Weigh in on motor comparision for 1:10 scale!

[rayzerdesigns]

I really don't think speeds are bad terry..they are close to lsh..just don't look that fast because of the size..and I think mainly west coast because of the builders are on this coast..not to mention..u r looking at 600 to 1000 for a hull..

[longballlumber]

I like that idea terry..I think classic thunder in their modern class which is division 3 is any motor..only their vintage and older hydrostatic run spec motors..I know name a rules and ercu run spec..but I don't think 50 mph or little faster is slow..If you talk to most of the guys it's more for scale realism..but I also like to go faster..I have had my modern at 60 with a 40x74 motor..but if u flip at that speed..pretty much assured a loss of hull..it is a fun class..I should have my scorpion motor here on monday..and I fully plan on throwing some prop at it..

Racing is racing, whether the boats are capable of 40 or 50 or 60. Plus, speed just makes more damage, and scale is hard enough to do without the additional damage.

I find these statements interesting... If there is THAT much deconstruction because of simply flipping; I would be building a little tougher hull.

Later,
Ball

[Fluid]

......if there is THAT much deconstruction because of simply flipping; I would be building a little tougher hull....

With the current restriction of limited motor power, performance would suffer even more. And the alternative of light with strength costs even more......


Worrying about attracting people to a work-intensive, costly, liocal lmited interest class should be secondary. We do not need to grow every class....we have too many as it is. The guys who actually run the class consistently should make the motor/speed decision, not a bunch of bystanders.




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[T.S.Davis]

The guys who actually run the class consistently should make the motor/speed decision, not a bunch of bystanders.

....and those that aren't but would like to BE "the guys that actually consistently run the class" should what? Keep their opinion to themselves? Got it. Mitch asked for us to weigh in. Did that. He didn't say "If your not in the northwest please keep your opinion to yourself".

I think Mikes point was that all this scale damage can't possibly be the result of blow overs. They're more likely impacts with something. Other boats, land, something. You can't get lighter than my Whip and it doesn't disintegrate if it blows off the water. If a blow over equates to total destruction of your ride your building it wrong.

If we're going to let 10th be just a northwest thing then go back to 700 motors. Racing is racing. Parity is king. But...........speed kills. Okay then run em on N1 power. Nice and slow and safe with no repairs ever.

[Greg Schweers]

I have one of Brian's 8255, I told him I wanted it 2 lbs. and the boat weighs exactly 2 lbs. I believe in putting weight where it's needed. I have 6 oz. of lead in the right sponson. I also run two 2S 6000 because I want the extra weight. The old ProBoat motor ran ok, the HiMax runs way better than the old ProBoat. The new ProBoat is a little better than the HiMax. The Scorpion runs really good, but until I get it on a full course to see how it pulls the corners, I won't know if it's better than the new ProBoat. I also have an Airdam, run a stock 447 de-tongued, and I'm going to order a TP motor (1500) to see how this motor compares with the others. I actually think that the speed these boats are running is perfect. Half the time I can't run wide-open anyway. You have to remember these boats are 34+inches, and they're not cheap to build. I'd never put this boat in a 6-boat heat (I wouldn't take the chance).

[rayzerdesigns]

the only weak part in the blow overs is the rear wing uprights..i have added fiberglass to the mounts and made the rear horizontal wing easier to break away..seems to be working well..erry you should get one..they are fun..and I have no problem with 6 boats in a heat..if you come out to winer warmups terry..i will let you take mine for a couple laps..btw my scorpion will be here Monday..will get in in and test this week

[rayzerdesigns]

Well mitch..u guys have a motor that is stout..tested yesterday with new skorpion..Holy crap..not changing anything setup wise I was a little over 1mph faster..tried a prop with more pitch as motor temps were below 100 degrees..After a little strut adjustment let's just say if namba approves this motor..it's will be my choice..gps speed was 54mph..insane!!! I also feel it out accelerates my probation and himax..boat wants to jump out of water..really impressed..

[Darin Jordan]

.After a little strut adjustment let's just say if namba approves this motor..it's will be my choice..gps speed was 54mph..insane!!! I also feel it out accelerates my probation and himax..boat wants to jump out of water..really impressed..

And so begins the demise of the P-LTD classes...

[rayzerdesigns]

Lol darrin..no demise..they allow this in their division 2 boats..I stick to rules for club racing here in scottsdale..but I do like to travrl..so nice to know what motors work and how they perform..that motor is stout though..going to be trying a few more things with props on the new proboat motor..As I feel it is a better motor than the himax..I like the p limited classes..they are my favorite

[T.S.Davis]

This confirms my suspicion. The outrunner will push more prop/more pitch without getting too whiny.

That Scorpion motor is available from other sources too. I believe Hyperian sells one and I think there is a Turnigy version too.

[Fluid]

That Scorpion motor is available from other sources too. I believe Hyperian sells one and I think there is a Turnigy version too.

Great, so instead of one new motor we will have three? It is a given that NAMBA will have to update the Limited motor list, but whatever happened to KISS?




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[Doby]

Something wrong with having a choice??

[T.S.Davis]

Great, so instead of one new motor we will have three? It is a given that NAMBA will have to update the Limited motor list, but whatever happened to KISS? .

I have no idea. Didn't we just try to do this dance with P limited?

You may be right Jay. Pick ONE good one and run with it till ya can't get em. They ran for years on Astro40's I think.

[T.S.Davis]

For the record......we're talking about scale motors and not P limited motors.

[Darin Jordan]

For the record......we're talking about scale motors and not P limited motors.

Based on what we were told at our PSFEMBC meeting, I don't think that's the case. The P-LTD Motor list is on the radar...