Dont let that straight fool you. Any time you make up on the straight by gearing lower numerically will be lost in the infield as accelleration will suffer. Gear the car for the rest of the track and dont worry so much about straightline speed. Thats just my opinion.

I started with a 7.5 and found out quickly that Brad was MUCH faster down the straight lol. I then went up to a 7.05 and was just as fast as everyone else down the straight and didnt feel any slower though the infield.

Not to disagree w/ the grandfather of all rc (Dave Butts) but i actually kept the exact same ratio, 7.01 final. Since electric motors make all their torque in the low rpm I had no problem punching out of the corners and was very fast down the straight. Well that and a set of loaner smc 1.174's. Honestly I have found myself gearing too low in the past only to lose punch. Last night I set the Q2 for the stock touring prog (3) and still didn't have to give a full squeeze in the 180 sections. All I can say is the new track rocks, especially since i managed to turn 18 laps and finish on the lead lap. Barely though, another second slower and I would have been laped by John.

I'm running a 7.18 now. Going up a tooth with give me 6.95, so I guess I'll need to get a 128 tooth spur so I can run a 7.08. But changing spur gears is such a pain in a Losi, so I think I'll give the 6.95 a try first.

Congrats to John Hart For winning the Main Fri. night. He set the new Track record with 18 4.00.09. (almost 19)and the fast lap of 15.7. Good job!!!!! Can't wait to run the new lay out looks really fun.

I'm running a 7.18 now. Going up a tooth with give me 6.95, so I guess I'll need to get a 128 tooth spur so I can run a 7.08. But changing spur gears is such a pain in a Losi, so I think I'll give the 6.95 a try first.

Actually It's pretty simple, shouldn't take more than 5 min. Undo the the tensioner screw and the two shaft screws, take off the cover first of course, lift everything out the top, swap the bearings and stuff, drop it all back in no problem.

Took the old TC3 apart Sat. and Sun.. Found 8 that's right 8 bad bearings . I mean shot!! So I ordered the teflon sealed bearing kit and will be putting it back together as soon as they arrive. However I am still short a FM reciever for my radio. may have to wait another week unless someone has one to sell 4 Less $.Novak FM will do for a Futaba.

I think that I need some fast in the box.

I will be ordering some, does anyone else want some,

thanks
brad

FAST IN A BOX???? Is that like whoop ass in a can???

Kinda like stupid on the keyboard!!!

Kinda like stupid on the keyboard!!!
My thoughts exactly... :dude:

I think i've sufficiently recovered from Sat to race Fri. See Y'all There!

I think i've sufficiently recovered from Sat to race Fri. See Y'all There!
2 weeks in a row!!! Must be X-mas a the Doody house... :hat:

I think i've sufficiently recovered from Sat to race Fri. See Y'all There!
I know what you mean it took me till monday afternon to start feeling right.

I know what you mean it took me till monday afternon to start feeling right.

Me three.

Talk about fun!! I am still smiling lol.

Xmas @ the doody house had a hook. All day scrap booking on sat. S'cool though, how about a 15.0 in the middle of the race! Any day I'm w/in 1 lap and of bear and post a lap .3 sec slower than his fastest, well I'll be smiling till next Fri.

Great run Fri. night Ray Ray. :thumbsup:

I am driving down from Waldorf, Maryland to visit family around July 10th. Is there a scheduled race in that time frame? If so, what classes does HW run. I am in my first season so I am hoping there is a Novice class but if not, I hope that running with the "big boys" will improve my driving. Is ROAR membership required? And lastly I have a AMBit transponder..is that compatable with your timing system?

Thanks!

We race every Friday (weather permitting). Racing starts around 8 pm and finishes between 11-12 also depending on the number of racers. We currently run a legend class, pro-spec, 4 cell stock, 19t turn and stock touring. I am assuming since you are in the HW touring side (we also have an HW oval & pro spec oval tread) you will be running touring. Their so no novice class in touring so you'll have to race against everyone on all levels ;)

The track has their own transponder system, so you'll just have to provide the hole to attach it too. We are currently running our summer points series and hope to see and/or race against you.

oh...so no nitro touring? can you point me in the right direction for a track that runs nitro...

there is no nitro touring and we usually finish up more like 12:30 - 1:00 am and NO the system they use at hobby world is the older amb you can't run personal trans with it. they race Nitro in Daytona on friday nights check out the thread over at rctech.net in the florida racing section

I rock.

That is all.

I rock.

That is all.
Jack aZZ :jest:

Hey, someone posted something here....my mission was a success lol.

Man,
lately we have been posting
about as much as we practice,
NEVER!!!

Is it fast??
How come it only breaks when you
get passed for the lead??

I'll be out thur. putting in my first practice on the new road course. can't wait.hehehehehehheheheh

I'll be out thur. putting in my first practice on the new road course. can't wait.hehehehehehheheheh

to bad there an outside chance of rain!!!!!!!!!!!hahahahahahahaha

That's why I posted something lol, I have to get back out there bad!

I got in some practice yesterday before the skies opened up and rained. I'm almost ready to start racing again! Got several laps in the low 17's, with averages of about 18. A little more tuning and practice and I'll get my average under 18. I still won't be winning any races, but at least I can race for next-to-last-place!

Of course, the latest controversy may make racing at HW a thing of the past. :confused:

Heck, if I need to I will count your guys laps on paper, lol.

Then again, you never know, we may end up with a new Transponder system where we can run personals.....no, wait, I thought I was awake but I must still be dreaming lol.

im sure we will be racing friday if it dont rain.hey do you guys notice all the bs always surrounds those oval guys.what a bunch of rednecks.hehehehehee

LOL.

I will be there Thursday and Friday for sure. Wife is taking the daughter to visit her grandparents up in GA for the weekend so i will be freeeeee! lol

Don't you know? It's always about the oval! lol jk

Don't be scared Bear!!! I got my car back together and am ready to give you your whoopin now..heheheheheheh Don't use rain as a cop out..lol

Save the drama for yer mama. Go fast turn left, if that's too much to handle you're S.O.L. 'cuz it only gets harder on the road course. I once heard an oval guy call onroaders mouth breathers. Sounds like a compliment since gasping for air is an involuntary reflex to stress. I say if yer mouth don't pop open for a breath every now and then yer not racing!

Save the drama for yer mama. Go fast turn left, if that's too much to handle you're S.O.L. 'cuz it only gets harder on the road course. I once heard an oval guy call onroaders mouth breathers. Sounds like a compliment since gasping for air is an involuntary reflex to stress. I say if yer mouth don't pop open for a breath every now and then yer not racing!
That was beautiful!!! :cry:

To all parties posting and reading this thread.

The car arrived at my house today and I consider the situation pretty much over. There still is an issue with the receiver and crystal, but I now have the car and all the parts less the receiver, and there is indication that the receiver will be returned soon as well.

I want the thank Dave P. for remembering my problem, noticing the car and helping me with information about who had it, how to contact them and who were some other people I could talk to.

Second, I want to thank Dave Root at Hobby World. He is a class guy that did all the work I needed. He contacted Todd and convinced him to bring the car to the shop and then Dave sent it to me, paying the frieght. I don't know how I can repay Dave, but I am sure something will be done.

Next, I want to thank all of you that have contacted me with ideas of what to do, or continued the discussion to keep it current. And specifically that none of you convinced Todd to do something other than what he did that was to return the car.

Now, I want to mention that Todd is in my prayers. He is in a tough situation with the problem of his father and mother. He needs all the support and love worthy of any 17 year old boy and probably a little more. I want to thank him for contacting me about the car once I knew he had it. I thank him for not selling the car as he originally intended, or trashing the car and parts so that it can't be used again. But please, return the receiver. I need it as well.

So to the rest of you that know Todd, don't give him any crap over this. If it comes up, just mention the positive things so that he might be able to make good choices in the future that are built on the wonderful values of a Christian, and do it with maturity.

Nuff Said

this is the best news i have heard in weeks man! i am glad to help. now it is time to put a lojack on that ride.

Great news ..very cool

A lesson learned hard is not soon forgotten. I can't explain how hard it is to see so many people these days make bad decisions and then try to argue or rationalize their way out of responsibility. I'm glad to see a good decision was made in response to dealing with the aftermath of a bad one.

A lesson learned hard is not soon forgotten. I can't explain how hard it is to see so many people these days make bad decisions and then try to argue or rationalize their way out of responsibility. I'm glad to see a good decision was made in response to dealing with the aftermath of a bad one.
yeah!!! what he said :jest:

Great to hear that things worked out with the 1/12th.

All I have to say about tomorrow night is watch out 'cause I am a coming!

lol

To all who think I should change my name to mike hollis I'm sorry for punting people in the touring b-main.

lol. I still want your motor lol.

On a positive note, I was able to order all of my parts last night so they should be here Monday or Tuesday.

I think i need a new car,
If i were you,
I would stay away from those
Garland boys,

they are some sticky fellas.,

hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe

I thought I needed a new car . But after my diff repairs and another diff bearing gone bad It's almost as free as brad th e Jessee's . Here I come

OK I timed it on the TC3 free spinning. If I spin the back wheels foward at the same time It will free spin for about 11 seconds. Blue printed diffs spin for 30 seconds so not to bad for a razor knife and just eyeing things...hehehehehheheheh . Oh before it wouldn't spin for 1 second. NO JOKE it was horriable
P.S. the fact that I timed it should tell you I had nothing to do today.lol

The thing with the tc3 is
you have to be careful not
to get it to loose, then it will
have to much chatter and damage
your gear.

I don't think I went to far freeing it up. But It was so bad and bound up before it really needed it. Just ask anyone who was at the track Fri. and heard that thing when I give it throttle YIKES!!! It ws really jacked up. It can only be better than it was. Thanks Brad

psssst chris its still a tc3!hahahahahahahaahahahahaha