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schmenzer · 09-28-2008, 08:18 PM

Well, we hashed this out again today and it really comes down to one of two ways. Anything in between, is as one thread commenter put it:

"you either can go box stock, no exceptions, or full mod, anything goes within measurement limits. 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?".

First, I think out of the box this rig is very capable and a well driven stock MRC can be competitive. Modding can be a double edge sword. Gain in one area and lose in another. We saw it today, didn't we? Part of the fun of crawling is trying new ideas so I can't see how a Box Stock class will really work in practice even though it seems like a good idea at first.

Second, since it seems that no one REALLY wants to leave their rig alone, even if they are only small changes, so, here is what we will do:

Losi MRC League Rules for Mini Speedway are:

You must start with a Losi MRC!

8.5" Max Wheelbase
8" Max Width
1.9" Wheels
NO Digs
2 Wheel Steer only

We will use 12-inch minimum gate spacing on the course.

That said, I am not planning major mods and I think the only additional costs I am considering over and above the stock truck are a 2S LiPo (which I actually already have) and Blue tires when they come out. Everything else will be relocating stock parts. Probably! Maybe...

If we have enough participation I may consider scoring Box Stock rigs in their own class as well as in the overall scheme of things. You would not run separately simply scored as a subset of the overall.

Feel free to bash me about the head and body for finally coming up with a decision but get your MRC and let's crawl!

jedsled · 09-30-2008, 01:01 PM

sounds good.

schmenzer · 10-01-2008, 10:46 AM

Dudes and Dudettes,

I made a slight change to the max wheelbase because a little bird whispered in my ear. Changed to 8.5" from 9". Otherwise I think we are good.

Greg

schmenzer · 10-03-2008, 12:41 PM

Oh, yeah, under battery go with this and you'll likely be in with the "official" class rules as well.

7-Cell NiMh or NiCad
2S Lipo

jetboat · 10-08-2008, 07:26 AM

just a bit of advice/insite... you might not want to make it just a Losi Mini class... There just might be another manufacture coming out with a mini with very very similar specs within a month or so

.

JohnRobHolmes · 10-08-2008, 08:04 AM

TLTs can be built within the WB and TW specs too.

Gozer · 10-08-2008, 09:20 AM

you can't drop that type of rumor bomb around here and walk away, all non chalant. Give us the 411 jet!!!!!!

Oh and there are already 2 other mini's out there. although there both MOA. The Duratrax and Yokomo mini's

schmenzer · 10-08-2008, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetboat

just a bit of advice/insite... you might not want to make it just a Losi Mini class... There just might be another manufacture coming out with a mini with very very similar specs within a month or so

.

Sounds interesting and for Season 2 in January I'll have to look at the options at that time. As long as rigs fit the rules I guess we'd have to allow them.

tjb · 10-08-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gozer

you can't drop that type of rumor bomb around here and walk away, all non chalant. Give us the 411 jet!!!!!!

Oh and there are already 2 other mini's out there. although there both MOA. The Duratrax and Yokomo mini's

I'll put my dibs on Axial, but then again.................

Ced RC · 10-09-2008, 11:12 AM

Rumor has it that Traxxas will enter the crawling world soon, could be a mini?

09-28-2008, 08:18 PM	#1
schmenzer Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 76	Losi MRC Indoor Crawling League - Rule Decision Well, we hashed this out again today and it really comes down to one of two ways. Anything in between, is as one thread commenter put it: "you either can go box stock, no exceptions, or full mod, anything goes within measurement limits. 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?". First, I think out of the box this rig is very capable and a well driven stock MRC can be competitive. Modding can be a double edge sword. Gain in one area and lose in another. We saw it today, didn't we? Part of the fun of crawling is trying new ideas so I can't see how a Box Stock class will really work in practice even though it seems like a good idea at first. Second, since it seems that no one REALLY wants to leave their rig alone, even if they are only small changes, so, here is what we will do: Losi MRC League Rules for Mini Speedway are: You must start with a Losi MRC! 8.5" Max Wheelbase 8" Max Width 1.9" Wheels NO Digs 2 Wheel Steer only We will use 12-inch minimum gate spacing on the course. That said, I am not planning major mods and I think the only additional costs I am considering over and above the stock truck are a 2S LiPo (which I actually already have) and Blue tires when they come out. Everything else will be relocating stock parts. Probably! Maybe... If we have enough participation I may consider scoring Box Stock rigs in their own class as well as in the overall scheme of things. You would not run separately simply scored as a subset of the overall. Feel free to bash me about the head and body for finally coming up with a decision but get your MRC and let's crawl! Last edited by schmenzer; 10-01-2008 at 10:44 AM.

10-08-2008, 09:20 AM	#7
Gozer Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Franklin Posts: 263	you can't drop that type of rumor bomb around here and walk away, all non chalant. Give us the 411 jet!!!!!! Oh and there are already 2 other mini's out there. although there both MOA. The Duratrax and Yokomo mini's Last edited by Gozer; 10-08-2008 at 09:23 AM.

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09-30-2008, 01:01 PM	#2
jedsled Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fondy, WI Posts: 498	sounds good.

10-01-2008, 10:46 AM	#3
schmenzer Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 76	Dudes and Dudettes, I made a slight change to the max wheelbase because a little bird whispered in my ear. Changed to 8.5" from 9". Otherwise I think we are good. Greg

10-03-2008, 12:41 PM	#4
schmenzer Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 76	Oh, yeah, under battery go with this and you'll likely be in with the "official" class rules as well. 7-Cell NiMh or NiCad 2S Lipo

10-08-2008, 07:26 AM	#5
jetboat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation Posts: 2,289	just a bit of advice/insite... you might not want to make it just a Losi Mini class... There just might be another manufacture coming out with a mini with very very similar specs within a month or so .

10-08-2008, 08:04 AM	#6
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	TLTs can be built within the WB and TW specs too.

10-09-2008, 11:12 AM	#10
Ced RC Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 42N 88.02W Posts: 639	Rumor has it that Traxxas will enter the crawling world soon, could be a mini?

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