DT02 challange event

[JWeston 493]

Hi Guys

I'm thinking of getting myself down to this event, but have never raced before and have a couple of questions.

Firstly, I am still using 27 mhz. When booking in online , do I have to state which crystals I own? or do I bring all that I have and they're designated on the day?

Also, I'm thinking of running in both the standard and the mod class.

Having never raced before I have no idea how many batteries I would need to bring? I have 5 3700nimh batteries. Would this be enough with a quick charger?

Thanks. Apologies if they're daft questions.

Holmsey,

I reckon you'll be fine with all that and just bring as many crystals as you can.

J

[Singleseven 70]

Hi Guys

I'm thinking of getting myself down to this event, but have never raced before and have a couple of questions.

Firstly, I am still using 27 mhz. When booking in online , do I have to state which crystals I own? or do I bring all that I have and they're designated on the day?

Also, I'm thinking of running in both the standard and the mod class.

Having never raced before I have no idea how many batteries I would need to bring? I have 5 3700nimh batteries. Would this be enough with a quick charger?

Thanks. Apologies if they're daft questions.

You should definatley go to this event. There are a few going who have not raced before, including me and my son, so you'll be in good company. I'm really looking forward to a fun day out

[SRB Bloke 237]

 

Hi Guys

I'm thinking of getting myself down to this event, but have never raced before and have a couple of questions.

And they are all the same questions I've been asking, I'm another race virgin.. hopefully we'll all be in good company.

My HB is not ready yet, hopefuly soon......

[smitchos 78]

Hi Guys

I'm thinking of getting myself down to this event, but have never raced before and have a couple of questions.

Firstly, I am still using 27 mhz. When booking in online , do I have to state which crystals I own? or do I bring all that I have and they're designated on the day?

Also, I'm thinking of running in both the standard and the mod class.

Having never raced before I have no idea how many batteries I would need to bring? I have 5 3700nimh batteries. Would this be enough with a quick charger?

Thanks. Apologies if they're daft questions.

Hi,

There is a fequencies text box with the booking on-line. I suggest you enter your preferred frequency next to each car/entry with each car booking. However, as there are likely to be many 27 and maybe 40Mhz entries, if you got other crystal sets, please bring them. Hopefully the pre-booking system will sort this out but there is a possiblity of frequency jiggling at the start (and maybe during) the day by Race Control for heats and then final.

Although I'm using 2.4G I'll bring my selection of Xtals with me, it someone needs to borrow, but again I suggest you remove and bring all of your Xtals from your other rc cars, so you have a selection for the day.

I would also suggest that as a minimum, having as many packs as you can, but atleast 2 battery packs per car. This way you can be using one, whilst another is charging. But again, if you've got them, bring them (and of course charge all of them before the day).

I hope this helps, see you there!

[GingerSpice 3]

I am all booked in a little while back.

Hows the attending the event numbers coming along??

[super gripper 419]

I am all booked in a little while back.

Hows the attending the event numbers coming along??

the numbers are ok but a little low

I am hoping we can get enough people to attend so we can have two standard heats of six cars and two heats of modified of six cars.

I still do not understand why more people are not jumping at the chance of an organised and professionally run event ????

1. we have the place to ourselves.

2. the racing is timed but not serious

3. this is the perfect opportunity for never raced before people to learn

4. the is a burger van all day

5. there is cheap camping nearby

6. the track is all astro turf

7. there is power for charging

8. toilet facilities

9. there isn't an Tamiyaclub event this year !

10.the simple rules make it the same for everyone.

11.most people have a DT02 in some shape or form.

12.if not some shops now have a discount for the event

so what's stopping people ??

[JWeston 493]

There is also BEEEEEEEEEEEERs going down on the Saturday evening for those staying or near the Farnborough Travelodge

I know of a few who are planning to sign up after the end of this month payday.

J

[hammerstien 187]

will be signing up as soon as i get numbers confirmed with people here on isle of wight

[RallyeBaz 14]

the numbers are ok but a little low

I am hoping we can get enough people to attend so we can have two standard heats of six cars and two heats of modified of six cars.

I still do not understand why more people are not jumping at the chance of an organised and professionally run event ????

1. we have the place to ourselves.

2. the racing is timed but not serious

3. this is the perfect opportunity for never raced before people to learn

4. the is a burger van all day

5. there is cheap camping nearby

6. the track is all astro turf

7. there is power for charging

8. toilet facilities

9. there isn't an Tamiyaclub event this year !

10.the simple rules make it the same for everyone.

11.most people have a DT02 in some shape or form.

12.if not some shops now have a discount for the event

so what's stopping people ??

How many entries do we have so far ?

Can you run in 2 heats (Modified/Standard) as some how I've ended up with Sand Rover, Violet Racer Kit (Used the Kit wheels to get SRB Bloke's HB Legal lol) & Sand Viper (Violet Racer kit is for spares on the day as would be gutted coming all that way and the Sand Rover broke)

Is this just a Tamiyaclub members event or could we offer it out on other RC forums ?

[super gripper 419]

Quite a few of us are running in both classes (mod & std) including myself.

Have you only booked in to the std class then ?

by having more people attend we can have more heats therefor there will be larger gaps (time) between heats for people to charge etc.........

there will be breaks between rounds and the finals.

practicing will be timed and marshalled, this then helps people to see who's in their heat and can drive around the track knowing there are marshals to hand.

the event is on other forums yes

[super gripper 419]

You all can see who has booked in here.........

http://shrccc.co.uk/calendar/20130929/tamiya-dt02-uk-challenge.html

[mr crispy 2293]

I'll be there in both events. Just waiting for funds to clear in my PayPal account this weekend and I'll get officially booked in. This'll be my first proper organised race too so I'm looking forward to it. Due to commitments I won't be staying over, I'll be driving down on the day and should be there by 8am, hope that's ok.

[RallyeBaz 14]

I'll join the modified class as well then. Could not resist the Sand Viper on ebay yesterday for £34 posted.

Also I'll put an advert on the Scale RC site

[Holmsey 29]

Hi,

There is a fequencies text box with the booking on-line. I suggest you enter your preferred frequency next to each car/entry with each car booking. However, as there are likely to be many 27 and maybe 40Mhz entries, if you got other crystal sets, please bring them. Hopefully the pre-booking system will sort this out but there is a possiblity of frequency jiggling at the start (and maybe during) the day by Race Control for heats and then final.

Although I'm using 2.4G I'll bring my selection of Xtals with me, it someone needs to borrow, but again I suggest you remove and bring all of your Xtals from your other rc cars, so you have a selection for the day.

I would also suggest that as a minimum, having as many packs as you can, but atleast 2 battery packs per car. This way you can be using one, whilst another is charging. But again, if you've got them, bring them (and of course charge all of them before the day).

I hope this helps, see you there!

Hi Guys

Thanks for all the replies..

Have managed to get the day off work, so will definitely be attending .

Will be running in the stock, and possibly in the mod. Just depends on funds as I will need to get myself another car for this.

Looking forward to it, and getting to meet you all.

[super gripper 419]

> mr crispy - 8am is ok yes. Racing is due to start at 9 but everyone needs to be there before then for the drivers briefing and of course to get yourself set up and ready.

> Rallebaz - £34, that's a bargin - cheap racing fun at that price which is whole idea of course thank you for doing an advert on the Scale RC site.

> Holmsey - it will be good to meet you and all the other chaps on the day.

[RallyeBaz 14]

It was during the maintenance yesterday when it suddenly appeared. Thought I had lost it as could not get back on the site, but managed to get it. Phew

How do I amend my entry to both classes ?

[Singleseven 70]

Well its an excuse to get a holiday buggy now lol.

And what a good excuse it is...just need to get building now.

[RallyeBaz 14]

Loving your work

[hammerstien 187]

ok u lot talked me into getting a sand viper to run in mod class will be standard but for my novak brushless rig out of my rb5 in there .. roll on end of month

[super gripper 419]

It was during the maintenance yesterday when it suddenly appeared. Thought I had lost it as could not get back on the site, but managed to get it. Phew

How do I amend my entry to both classes ?

if you are already booked in to one class you should be able to simply book in to the other class via the booking in web page

[super gripper 419]

ok u lot talked me into getting a sand viper to run in mod class will be standard but for my novak brushless rig out of my rb5 in there .. roll on end of month

brushless is limited to 10.5 chap, hope that's what you have ??

[hammerstien 187]

yep running 10.5 as lower was just waste of tyres on the local track as was very hard

[JWeston 493]

My entry for the Standard Class is ready. A nod to the organiser on the roof. More photos on the main site.

J

[super gripper 419]

thanks John ''just like that'' top job

[mr crispy 2293]

Great driver mod ... "Bottle glass, glass bottle U-huh!"