TLR Series, Round 2, OCRC- Videos!

My brother came out to race Round 2 of the series and shot some vids of my races! I have the layout and tire setup dialed now, and my lap and race times started falling :) I decided to start running stock truck also, as my brother was there to help me with the cars.

I made the A in stock truck and bumped my way into the A in stock buggy, but I didn't finish well in either main. Oh well. Check out the vids though!

Changes for the next round of the TLR Series

I've sorted out my line now for this layout, but I still need to shave some time off my laps. The section that gives me the most trouble is the center of the track, from the hump, to the step off table, then the double. I've tried rolling the hump and jumping onto the table and jumping from the hump to the table. Rolling the hump keeps me close to the inside of the corner, but is slower. Jumping from the hump onto the table also keeps you close to the inside, but is difficult to line up. The last option is to go around the hump and jump over the table completely, landing on the step down. I think I'll try this next time.

I also need to pick up some corner speed! I plan to try the following in this order:

1. Change the front camber link from 1-A to 2-B. This was the location I used on my old car.
2. Move the rear hubs to the back. This should free up the rear end and allow the car to rotate better.
3. Change to 0° aluminum rear hubs, which should free up the rear end some more, if moving the hubs was not enough. But I'll lose some traction on acceleration.

I'm also thinking of trying my 69:35 gear again, but I'm not sure. I'll decide after the first round of qualifying.

TLR Series, Round 1, OCRC- A Main update

Ran around in the back taking advantage of other drivers mistakes. Finished 7th with a 14:10 and fast lap of 21.979, but I did have to run my battery from the B main. Leaders fast lap was 19.977, 2 seconds faster?! Time to head home.

TLR Series, Round 1, OCRC- Mains update

So, I avoid a pile up on the first lap and make it up to 2nd place, right behind the leader! But, I crash jumping onto the table top, and drop back and almost lose 2nd place and the last transfer spot into the A! So, I quit jumping onto the table and hold onto 2nd and transfer into the A!

Internal motor temp was 156 and the power felt good, so I'm staying with 72:35. Fast lap was 21.424 and turned a 14:00 (short 1st lap).

I also won a tuning set of Losi shock oils! A 6pk of the commonly used oils weights.

TLR Series, Round 1, OCRC- Mains

Well, I'm all packed up and ready to run my main then head home. I decided to gear down slightly by going to a 72 spur and keeping the same 35 tooth pinion. Hopefully this gets the internal motor temp closer to 160. I ended up qualifying 6th in the B. Boo! Lots of fast guys here tonite though (at least that's what I'm telling myself).

TLR Series, Round 1, OCRC- Round 2 Qualifying Update

Just finished round 2. Car felt better. Top 5 avg lap time went from 23.523 to 22.251 and fast lap from 22.631 to 21.481. Finished 4th in my heat, but still somewhere in the B Main. I need to do the jump onto the table and into the whoops to drop my lap time more, but can't do it consistently. The new tires felt good, but I noticed that the TQ is running nearly bald rear tires?! Motor temp dropped to about 150, on the outside of the can. Got a temp on the sator inside the motor of almost 170! Maybe I'll drop my gear more and get a temp on the stator for the main. Hmmm...

TLR Series, Round 1, OCRC

Waiting here in my pit for round 1 of qualifying to finish in a few minutes. Man am I rusty! No speed, thus 2 seconds a lap down on the TQ. Had a bunch of crashes my first 2 practice runs, then got the hang of the track during the next 2 packs. But, my lap times suck :(

Well at least I finally got my motor up to temp. Temped at 165 after round 1 of qualifying, so I geared down 2 teeth (no option to gear down 1 tooth) from 69:37 for the next round. Also, decided to bust out a new set of Gold Barcodes, as my other set is basically flat (foam is gone).

Murdogg Racing Batteries!

Murfdogg has released the production version on their new "SuperCharger" 65C 5500mah 7.4V LiPo batteries! These ROAR approved batteries feature 4mm bullet connectors with a 2mm balance port. Also shown is their new high current 4mm bullet plugs featuring a slot to solder your wires perpendicular to the plug! I have my batteries on order! Do you?

Reedy Race Vids! Round 4 4wd Invitational

Reedy Race Vids! Round 3 4wd Invitational

Reedy Race Vids! Round 2 4wd Invitational

Reedy Race Vids! Round 4 2wd Invitational

Reedy Race Vids! Round 3 2wd Invitational

Reedy Race Heritage Video

Shown at the Reedy Race before the A2 open mains and Round 3 of Invitational.