Anyone planning on racing electric this winter?

[Tex]

to be honest....don't even bring a rustler to the track, been there, done that...it doesn't work at all.

[AddictedtoNITRO]

lol not a good thing huh. Around here it handles sweet.

[StangRey]

I'll be back for the indoor season; T4 (19T) and BJ4(mod 4 wh).

[ATA_Thrash]

I just put a mamba max in my t4, its the 5700 / 9 turn brushless combo man this thing amazing very smooth power I'l post a pick l8r.

[Mnster]

Yeah, just bought a B4 buggy. Going to try racing in Madison, Wi or trackside. Sportsman stock class. I'm a newbie to the racing stuff.

[satoch]

Brushless motor and li-poly batterys are the future of electric rc racing.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti...XGDP6&P=ML

Li-pos for any use were just outlawed by ROAR. I say dump ROAR if RC is to have a future....

[SLOW REVO]

I would'nt mind picking up an electric car,
It would give me more practice time on the track.
What would be a good durable starter car?
I need to learn to drive better before i worry about going fast.

[Tex]

I need to learn to drive better before i worry about going fast.

sounds like your on the right path to getting faster! slow is key at first, even if you have to roll the jumps so you don't wreck.

[Blown5.0]

I would'nt mind picking up an electric car,
It would give me more practice time on the track.
What would be a good durable starter car?
I need to learn to drive better before i worry about going fast.

I'd say the Associated T4RS would make a good starter truck.

[chickenfarmer3]

sounds like your on the right path to getting faster! slow is key at first, even if you have to roll the jumps so you don't wreck.

+1 thanks tex....you helped me a ton in that department.

[AddictedtoNITRO]

I've heard the associated t4's are really good

[Tex]

I'd say the Associated T4RS would make a good starter truck.

+1
or that brushless XXX-t that is RTR

[AddictedtoNITRO]

+1
or that brushless XXX-t that is RTR

I seen that brushless at the hobby show looked pretty nice. I forgot all about it

[ATA_Thrash]

Heres some pics of my T4...

[ATA_Thrash]

http://www.castlecreations.com/products/mamba_max.html

The ESC is amazing..hook up to the pc was a breeze and i was blown away with all the programming options.

[SLOW REVO]

XXX-T Sport RTR Brushless w/XR2i
Team Losi Sport XXX-T Brushless RTR II w/Novak motor, ESC and JR radio


In Stock: Illinois
In Stock: California

Retail: $549.99 mash: mash:


Product Number: LOSA0096

--------------------------------------------------------------------------Features

Proven XXX-T chassis
Novak SS4300 Sensored Brushless Motor and ESC (ROAR legal)
Factory-finished body
JR XR2i computer radio system with digital trims and 2-model memory
High-Torque Z-590M steering servo
Factory assembled and ready-to-run


Overview

There is no question that brushless technology is the future of electric R/C. The explosion of electric aircraft popularity certainly confirms this trend. Now, Team Losi and Novak have joined forces to make the first 1/10 RTR electric stadium truck available in an RTR form with brushless power!

Naturally, the higher price point may exclude your more budget-conscious customers, but the advantages of brushless power should be easy to sell:

-Longer run times and higher speeds
-Virtually no maintenance
-Programmable Novak ESC for reverse or ROAR-legal racing (where reverse is not allowed)

The future of electric RTR's has arrived-and Team Losi is delivering it to your shop today!




Team Losi has always been at the cutting edge of design for both racing and sport models. The XXX-T RTR has distinguished itself to be one of the most popular electric Ready-To-Runs due to its racer inspired design and industry leading electronics. Team Losi now raises the bar yet another level with the XXX-T Brushless RTR, the first electric RTR equipped with a state-of-the-art brushless motor system. There is little doubt that brushless power is the future. With greater power, longer run time, better reliability, and much less maintenance, brushless offers more of everything the enthusiast wants. Until now, the only way to achieve this level of performance and reliability was considered costly. With Team Losi and Novak working together to offer this remarkable package the enthusiast can enjoy all of the benefits at only a fraction of the cost. The custom made Novak system includes the innovative sensor-based SS4300 brushless motor, which is ROAR approved. There is also a pre-programmed user friendly Super Sport based ESC with One-Touch Set-Up and Thermal Overload Protection. The ESC features two user-selectable profiles, one with reverse and one without for racing. Both options offer built-in drag and push brakes, which until now have not been available. The XXX-T Brushless RTR brings together the unique combination of a race-proven Team Losi chassis design, premium JR XR2i radio, and industry leading Novak brushless motor system. Best of all it all comes out of the box ready-to-run with a killer new trim scheme. Like all Team Losi RTR’s the XXX-T Brushless uses all genuine Team Losi replacement and performance parts.





PERFORMANCE FEATURES
1. Exclusive XXX-T suspension package with hard-anodized oil-filled shocks
2. Exclusive rigid molded chassis with dropped center
3. Molded suspension components feature interlocking construction
4. Universal driveshafts deliver crisp acceleration and improved handling
5. Adjustable slipper clutch for improved traction and acceleration
6. Racing transmission with heavy-duty adjustable ball differential
7. Precision ball bearings throughout
8. Novak SS4300 sensored brushless motor
9. Novak Super Sport 10.5 brushless speed control with reverse
10. Rugged racing tires pre-glued on one-piece yellow wheels



Tech Notes
You will need...

6-cell (7.2v) battery pack

Charger for battery pack

8 "AA" alkaline batteries for transmitter

Specifications
Type: 2WD Electric Stadium Truck
Scale: 1/10
Length: 16.19 in
Width: 12.88 in
Wheelbase: 11 in
Weight: varies with battery used
Chassis: molded composite tub
Suspension: independent A-arm type
Drive Train: three-gear transmission with ball differential & slipper clutch
Tire Type: ribbed front, multi-pin rear
Motor or Engine: Novak SS4300 sensored brushless motor
Speed Control: Novak dual-profile brushless ESC
Radio: JR XR2i computer radio with 2-model memory
Servos: Z-590M Hi-torque steering servo
Gear Pitch: 48 pitch
Wheel Size: 2.2"
Kit/RTR: RTR
Shock Type: Oil-filled aluminum with coil-over springs
Body: Fury
Ball Bearings: Complete

[Tex]

I would'nt mind picking up an electric car,
It would give me more practice time on the track.
What would be a good durable starter car?
I need to learn to drive better before i worry about going fast.

you are!

[SLOW REVO]

you are!

What?

[Rob Kass]

Brushless is great cause of low maintanence and all but the lh track's most popular class is still 19 turn truck as it has been for the past few years. I did notice some of the fast guys are racing mod classes.

I might have to pop in one of my starter box packs to see if my T4 is ready for action.

[Tex]

What?

Joe, you stated above that " you wouldn't mind getting an electric car"
then a couple posts after that you said "Who's Ready 4 One "
so to me it seems YOU are ready for one.

[SLOW REVO]

Brushless is great cause of low maintanence and all but the lh track's most popular class is still 19 turn truck as it has been for the past few years. I did notice some of the fast guys are racing mod classes.

I might have to pop in one of my starter box packs to see if my T4 is ready for action.

Right now im not looking to run in a class. Im just looking to get an electric car so i have more track time.

[SLOW REVO]

Joe, you stated above that " you wouldn't mind getting an electric car"
then a couple posts after that you said "Who's Ready 4 One "
so to me it seems YOU are ready for one.

Ok Was'nt sure.
Would this be a good car to start with?
Whats the diffrence between brushless and non brushless.
Im looking for low maintenance.
Can you use regular batteries or do you have to use lipo packs with brushless?

[ATA_Thrash]

Ok Was'nt sure.
Would this be a good car to start with?
Whats the diffrence between brushless and non brushless.
Im looking for low maintenance.
Can you use regular batteries or do you have to use lipo packs with brushless?

you can use any battery type with a brushless motor. With a brushed motor u have too change the brushes and cut the comm with a motor lathe every few runs when racing. Brushless u do none of that.

When i checked the results for the electric racing they have not yet run a brushless class. il bring mine one of these saturdays and see what happens, It may turn out that all i can do is practice on tues. Which is ok i can get some track time during the week smoke free. My main focus is nitro racing anyway.But i would be nice to race sat evening from time to time.

[Tex]

brushless is the way to go SLOW REVO

[Thirdgen89GTA]

I'll never go back to brushed again. Its brushless for me. And I'll probably never buy another sensored brushless motor, you are locked into sensored ESC's and Novak is about the only company going that direction.