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PinchFlat · 08-21-2007, 10:03 AM

Me and Kaetwo were talking and are considering a spec class for UTRCRC to replace the dying Super class.

The spec class would be this:

Axial AX-10 - completely box stock
- no hop-ups (that means kit tires, body & shocks, etc. - what you get out of the box is what you are running)
- 55t motor (kit gearing 14/87)
- An ESC that retails for less than $70 (Novak XRS, Futaba MC230CR, Tamiya TEU-10 BK, Runner, Tomahawk, Traxxas XL1)
- A servo that retails for less than $50 (HS-645MG, JR126MG, 3003, 94157

)
- Any Radio
- Any battery - must mount on the stock battery tray (yes, way up on top)
- No wheel weight (tire or rim)

What do you guys think?

BENDER · 08-21-2007, 10:05 AM

Sounds like fun. I was thinking that the AX-10 would be perfect for something like this too.

run2jeepn · 08-21-2007, 10:12 AM

Sounds cool....

1beatjeep · 08-21-2007, 10:12 AM

dying super class how many are at the NAT.and you are in that class toooo..The axlix would be fun if the super DONT show up.my 02 cent

Cloak · 08-21-2007, 10:16 AM

That sounds like a great idea. Nationals will probably be the last time I run a super class vehicle. I keep coming back to them and I'm always disappointed with how they perform compared to the 2.2s.

That spec class seems like a great idea. I don't like the esc limitation idea, mostly because I love the mamba max. The rest of it seems fine to me.

phishead1101 · 08-21-2007, 10:21 AM

Why not an unlimited 2.2 class (less restiction) or a 14er class?

madscrambler · 08-21-2007, 10:25 AM

I would do it that way it's all in the driver.. Nice to do somthing a little different.

Thorsteenster · 08-21-2007, 10:27 AM

Spec class sounds good for both new comers and seasoned crawlers testing driving skill rather than rig capability.
Too though if or when more RTR crawlers come out, they should be allowed in the spec class too. IE if HPI releases a Crawler King version of the WK.

grover · 08-21-2007, 10:34 AM

ORCRC plans to run spec AX10 class as well.

box stock AX10
55t lathe
any radio/speed control/battery
Debate on wheel wheights is ongoing.

Looking for a class that is truely a drivers class with trucks that could be competitive (sp?) for $500.

Chad-

dirk379 · 08-21-2007, 10:36 AM

matt what is this!!! i slap in my tmaxx alum. shocks cus we were talkin how much better it would be and now you come up with this brilliant idea???

I thought supers were coming back ;)

We should post something in utrcrc to see who all has them and maybe we could incorporate it into the st george comp just to see how it goes? I know me you brett and rory have one... thats enough! well done

EDIT- would axial hop up options be banned in the class?

PinchFlat · 08-21-2007, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENDER

Sounds like fun. I was thinking that the AX-10 would be perfect for something like this too.

Totally Fun

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1beatjeep

dying super class how many are at the NAT.and you are in that class toooo..The axlix would be fun if the super DONT show up.my 02 cent

HEHEHE just stirring up some chit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloak

That sounds like a great idea. Nationals will probably be the last time I run a super class vehicle. I keep coming back to them and I'm always disappointed with how they perform compared to the 2.2s.

That spec class seems like a great idea. I don't like the esc limitation idea, mostly because I love the mamba max. The rest of it seems fine to me.

Yeah I'll retire the super too. The ESC limit is just to keep it cheap and level the field. Spec is about the Driver.

Quote:

Originally Posted by madscrambler

I would do it that way it's all in the driver.. Nice to do somthing a little different.

Oh yeah... totally a drivers class.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thorsteenster

Too though if or when more RTR crawlers come out, they should be allowed in the spec class too. IE if HPI releases a Crawler King version of the WK.

it wouldn't really be a spec class then. it would have to change to a Stock class or something like that.

PinchFlat · 08-21-2007, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grover

ORCRC plans to run spec AX10 class as well.

box stock AX10
55t lathe
any radio/speed control/battery
Debate on wheel wheights is ongoing.

Looking for a class that is truely a drivers class with trucks that could be competitive (sp?) for $500.

Chad-

EXACTLY!

PinchFlat · 08-21-2007, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirk379

matt what is this!!! i slap in my tmaxx alum. shocks cus we were talkin how much better it would be and now you come up with this brilliant idea???

I thought supers were coming back ;)

We should post something in utrcrc to see who all has them and maybe we could incorporate it into the st george comp just to see how it goes? I know me you brett and rory have one... thats enough! well done

EDIT- would axial hop up options be banned in the class?

Well you could just run that in 2.2 class. hehehe

I posted it on UTRCRC forum right before I posted this. Yeah Spec class at the UTRCRC Utah State Championships.

dirk379 · 08-21-2007, 10:51 AM

that will be sweet

TJ_Shunk · 08-21-2007, 11:14 AM

I think this is a killer idea. It is a great class for the new guys... Maybe open the 2.2 class to include rear steer.

I too was never really happy with my Super and it's performace compared with the 2.2, and I had more money in the super...

I say CO sould start this class too.

1beatjeep · 08-21-2007, 11:15 AM

THIS is a great

screaminsavage · 08-21-2007, 11:18 AM

love the idea, but maybe allow changes such as moving the battery to on top of the front axle only, changing the shocks/springs as long as they are the same size, and limited tire weight. this would keep it in spec since all of these changes are mentioned in the manual and the shock/battery hop up parts will be available from axial.

ColquittCustom405 · 08-21-2007, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloak

That sounds like a great idea. Nationals will probably be the last time I run a super class vehicle. I keep coming back to them and I'm always disappointed with how they perform compared to the 2.2s.

That spec class seems like a great idea. I don't like the esc limitation idea, mostly because I love the mamba max. The rest of it seems fine to me.

Ditto,We'd be on board....It's a great affordable rig.Good idea Utah guys...

JasonInAugusta · 08-21-2007, 11:58 AM

I'd allow the Novak Rooster Crawler brushed ESC to be used, it's $89.

Would be a shame to not use such a good esc that's only $19 more.

Unholy · 08-21-2007, 12:04 PM

Cool idea, and should allow noobs/broke people to compete with ease.

It'll show some driving skills off as well.

08-21-2007, 10:03 AM	#1
PinchFlat Say hello to my dactylion Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On the Boat to Whore Island Posts: 4,470	UTRCRC Considering a Spec Class Me and Kaetwo were talking and are considering a spec class for UTRCRC to replace the dying Super class. The spec class would be this: Axial AX-10 - completely box stock - no hop-ups (that means kit tires, body & shocks, etc. - what you get out of the box is what you are running) - 55t motor (kit gearing 14/87) - An ESC that retails for less than $70 (Novak XRS, Futaba MC230CR, Tamiya TEU-10 BK, Runner, Tomahawk, Traxxas XL1) - A servo that retails for less than $50 (HS-645MG, JR126MG, 3003, 94157 ) - Any Radio - Any battery - must mount on the stock battery tray (yes, way up on top) - No wheel weight (tire or rim) What do you guys think?

08-21-2007, 10:16 AM	#5
Cloak I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,206	That sounds like a great idea. Nationals will probably be the last time I run a super class vehicle. I keep coming back to them and I'm always disappointed with how they perform compared to the 2.2s. That spec class seems like a great idea. I don't like the esc limitation idea, mostly because I love the mamba max. The rest of it seems fine to me. Last edited by Cloak; 08-21-2007 at 10:19 AM.

08-21-2007, 10:25 AM	#7
madscrambler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Garage working on a toy car. Posts: 447	I'm in I would do it that way it's all in the driver.. Nice to do somthing a little different.

08-21-2007, 10:36 AM	#10
dirk379 RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 1,530	matt what is this!!! i slap in my tmaxx alum. shocks cus we were talkin how much better it would be and now you come up with this brilliant idea??? I thought supers were coming back ;) We should post something in utrcrc to see who all has them and maybe we could incorporate it into the st george comp just to see how it goes? I know me you brett and rory have one... thats enough! well done EDIT- would axial hop up options be banned in the class? Last edited by dirk379; 08-21-2007 at 10:38 AM.

08-21-2007, 11:18 AM	#17
screaminsavage Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harrisville, UT Posts: 321	love the idea, but maybe allow changes such as moving the battery to on top of the front axle only, changing the shocks/springs as long as they are the same size, and limited tire weight. this would keep it in spec since all of these changes are mentioned in the manual and the shock/battery hop up parts will be available from axial. Last edited by screaminsavage; 08-21-2007 at 11:21 AM.

08-21-2007, 10:05 AM	#2
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Sounds like fun. I was thinking that the AX-10 would be perfect for something like this too.

08-21-2007, 10:12 AM	#3
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Sounds cool....

08-21-2007, 10:12 AM	#4
1beatjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san jose Posts: 2,061	dying super class how many are at the NAT.and you are in that class toooo..The axlix would be fun if the super DONT show up.my 02 cent

08-21-2007, 10:21 AM	#6
phishead1101 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Knoxville Posts: 611	Why not an unlimited 2.2 class (less restiction) or a 14er class?

08-21-2007, 10:27 AM	#8
Thorsteenster I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,377	Spec class sounds good for both new comers and seasoned crawlers testing driving skill rather than rig capability. Too though if or when more RTR crawlers come out, they should be allowed in the spec class too. IE if HPI releases a Crawler King version of the WK.

08-21-2007, 10:34 AM	#9
grover Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tumwater Posts: 910	ORCRC plans to run spec AX10 class as well. box stock AX10 55t lathe any radio/speed control/battery Debate on wheel wheights is ongoing. Looking for a class that is truely a drivers class with trucks that could be competitive (sp?) for $500. Chad-

08-21-2007, 10:51 AM	#14
dirk379 RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 1,530	that will be sweet

08-21-2007, 11:14 AM	#15
TJ_Shunk Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 651	I think this is a killer idea. It is a great class for the new guys... Maybe open the 2.2 class to include rear steer. I too was never really happy with my Super and it's performace compared with the 2.2, and I had more money in the super... I say CO sould start this class too.

08-21-2007, 11:15 AM	#16
1beatjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san jose Posts: 2,061	THIS is a great

08-21-2007, 11:58 AM	#19
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	I'd allow the Novak Rooster Crawler brushed ESC to be used, it's $89. Would be a shame to not use such a good esc that's only $19 more.

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08-21-2007, 12:04 PM	#20
Unholy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: One Legend. Posts: 2,134	Cool idea, and should allow noobs/broke people to compete with ease. It'll show some driving skills off as well.

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