Stormbringer Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) Remember to wear your brown cords Edited January 4, 2022 by Stormbringer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Freddy Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Question: WHERE (in the northwest) DO YOU DO YOUR SPEED RUNS? I’ve been looking for somewhere local (I live in Rossendale) but have struggled to find anywhere a)flat enough, b)long and wide enough and c) with NO PEOPLE getting in the way.. SO, if you live in or near the northwest (I don’t mind driving a bit) and you know of a good spot, let me know please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fat Freddy Posted January 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Fat Freddy said: Question: WHERE (in the northwest) DO YOU DO YOUR SPEED RUNS? I’ve been looking for somewhere local (I live in Rossendale) but have struggled to find anywhere a)flat enough, b)long and wide enough and c) with NO PEOPLE getting in the way.. SO, if you live in or near the northwest (I don’t mind driving a bit) and you know of a good spot, let me know please. Btw, I’m not as serious as you guys, not even close. I have an FTX Vantage which I put a 4000kv/60A brushless combo in, only running 2s though, but planning to get a 3s sometime soon. Only got to 38.8MPH before flipping it on a bump and smashing the shell to bits. I also have a Tamiya TT02 that I haven’t really used. Compared the weights and the FTX weighs over 700g more. So have now fitted the brushless combo into that….. still on 2s. So don’t expect to break any records but am curious to see how fast it’ll go. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Fat Freddy said: Question: WHERE (in the northwest) DO YOU DO YOUR SPEED RUNS? I’ve been looking for somewhere local (I live in Rossendale) but have struggled to find anywhere a)flat enough, b)long and wide enough and c) with NO PEOPLE getting in the way.. SO, if you live in or near the northwest (I don’t mind driving a bit) and you know of a good spot, let me know please. Seems to be everyone’s problem. I’m struggling to find anywhere too. I’m also not near the serious end, not the time/space/resources for it at the moment. for the speeds you’re looking at, I’d like to think either an industrial estate or supermarket car park would suit? good luck in the search and also breaking your record. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 @Fat Freddy as long as you're enjoying it that's all that matters. As Ant above said for those sort of speeds just a good car park or Industrial Estate road would suit you I'm sure. It is difficult finding good areas to run at speed but satisfying when you get faster and faster, ....breaking your own PB's and having fun is what it's about. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Fat Freddy said: Btw, I’m not as serious as you guys, not even close. I have an FTX Vantage which I put a 4000kv/60A brushless combo in, only running 2s though, but planning to get a 3s sometime soon. Only got to 38.8MPH before flipping it on a bump and smashing the shell to bits. I also have a Tamiya TT02 that I haven’t really used. Compared the weights and the FTX weighs over 700g more. So have now fitted the brushless combo into that….. still on 2s. So don’t expect to break any records but am curious to see how fast it’ll go. Not bad start on the Vantage, I kinda want one now to see if i could get it to 100. I got about 38 from my FTX Banzai (same chassis and drive train) with brushless and stock gearing. They have so much potential, I'm hoping for 120mph this year! My custom Banzia now comes it at over 3kg weight is your friend, if you have the power to push it. As for the flipping i had the same issue, so next up is a custom splitter to pull the front down, along with a big brass lock body for some extra weight to stop it lifting. Get some footage next time! 😄 The tamiya should also go well, theres some really rapid ones out there seems like a solid platform! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ant.p Posted January 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2022 Finally had okay conditions to take the VSe out for another run today. all went pretty well this time, and I’ve found what seems to be a near perfect testing ground. It’s as long as the eye can see, no cats eyes, flat and straight as you like. Also, not being a through road (only leading to a quiet airfield in Earls Colne) it has next to no traffic. does have a speed camera, which I’d love to know if I set off. Fortunately I had my own gps, and am pleased to say I have a new PB. 86mph!! Not anything special in the speed run world, but I’m pleased, as I know it had more to give and I came home with the buggy in one piece. Good day! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ant.p Posted January 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2022 …I have a video of the run, but it’s so shaky cos the camera was mounted on the flimsy shell. Shan’t be doing that again. Its hardly worth posting, but if you’re interested…. IMG_6694.MP4 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GMballistic Posted January 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2022 That's bl**dy brilliant @Ant.p . Well done. Forget about what anyone else is doing in the speed run world you broke your PB and imho 86mph is nothing to be sniffed at. The good thing is about the way you are going is that you're learning and progressing, ....not only improving what works for your buggy but improving your own throttle control and driving skills. Biggest part is you had fun though. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Really cool on your new PB mate well done 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Oh and @Ant.p I left a laughing emoji for your video not because it was rubbish or anything but cause the end made me laugh.... "through the legs" 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 39 minutes ago, GMballistic said: Oh and @Ant.p I left a laughing emoji for your video not because it was rubbish or anything but cause the end made me laugh.... "through the legs" Yeah, it came in a bit hot, had to jump out the way to save myself. Room for improvement on the control and driving skills for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Its a goal! Epic run mate and grats on the new PB, great results! Seems like you managed to max it and bring it back safely, but as GM said its that you have fun that really counts! Hope you manage to make a speed event this year so you can really open the taps again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ant.p Posted January 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2022 48 minutes ago, Redback said: Its a goal! Epic run mate and grats on the new PB, great results! Seems like you managed to max it and bring it back safely, but as GM said its that you have fun that really counts! Hope you manage to make a speed event this year so you can really open the taps again. Thank you! I’d like to get to Rossa, and not ruling it out, but I can’t be sure it will happen for me. Besides, I’m doing this more for a bit of fun between @Bert_w164 and myself only to prove his losi can’t compete with the VSe (so long as corners aren’t involved) 😜 I didn’t actually manage to get full throttle, I just didn’t have the bottle on this run. Perhaps when it’s completely dry I’ll pluck up the courage. I know now that all the speed run videos I’ve seen don’t do the cars and speed justice. It’s intimidating enough at 80mph. Was definitely a bit of a buzz seeing it shift like it did. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert_w164 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Ant.p said: Thank you! I’d like to get to Rossa, and not ruling it out, but I can’t be sure it will happen for me. Besides, I’m doing this more for a bit of fun between @Bert_w164 and myself only to prove his losi can’t compete with the VSe (so long as corners aren’t involved) 😜 I didn’t actually manage to get full throttle, I just didn’t have the bottle on this run. Perhaps when it’s completely dry I’ll pluck up the courage. I know now that all the speed run videos I’ve seen don’t do the cars and speed justice. It’s intimidating enough at 80mph. Was definitely a bit of a buzz seeing it shift like it did. Yeah yeah...Losi is by my side, time to pull my finger out 😁 That's awesome and I feel you'll break triple digits soon enough 👍🏽 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 check out Raz Shifren`s latest video he has done maiden run on the twin motor 30hp car decided i will be selling the 4s brushless vantage at some point soon, its been a blast but i dont have time for it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) He did 192 with a single motor one in nov. Edited February 13, 2022 by Redback 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Why don’t we have long wide straight roads here in the uk?! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 27 minutes ago, Redback said: He did 192 with a single motor one in nov. Yes but not on a first day out with new car, he is planning to gear up the twin motor now its runnin as it should 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Speed Frenzy - Test and Tune is on in a couple of weekends, should be a good day out with the awesome @pieman5! @GMballistic are you bringing your dragfraction? My cars are still in bits, better get wrenching and printing! Expect to see some PB's smashed and some epic builds! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Oh also ROSSA dates are out for booking. 17 JUN AT 07:00 – 19 JUN AT 17:00 ROSSA Speed Championship - Rd1 (Llanbedr 2022) Llanbedr Airfield ROSSA : Radio Operated Scale Speed Association proudly presents our 1st UK event in 2022. ( 3 Day Event Fri-Sun) The World Speed Championship will be held at Snowdonia Aerospace, Llanbedr Airfield, Wales LL45 2PX. (Please use this for Sat Nav's) This is the holy grail for all RC speed runners in the UK, providing the largest smoothest tarmac we can find. Test your machines to the limit in a safe controlled environment. Accurate recording of MPH results to GWR standards. 12 AUG AT 07:00 – 14 AUG AT 17:00 ROSSA Speed Championship - Rd2 (Llanbedr 2022) Llanbedr Airfield ROSSA : Radio Operated Scale Speed Association proudly presents our 2nd UK event in 2022. ( 3 Day Event Fri-Sun) The World Speed Championship will be held at Snowdonia Aerospace, Llanbedr Airfield, Wales LL45 2PX. If you missed our first event? ...now is the time to act! The summer holidays we all have been waiting for ... "Speed & Sun" This is the holy grail for all RC speed runners providing the longest, smoothest tarmac in the UK Test yourself & RC to the limit, in a safe controlled environment. World Records have been set here !!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 @Redback I'm not going to the "Speed Frenzy" unfortunately as just didn't want to spend the cash on it just now. Might consider the one in April though but still mulling it over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) I also wouldnt have made it if it wasnt for Mr Pie, but id like to tune before June and ensure its not a wasted trip with so many changes to the banzai and hyper 7, april with the traps i forgot about as wasnt listed and i rushed into this months event as the stars alighened and it worked out nicely. Id much rather run traps so have pre booked shell island for june 😉 Ran the banzai on tuesday, wont setoff without a foot to help it, geared to the mooon and needs some nice throttle work to really crank up the speed, 10% throttle gets 40mph 😬 Prices are up for ROSSA this year, bit more expensive but an extra day of running this year too! so well worth the visit either way and pays to help keep this event going! Sadly its only via facebook atm but if you have issues / dont use facebook there's ROSSA admins like @GMballistic on here to help shoot him a DM. Group Link https://www.facebook.com/groups/1641915416068313/about Quote ROSSA UK SPEED EVENT ROUND 1 17th - 19th June 2022. Its about that time again to meet up and smash them P.B's. It looks like there will be plenty attending Junes event with some crazy speed machines! I will start taking payments for this event on this upcoming Friday (18/03/22) via paypal. Event Entry Fees - 1 day £60, 2 days £100, 3 days £120 Also payable is a £25 refundable security deposit, held by the venue and returned after the event. (we still hold some deposits for racers from the last event, if we have your deposit, you wont need to be paid again Spectators £15 for the full 3 days. Under 16's free entry when accompanied by a paying adult. As usual a BRCA license will needed if you don't already have one that covers this year. please check out the PDF link below, information and links to shell island and ROSSA class definitions. Edited March 16, 2022 by Redback 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post everclear1984 Posted March 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2022 This can mean only one thing.... the Strada is coming back out to play!! I've been checking it over the tyres seem to be the only cause for concern. So, new ones on and she's ready to go! 😁 Old Old vs new I'll update after I've ran it 🙂 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steephill Posted March 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2022 Managed to do my first speed run. Took the rustler 2wd fairly stock, xerun 3656sd 4000kv. 3s lipo. Controlling wheelies is fun, until it went skating down the tarmac on it's roof😂. Got 57 mph out the rustler. I may try a few changes and see how that goes. Also tried a Wltoys 124019. Quite a lot easier to control than the rustler. Stock gearing, rocket 3650 3900kv motor xerun 120 amp esc 3s lipo. And got 61 mph. Didn't destroy anything and learnt a bit so not a bad do. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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