RCMonkee Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) Micro Racing in Plymouth on Thursday Nights along with 1/10 buggy's too. Doors open from 6.30 and racing from 7.15ish Relaxed friendly atmosphere, all welcome. Hot and cold drinks/snacks available.https://www.facebook.com/EurotecRCArenaPlymouth/ Edited November 15, 2016 by RCMonkee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Compared to the 1:10 track I run on that looks tight. Are the new sensored set ups taking off yet with the GTB's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCMonkee Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Its great for the GTB's but is a little tight for the 1/10 but they always have some fun. A couple people have the new sensored motors and they reckon they are a lot smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCMonkee Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Fun track last night, no huge jumps but it did flow really well and was fun too drive. Finally got a nice Table top corner down with some carpet, a 'Slingshot' style banked corner and drift inspired lino corner just to catch you out! Good turn out with the tenths and micro's so thanks for coming and see you next week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Looking good! if where closer I be there forsure! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 On 15/11/2016 at 17:29, capri-boy said: Compared to the 1:10 track I run on that looks tight. Are the new sensored set ups taking off yet with the GTB's? I run the new sensored Carisma 5350kv motor in mine along with a sensored Hobbywing 60amp Quickrun esc and the setup is very very good! I ran the Leopard 5800kv motor before and that was good but the new sensored setup is much better. It feels effortless in the way it delivers the power, its incredibly smooth. Yeah we have limited space to really spread out where we race so we try and make it work for the micros and the 10th. Your be surprised how well the 10th go round it though. We should actually try mixing the classes one night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Just a few random pictures, i will spend more time uploading some more on Friday . We can pretty much build any layout we want, i'm still pushing for a fire pit one night Like what RCMonkee has said. We race every Thursday evening so if there's anyone in or around Plymouth that has a 10th buggy or a micro them come along down! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) Here's a vid of some A final micro action. We run 5 min heats and 6 min finals with bump ups :D. This was last night's layout that we built, it flowed really really well. The race starts around 1 min 40 if you want to skip. I have a couple of other vids that i'm uploading so will post them here too Edited December 2, 2016 by MattyV6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 We will be having some more Micro madness this Thursday evening if there's anyone around Plymouth that wants to join us Racing from 7.30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Alright everyone, here's an update on our micro racing . Below are a few pics and a vid of last Thursday's A final WE ALSO HAVE A CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR RACE NIGHT ON THIS MONTH. DECEMBER 29TH, PUT THAT IN YOUR DIARY! https://www.facebook.com/South-West-Indoor-RC-262447823948047/ He struggles with that controller though ^^^^^^^^^^^ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) We have created an event for the race night that falls between Christmas and New Year, Thursday the 29th December. Basically the idea is to run a more relaxed night with an earlier setup, slightly earlier start and a slightly later finish. We will also run an extra round, maybe 2 if time is on our side . It's also a good chance for anyone who has been thinking about coming to race with us to come up. The layout will be epic, fast, flowing and totally sweet!! Both Micro and 10th 2wd/4wd buggies are welcome up. Here's the event details https://www.facebook.com/events/393026844362941/ Edited December 12, 2016 by MattyV6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Micro A final from Thursday 16th Dec. Check out the new kicker jump!! We ran the table top in the middle of the track this week. It worked really well. Next weeks layout features a bigggggggggggggggggg jump/tabletop/landing all on the straight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I've just bought a used GTB, never raced before. Only been bashing for the last year so thought I would give racing a go. The servo mount disintegrated on me though, it's one of the thumbs designs ones. When the new one turns up I will pop down. Do Eurotec have a good day for practice? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCMonkee Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 On 14/01/2017 at 16:16, monkeyboy_uk said: I've just bought a used GTB, never raced before. Only been bashing for the last year so thought I would give racing a go. The servo mount disintegrated on me though, it's one of the thumbs designs ones. When the new one turns up I will pop down. Do Eurotec have a good day for practice? Hi Monkeyboy_uk Be good to have another GTB join us at the track. You are welcome to come down on Thursday when we race the GTB's and 1/10. We have a few people that have just started coming that have not raced before and they love it. I would suggest coming down on Thursday to check it out, have a chat with the other guys. We might be able to sort your car out too so bring it along even if you have not fixed it. Some decent servo tape will do the job. Friday nights is an open night so if you just wanted to come down and have a practice, do some some laps etc but there will not be any jumps or anything like on Thursday nights and i doubt any other GTB's Oh and the first visit to the track is FREE See you Thursday hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) On 14/01/2017 at 16:16, monkeyboy_uk said: I've just bought a used GTB, never raced before. Only been bashing for the last year so thought I would give racing a go. The servo mount disintegrated on me though, it's one of the thumbs designs ones. When the new one turns up I will pop down. Do Eurotec have a good day for practice? Basically what RCMonkee says. Pop up on a Thursday and bring your car with you. The Thumbs servo mounts are really good but are printed so seem to be a bit weaker then others and after time start to crack/split. Our 10th and Micro race night is on a Thursday and doors open around 5.30/6 with racing starting by 7.30 Edited January 18, 2017 by MattyV6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Sounds good. I have figured out the issue with the servo mounts. It seems that the ESC is a bit too big to allow the thumbs mounts to go in their normal place. They have been shoe horned in with the wrong screws and then split. There's a Hobbywing 10BL60 in the car at the moment. I guess I will need a smaller ESC. Do any of you use the thumbs designs mounts and what ESCs do you use? Once I get this sorted i'll be down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 19 hours ago, monkeyboy_uk said: Sounds good. I have figured out the issue with the servo mounts. It seems that the ESC is a bit too big to allow the thumbs mounts to go in their normal place. They have been shoe horned in with the wrong screws and then split. There's a Hobbywing 10BL60 in the car at the moment. I guess I will need a smaller ESC. Do any of you use the thumbs designs mounts and what ESCs do you use? Once I get this sorted i'll be down. Ah yeah that can happen, also if the screws are too wide, this weakens the mounts too. I use some short thing screws and the mounts do hold fine. Is the ESC that you run sensored? is it the one like in the link below? If it is i run the same esc with the thumbs design mounts. It is tight but it all fits in ok, you just need to be creative on what way round it all goes lol. I'll get a picture of mine for you. You don't need a different esc, it will all fit in http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/264634/?gclid=Cj0KEQiAh4fEBRCZhriIjLfArrQBEiQArzzDAQdxK8OvaYc9fkvOc0hZagLzKxmriAjb__FrmtOJQpoaApeZ8P8HAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Yeah that's the exact one I have. A picture would be great. I've scratched my head thinking about how to get it to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 5 hours ago, monkeyboy_uk said: Yeah that's the exact one I have. A picture would be great. I've scratched my head thinking about how to get it to fit. Ok so yeah it will deffo fit. I'll get a picture of mine for you. Also while I remember, do you have the servo mounts in the normal position or is one in the normal and one in the flipped round position. Your need to flip the mount round onto the other side of the servo fixing points to get the esc to fit better, if you've not done this your need to drill a small hole in the chassis to fix the Thumbs mount to. The esc fits in with the sensor port facing the servo. I'll get a picture, it will be easier lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I think I get the idea. Pictures would be great though. The servo mounts are kind of in a strange position. Not sure what the last owner was upto. None of the holes match the template on the thumbs designs site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I've had a go. I think this is ok. Everything fits although it is quite tight. The ESC overhangs the chassis slightly. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Yeah thats the way you want to mount it :), that's spot on! You can push the esc under the top deck a little more or is your servo mount stopping it? It will go under a bit more if you wanted it too. I've not had a chance to get a picture of mine close up but here's a recent one that shows it from a fairly decent angle. I'll get a better one tomorrow. Also, as your esc is sensored you should get a Carisma sensored motor fitted in there. The way the power is put down is just so so smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) I tried to get the ESC in closer but the servo mount stops it. I think that is the best I'm going to get. The screw heads get in the way. Just got to tidy the antenna cable and I'm sorted for nextdoor week. It's running the carisma 5700kv. Seems pretty powerful although have never run the car so will see. I think I will get killed if I spend any more lol. Will stick with what I have for the minute. Another picture would be good. I can only think that I would need different screws to get the ESC more flush. I don't think it is too bad though. Thanks for your help Edited January 21, 2017 by monkeyboy_uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Hang on, I think I've been a numpty. I put the ESC the wrong way. I had the sensor port facing the motor and not the servo. Swapped it round now, far better. Doh, if only I could read lol! Sits flush now, much neater. Edited January 21, 2017 by monkeyboy_uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCMonkee Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 On 21/01/2017 at 23:24, monkeyboy_uk said: Hang on, I think I've been a numpty. I put the ESC the wrong way. I had the sensor port facing the motor and not the servo. Swapped it round now, far better. Doh, if only I could read lol! Sits flush now, much neater. Haha cool. Looks ready to go! The 5700kv motor will be fine. Plenty of speed for our little indoor track. The carpet is grippy, especially with the White rally block tyres. We had another guy turn up for his first time racing last week and he enjoyed himself so hopefully you will both be up this week Should be someone there from about 6pm. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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