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03-22-2023, 01:17 PM

Zippity started a thread Brushless Motor Mounts available in NZ in Brushless Motors

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03-22-2023, 09:05 AM

tommy_gunn replied to a thread 33rd Annual Barnburner Results in Race Results

No, that could not be further from the truth...It was a normal group 7 style motor

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03-20-2023, 04:51 AM

Zippity started a thread NZ Designed ESC currently being tested in Brushless Motors

From Ivan Bailey, WestRock Racing Machines: 5 boards programmed and ready to test. Ran one on 8 volts for 20 minutes. Temperature of all...

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03-19-2023, 05:58 PM

Wallbasher replied to a thread Why Brushless Motors will NEVER succeed in the USA in Brushless Motors

Brushless race in Arizona.

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03-15-2023, 06:44 PM

Wallbasher replied to a thread Why Brushless Motors will NEVER succeed in the USA in Brushless Motors

Nothing yet. I think things need a little time so they are stable. We are taking a stable class structure aproach instead of the new widget every...

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03-15-2023, 02:26 PM

Zippity replied to a thread Why Brushless Motors will NEVER succeed in the USA in Brushless Motors

Rob, So great to see :) Are you going to allow brushless motors to race at your raceway? Has anyone tried running a brushless car yet? :)

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03-15-2023, 01:47 PM

Wallbasher replied to a thread Why Brushless Motors will NEVER succeed in the USA in Brushless Motors

Dave Simerka & I started Fastraxxx Slot Car Club in Fremont Ohio. http://slotblog.net/topic/100815-fastraxxx-slot-car-club/ ...

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03-15-2023, 07:34 AM

Zippity replied to a thread Why Brushless Motors will NEVER succeed in the USA in Brushless Motors

Slot car racing in the USA is unlike that any where else in the world. There are very few commercial raceways in existence outside of the USA. ...

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03-15-2023, 02:56 AM

Wallbasher replied to a thread Why Brushless Motors will NEVER succeed in the USA in Brushless Motors

Seems the tail is wagging the dog for a long time. Do raceways stay open because of a markup on parts or racers using up consumables? Without...

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03-14-2023, 05:28 PM

Zippity started a thread Why Brushless Motors will NEVER succeed in the USA in Brushless Motors

The profit margins are too LOW on brushless motors. Due to their cheapness of sale, brushless motors are NOT economical for sale. Whereas most...

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03-09-2023, 04:32 AM

Parocket started a thread R & C Speedway 2023 Fund raising racing dates. in Raceway Announcements & Updates

Hello everyone, Here is our racing schedule for the spring 2023 fund raising racing events. Everyone is invited to race with us and support...

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03-09-2023, 04:28 AM

Parocket replied to a thread R & C speedway Family & Friends Series in Raceway Announcements & Updates

Hello everyone, Here is our racing schedule for the spring 2023 fund raising racing events. Everyone is invited to race with us and support...

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03-08-2023, 12:45 PM

Zippity replied to a thread 33rd Annual Barnburner Results in Race Results

Is there any truth to the rumour published on Facebook, that Brad's time was set with a brushless motor?

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03-08-2023, 08:22 AM

quakebo replied to a thread Third eye predator 2 - 3000mp Gawronski edition controller? in Controller Talk

I have striped it down and the actual problem is the hole in the trigger that bearing goes into has worn slightly bigger. I should get a new trigger...

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03-08-2023, 08:19 AM

elinsley1 replied to a thread 33rd Annual Barnburner Results in Race Results

Here is a video of Brad's WR lap https://youtu.be/cQ7U5BU6VTY

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03-08-2023, 07:30 AM

Zippity replied to a thread Brushless Motors in Brushless Motors

What? Is there no one else playing with these new toys? :whistling:

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03-07-2023, 04:46 PM

Bent rim started a thread 33rd Annual Barnburner Results in Race Results

TQ Ed Gibson 1.945 TQ Roy 2.175 TQ Ben 2.116 TQ Jeff S 2.092

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03-07-2023, 01:23 PM

quakebo started a thread Third eye predator 2 - 3000mp Gawronski edition controller? in Controller Talk

I have a third eye predator 2 - 3000mp Gawronski edition controller with no fans. Will I be able to run G12 cars or will it get to hot. I will be...

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02-28-2023, 03:43 PM

wjdougherty started a thread 12th Annual Gaithersburg 1100, June 17, 2023, SpeedZone Slot Car Raceway, Mt. Holly, NJ in Race Announcements

12th Annual Gaithersburg 1100, June 17, 2023, SpeedZone Slot Car Raceway, Mt. Holly, NJ Location: SpeedZone Slot Car Raceway 201 Pine Street...

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02-28-2023, 12:16 PM

Zippity replied to a thread Brushless Motors in Brushless Motors

ESC's are like Hen's teeth at the moment, and even rarer if you can find one to buy. ESC are available from the following, when you can get them:...

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02-28-2023, 03:22 AM

Wallbasher replied to a thread Brushless Motors in Brushless Motors

Who makes the good ESC? Where do you get them?

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02-27-2023, 06:42 PM

Zippity replied to a thread What gearing should I be using? in Brushless Motors

Forget it!! My days of trying to make a silk purse out of a pig's ear are over :) Once again I smoked a motor - ever so gently. Hopefully the...

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02-27-2023, 05:17 PM

Zippity replied to a thread Brushless Motors in Brushless Motors

There is no lag with the newer UK/European or NZ made ESC's. The Talon 25 and the cheap Chinese ESC I run, are the only ones with any lag :(

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02-27-2023, 03:15 AM

Wallbasher replied to a thread Brushless Motors in Brushless Motors

Have they gotten rid of the delay after a track call?

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02-26-2023, 07:32 PM

Zippity replied to a thread Brushless Motors in Brushless Motors

These brushless motors are such fun to drive. Very smooth with beautiful handling and speed.

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02-26-2023, 07:26 PM

Zippity replied to a thread What gearing should I be using? in Brushless Motors

Thanks Bill. According to Ron Hershman, the chassis is of 1991-3 vintage :) I have replaced the burnt out Arthur 1207 motor with a 1204 Arthur...

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02-26-2023, 03:25 PM

Bill from NH replied to a thread What gearing should I be using? in Brushless Motors

Ron, your chassis is a Parma Patriot. I'm not well-versed on brushless slot racing.

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02-25-2023, 10:32 PM

Zippity started a thread What gearing should I be using? in Brushless Motors

Surprise, surprise!! This old brass wing car chassis actually worked on our flat track. I placed a cheap Chinese ESC into it, along with a Flashhobby...

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