Losi MRC Indoor Spec Class

[schmenzer]

Howdy,

We are going to be running a Losi Mini Rock Crawler Spec class on the indoor course at Mini Speedway in Milwaukee this winter and I am looking for input for the rig specs. Is anyone else running a Spec Class yet?

Obviously, we will be using the Losi Mini Crawler. If you haven't run one of these yet they are a blast! Our goal is not to get out of hand with custom rigs but to allow easy and inexpensive changes, most likely using stock components, to improve performance while still keeping a consistent and competitive class.

Please add to or discuss this list:

Shocks - Open
Batteries - Losi Stock only or Allow LiPos??
Wheel Weights -Allowed
Tires - Stock only? Any 1.9
Wheels - Stock? The new beadlocks look cool but $119! Yikes
Body - Open

Allowable Mods - Suggestions

Relocate Stock Radio Gear- I'm leaning yes on this one.
Relocate Stock Link Locations - Again, leaning yes.

Durability Items - Metal Diff Locks and the like. If a part is prone to failure I think we need to allow replacement.

Thanks in advance for your input!

[sloppy]

sounds like rules for modified class that is allot of allowed mods for a class limited to one truck. why not run box stock with radio gear being the only allowed change.. that would make it more driver, and any one could pull one out of the box and having the feeling of being on a level playing field..

[Mic]

Originally Posted by schmenzer

Howdy,


Durability Items - Metal Diff Locks and the like. If a part is prone to failure I think we need to allow replacement.

Keep it box stock. Would say that maybe a metal gear servo would be allowed and a new body/paintjob (same body and mount points) if you start opening it up to changes then it is not really a Spec class is it?

[sloppy]

Originally Posted by Mic

Keep it box stock. Would say that maybe a metal gear servo would be allowed and a new body/paintjob (same body and mount points) if you start opening it up to changes then it is not really a Spec class is it?

sure it is a spec class if you open it up. it not a box stock class.. all a spec class is when you "spec" out a few items. you could have a "spec" class that ran totally different chassis axles, everthing but tires and say batterys are limited to a certain type

but like I stated I think box stock would be a better option box stock will show the best driver..

[TONKA TOY]

Originally Posted by sloppy

sure it is a spec class if you open it up. it not a box stock class.. all a spec class is when you "spec" out a few items. you could have a "spec" class that ran totally different chassis axles, everthing but tires and say batterys are limited to a certain type

but like I stated I think box stock would be a better option box stock will show the best driver..

x2.... I know a few of us mid tenn guys talked about a box stock class. I think it would be pretty damn neat, that way it is all up to driver error. I think it would give it a more equal playing field, and be a hell of a alot of fun.

[the other 2.2 guy]

i agree maybe 2 classes is needed, one bone stock and one with just the mods you talked about. eventually a full spec class. with dig and brushless. like the 2.2 got out of hand.

i did the mods you talked about the first day with no money and it made a big difference. just my 2 cents.

[newbie8324]

lets get this stock class going here in WI, that would be awsome. just tell me when and were.

[Stormin2u]

I don't have a dog in this but why not run a box stock and a modified that will keep everybody happy my bet is some people will have both rigs.

Box stock is affordable and focuses on driving and a good place for beginners.

I think building a modified would be a blast and you know how things go in this hobby nobody can leave it alone. I'm sure this would be the biggest class.

Go for both.

[killa b]

i say box stock. it would be very competive and fun. only thing i would say that could be changed would be batteries and body but orginal body mount location would need to be used.

[RCMFMaxxMan]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

I don't have a dog in this but why not run a box stock and a modified that will keep everybody happy my bet is some people will have both rigs.

Box stock is affordable and focuses on driving and a good place for beginners.

I think building a modified would be a blast and you know how things go in this hobby nobody can leave it alone. I'm sure this would be the biggest class.

Go for both.

I agree with this. I would be disappointed if the only class was box stock or so constricted that I couldn't do what I'd want to do because i'd want to compete of course but I would be bummed about not being able to work on it because that is half the fun! Anyways, i think the best driver will win in a mod class anyway just because i believe that driving skill is most of what goes into a win. the truck is important too, but I think a good driver can win or come close to winning with a variety of rigs. but hey this isn't my club so this is just my cheap two cents.

oh and one more thing. you either can box stock, no exceptions, or full mod, anything goes within measurement limits and maybe 2ws and with or without dig and stuff like that. If you go somewhere in between it gets really hairy and people start asking "well what about this?" and "you have this, why not this?". so if you can get it to work, great. but just warning you it is hard.

[Just Zach]

9" Max Wheelbase
8" Max Width
1.9" Wheels

No dig, no rear steer

12" Gates

That leaves just a little room to play but a stock rig is good too.

[Cave Dave]

Originally Posted by Just Zach

9" Max Wheelbase
8" Max Width
1.9" Wheels

No dig, no rear steer

12" Gates

That leaves just a little room to play but a stock rig is good too.

Perfect ! keep the cost down and make it a drivers class.

[onlyinajeepxj]

You're going to need two classes. I would definitely have a box stock class though. That way anyone that can afford to buy a MRC can compete.

[Jason S]

I say mods ok. but now dig or rear steer. I am building my mini on a tight budget, I am still under $300.00 so im doing ok and now I have a $16.00 lipo for it thats on the front axle. I think my mini is close to be called a mcrc. mini competition rock crawler. HAHA. and Im excited to see what my mini and I can do in a competition.. So I hope they do have a class for those of us that like to try to make these little guys work better. And because I like the trial and error process of building something to compete against someone trying to build and drive it better then me.

[sloppy]

Originally Posted by TONKA TOY

x2.... I know a few of us mid tenn guys talked about a box stock class. I think it would be pretty damn neat, that way it is all up to driver error. I think it would give it a more equal playing field, and be a hell of a alot of fun.

looks like we may do the box stock thing here.. only let radio be open even have to run the crappy batteries.. also gonna set a weight limit so no wheel wheight can be added.. this will make it a driver class and entry class. pull it out of the box and charge it should be a great seller for the LHS when we run indoors..

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

I don't have a dog in this but why not run a box stock and a modified that will keep everybody happy my bet is some people will have both rigs.

Box stock is affordable and focuses on driving and a good place for beginners.

I think building a modified would be a blast and you know how things go in this hobby nobody can leave it alone. I'm sure this would be the biggest class.

Go for both.

I agree on the both thing as well.. we allready have a 1.9 class in place I dont think these little buggers would even come close to what we are rolling though but they can try

these things should be a boom for any hobby shop really crawling is huge right now. and they can set up a mini course in a corner. with box stock class's buy it, charge it, play with it, break it, all in the same place that just make good business sense there..

[RCtweakR]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

I don't have a dog in this but why not run a box stock and a modified that will keep everybody happy my bet is some people will have both rigs.

Box stock is affordable and focuses on driving and a good place for beginners.

I think building a modified would be a blast and you know how things go in this hobby nobody can leave it alone. I'm sure this would be the biggest class.

Go for both.

I agree.

[schmenzer]

Originally Posted by RCMFMaxxMan

oh and one more thing. you either can box stock, no exceptions, or full mod, anything goes within measurement limits and maybe 2ws and with or without dig and stuff like that. If you go somewhere in between it gets really hairy and people start asking "well what about this?" and "you have this, why not this?". so if you can get it to work, great. but just warning you it is hard.

Good point. I've run across this in other RC endeavors!

[schmenzer]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

I think building a modified would be a blast and you know how things go in this hobby nobody can leave it alone. I'm sure this would be the biggest class.

I agree. We may eventually have to have 2 classes! I sure can't leave my crawlers alone Of the 4 I have 2 are torn apart right now!

[jedsled]

schmenzer, where r u guys gonna be crawling at? i'm in fond du lac, but go down to mil-town quite a bit.

[schmenzer]

Originally Posted by jedsled

schmenzer, where r u guys gonna be crawling at? i'm in fond du lac, but go down to mil-town quite a bit.

Check out the Wisconsin section. I'll be posting info there.

Thanks,