2015.12.31, 05:08 PM
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#796
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 203
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Originally Posted by RFick73
We will be re-introducing class races this year. It's a last final push to see if we can get members to *conform*.
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This is a good idea. Seems like the only way to do this is to specify motors.
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Originally Posted by RFick73
We will also be setting aside an hour or so around lunch if there are any newer drivers out to have their own track time, we can perhaps add in another half hour here & there as well.
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This seems a bit excessvie to me. When I was a mini z newb, if I wanted more track time I made sure I was one of the first if not the first to arrive. If the newbs show up early, then give them the first 20-30 min on track and then, sure, another 20-30 min at lunch. But to say to those of us that show up to get as much track time as posssible "You have to sit on your a$$ and do nothing for an hour and a half while the newbs have the track." yeah, no, that's not cool.
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Originally Posted by RFick73
We may actually setup GTG's this year specifically for those newer members, keep an eye out for that too.
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This falls under the hour and a half thing. "We're having a race day but you can't come because you have too much experience." Again, not cool. How much experience is too much experience?
I have nothing against newbs coming out, but instead of excluding us or them why not just clearly explain to them some 'racer etiquette'.
Don't fight with someone passing you when you're in last place.
Look back on the track before you reverse from hitting the wall.
Last edited by xmodcanuck; 2015.12.31 at 08:00 PM.
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2015.12.31, 07:03 PM
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#797
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epic procrastinator
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Whistler, B.C.
Posts: 2,216
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TeeSquared
All of these ideas sound like good ones. I like the idea of two-member enduro teams!
In particular though, I think running novice and "pro" heats is a logical step to cut down on the chaos we see on the track sometimes. Hopefully fewer broken cars too
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After having a quick chat I've revised my thoughts and thought I'd like to explain further:
When I first joined the club and had low intermediate skill at piloting a mini z I got very frustrated whenever I helped/caused a collision during a race. It made me feel like I wasn't improving because I didn't have the space to drive my car without being bossed around by the faster club members on track (bossed around=being crashed into/spun/hit without provocation).
My goal in suggesting separate heats was not only about minimizing impact damage but to allow the novice members am opportunity to get track time free of the interference of getting crashed by the faster members. My hope is that the more open track will help newer members speed their improvement.
1. We normally run tons of practice time so getting spun isn't an end to a position in an important heat.
2. (I hate the use of newb let's stop because being new to the mini z scene doesn't mean they haven't rac ed RC) I mistakenly used the term one and I apologized to the member who took offense.
3. We can run mixed (novice and other) heats but I feel that'd be very important to make it a stock class event so the disparity in speeds is minimal.
4. The occasional novice heat would allow for focus on racing and looking ahead instead of the sensory overload of watching out behind as backmarkers. I honestly wouldn't mind sitting out or acting as marshal
5. "Expert" (I use that term very loosely for some of you ) heats can be any power level.
We all started somewhere and I just think it'd be helpful if we are all mindful of that. I realize that I made myself sound like a pompous ass (per usual really ) in my last post of 2015 thread and needed an opportunity to clarify so we don't alienate members.
Happy new year all. ...let's hope you all suck more than me next year
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2016.01.01, 02:01 AM
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#798
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Surrey, BC
Posts: 205
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The 2016 chat thread is up and running - good to see.
I want to thank everybody who came out and ran with us.
Whether you came out only once, every single time or something in between - glad you could make it.
Veteran drivers and "newbees" as well - also glad you could make it.
I've had a great time this year and want to wish everyone a happy new year.
2016 is going to be so much fun!
See you at the track!
Last edited by DaveW; 2016.01.01 at 02:08 AM.
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2016.01.07, 03:02 PM
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#799
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N.E.R.D.
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada
Posts: 439
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GTG in Newton on Sun. Jan. 10th
Next Club GTG:
Sunday, Jan 10th
Layout to be determined (Hopefully with the new wider overpass!)
This one will be held @ Dave's Place in Newton
Hyland Creek Village
6841 138th St., Newton
Buzzer #: 39
>>Google Map<<
It's a gated complex, when entering, please wait on the other side for the gate to close completely before advancing.
Press in the code #39 for the clubhouse.
(It's also posted on the intercom board)
The Club House is in the middle of the complex (it's the only single story building.)
Make use of any parking spot that's not a driveway directly in front of someones unit.
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Track setup is @ 9am, Racing by 10-11am & break down for around 4-5pm.
Most people are showing up closer to 11 or 12, come out earlier if you can to help setup or at least start running!
The entry fee for this GTG is $10
If you show up early to help setup or stay late to help break down,
you will be refunded $5 of your entry fee!
Bring an extra $5 with you if you wanna pitch in for Pizza.
*PLEASE TRY TO BRING CORRECT CHANGE!*
Take my Cell # down and bring it with you in case there are any issues:
Ryan: (778) 988-3425
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-=MA-020 AWD VE Custom Nissan GT-R GT500 2008=-
-=MA-015 Custom Citreon DS3 WRC 2011=-
-=F1 Jordon Honda EJ11 2001 Jarno Trulli "Bitten Heroes" #12=-
*EX-6R *
Website: BC Mini-Z Club
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2016.01.07, 05:56 PM
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#800
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 271
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Happy 2016, gentlemen. I had some thoughts but they have already been covered by others. Fully support class races. There's fun in driving slowly, fun in driving fast. I'm happy driving 70T all day and I did during the last meet, but that did cause some trouble once the faster cars came out to play.
Anyway, Derek mentioned Eco blue - is almost everyone here running VE in some form or another? Just wondering if it's almost time for me to buy in...
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2016.01.07, 09:47 PM
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#801
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 9
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I wish i could make it out to this one but will need to miss it. I got my eyes on a few of those autoscales Xmodcanuck. can you pit the nsx aside for now please.
I like the ideas being tossed around for the new year and thought I would add a few cents to the jar...
I like the idea of "class" racing and not "skill" racing. Setting up races that limit speed etc is more appealing to me and I am more likely to enjoy racing with evenish playing fields. (I realize I don't have the skill to race in the class my VE car falls under...so in the future, If anyone wants to have a Mod class race, I don't mind sitting out or marshaling.)
which brings me to my firsts question... since my go to car is the VE red motor and I don't have extra funds to buy the eco motor... can we agree on an EPA setting for thottle to make it fit the stock class.
With all the discusion about racing and classes, until I can fit in a suitable class, I will probably sit out of the main races and just drive during the practice heats as I have more fun trying to beat my lap times over trying to beat another racer.
A few Ideas I have had over the holidays...
Duel racing between 2 people so they can have 5 min or less to duke it out on the track with no interruptions. the race can go till the 5 min is up or until one person laps the other ending the race early. I think this would be just as fun to watch as it would be to race. And to make it fair only one duel per person per meet.
Another thought for a race would be to all take turns racing a stock club chassis to see who gets the fastest time with the same car and setup. ( Steve goes last☺)
I find it hard to see progression from meet to meet since the track changes every time. I may be asking some more experienced drivers to do some laps with my car to give me a time to beat. This will help me get to know my car more and where I can tune it better.
looking forward to more laps this year!
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2016.01.07, 11:19 PM
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#802
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 203
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flathead51
I got my eyes on a few of those autoscales Xmodcanuck. can you pit the nsx aside for now please.
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Sure no problem.
Quote:
Originally Posted by flathead51
which brings me to my firsts question... since my go to car is the VE red motor and I don't have extra funds to buy the eco motor... can we agree on an EPA setting for thottle to make it fit the stock class.
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In short, no. We've tried this and it just doesn't work.
Let's say we both turn out radios down to 60. On my radio, I can turn down the end point from 100 to 60 and it makes no difference to the top end. Maybe your radio behaves differently. I don't know how your radio works so how would that even things up.
I think the biggest problem you have with your VE is your setup. Make it 98mm, so much easier to deal with the power.
Last edited by xmodcanuck; 2016.01.07 at 11:33 PM.
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2016.01.10, 10:19 PM
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#803
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epic procrastinator
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Whistler, B.C.
Posts: 2,216
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That turned into a fun day gents. ...thanks again for the fun time!
One I got the line I was happy with I seemed to get consistent and was happy with my results.
See you guys in February hopefully.
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2016.01.12, 11:43 PM
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#804
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Surrey, BC
Posts: 205
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Fun it was!
Thanks to all who made it out.
It was my first attempt to incorporate a "alternative route". This was to be a "short cut" but would also entail slower speeds to make it a bit more "equal".
Lets just say that after the bypass was decommissioned, de-constructed and the track reconfigured it became quite a bit faster which made for some quick times.
I'm putting the bypass at the back of the shelf for now, but I'm still gonna rummage around the closet and see what else I can find to try.
Here she is in all her glory. (Prior to demolition).
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2016.01.18, 06:15 PM
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#805
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N.E.R.D.
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada
Posts: 439
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In the last few meets, did anyone happen to borrow & forget to give back my Atomic Titanium Screwdriver? It's gone missing from my toolbox.
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-=MA-020 AWD VE Custom Nissan GT-R GT500 2008=-
-=MA-015 Custom Citreon DS3 WRC 2011=-
-=F1 Jordon Honda EJ11 2001 Jarno Trulli "Bitten Heroes" #12=-
*EX-6R *
Website: BC Mini-Z Club
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2016.01.21, 01:27 AM
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#806
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Surrey, BC
Posts: 205
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Sorry, no extra tools here.
But I do have news regarding our next GTG.
Clubhouse is reserved and our next date here is set for Jan 31st.
AND there won't be a by-pass this time!
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2016.01.29, 06:42 PM
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#807
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N.E.R.D.
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada
Posts: 439
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Proposed layout for Sun., Jan. 31st
It is with great pride that I give to you the first proposed Member submitted layout for Sun., Jan. 31st
Originally designed by Derek (CowboySiR) with some slight modifications to fit our space.
*Click to view larger version*
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-=MR-03: VE-Eco ( Stock) 98mm Pearl Yellow Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV | VE ( Mod) 98mm Yellow Ferrari 458 Italia GT2=-
-=MA-020 AWD VE Custom Nissan GT-R GT500 2008=-
-=MA-015 Custom Citreon DS3 WRC 2011=-
-=F1 Jordon Honda EJ11 2001 Jarno Trulli "Bitten Heroes" #12=-
*EX-6R *
Website: BC Mini-Z Club
Last edited by RFick73; 2016.01.30 at 12:15 PM.
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2016.02.04, 12:40 AM
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#808
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Surrey, BC
Posts: 205
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A bit late posting, but that was a lot of fun!
Thanks to those that we able to participate, and thanks to Derek created our first member submitted track!
That was a challenging layout that demanded a lot of concentration but we fought to slowly shave those 1/100's of a second off per lap.
I'm looking forward to more ideas from Derek and others - thanks.
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2016.02.16, 11:38 PM
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#809
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Surrey, BC
Posts: 205
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There is going to be a bit of a gap between our last gtg and the next one that I'm able to host.
My next 3 weeks are unavailable due to a training course I'm taking for work.
I have reserved the clubhouse for March 13th and look forward to getting back to a somewhat normal schedule after that.
Sorry for the late notification.
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2016.03.06, 04:25 PM
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#810
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N.E.R.D.
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada
Posts: 439
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GTG in Newton on Sun. Mar. 13th
Next Club GTG:
Sunday, Mar 13th
Layout to be determined
This one will be held @ Dave's Place in Newton
Hyland Creek Village
6841 138th St., Newton
Buzzer #: 39
>>Google Map<<
It's a gated complex, when entering, please wait on the other side for the gate to close completely before advancing.
Press in the code #39 for the clubhouse.
(It's also posted on the intercom board)
The Club House is in the middle of the complex (it's the only single story building.)
Make use of any parking spot that's not a driveway directly in front of someones unit.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Track setup is @ 9am, Racing by 10-11am & break down for around 4-5pm.
Most people are showing up closer to 11 or 12, come out earlier if you can to help setup or at least start running!
The entry fee for this GTG is $10
If you show up early to help setup or stay late to help break down,
you will be refunded $5 of your entry fee!
Bring an extra $5 with you if you wanna pitch in for Pizza.
*PLEASE TRY TO BRING CORRECT CHANGE!*
Take my Cell # down and bring it with you in case there are any issues:
Ryan: (778) 988-3425
__________________
-=MR-03: VE-Eco ( Stock) 98mm Pearl Yellow Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV | VE ( Mod) 98mm Yellow Ferrari 458 Italia GT2=-
-=MA-020 AWD VE Custom Nissan GT-R GT500 2008=-
-=MA-015 Custom Citreon DS3 WRC 2011=-
-=F1 Jordon Honda EJ11 2001 Jarno Trulli "Bitten Heroes" #12=-
*EX-6R *
Website: BC Mini-Z Club
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