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I agree with Russell that we should test this out first and that it is not a top priority at the moment when we are not even running. I also think this option adds another large variable to the car set up. I don’t think it would be too difficult to figure out but it does add another layer to the set up (complication) of any car you would run. It would mean that you would need to spend more time running each lane prior to a race to figure out exactly what voltage works best for your car on that lane on that day. The reason I say “that day” is because many have already experienced issues with setting up a car on Thursday night only to realize the car does not work the same way on Saturday when the races are held.
As much as I am intrigued about the concept I would also would like, as I stated on our Saturday call, a switch that puts the voltage at all drivers stations the same. This would allow us to quickly put everyone back on the same footing if we decided we needed to for a race or series.
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Russell,
Will gearing be open? The stock gearing of 11×32 was used for the past two series and although Thunderslot is now making a 31t and 30t spur they are almost impossible to find. The Thunderslot spur gear has a diameter of 17.5mm where the NSR – using the same axle size – makes spur gears that are 17mm. I have not tried an NSR spur with a Thunderslot or a NSR pinion but that might be the solution to allow open gearing if that is the direction we would like to go.
You can find a bunch of Thunderslot plastic pinions in 12t or 13t but that is a big difference from the stock 11t.
Once again, I wonder if NSR gears would work. Thoughts?
That is crazy cool. I saw that in my Facebook feed from somewhere but didn’t watch the video. Thanks for posting. I’m not as glued to them as Jenson is. I will give you one guess on what he wants his dad to build for him and its not a slot car track.
What’s really unfortunate is the part number remains the same – MX16. I wish they would have changed the part number to reflect the new generation of motor and the white end bell color. Now if you order a MX16 motor you won’t know what you get until you open the box.
Mark,
I posted the information again with the Mercedes info. When I used the Snipping tool I accidentally left off the Mercedes models.
Mark,
The write up and details for the rally track have been posted for over a month. It lives under the “Our Tracks” section on the home page of the website.
Randy,
I have no idea if the Mercedes is competitive. Part of every series, especially new ones, is the discovery of what does and does not work easily. The best way to determine if the Mercedes is competitive is to buy one and set it up. Setting up a car is 98% of the performance. Some cars are competitive right out of the box while others require some work to get to the same level. Cars that some have said were uncompetitive others have been able to get them to work. This is the only new series and I am looking forward to running it just because I find it fun and enjoyable to set up a new car and working to get the most out of it. Good luck with your Mercedes. Can’t wait to see it running on the track.
