in general. I have a forum for everything I have or do. I am new to the RC scene and love it so far. Before last week you would only hear me talk about guns, guns, and more guns seeing that I am a class 3 gun dealer here in Summerville. I talked to Ed on the phone today and went out to the track today before the rain. Needless to say my son and I had a blast. My son has a traxxas stampede brushless and I have a traxxas E-revo VXL 1/16th. Plan on spending a bunch of time out there with him. Father son bonding. One question I had was the tires that came stock on the rc's we got suck. No traction cause we were all over the track. Can you recommend some for me for that style track? I think our experience would have been much better with proper equipment. Look forward to getting to know more of you and heck...I might even buy a racing truck so I can get involved with racing.

The track is alot better after we blow the sand off the top, but the stock tires may or may not work, you might try some calipers or city block , something with a small pin. I am glad you and your son had fun, don't forget about the Big race this saturday

[Chilly #55]

the track is definitely faster now. just wish their was a shortcourse size double. :confused:

[Ed Pasoquen]

the track is definitely faster now. just wish their was a shortcourse size double. :confused:

That will be coming soon , all I have to do is add on to the two middle jumps

[theycallmejam]

the track is definitely faster now. just wish their was a shortcourse size double. :confused:

that was the plan, kinda hard when you dont get the dirt you wanted. think of how fun when it does happen

[Chilly #55]

I think the changes are nice. Either the track is faster now or I'm faster now with the changes I made to the Blitz. Maybe a combination of both. :) It will be fun to watch the nitro and 4wd SC guys attempting to double the whoops on the straight before the double jump. :eek:

[theycallmejam]

I think the changes are nice. Either the track is faster now or I'm faster now with the changes I made to the Blitz. Maybe a combination of both. :) It will be fun to watch the nitro and 4wd SC guys attempting to double the whoops on the straight before the double jump. :eek:

the track is faster, i was hittin under 40 sec testing the track after we made the changes. mite even be faster is the rain gets rid of those rumble strips before the jumps we changed.
cant wait

[Tc3mike]

New to this forum but not to forums in general. I have a forum for everything I have or do. I am new to the RC scene and love it so far. Before last week you would only hear me talk about guns, guns, and more guns seeing that I am a class 3 gun dealer here in Summerville. I talked to Ed on the phone today and went out to the track today before the rain. Needless to say my son and I had a blast. My son has a traxxas stampede brushless and I have a traxxas E-revo VXL 1/16th. Plan on spending a bunch of time out there with him. Father son bonding. One question I had was the tires that came stock on the rc's we got suck. No traction cause we were all over the track. Can you recommend some for me for that style track? I think our experience would have been much better with proper equipment. Look forward to getting to know more of you and heck...I might even buy a racing truck so I can get involved with racing.

You have Benelli Black Eagle II for sale in your shop?

[LITTLEA]

the track is faster, i was hittin under 40 sec testing the track after we made the changes. Mite even be faster is the rain gets rid of those rumble strips before the jumps we changed.
Cant wait rumble strips cool ask chilly rode a few himself

[LITTLEA]

New to this forum but not to forums in general. I have a forum for everything I have or do. I am new to the RC scene and love it so far. Before last week you would only hear me talk about guns, guns, and more guns seeing that I am a class 3 gun dealer here in Summerville. I talked to Ed on the phone today and went out to the track today before the rain. Needless to say my son and I had a blast. My son has a traxxas stampede brushless and I have a traxxas E-revo VXL 1/16th. Plan on spending a bunch of time out there with him. Father son bonding. One question I had was the tires that came stock on the rc's we got suck. No traction cause we were all over the track. Can you recommend some for me for that style track? I think our experience would have been much better with proper equipment. Look forward to getting to know more of you and heck...I might even buy a racing truck so I can get involved with racing.

jconcepts or proline work good it's more driver preference that's a good start

[shinta]

question for you guys, i striped my sc10 to where its all parts. replacing bad parts as i go. the question i have is what grease should i use for the gears in the trany, and should i put grease back in the diff or diff oil. its the stock diff, i was to put a ball diff in but ant got the money to get one yet.


any tricks you guys care to shear on cleaning parts and what you use to lubricate them

[Ed Pasoquen]

question for you guys, i striped my sc10 to where its all parts. replacing bad parts as i go. the question i have is what grease should i use for the gears in the trany, and should i put grease back in the diff or diff oil. its the stock diff, i was to put a ball diff in but ant got the money to get one yet.


any tricks you guys care to shear on cleaning parts and what you use to lubricate them

To clean the gears in the trans you need to use mineral sprits or safety kleen , I would put a small amount the Assocated black grease on the gears and diff, call me when you want to get your 2nd place trophy- Good run !

[shinta]

what you got going on tomorrow ? im off work and got some running to do. and thinks i well haft to get some.

[sluggoman]

Anyone interested in M3 (soft) front mounted slash front tire. Arrived today from Tower ($26.99), and the hex mounts don't work on the Losi...found out the hard way.
Yours for $19.00 and hand delivered.

[Chilly #55]

Are these tires any where near goose creek? Might be interested in taking these off your hands.

[sluggoman]

Not really, but can catch you at the next race

[Ed Pasoquen]

Where do you guys want to race this weekend ? I do have PBC schuled but I don't know if the track can be raced on, if not we could do a test & tune @ MCR to get ready for the Watermelon in Aiken next weekend, :confused:

[COLA RC]

Anyone interested in M3 (soft) front mounted slash front tire. Arrived today from Tower ($26.99), and the hex mounts don't work on the Losi...found out the hard way.
Yours for $19.00 and hand delivered.


DE RACING WHEELS / are what ya need for the losi . i can get them for ya if you cant find them

[theycallmejam]

DE RACING WHEELS / are what ya need for the losi . i can get them for ya if you cant find them

are they hex, or bearing? and are the rears hex or bearings?

[theycallmejam]

Where do you guys want to race this weekend ? I do have PBC schuled but I don't know if the track can be raced on, if not we could do a test & tune @ MCR to get ready for the Watermelon in Aiken next weekend, :confused:

test n tune sounds good to me. then maybe we can or i can get one of your 550 motors to test on the 4x4

[sluggoman]

I'd be up for a little T&T.

If anyone is good with a solder gun, I'd certainly appreciate a tip or two on how to get the bullet plugs put on some motor wire. I've made a mess a couple times.

[Ed Pasoquen]

I'd be up for a little T&T.

If anyone is good with a solder gun, I'd certainly appreciate a tip or two on how to get the bullet plugs put on some motor wire. I've made a mess a couple times.

The biggest problem most racers have when it comes to soldering , is that thier soldering iron doesn't get hot enough or fast enough.

[theycallmejam]

the blitz can do it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrTbD0GOSIs&NR=1

[coryf]

Where do you guys want to race this weekend ? I do have PBC schuled but I don't know if the track can be raced on, if not we could do a test & tune @ MCR to get ready for the Watermelon in Aiken next weekend, :confused:

So no racing at PBC? I might be able to run by the PBC track this afternoon to check on its condition.

[ShagNasty]

I'd be up for a little T&T.

If anyone is good with a solder gun, I'd certainly appreciate a tip or two on how to get the bullet plugs put on some motor wire. I've made a mess a couple times.

good soldering iron and good solder for sure. But main problem I have seen with bullets is holding them with anything metal causes alot of heat transfer, and the bullet doesnt stay hot enough to take the solder well. I have a small cutting board that I solder on. I drilled some holes in it, not all the way through. I put the bullets into these holes to hold it while soldering, works great. Just tin the wire, then heat the bullet up, let some solder flow into it, keep it hot and insert the wire.

[theycallmejam]

So no racing at PBC? I might be able to run by the PBC track this afternoon to check on its condition.

prolly hi grass, grass on track, and still has ruts. just a grass

[sluggoman]

Thanks Shag.

What time is the T&T?

[theycallmejam]

Thanks Shag.

What time is the T&T?

i can solder for ya if we have a t&t. I will need to solder myself if i can test out eds motor in my 4x4

[theycallmejam]

http://www.rcshortcourse.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=126

[Ed Pasoquen]

2010 Short-Course Nationals RULES

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The 2010 Short-Course Nationals Rules (revised 4-21-10)
2wd Stock (SC10, Blitz, Strike, SCx, Slash, Ultima SC, & Pro-2wd type vehicles and similar)
Electronics:
Open to all servos, brushless speed controls, Transmitters/Receivers (the use of a 2.4GHZ Radio System is strongly encouraged).
Battery:
6 – 7 cell NiMH Style Battery Packs or 2-Cell LiPo or LiFe Type Battery Packs Only.
Motor:
Must use a 17.5 Turn ROAR Approved Brushless Motor From ANY Manufacturer. Labeling On The Motor Must be Clear. A 27 Turn ROAR Legal brushed motor of any type is also allowed.
Tires:
Must use OEM tires from the SC10, Blitz, Strike, SCx, etc... Any combination of these tires on any vehicle is allowed.
NOTE: HPI D-compound, belted, standard RTR tire, Part Number #103337 ONLY from the Blitz.
S Compound Traxxas tires are not allowed.
Body:
Full fender short course inspired bodies only.
Chassis/Suspension:
Open to any and all option parts intended for the use on SC vehicles
Minimum Weight:
2100g Minimum Weight
NOTE:
Other vehicles conforming to the above mentioned rules and specs may be allowed pending race director’s approval.


Electric 2wd Open (SC10, Blitz, Strike, SCx, Slash Ultima SC, & Pro-2wd type vehicles)
Motor/Electronics:
Open to any motor not exceeding 540 (“05”) in size, brushed or brushless. Open to any speed control, brushed or brushless. Open to any steering servo. Open to any transmitter/receiver (the use of a 2.4GHZ Radio System Is Strongly Encouraged)
Battery:
6 - 7-cell NiMH Style Battery Packs or 2-Cell LiPo or LiFe Type Battery Packs.
Tires/Wheels:
In the spirit of Short- Course racing only Tires/Wheels Intended For Use In Short-Course Style R/C Racing Are Allowed. This means no 1/8 scale buggy tires and wheels.
Body:
Full fender short course inspired bodies only.
Chassis/Suspension:
Open to any and all option parts intended for the use on SC vehicles
NOTE:
Other vehicles conforming to the above mentioned rules and specs may be allowed pending race director’s approval.

Slash Spec
The following must be factory stock OEM items:
Motor, chassis, suspension arms, shock towers, steering bellcrank, transmission including differential, tires, wheels, speed control, servo, shock bodies, skid plates, bumpers, driveshafts, ETC.
The use of the following aftermarket items are allowed:
Receiver/Transmitter (the use of a 2.4GHZ Radio System Is Strongly Encouraged), C-Hubs, Steering Knuckles, Rear Hubs, Shock Caps, Shock Oil, Shock Springs, Battery/Motor Connectors. If it does not say you can change the item, you can’t. SWAY BARS ARE NOT ALLOWED
Body:
Open to all full fender short course inspired bodies only.
Battery:
Vehicles May Use 6 or 7 cell NiMH Style Battery Packs or 2-Cell LiPo or LiFe Type Battery Packs.

Mini Short Course (SC18, Vendetta SC, Slash VXL)
Battery:
Vehicles May Use 6 or 7-cell NiMH Style Battery Packs or 2-Cell LiPo or LiFe Type Battery Packs.

Body:
Full fender short course inspired bodies only.
Chassis/Suspension:
Open to any and all option parts intended for the use on mini SC vehicles

Tires/Wheels:
In the spirit of Short- Course racing only Tires/Wheels Intended For Use In Short-Course Style
R/C Racing Are Allowed.

4wd Nitro Open (1/10 & 1/8)
Motor:
Vehicles may use any nitro powered motor so long as modification of the chassis is not required. The use of aftermarket motor mounts is allowed.
Electronics:
Open Servos, Receiver Pack, Transmitter/Receiver (the use of a 2.4GHZ Radio System Is Strongly Encouraged)
Tires/Wheels
In the spirit of Short- Course racing only Tires/Wheels Intended For Use In Short-Course Style R/C Racing Are Allowed. This means no 1/8 scale buggy tires and wheels.
Body:
Full fender short course inspired bodies only.
Chassis/Suspension:
Open to any and all option parts intended for the use on mini SC vehicles

NOTE:
Other vehicles conforming to the above mentioned rules and specs may be allowed pending race director’s approval.

4wd Big Block (1/8 vehicles ONLY, SC8e, etc… )
Motor/Electronics:
Open to any motor brushed or brushless ABOVE 540 in size. Open to any speed control, brushed or brushless. Open to any steering servo. Open to any transmitter/receiver (the use of a 2.4GHZ Radio System Is Strongly Encouraged)
Battery:
Minimum of 3S Lipo (11.1 Volts)
Tires/Wheels:
In the spirit of Short- Course racing only Tires/Wheels Intended For Use In Short-Course Style
R/C Racing Are Allowed. This means no 1/8 scale buggy tires and wheels.
Body:
Full fender short course inspired bodies only.
Chassis/Suspension:
Open to any and all option parts intended for the use on mini SC vehicles

NOTE:
Other vehicles conforming to the above mentioned rules and specs may be allowed pending race director’s approval.

4wd Small Block (1/10 vehicles ONLY, Jammin’ 4X4 SC, Slash 4x4, etc… )
Motor/Electronics:
Open to any motor brushed or brushless 540 or 550 in size. Open to any speed control, brushed or brushless. Open to any steering servo. Open to any transmitter/receiver (the use of a 2.4GHZ Radio System Is Strongly Encouraged)
Battery:
Not to exceed 2-Cell LiPo OR LiFe or 7-Cell NiMH
Tires/Wheels:
In the spirit of Short- Course racing only Tires/Wheels Intended For Use In Short-Course Style
R/C Racing Are Allowed. This means no 1/8 scale buggy tires and wheels.
Body:
Full fender short course inspired bodies only.
Chassis/Suspension:
Open to any and all option parts intended for the use on mini SC vehicles

NOTE:
Other vehicles conforming to the above mentioned rules and specs may be allowed pending race director’s approval.

Other Important Rules:
Dimensions:
Vehicles must be within+/- 5mm of the factory stock dimensions

Race Format:
All qualifying races (electric and nitro) will be 5-minutes long
Electric 2wd Mains will be 6-minutes long
Electric 4wd Small Block Mains will be 6 minutes long
Electric 4wd Big Block Mains will be 10 minutes long
Nitro A-Mains will be 15-Minutes long
Nitro B-Mains will be 10 Minutes long
All other nitro mains will be 5-minutes long
All races, including qualifying and mains, will be heads up in style. Vehicles will be lined up 4-wide on the straight-a-way (this will make for 3 rows) and when the starting tone sounds the race will begin.
Bump-Ups
Once qualifying is complete 10 vehicles will be placed in each main based on their single best qualifying time. Lower mains will be raced first with the top two vehicles (first and second place) bumping up the next, higher, main. This will make for a maximum of 12 vehicles is subsequent mains.
Transponders:
While not required, the use of personal transponders is strongly suggested.
__________________
Short Course Nationals at R/C Madness
July 9-11
Sponsored by:Team Associated, RCShortCourse.com

[theycallmejam]

they have a STOCK class, and OPEN class, difference being, TIRES stock you use the kit tires, but cant use some "special" tire but you can use the blitz tire on the sc10 or the losi ect ect.
i think this is what easley had, which is from them I believe

[slicrick]

Jam,you sure about the tire rule.....in stock class.

[theycallmejam]

Jam,you sure about the tire rule.....in stock class.

99% sure, Easley had that big race not long ago and there was a big who ha about that. simply put is that any tire from any sct can be used. I think it has to be a RTR. AE has the factory team and the RS version now, comes with subcultures, why would you go with anything else compared to the others.

Where were for the July Bash?

[slicrick]

99% sure, Easley had that big race not long ago and there was a big who ha about that. simply put is that any tire from any sct can be used. I think it has to be a RTR. AE has the factory team and the RS version now, comes with subcultures, why would you go with anything else compared to the others.

Where were for the July Bash?

ok,i got the new ae factory team truck,i haven't raced it yet,so i should be ok,i guess.....

[theycallmejam]

ok,i got the new ae factory team truck,i haven't raced it yet,so i should be ok,i guess.....

sweet, randy loves his

[sluggoman]

Losi rules!

[ShagNasty]

they have a STOCK class, and OPEN class, difference being, TIRES stock you use the kit tires, but cant use some "special" tire but you can use the blitz tire on the sc10 or the losi ect ect.
i think this is what easley had, which is from them I believe

open class is also any motor allowed in 2wd

[sluggoman]

http://www.rcshortcourse.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=126

May have found my Slowwwwwwww problem with my new Tekin 17.5. What gearing are you running in that old 2x4 of yours that you are replacing?

[theycallmejam]

I'm going nowto play with pinions on the NEW truck

[ShagNasty]

I'm going nowto play with pinions on the NEW truck

new truck?

[COLA RC]

im going to be doing some tune 'n on my new truck(sc10.:4x4) tonight under the lights at columbia when its cool out:D

[Cutter]

Raced past midnight last night and the lights worked great. All these new trucks out here, looks like I might finally have some competition! :eek:
:D