Off Road Club Hampshire - Page 15

mikeyscott · #**281** 20-10-2009

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Originally Posted by mikeyscott

Ok cool.

Yup half the battle, car set-up and then being able to drive the damn thing

Depends the time of year. Summer I run blue mini spikes on the rear and yellow stagger ribs on the front. That's on a XXCR

As for winter, well that's a learning curve at the mo. Greens are great, but were out mega quick

I'll be running the Cat SX through the winter anyway and letting the XXCR go into hibernation

CR_Casper · #**282** 20-10-2009

Hey guys, just got into rc a few months ago and stumbled accross their website purely by accident after a long hard search of tracks in the area. Turns out, it's on my friend's family's land and is an easy 5 minute cycle for me to get there! (I live in waltham chase) Trouble is I only have an rc18t ft and i my parents make me go to church which is at the same time.

Randall34 · #**283** 21-10-2009

At EPR i run yellow mini spikes front and rear, Front shocks are 35wt oil with Brown springs and rears are 25wt with silver springs, with about 25mm ride height.

mikeyscott · #**284** 21-10-2009

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Originally Posted by Randall34

At EPR i run yellow mini spikes front and rear, Front shocks are 35wt oil with Brown springs and rears are 25wt with silver springs, with about 25mm ride height.

That to me sounds like a good starting point

eda · #**285** 21-10-2009

CR_Casper you have PM!

AlisdairO · #**286** 22-10-2009

I can't make it this weekend - if they're arranging buying transponders, could someone let them know that I'd like one, please?

mikeyscott · #**287** 22-10-2009

I'll email Julian and find out, I doubt he'll have it yet due to cheque clearance etc.

AlisdairO · #**288** 22-10-2009

Cheers

. No rush, just wanted to make sure I didn't miss out!

jkonline · #**289** 22-10-2009

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Originally Posted by AlisdairO

I can't make it this weekend - if they're arranging buying transponders, could someone let them know that I'd like one, please?

I will not be there either this weekend and also would not like to miss out. So if a list of names appears can you let them know I am interested too.

Thanks

John

mikeyscott · #**290** 22-10-2009

Shame as a few of us not there this week, but we knew this would happen. Numbers dip and then come back up etc.

I'm back on the 7th

Randall34 · #**291** 23-10-2009

If i can score some more battery packs (as 6/7 heats is more than i'm used to)
I'll make the trip down if thats ok with you guys. Nov 7th right?

mikeyscott · #**292** 23-10-2009

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Originally Posted by Randall34

If i can score some more battery packs (as 6/7 heats is more than i'm used to)
I'll make the trip down if thats ok with you guys. Nov 7th right?

Sounds good

Are you running NIMHs are LIPOs?

Randall34 · #**293** 23-10-2009

LiPo, i have 3 packs but they take about 87 mins to charge. So i'm going to get a couple more packs maybe??

mikeyscott · #**294** 23-10-2009

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Originally Posted by Randall34

LiPo, i have 3 packs but they take about 87 mins to charge. So i'm going to get a couple more packs maybe??

3 packs of LIPOs, you'll be fine. Just top them up on the day

Randall34 · #**295** 23-10-2009

I guess, how long is there between rounds?
Do you still have the old steel rostrum?

Randall34 · #**296** 23-10-2009

Got some staggered ribs yesterday too. Ordered them from Apex, but with postal strike i thought i should special delivery them, but Rich at Apex said he lives in Twickenham and he will drop them in to my house, what a result.

mikeyscott · #**297** 23-10-2009

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Originally Posted by Randall34

I guess, how long is there between rounds?
Do you still have the old steel rostrum?

Yes it's still the same rostrum.

Generally 2 heats and occasionally 3. So 5 mins between rounds I reckon.

What capacity are your LIPOs?

Randall34 · #**298** 23-10-2009

I have one pack @ 4000mAh and 2 @ 5200mAh.
They can be charged at 2C, but my charger just goes to 5 amps.
If you only have 2 or 3 heats, does that mean 2wd and 4wd race together?
What is the average turn out, and do you do work to the venue (like strimming, sweeping and other maintenance after racing, like sunday afternoon work parties)?
And does the race control run from a gennie or do you have 240v hook up?
Also (sorry for the barrage of questions) do you have race number stickers, and do i need a pit table or can i pit from the boot of my car?
Think thats it.
Neil

mikeyscott · #**299** 23-10-2009

Hi,

You'll be fine with those.

I ran my Cat SX all day last week with 3 heats per round and about 5 rounds. I used a Speed Passion 5300 for the whole morning. Obviously charging between heats except before the final run when I wanted to see if I could do two heats.

With my XXCR I use Trakpower 3600s and I can do two runs with them.

What is the average turn out, and do you do work to the venue (like strimming, sweeping and other maintenance after racing, like sunday afternoon work parties)?

Average turnout 15 people. I'd like to see more work parties and it may be something for next year. Bear in mind this club has only just got an AMB system

Race Control is run for a generator.

Pit table, all down to preference there. Some pit from their car others bring a table, others use the rough tables at the track

David Church · #**300** 23-10-2009

It's great to see so much interest in TORCH! It is a great club!!!! Support this club, race there often, then come do an end of season final, which is a national event, or even do a round or 2 of the national series!!!!