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).