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Shaun · 10-04-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Destroyer

I don't see how having no reverses will make events run quicker since there are still time limits in place, but it will make judging easier not having to watch every little move and catch the tiniest rollback.

Regardless, I have supported this since its' first mention almost a year ago.

If the judges don't want to do Their Job and watch the truck, they shouldn't be judging.

It seems like the people that want to take the reverse out are just being lazy. Maybe this whole "RC Crawling" thing will just be a fad after all.

62PYRO · 10-04-2008, 11:22 AM

Let me get this straight.If I start on a course and forgot my beer,I can't back up to get it?

Crawlerguy851 · 10-04-2008, 11:25 AM

Also this "Forward only ESC" rule would provide an advantage. If only forward ESCs were allowed, and that's the only regulation, then people with more channels on their radios would just switch to another ESC that's prewired and then use that one to back up. Just lower the time limit if you are really that lazy.

EeePee · 10-04-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 62PYRO

If I start on a course and forgot my beer,I can't back up to get it?

I put a beer at the finish line usually...

k9popo · 10-04-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by youngblood

I'm guessing thats what the "cool kid clique" is trying to do...

I never knew there was a "cool kid clique" on RCC

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Originally Posted by Shaun

If the judges don't want to do Their Job and watch the truck, they shouldn't be judging.

It seems like the people that want to take the reverse out are just being lazy. Maybe this whole "RC Crawling" thing will just be a fad after all.

Its not their JOB they volunteer

and if they dont volunteer then you dont get judged so why even show up right???

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Originally Posted by 62PYRO

Let me get this straight.If I start on a course and forgot my beer,I can't back up to get it?

Sure back up get your beer and go to the next course

dezfan · 10-04-2008, 11:37 AM

Just use full beers as gate markers, gives you a real purpose to finish the course quickly(don't want those gate markers to get warm).

sloppy · 10-04-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dezfan

Just use full beers as gate markers, gives you a real purpose to finish the course quickly(don't want those gate markers to get warm).

now that is a rule I will agree with

I wouldnt need reverse then

Speedyboy · 10-04-2008, 12:13 PM

Or to make things interesting as you pass each gate you gotta drink the beer... should see some more gutsy crawling that way... or at least more full throttle crawling.

sloppy · 10-04-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedyboy

Or to make things interesting as you pass each gate you gotta drink the beer... should see some more gutsy crawling that way... or at least more full throttle crawling.

wait what about you have to drink a beer for each reverse..

then we could have puke hazards on the course..

renoirbud · 10-04-2008, 12:17 PM

This rule will absolutely help reduce the length of a comp, there will much fewer people.

I will deal with whatever rule is decided on,but I know that this would create an even larger rift between people who are starting off and people who which to compete at a higher level.

Would someone who knows, tell us if the points system is being adjusted, if you can roll backwards without points, if a roll over just counts as a reposition now etc..

Until I hear some more details, I have no idea how I feel about this. (I am also aware that most people do not care how I feel)

TK-twister · 10-04-2008, 12:20 PM

forget the beer, ashot of tequila for every gate passed. Shots for gates, then we won't have to score a gate because no one would even dare hit and spill a gate marker. Party foul!! Seriouly though, I don't see the no reverse esc working. we need reverse to prevent a rollover, or to try roll back on your tires after a rollover. Here is a idea. Mount your body on a servo so when you need to back up you spin your body 180 deg the truck is again going fowards, the when you are ready spin the body again and head in the right direction.

On a serious note, I judge and it is tiring it would be nice that judges get a rotation half way threw a big comp. I know people will complain but maybe the complainers should judge a while to have some sympathy on the guy who stands there all day while everyone else drives, chats, and has a good time between rounds.

renoirbud · 10-04-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TK-twister

forget the beer, ashot of tequila for every gate passed. Shots for gates, then we won't have to score a gate because no one would even dare hit and spill a gate marker. Party foul!! Seriouly though, I don't see the no reverse esc working. we need reverse to prevent a rollover, or to try roll back on your tires after a rollover. Here is a idea. Mount your body on a servo so when you need to back up you spin your body 180 deg the truck is again going fowards, the when you are ready spin the body again and head in the right direction.

Spinning the body does not help you, if your ESC does not have reverse. You would still be driving the tires in the wrong direction, have another beer.

TK-twister · 10-04-2008, 12:27 PM

two esc wired in together with a electonics switch. therfor you will have only a foward wired esc. then spin your body and you cannot get assesed a reverse point. See how ridulious this thread is getting

Robbob · 10-04-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Crawlerguy851

Also this "Forward only ESC" rule would provide an advantage. If only forward ESCs were allowed, and that's the only regulation, then people with more channels on their radios would just switch to another ESC that's prewired and then use that one to back up.

the rule doesnt bother me as long as it means NO REVERSE wether it be through ESC or home fabrication. you start letting people fabricate reverse setups your just gonna irritate and/or discourage people from attending comps.

but just an observation on this ... if people are complaining about the time taken up with reverses, how long before they start to complain about the guys on their roof spinning ( in one direction in 2009 ) tires hoping they can flip the rig back?

JohnRobHolmes · 10-04-2008, 12:43 PM

I came up with a solution for this. My rig can run upside down!

at this

slugzracing · 10-04-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

I came up with a solution for this. My rig can run upside down!

at this

There is always one cheater

Scattman · 10-04-2008, 12:53 PM

I think this the best thing to happen to RC crawling. I can't wait. I am disabling my reverse right now.

renoirbud · 10-04-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

I came up with a solution for this. My rig can run upside down!

at this

SHHHH, you were not supposed to tell that you will be running one of the crazy bugs that our friends brought with them from the far East.

But actually being upside down still only gives you the ability to run in one direction. You need a mechanism to flip the car over to drive backwards and then flip it back to drive forward again (I am sure you have a brushless, biasable Giro somewhere in the shop)

PS This thread is getting dumb, we need to know if it a bunch of BullSh!t or what the other rules will be. Simply saying no esc with with reverse is not a good enough rule, that leaves it open for me to run a Mechanical speed control piggybacked and get my reverse that way.

TattooKenny · 10-04-2008, 01:02 PM

Stop

! Just deal with the rules and get over it. Or just learn how to pick a line and drive

EeePee · 10-04-2008, 01:03 PM

Forward only ESCs, and mechanical speed controls are not allowed.

Start practicing.

10-04-2008, 12:17 PM	#90
renoirbud RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: China Grove, NC Posts: 1,395	This rule will absolutely help reduce the length of a comp, there will much fewer people. I will deal with whatever rule is decided on,but I know that this would create an even larger rift between people who are starting off and people who which to compete at a higher level. Would someone who knows, tell us if the points system is being adjusted, if you can roll backwards without points, if a roll over just counts as a reposition now etc.. Until I hear some more details, I have no idea how I feel about this. (I am also aware that most people do not care how I feel) Last edited by renoirbud; 10-04-2008 at 12:20 PM.

10-04-2008, 12:20 PM	#91
TK-twister Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 584	forget the beer, ashot of tequila for every gate passed. Shots for gates, then we won't have to score a gate because no one would even dare hit and spill a gate marker. Party foul!! Seriouly though, I don't see the no reverse esc working. we need reverse to prevent a rollover, or to try roll back on your tires after a rollover. Here is a idea. Mount your body on a servo so when you need to back up you spin your body 180 deg the truck is again going fowards, the when you are ready spin the body again and head in the right direction. On a serious note, I judge and it is tiring it would be nice that judges get a rotation half way threw a big comp. I know people will complain but maybe the complainers should judge a while to have some sympathy on the guy who stands there all day while everyone else drives, chats, and has a good time between rounds. Last edited by TK-twister; 10-04-2008 at 12:23 PM.

10-04-2008, 11:22 AM	#82
62PYRO Built, not bought Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gresham Posts: 4,504	Let me get this straight.If I start on a course and forgot my beer,I can't back up to get it?

10-04-2008, 11:25 AM	#83
Crawlerguy851 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clarkston, MI Posts: 661	Also this "Forward only ESC" rule would provide an advantage. If only forward ESCs were allowed, and that's the only regulation, then people with more channels on their radios would just switch to another ESC that's prewired and then use that one to back up. Just lower the time limit if you are really that lazy.

10-04-2008, 11:37 AM	#86
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Just use full beers as gate markers, gives you a real purpose to finish the course quickly(don't want those gate markers to get warm).

10-04-2008, 12:13 PM	#88
Speedyboy Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canby, Oregon Posts: 177	Or to make things interesting as you pass each gate you gotta drink the beer... should see some more gutsy crawling that way... or at least more full throttle crawling.

10-04-2008, 12:27 PM	#93
TK-twister Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 584	two esc wired in together with a electonics switch. therfor you will have only a foward wired esc. then spin your body and you cannot get assesed a reverse point. See how ridulious this thread is getting

10-04-2008, 12:43 PM	#95
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I came up with a solution for this. My rig can run upside down! at this

10-04-2008, 12:53 PM	#97
Scattman Official Cook of the ECC Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawthorne, Florida Posts: 2,653	I think this the best thing to happen to RC crawling. I can't wait. I am disabling my reverse right now.

10-04-2008, 01:02 PM	#99
TattooKenny Who's your Daddy-0! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Augusta Posts: 5,009	Stop ! Just deal with the rules and get over it. Or just learn how to pick a line and drive

10-04-2008, 01:03 PM	#100
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Forward only ESCs, and mechanical speed controls are not allowed. Start practicing.

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