I got an idea: run 5 minutes and see who has the most laps in the least time
That's absurd!! Please only post smart things!

I'm confused, I think some of these ideas are good and should be something to consider. But I think it is obvious that some of these things are not going to work.

OK Josh, this forum is for us to express our opinions and ideas. Tell us what you would like to see out of the F1 class at Summit. What did you think was a good idea and what was lame?

I think if we don't have marshals we will lower the quality of racing, or everyone will get an ESC with reverse. I think the "wet race" idea is interesting, but I don't think we should try it right off the bat. I think the bump up (which we will be trying) is a realistic idea that will be problematic at best. Ben's point is to keep it simple...

-Sean

I got an idea: run 5 minutes and see who has the most laps in the least time

Finally a good and realistic idea.

Rich Chang - thanks for the info



Sunday I want to do some testing to see if we can keep the motor cool enough to run some eight-minute races with the F1 cars. In theory we should have less hacking/too aggressive pass attempts if we can make it less of a sprint race. It will take more time finding a good opportunity to cleanly pass with these things, even when you’re up against a slower car.



Why only run 5 minutes if you can run longer with ease? If you have decent batteries you won't even be using half their capacity in a 5-minute race. I think we can run 8 minutes and still not have a battery war.

If it's going to be a hackfest like everyone is saying why don't we just run figure 8 and be done with it.

-Jason

...then
Also, there is no way that we can run longer than 5 minutes unless we use a cooling system for the motors, they get too hot.
...now
I think we can run 8 minutes and still not have a battery war.
Are you a John Kerry fan?

-Sean

...then

...now

Are you a John Kerry fan?

-SeanYou watch too much politics LOL

I am testing a cooling system? What's the problem?

And don't be hating, your just mad your wife isn't super RICH ;)

If it's going to be a hackfest like everyone is saying why don't we just run figure 8 and be done with it.

-Jason
No, that's not a good idea. Offroad Stock Truck is during the summer :)

Lets just mount up some 4wd buggy shoes and go racing in the snow.

-Jason

You watch too much politics LOL
Impossible.

I am testing a cooling system? What's the problem?
No problem, we are looking at maximizing fun and minimizing cost. Please keep that in mind, but let us know how it goes.

What happened to... I plan on keeping mine as stock as possible just to prove that you can win with a close to stock car
Well?? LOL!
And don't be hating, your just mad your wife isn't super RICH ;)
Actually, no your right, I married for love... how stupid of me... :jest:

-Sean

Ya, the stock thing went out the window. I found a good deal on a used car with all the goodies. If they weren't so much work to build/blueprint I would build the FAIRLY stock one and try it. But now I have plenty of extras. And if anyone breaks a part that the hobby shop doesn't have (SETH) let me know and I can help you out. On that note I have an extra 3racing chassis new in the bag “still at the post office” if anyone wants it $65 is what I have in it with shipping.

I will let you know how the practice goes, I will be using my OLD 3000's from a couple years ago to see what run time I get with those. I used them in practice along with an old 19 turn chameleon motor that had been ran 8+ runs on it since it’s last cut and this is what I was going by. We can stick with 5 minutes it was just an option.

I thought you married out of spite.

-Jason

I thought you married out of spite.
-Jason
I believe you are confusing me with my spouse.

Could go either way.

-Jason

P.S. What's the use of having friends if you can't make fun of them. lol

blah blah blah

so how many for Sunday?

Tracey

so how many for Sunday?

Tracey

I am ready so I will be there. I am also thinking about running the tc.

Chris

Still racing outdoors on Sundays so I won't be there.

so how many for Sunday?

Tracey

Stopped by the raceway today and someone was trying out the Tamiya Type A F1 tires and was very happy with the way they hooked up on carpet. It looks to me like the F1 series is getting more interesting all the time. :thumbsup:

It looks to me like the F1 series is getting more interesting all the time. :thumbsup:
Yup, marshall at your own risk! This is going to be fun!

Sunday Brad brought William's BMW, the whole friggin' team. I mean, the car, plus enough spare parts for a backup car, trailer, crew, pit tools and equipment, hospitality suite, press booth, sign girl, a memorabilia and apparel trailer and the kitchen sink. Man, that was a lot of stuff. I guess BAR Honda just doesn't have that sort of financial backing from Lucky's that William's enjoys from HP and Bud.

Still it wasn't enough to upset Team Pell McLaren, even after I tried to derail Karl's efforts.
-Sean

Plans are being made for a big on-road race for new years weekend. More details to be announced soon.

Any mod 12th racing tonight?

I don't know. Mine's not ready yet. It'll be ready within a week or so. I think it'll probably be practice again tonight b/c most people are still getting their stuff ready.

I might be able to piece together some TC stock, but I should wrench the whole time...

-Sean

Alright, hopefully next tuesday!

F1 guys check your PMs.

-Sean

Karl or myself broke my chassis on tuesday night :mad: . Does anyone have the top plate to a plactic chassis or a new or used 3racing chassis for a good price, the racing budget is getting low.

Chris

Yep, I got one fur free. I'll bring it in thursday. Thats three cars Karl's wrecked this week and the weeks only half way over. LOL!

Dale

Thanks for the help I will see you Thursday. :thumbsup:

Chris

Thats OK. Plus it gave me a chance to make a pun at Karl. See ya thurs.

Who were his out two victims? :jest:

Chris

Alright where do you get the pit softs? What is the part number? On the topic of serious racing, I really liked the driving Tracy's 12l4 with the mod in it the other night. Mine's getting close to ready. Do you have the Rx batteries at the shop Tracy?

Alright where do you get the pit softs? What is the part number? On the topic of serious racing, I really liked the driving Tracy's 12l4 with the mod in it the other night. Mine's getting close to ready. Do you have the Rx batteries at the shop Tracy?

Go to formula1r/c and then to the pit shop.

Go to formula1r/c and then to the pit shop.
F1-RC is out of stock on the Pit softs.

-Sean

Brad,
Clean out your PM's, you can only store 20 at a time, then you won't be able to accept anymore.

-Sean

Alright where do you get the pit softs? What is the part number? On the topic of serious racing, I really liked the driving Tracy's 12l4 with the mod in it the other night. Mine's getting close to ready. Do you have the Rx batteries at the shop Tracy? Try Karls Tamiya Type A's. I heard they work great.:cool:

Poooooooter - I got rx bat-tree's from the store here on hobby talk. They rape you on shipping if you only buy one thing though...

Anybody for some mod 12th this sunday?

Try Karls Tamiya Type A's. I heard they work great.:cool:
I wasn't aware that Karl owned any tires?! :confused:

Anybody for some mod 12th this sunday?

Sorry, bro' I can't make it this Sunday.

-Sean

Brad,
Clean out your PM's, you can only store 20 at a time, then you won't be able to accept anymore.

-Sean
Just Email me :) I hate this private message thing. I can't even delete my messages. I selected the messages and then select delete and nothing happens? I guess the computer science degree isn't paying off. LOL

I guess the computer science degree isn't paying off. LOL

THAT is friggin' funny!!! I'll get the F1 rules package out via email this weekend I hope. Sunday is Caity's 8th birthday, "Daddy is at the track" wouldn't be cool...

Are you running your Trinity 12th at all this year or are you selling it?

-Sean

THAT is friggin' funny!!! I'll get the F1 rules package out via email this weekend I hope. Sunday is Caity's 8th birthday, "Daddy is at the track" wouldn't be cool...

Are you running your Trinity 12th at all this year or are you selling it?

-SeanOK, all my messages are deleted.

Trinity car - Undecided, it's hard to tell I haven't ran the 12L4 yet.

Ben: No Rx packs at the store now I am looking into single cells to build packs if price is right we'll order soon, I am sure others will be needing them. Man it's been a long time not running Rx batt's, my biggest fear with running one is that someone wanting to help you at track turms on second switch and burns things up oops SORRY!
that's not cool...

I will let you know about batt's soon I hope

Tracey

Oh ! How many guys will be looking to get the 3R graphite kit we know they are in stock from dist. but we have a $350.00 min order so if you could let me know if any of you are thinking of getting this or any other hop-up's Tires, alum. parts etc.

Tracey

What Time Does Track Open On Sunday?

Doors open at 9am Sharp Sunday

Oh ! How many guys will be looking to get the 3R graphite kit we know they are in stock from dist. but we have a $350.00 min order so if you could let me know if any of you are thinking of getting this or any other hop-up's Tires, alum. parts etc.

TraceyTo see what 3racing has to offer go here. http://www.3racing.com.hk/

Yeeah. That's why I think I will remove the red wire from the esc. Will it burn it up? the voltage might be in parrallel not series.

Ben: No Rx packs at the store now I am looking into single cells to build packs if price is right we'll order soon, I am sure others will be needing them. Man it's been a long time not running Rx batt's, my biggest fear with running one is that someone wanting to help you at track turms on second switch and burns things up oops SORRY!
that's not cool...

I will let you know about batt's soon I hope

Tracey

Does the hobby shop have the pivot balls for the 201's?

-Jason

yes we have pivot balls well are you talking about the pillow balls for the front/rear hubs? we have had them on the shelf? I will not know for sure untill I get there today around noon call me then...

Tracey

I know GM speed controls don't blow up when you turn both switches on. You just gotta cut your speedo switch off, ask somebody, or just turn them on and test! I know most LRP's burn up. Not sure about the rest...


Will there be enough stock/mod 12th's to race tomorrow?

I am wondering when we will see more onroad cars? I know we have started early this year nearly a month early for most, but I was hopping that we would see more by now with the start of a new class like F1. well sunday we had 6 guys all of whom have been to most if not all onroad days sunday and tuesday, there seems to be lots to learn on these new cars, I see the sign up sheet has 15 or so names on it...WHAT are you guys thinking. it is time to shake these new cars down. from what I have seen they are setup driven cars.. we talked Sunday about starting the F1 points racing on first week of November, that's not far away. so those of you that have had no track time, think soon you will be racing...

Tracey