i just got a couple mini t's, can the reciver/esc combo handle a 6 cell pack? what is the turn limit on the esc?
decent brushed motor recomendations?

Today I was looking at the prices for an rc dragster. With all the accessories and a lipo battery plus a few spares the price of the dragster came up to 2. The thing is I was looking around and I found the HPI Firestorm which also costs 2.
I asked a few of my friends which one I should get and they all said the Firestorm. I have wanted a dragster for a really long time, but is it a smart choice? The only place I can run the dragster is at a park a few blocks down the street. But I can run the Firestorm any where. So should I go with the dragster or the Firestorm? Thanks everybody I have gained a lot of knowledge from this forum!

I was looking for a decent 5 or 6 cell esc, any ideas? it doesn't need to have a BEC built in but I would like to have reverse if possible

I already have a esc up to 9 cells but it doesn't have reverse or brake on demand.

What I mean by that is that you are either going forward or stopping... there is no neutral which is really annoying, and there is a rather long delay between brakes and throttle.

Thanks for any help, Derek

How is it these days? Around here, I never see anyone running their cars or trucks any more. Since our shop closed, it seems like an R/C dead zone. Ironically though, many stores like 7-11 and the grocery store now carry a few R/C car magazines, which was unheard of 5 years ago. Some even carry multiple titles! How is it in your area? Has the market grown or shrunk in the last 5 years?

I have seen a lot of posts about mech vs motor braking and I am not here to debate one being better than the other, but I was able to capture some Eagle Tree info that was very interesting and wanted to share. Anyways I have two brushless 1/8 scale buggies, an SH Z-Car with mech brakes front and rear, and a Losi 8ight with motor brakes and a Smart diff (center). I bascially made two runs, one at about 3/4 throttle then brake, and then another at full throttle then brake. As you can see in the graphs the first one (Losi) shows the pack voltage dropping when accelerating, then when the brakes come on there is a slight amount of positive voltage, something to do with "regenerative" braking. Then the second graph shows the mech braked buggy, and there is no positive spike (no motor braking = no regenerative effect), it's pretty flat. Yeah I know, to much time on my hands.

Looking for ideas on how to make fake rocks for crawling. Reason is I have a major heart condition,bad shoulder injury and can't lift the real ones.:mad: I have found some sites online but they say to use concrete.Anyone use that foam in a can?? Any ideas

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Latest race news from Speed Passion:

Speed Passion team driver Mike Haynes “made the show” in all five classes he entered at the 2009 Snowbird Nationals in Kissimmee Florida. Mike used Speed Passion ESCs in all five classes, and Speed Passion motors in four of the five (spec motors were used in the VTA class).

Speed Passion ESCs and motors continue to excel in all forms of RC racing from on road, offroad, mini and even the emerging electric 8th scale class.

“The growth of this brand is just fantastic! Results like these do help, but our strength has really been growing the brand by word of mouth among racers and excellent customer service for our dealers and users. I’m beyond excited that in just over a year, Speed Passion has come from just another new brushless brand on the market to being a solid and legitimate option among the few top brands of racing electronics” - Shawn Palmer

Mike’s Speed Passion results at Snowbirds:

17.5 Foam 1st using LPF 2.0 & SP 17.5 Motor
17.5 Rubber 2nd using LPF 2.0 & SP 17.5 Motor
VTA TQ & 1st using GT 1.1
13.5 Foam 4th using GT 1.1 & SP 13.5 Motor
10.5 Rubber 10th using GT 1.1 & SP 10.5 Motor

“Speed passion was one of the first tunable BL Speedos, and that has always been helpful to me in getting everything set “right”. The Speedo can be cranked up for spec racing, or toned down for faster motors. The new 2.0 Speedo is going to be a great performer all around, but it is especially useful in stock racing.” – Mike Haynes

Speed Passion congratulates Mike for his incredible accomplishment at the ‘Birds this year. With his continued development help and support, we expect even more great results as the year goes on.

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"Double Trouble" Jada Chevy Silverado Dualley PickUp

I began my "Double Trouble" series at the Dearborn HW Convention a couple of years back with some '69 GTO's, Dairy Delivery's and Surfin School Buses being raffled off.

Here's the latest Custom in the "Double Trouble Series".

Jada makes the best castings.
All the Zamac metal is clean and smooth as if they new use ingots instead of HW's case which many times appears that they drive around on Heavy Trash Day and gather any old rusting bits of metal to throw in the pot.

Still the usual refinements must be done to assure quality and finish.

This Orange PU is one of four I created this week.
Decals, graphics and interior of each Custom match the color scheme of the truck.

Filed clean, sanded and scrubbed with #3 Steel Wool,
Primered,
ShimrinWhite Basecoat,
SnowWhite Pearl Colorcoat then shot Intercoat Clear for taping,
Intercoat Clear and Candy Pagan Gold Intensifier mix then taped,
Intercoat Clear and Candy Tangerine Intensifier,
Decaled and detailed,
HOK Urethane Clearcoat with a dash of Brilliant Gold Pearl-Ex Powder.

The great thing about Intercoat Clear and Intensifiers is you can easily plan and execute your paintjobs in a simple progression of steps, one on top of the other.
And of course, Intercoat Clear leaves absolutely no line at all when you remove your tape.

All House Of Kolor products, Of Course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stay tuned for the other three,

--CadillacPat the UnCustomizer--

Signed up back when it was at 6kb/s, today its at:

On http://whatismyip.com/speedtest/index.asp its even faster!

Download Speed: 28296 kbps (3537 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 7802 kbps (975.3 KB/sec transfer rate)

These cable testing sites are going to have to reset their scales soon because most only go to 20 kb/s!

Sweeeeeet!

New from ST Racing Concepts:

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MIP C-CVD™ Universal Kit for Traxxas Slash, Nitro Rustler and Nitro Stampede

Are you ready to throw in some serious horsepower in your Traxxas Slash? If you’re ready to toss that kit motor and move out of the “spec” class, be sure your Traxxas Slash’s transmission is ready for it by replacing the kit plastic driveshaft with a set of ST Racing Concepts’ new MIP C-CVD™ Kit. ST Racing Concepts has teamed up with one of the best manufacture in the business and MIP’s multiple World Championships and National Championship winning design CVD can now be part of an important upgrade to your Traxxas Slash. The new C-CVD™ style design eliminates the original set-screw over drive pin design and instead utilizes a unique screw-on outer C-Ring that captures the drive pin in place. The CVD bones are also constructed of larger diameter (more material) for even more durability. Comes complete with a pair of beefy steel diff outdrives as well. Also works on Nitro Stampede and Nitro Rustler (not applicable to electric versions)

ST1953 ST Racing Concepts MIP C-CVD™ Universal Kit for Traxxas Slash, Nitro Rustler, Nitro Stampede. MSRP: .50 a complete set

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Heat Treated Polished Steel Lock-Nut Style Hinge-Pin Kit for Traxxas Slash, Rustler, Stampede, and Bandit

Tired of the stock hinge-pins backing out of the A-arms? If you’ve been running your Traxxas vehicle long enough, you most likely have already experienced this problem. ST Racing Concepts Heat Treated Polished Steel Lock-Nut Style Hinge-Pin Kit will solve this problem once and for all. CNC Machined from high-quality steel, that is then heat treated for increase in durability, and then polished for ultra smoothness. Nylon insert lock-nut at each end of the hinge-pin prevents the pins from ever coming loose. This is a great upgrade for your Traxxas Slash, Stampede, Rustler and Bandit. Sold as a complete set of 8 hinge-pins and lock-nuts. Available with silver or black lock-nuts.

ST3640S/BK ST Racing Concepts Heat Treated Polished Steel Lock-Nut Style Hinge-Pin Kit for Traxxas Slash, Rustler, Stampede, and Bandit. MSRP: .99 per set

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CNC Machined Aluminum Front Body Post for Traxxas Slash and Rustler

Add that final touch of great looks to your Traxxas Slash or Rustler with our CNC Machined aluminum front body posts. With multiple body clips holes to adjust the front body height, and available in 4 colors (Black, Silver, Red, and Blue) to match any paint scheme. Sold in pair.

ST1914B/BK/R/S ST Racing Concepts CNC Machined Aluminum Front Body Post for Traxxas Slash and Rustler. MSRP: .99 a pair

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