Hawaii Team Driver Ronald Senters-2012

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http://casterracingusa.com/files/team%20drivers/RS.jpeg

[Sein]

Wow! OMG! This is so cool. I am 30 years old and I feel like I'm 10, lol. Thanks again for this opportunity. What am I suppose to post here?

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LOL, whatever you want. Now go talk to the local Hawaii hobby shop i get them to buy. LOL

[expertbasser]

WELCOME to "our" asylum! WHERE the inmates run it! LMAO!!!

[Jtuepker1]

Welcome aboard. Glad to see more people getting into Caster.

[YDBD]

dang! see what happens when you sell a guy your ride...

[Sein]

Thanks fellas for the welcome. This is truly an honor to be a part of this great team. I am going to work very hard at representing the company well. Once this next race is over, I will have time to sell my old stuff and get a new ZX1.5R. I am really looking forward to 2012 racing season. Thanks again!

[Sein]

Now how do I get those cool signatures and avatars? :)

[dskredbarron]

Welcome to the team Ronald :D

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For now please put your name at the bottom in your signature

[Sein]

No problem.

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No problem.
?&^

[JAMNJEFF]

Me(Jeff) and Brendan would like to welcome you to the team.

[hakmazter]

Personally I like the GlorytoGod Racing in the signature. You will do just fine with me even though Rick made the executive decision without me at all!

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Personally I like the GlorytoGod Racing in the signature. You will do just fine with me even though Rick made the executive decision without me at all!
:eek:

[coppercanyon]

Welcome to the Team, Im sure Rick will be starting a new thread soon, it will start like this" Send Caster Team Manager Rick to Hawaii"...LOL

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Welcome to the Team, Im sure Rick will be starting a new thread soon, it will start like this" Send Caster Team Manager Rick to Hawaii"...LOL

Perfect:D I will start it now....;)
http://casterracingusa.com/forum/showthread.php?p=66544#post66544

[Sein]

You guys are Great, lol.

[Sein]

Personally I like the GlorytoGod Racing in the signature. You will do just fine with me even though Rick made the executive decision without me at all!

Thank you. I have to give God His glory for everything, because He allows me to do it. Here is a pic of my old racing body:

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/DSCN0643.jpg

[Sein]

Now that the introduction is over, I will start to discuss the rebuild/refeash of my K8T for the 5th and 6th of Nov.

This morning I began to tear the truck apart to put in fresh diff and shock oil and to repair/replace anything broken or striped. I also wanted to inspect all the plastics for cracks or signs of wear. I am just starting so I have not cleaned the parts yet, will probably do that tomorrow. Here is what I have done so far:

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0011.jpg

I also plan to install HITEC 7954 servos (throttle/steering), lipo batt., and dynamite pro throttle linkage kit.

When I took the truck out last I ran 35 weight oil all around. For my track that seemed a little stiff. For the rebuild, I will run 35 up front and 30 in the rear.

For the diffs I am going with 5k/10k/3k. Ride height will be set at 38mm front and 40mm rear. I will run 2* toe out and 2* camber in front and 3* toe in and 2* camber in the rear.

[Jamie James]

Welcome to the team ! It's great to see another driver aboard.

Hawaii is one of my dream vacation spots. ( the other is Australia )

[flatusboy]

Welcome!

[expertbasser]

Thanks fellas for the welcome. This is truly an honor to be a part of this great team. I am going to work very hard at representing the company well. Once this next race is over, I will have time to sell my old stuff and get a new ZX1.5R. I am really looking forward to 2012 racing season. Thanks again!

THANK GOODNESS for another NITRO racer!!!

[Sein]

Thanks again everyone.

[Sein]

The parts I needed came in the mail today, YES! So I'll finish the restoration of my truggy tonight, and I will run it on the track tomorrow morning for testing. I will post some pics once I am finished with the rebuild, and hopefully my wonderful wife will come with me to the track to get some video footage.

[Sein]

She is not quite finished yet but here are a few pics. I will finish the rest when I get up in the morning as it is almost midnight in Hawaii right now. The race is this weekend so I have to keep pushing it.

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0017.jpg

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0018.jpg

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0019.jpg

[dskredbarron]

Looks good Ron :D

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looking good.?&^

[Sein]

Here she is:

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0027.jpg

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0023.jpg

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0022.jpg

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0024.jpg

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0026.jpg

[Sein]

Thanks for the compliments guys!

[dskredbarron]

Did you run it yet Ron ?

[Sein]

Not yet. It has been raining all morning, so I just went to the gym. Now the sun is starting to poke out and I think I will be able to burn a few tanks :). Its only 12:00pm right now as I write this; so, I still have plenty of time. The track is only a 12min drive from my house.

[Sein]

I was able to take her out today but it did not go so well. I put her down and began running my first tank. I immediately noticed something was not right. The truck was not putting the power down properly and I could hear the dreaded diff sound. So I pulled her off the track and checked the rear diff, it felt and looked great. I put her back together and again, loud diff noise and I had crazy snap oversteer. I figured I would quit already because I knew something was wrong, but before I left, I decided to check the front diff and there was the problem. The front ring gear was ground down and could not mesh properly with the pinion. Now I know why I had crazy oversteer; I was driving a rwd truggy with a .28 in it :).

I saw an upgraded ring and pinion gear on the site where we place orders, and those gears are straight cut. I think I will get those for the front and rear diffs but I will not be able to get them in time for the race this weekend. I have no choice, I must finish the season out with the losi and I will just start fresh for 2012 with my Casters.

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Those gears are for the newer 2011 model. will not work with the big center gear...

[expertbasser]

I was able to take her out today but it did not go so well. I put her down and began running my first tank. I immediately noticed something was not right. The truck was not putting the power down properly and I could hear the dreaded diff sound. So I pulled her off the track and checked the rear diff, it felt and looked great. I put her back together and again, loud diff noise and I had crazy snap oversteer. I figured I would quit already because I knew something was wrong, but before I left, I decided to check the front diff and there was the problem. The front ring gear was ground down and could not mesh properly with the pinion. Now I know why I had crazy oversteer; I was driving a rwd truggy with a .28 in it :).

I saw an upgraded ring and pinion gear on the site where we place orders, and those gears are straight cut. I think I will get those for the front and rear diffs but I will not be able to get them in time for the race this weekend. I have no choice, I must finish the season out with the losi and I will just start fresh for 2012 with my Casters.

The helical cut gears are the best, BUT there are a few things to keep an eye on during break in:

I know I had a thread on here somewhere about the CORRECT shimming of the diffs, but I cant find it YET!

Basically, 1 tank, check the diffs. 3rd tank, check again & shim IF needed. 5th/6th tank, check 1 last time & your done!

Just want an EXTREMELY SMALL amount of feelable play in the Helical cut gears. IF you can move it, it's too lose!

[Sein]

Right on thanks. I will get those then.

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If your f8t has the BIG center spur thoses gears will not work.

[Sein]

I have the small spur. As a matter of fact, the helical diff gears are what are installed on the truck already. The front was just too worn and my engine made sure it finished it off. I'll just replace it.

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got it.... perfect

[YDBD]

and it's a K8T pro Rick, it's got that noisy smelly thing bolted to it...

[expertbasser]

and it's a K8T pro Rick, it's got that noisy smelly thing bolted to it...

THAT, my friend is call TRUE, UNadulterated whoop a$$ in a self contained package! NO NEED for 2+ transmitter/starter box LiPo's, Or that thing that makes the "E" move & usually lets the magical blue smoke out, THEN ceases to exist!

LMAO!!!

[Sein]

THAT, my friend is call TRUE, UNadulterated whoop a$$ in a self contained package! NO NEED for 2+ transmitter/starter box LiPo's, Or that thing that makes the "E" move & usually lets the magical blue smoke out, THEN ceases to exist!

LMAO!!!

YES SIR!!!! Finally, some one around here knows what they're talkin about :D.

[YDBD]

as we stand on the drivers stand patiently listening to GTGTGTGGTTGTGTGTTGTGTG...RREEEEN REEN REEN...GTTGTGTTGTTRTG
waiting for the nitro's to get started and warm up...oh and if you've noticed the blue smoke syndrome is last decades problem...it just doesn't happen that often...or ever...

[hakmazter]

Jon, you have to realize he is from Hazard County Kentucky right?

[Sein]

State championships tomorrow:) I am feeling really good. I hope I do good!!!

[dskredbarron]

State championships tomorrow:) I am feeling really good. I hope I do good!!!

Good luck Ron......have fun :D

[expertbasser]

EAST COAST: Nitro

Everywhere else: Eclectric!

ALL us "tuners" are on the east coast!

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good luck

[Sein]

The race is over and I had a blast but I did not finish too well. In the truggy main my throttle servo went out 5mins into it. I got hacked really bad on the start which put me in last and I was able to work my way up to third and was reeling in second. Oh well, in buggy, I flamed out at the start and that put me in last. I never really found my rhythm and ended up finishing in the back of the pack. But overall, I still had a blast and had a couple of decent qualifiers.

[Sein]

Here is a vid of a truggy qualifier:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m4b2HUv54U

[Sein]

I'll post a buggy one as soon as i finish editing it.

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looks like you where running in 2nd in that video? I still have to laugh at that track in Hawaii. My daughter wants to go to Hawaii so you just might have to race with me in Feb or Mar... We will see.

[Sein]

looks like you where running in 2nd in that video? I still have to laugh at that track in Hawaii. My daughter wants to go to Hawaii so you just might have to race with me in Feb or Mar... We will see.

That would be great! Come on out, track does not look like much but it is lots of fun none-the-less.

But yea, I finished second there. I don't know why but for this race I was extremely nervous. I was making way too many mistakes.

[Sein]

Here is a qualifier for buggy:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTr2fmSliqI

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nice to see you making video's. If you would, post them in the results page and on rc-tech

[Sein]

No problem, the only reason I have not is because these were the Losi vehicles but I definitely will. Rick, I will also be ordering the zx1.5r in about a week. Just wanted to let you know to ensure I get the most up to date version.


Amain buggy
Part 1:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9-JmkgzAro
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ0-IPGFY_k

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we still need a team pic from you.

[Sein]

I know, I am trying to wait till I get a team shirt and my custom stickers are finished.

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I know, I am trying to wait till I get a team shirt and my custom stickers are finished.

?&^

[Sein]

?&^
Would you rather I just send a pic in?

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Would you rather I just send a pic in?
no,

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Ron, What days do you race and how offten? I'm thinking of going to Hawaii.

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Don't forget about team pic. You have caster truggy right?

[Sein]

I go to the track every weekend but we race once a month, every first Sunday.
And yes I do have the truggy but I am finishing up my upgrade rc order and will have my shirts in a few weeks. Then I can take a nice pic :) Are you going to bring the family out when you come?

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yes, it would be the family

[Sein]

Right on, I was going to offer you a spot on the couch if you were coming by yourself but your family might not like my small two bedroom. :)

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thanks, but we have friends there that we stay with:D

[Sein]

NICE!!!!

[Sein]

When do you plan on coming out?

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not sure what we are doing for 2012 Vac. but it would be like Feb or March

[Sein]

This is a few days late but for the month of November I did not race my K8T. I did however order the parts I needed to fix the diff issue I found. The truck is now ready to race.

At the present moment I am transitioning manufactures. I still have the buggy and truggy that need to sell.I have sold my DX3S and will be ordering a new DX3R pro to go with my K8T/ZX1.5R vehicles for 2012. About a week ago, I finish my custom upgrade rc order to get my shirts and sticker kits.

For the month of December I probably wont be doing any racing either as everything is just coming together. Once I receive my items from upgrade I will take a nice team picture and show everyone my new look for 2012. Everything is moving slowly but it is moving :D

[Sein]

I got my Proline Bulldog body in and managed to get it painted; and I also cut out most of the holes needed for wonderful Nitro :). My custom stickers from upgrade rc have not come in yet but when they do I will update. Here she is so far:

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/DSCN1243.jpg

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/DSCN1245.jpg

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/DSCN1246.jpg

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looks good

[Sein]

looks good

Thanks Rick!

I am sooooooooo stoked right now!!! I just got back from tuning my K8T, yeah only tuning, but it was the first time the truck was firing on all cylinders. It was amazing to just drive around and kick up some dust again. Tomorrow I will be going to the track to get some well needed practice, and this time I'll get some video for sure. I can't wait :D

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Thanks Rick!

I am sooooooooo stoked right now!!! I just got back from tuning my K8T, yeah only tuning, but it was the first time the truck was firing on all cylinders. It was amazing to just drive around and kick up some dust again. Tomorrow I will be going to the track to get some well needed practice, and this time I'll get some video for sure. I can't wait :D

Now that's some funny ****:&!@ It only has one cylinder:&!@

[Sein]

Yesterday was a very successful practice day. I was able to get to know the truck a little and make quick adjustments to her at the track. The handling and steering on this truck is unreal. The K8T is very responsive to every little input you make while steering. Right now, I have to drive slower because of this; however, once I get use to it, I will be able to run it faster.
I posted my video in the video thread but I'll put it here also.
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Nice

[Sein]

Well, my order finally came in today. :) Here is a preview of the goodies......Team pic coming soon..

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0082.jpg

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0083.jpg

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?&^

[Sein]

Well, I only have one more hole to cut out on the body, but I want to show the new look for 2012........

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0084.jpg

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0085.jpg

This was taken with my phone, so it does not show the florescent color like it should.

[Sein]

Had another good day at the track today. I'm becoming a little more comfortable with my K8T and the setup changes worked out pretty good. All the setup info will be shared in my K8t; and I'll be posting a video soon.

[expertbasser]

Dont forget YOU can post your setup in the Setup part of the forums.

[Sein]

Dont forget YOU can post your setup in the Setup part of the forums.

Right on, I'll place it in both then.

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Had another good day at the track today. I'm becoming a little more comfortable with my K8T and the setup changes worked out pretty good. All the setup info will be shared in my K8t; and I'll be posting a video soon.

Now get the store in Hawaii to buy some caster's.;)

[Sein]

It might take a little more then a couple of practice sessions, but I am working on it. ;)
First race of the new season is on Jan. 8th. I am really hoping I am able to represent Caster Racing well.

I tell you what though, a lot of people at my track have been paying really close attention to my truggy during practice.

[GSMike]

Ron,
I wish you the best of luck this season. Go show 'em Caster!

[hakmazter]

It is a great truck. Just never got to be a huge seller. I will need a different team pic at some point.

[Sein]

I just took it. You want me to email it to you?

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yes, email to Mike

[Sein]

Ron,
I wish you the best of luck this season. Go show 'em Caster!

Thanks a lot Mike, and I will definitely show em. ?&^

[Sein]

yes, email to Mike

I just emailed it to you :o

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and i wish i was warm, it's dam cold here and i don't like you right now. I now it's around 80 there.:) I got it and already sent it to Mike:)

[Sein]

and i wish i was warm, it's dam cold here and i don't like you right now. I now it's around 80 there.:) I got it and already sent it to Mike:)

Thanks Rick! But yea its great out here right now. About 75* with a cool ocean breeze :p

[hakmazter]

http://casterracingusa.com/files/team%20drivers/RS.jpeg



is on the front now.... and on the caster team page through the site.

[Sein]

Right on, it looks good Mike, thanks.

[Sein]

The vid for run #2 just finished so here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8de2WUha_I
G8de2WUha_I

[Sein]

This truck is simply amazing. I feel a lot more comfortable driving it and I am beginning to push it kind of hard. I feel my biggest downfall right now is consistency. I keep making small mistakes but trying to keep pace and it turns into a big mistake. I just need more stick time.

This coming up weekend is the beginning of our new season. My goal for this race is to just qualify for the Amain and finish it. Anything else would be a bonus. :) Hopefully I am able to get one more practice session in before the race this Sunday...

[hakmazter]

Glad you like it. Now you are beginning to understand the Caster reputation and why it is important to spread the word of who we are and what we do.

[Sein]

This past Sunday was a nice day of racing, and it turned out to be a nice day to learn as well. During my practice sessions, I was not able to keep track of my lap times because my track does not have the timing system on for practice days. I did feel I would be a little of pace but I just did not know how much. In the first qualifier, I could not keep up at all. My off power steering was to fast and I could not get on the throttle because I kept over-steering. I ended up finishing my first qual in last place but it was okay, I can only go up from here ;).

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0104.jpg



So, as soon as I jumped off the track, I began to change my diff oils. I wanted to notice a difference so I was not conservative. I went from 5f 10c 3r to 10f 10c 7r. Next qualifier came around and it was time to test her out. The truck felt much better, and I noticed I could get on the power earlier but it still was a tad bit to loose in the rear. I finished in 4th out of 5 trucks. But I did see an improvement in my fastest lap.

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0103.jpg


Quals were now finished and it was time for the main. I ended up qualifying for the Bmain, but I could win it, I would get the bump to the A.

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0105.jpg

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0106.jpg


After the second qualifier, I changed my rear diff oil from 7k to 10k and was mentally preparing for the main. At the start of the main, within the first few turns, the truck felt way more consistent. I finally felt like I could drive her :D. I started in 2nd in the Bmain and on the first lap I was ridding the race leader hard. I could finally push the truck at the pace I needed, and could really feel a difference in how she responded. I knew I was going to win this race. As it would turn out, I was impatient and tried to force a pass. It ended up on my lid and 1st place moved about a half lap ahead of me. Because the truck felt so good, I caught up to him fast and was once again ridding his tail. I noticed my truck started to sag in the rear a lot and it seemed I was bottoming jumps hard. One of my rear shock screws backed out on me. So, I just pulled the truck off the track and called it a day. But I learned a lot and it will only get better. My wife had to leave before the main but I got some video of the quals and will post that up soon.

[Sein]

Here is the vid;

http://youtu.be/kTK5Wsw-XdQ

kTK5Wsw-XdQ

[Sein]

Well, it about 7:30am and it's a nice 70* out here, so I think it is time to get some more practice in. I have a new setup I'll be working with and will post that up after the day is done. Today will also be my first run with the new Radiopost TS401 system. I am very excited!

[Sein]

I had a good day at the track, and I am gradually improving with my truck. I am not quite finished with the setup, but as soon as I am I will post it up. Yesterday, I was doing some maintenance on my truggy while I was assembling my buggy. I had a little organized chaos going on.

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0107.jpg

Here is my new buggy engine after I just sealed it up.
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0109.jpg

I have a lot of work to do, but I am really looking forward to getting my vehicles dialed.

[DTRguy]

Today will also be my first run with the new Radiopost TS401 system. I am very excited!

I THINK you are going to LOVE it ;)

[Sein]

I THINK you are going to LOVE it ;)

You were right! This radio is perfect!

[Sein]

Last Sunday I ran my zx1.5r for the first time, it felt great! I can't wait to race it next month. There are a few small parts I need to replace but overall the buggy feels awesome!
Next time out, I'll try and get some video footage. For some reason the buggy feels easier to drive than my truggy. However, the next vid I post of me driving my truggy, I believe, everyone will notice a big difference in how I drive it. :) A few guys at the track noticed.

[DTRguy]

COULD be the radio... I can honestly say that there was an immediate improvement for me. Still not as fast as I wanna be... but def an improvement.

[rm25x]

I can't wait to get my radio

[Sein]

I just wanted to update my thread with some pics of my ZX1.5R. It drives butter smooth and I felt real confident in it my first time out. Superbowl Sunday will be my first race with it, so excited! I will have to post a pic of my buggy and truggy together soon. Maybe after I install my trick parts screws. :) The body is a Proline Bulldog for the RC8 with proline wing.

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/DSCN1605.jpg
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/DSCN1607.jpg
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/DSCN1604.jpg
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/DSCN1609.jpg
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/DSCN1608.jpg

[Sein]

Well, I just finished changing all my shock and diff oils, checking all parts, and replacing things that needed to be replaced. Here are a couple of pics of my riggs in the lab!

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0111.jpg

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0110.jpg

We are racing Super Bowl Sunday!

[Sein]

I guess I really felt like taking pics today; here are a few more:

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0116.jpg
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0115.jpg
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0118.jpg
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0122.jpg
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0123.jpg
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0124.jpg

[Sein]

I had a good day today at the track. I did not finish on the podium, like I wanted, but my K8T is officially dialed. Now, I can focus on the buggy. With it being only my 2nd time running it, I felt I did pretty good; but I have a lot of setup work to do on it though. Will update with full race report and video some time this week.

[Sein]

Just posting my race info from the February results page:

Last Sunday we had a decent turn out for round 2 of the TRCC Championship points series. First race of the day was nitro buggy. I was kind of unsure how the buggy would handle being that I only had a brief run with it the week prior. 1st qualifier I got a DNF; the clutch separated from the spur and it was free-revving. Next qual, I finished and ended up qualifying 5th in the A; but I had a small problem, my brakes were too strong and they would cause extreme lock up on the front and rear ends. I adjust them and felt prepared for the main. Once the main started, I was making a lot of mistakes, and I kept over shooting turns. Yep, I took too much out on the brakes and now it was barley scrubbing speed. But after about 5minutes in I began to settle down and adjust. I ended up finishing 4th in buggy and, for our first time working with each other, I was happy.
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0134.jpg


BUGGY VID:
http://youtu.be/qqNJx39GoN8

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[Sein]

My truggy felt great all day. First qual, I had a small problem :o my TX battery died. 2nd qual ran decent and started in 5th on the grid. I had a really bad start, and within the first 2mins of the race I was being lapped by the top three :(. Because it was still early (18mins to go) I did feel I could get back into the race. There are only a couple of drivers at my track that will pit at the 10+ minute mark and I am one of them. Everyone one else comes in at 7 to 9 mins. This meant they would need two stops but I only needed one. This was where I would come back. The plan was working great; I moved into the fourth spot and we were still under the halfway point. By the time we reach 10mins I had caught up to 2nd and 3rd, they were battling. I was just going to wait for them to hit their second pit stop, and I would get a podium finish. But there was a problem, earlier in the race, a truck was on his lid right on the downside of a double. I hit that truck with full momentum and I think that cracked my shock rod end. It would end up braking on me with about 8 min left in the race and I had to pull out. Caster will get'um next time!
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Truggy Vid:
http://youtu.be/LaI3yPKosLQ

[Sein]

Since last racing season, we (the racers) have wanted to have an all dirt track. This weekend everything finally came together to make this happen. We received the dirt and HE equipment to do the rebuild. Here are a few pics from the weekend:

Old carpet
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[Sein]

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[bring it on]

:eek: Finally ?&^

[Sein]

:eek: Finally ?&^

You telling me, LOL.

[bring it on]

What dates are you racing in March?

[rm25x]

Hmm I think Trick Parts needs to relocate :D

[bring it on]

Hmm I think Trick Parts needs to relocate :D

I will be right behind you

[Sein]

What dates are you racing in March?

For off road, we only race once a month and it's every 1st Sunday. March 4th will be raceday for me. I have been thinking hard about running on road too. We will see.

Our ebuggy class is growing out here too; so, when you come bring the ebuggy and sct.

[rm25x]

One thing about racing on-road, is I feel it makes you a smoother driver for off-road. You have to really be consistent in on-road to do well.

[Sein]

One thing about racing on-road, is I feel it makes you a smoother driver for off-road. You have to really be consistent in on-road to do well.
That is what I keep hearing; and ultimately, I just want to be a better driver. I think I will start in the F1 class and maybe gt 17.5.

[Itchyb]

That is what I keep hearing; and ultimately, I just want to be a better driver. I think I will start in the F1 class and maybe gt 17.5.

Consistency is very important in on road.
Also the setup on the car has to be perfect or as close to it to get the level of consistency and speed to compete at the front of the grid.
Im sure once you get the hang of it you will enjoy some onroad action :)

[Sein]

What an epic day of racing we had today. I got my first Amain podium finish at TRCC raceway in the 1/8 buggy class. Finished 2nd :) I was just 4secs behind 1st, and this guy normally laps me all the time. I still made way too many mistakes but I did get a lot better. Truggy class, I got a DNF, needed some parts but it ok. It felt great as well. I know I am officially ready to start winning Amain races! Will update in race report thread soon with vid.

[bring it on]

?&^

[DTRguy]

AWESOME RON!

[rm25x]

Good deal!

[Sein]

It has been awhile since my last post, school has me maxed out right now. I am still able to go to the track but have not had enough time to update all the threads that I want to. Hopefully, during our break, I will get a chance. But, I just received my new on-road kit and it looks great! I can not wait to race this bad fella. I need to pick up a few more items and then I'll be off to the races. :)

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[colter]

?&^

[Sein]

Just got the rides all cleaned up and now we are ready to race!!!

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[bring it on]

?&^

[Sein]

Last Sunday was round 3 for our local championship series. It was a very cloudy day and the rain was coming on and off. Because of the rain we were only able to run one qualifier and then the main.

1/8 Buggy
My qualifier only had 5 racers and 2 of them had problems. I made a setup change to the buggy since the last run but had not driven it yet. She felt really good but I needed to get used to exactly how it reacted to certain inputs. The three of us fought pretty hard for TQ bad I ended up finishing 3rd. This put me in the fourth spot on the starting grid for the A main.

The main went great. I felt connected with the buggy (thanks Radiopost) and we were moving pretty good. I jumped into 2nd position and challenged 1st a few times, but my mistakes got the best of me on this one. I was able to finish in 2nd place for the main and this is my first podium for the 2012 season. It is also my first podium with my Caster ZX1.5R in only it's second race!

The guy who beat me is the guy who always beats everyone at my track. He is the one who sets the bar and we try to keep up. This was the first main that I finished the race on the same lap as him. To top it off, I was only 4 secs behind him. The racer who once seemed unbeatable is now in my sights, and I hope to continue to improve until I am able to win.

I know all my current equipment plays a big part in my current success. Big thanks to Caster Racing for a great buggy, Radiopost for the crazy response of the transmitter to receiver while having the perfect feel, Trick-Parts for holding my riggs together and making them look good, and TRCC for being my local hobby shop to keep me running successfully.
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[Sein]

1/8 Truggy
During warm up for the 1st qualifier, one of my cvd pins came out. I did not get to qualify and would start the main at the back of the pack. When I fixed my cvd, I was rushing and did not bolt my diff case all the way down on the chassis. This ended up causing me problems and I could not finish the main.

The truggy felt great and I love my current setup on it. Before the next race I will be combing through everything so this does not happen again.
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[Sein]

Here are the result from my last race, nitro buggy April 1st:
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I have a servo start glitching on me during the warm up for the first qualifier for buggy. I ended up not qualifying at all and a buddy lent me a servo so I could race. I won the B main and bumped up to the A. Started off well and ended up 5th because of a flame out due to running out of fuel with 1 minute left. Still had a blast!

[Sein]

Results for nitro truggy:
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv353/Senters01/IMAG0240.jpg
Because I was working so hard on getting the buggy dialed my truggy suffered. I tried running a 6mm carb insert before the 1st qual to see how it would run. That was a very dumb move and my truck ran like crap. Second qual I could not get pass the hackers and that put me in the B main. Had a rough start in the B and could not recover to get the bump up spot. I just had a really off day. Overall, I still had a lot of fun and cant wait to do it again.

[Stoker]

Congrats for the podium (your 1st for this year). ?&^ Sounds like you have everything set for more podiums this year.

BTW, what servo (brand) did you experience problems with?

Ron, how is your on-road efforts?

[bring it on]

nice pics

[Sein]

Congrats for the podium (your 1st for this year). ?&^ Sounds like you have everything set for more podiums this year.

BTW, what servo (brand) did you experience problems with?

Ron, how is your on-road efforts?

The servo was a Hitec 7954. After it comes back from warranty, I will sell all four of mine and go with radiopost servos.

For on-road, I have not had a chance to practice yet but I hope to this weekend. I finally soldered and installed and my electronics and batteries; so, she is ready for the track. I cant wait!

[Sein]

nice pics

Thanks

[Sein]

A couple of weeks ago, I applied for an engine sponsorship through Triton RC/Alpha engines, and they decided to pick me up. I have received my new buggy and truggy engines (S852/Z852) but I only had time to install the buggy one so far. Here are a few pics of the Z852 in the buggy:

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[expertbasser]

Congrats Ron!

I see from picture #4, u r in touch with your feminine side! "ka:&!@<*&

Pink & Purple scares me!

I'll gladly pull outta the way for a driver coming up from behind me with THOSE 2 colors! LOL!!!!!

Let us know how the engines are please sir!!!!

[bring it on]

?&^

[Sein]

Congrats Ron!

I see from picture #4, u r in touch with your feminine side! "ka:&!@<*&

Pink & Purple scares me!

I'll gladly pull outta the way for a driver coming up from behind me with THOSE 2 colors! LOL!!!!!

Let us know how the engines are please sir!!!!

Brotha, you must be color blind or something. I know the picture is bad though (cell phone cam) but the colors are orange and green.
But I will definitely update everyone on the engines performance.
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[Sein]

Yesterday, I got a chance to really run the engines I purchased from Triton RC. I have the S852 and the Z852. I was able to do a comparison with both engines in my truggy with the same fuel, gearing, and plug. For this track, I really preferred the power of the Z852 over the S852. You can tell an immediate difference in the RPMs by the sound and pitch of the engines.

Here is a vid of the two. The first part of the vid (S852), I am on the ground recording while a friend was driving my rigg. The second part (Z852) is a view from the drivers stand and there was only one other car on the track.

This will give you an idea of the differences between the engines.


http://youtu.be/RbOXzYNEo9Q

RbOXzYNEo9Q

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You can see me watching you at the 14 second mark. And you didn't even know I was there. LMAO

[Sein]

LOL!!!

[Sein]

Another great day of racing! The Caster ZX1.5R performed great despite my driving mistakes. I ended up q3 in nitro buggy and took 2nd place in the buggy a main.
I'll post a video soon. Could not be happier with my ZX though.

QUAL
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RACE
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[Sein]

This Sunday was the first race with my Alpha S852 ant the K8T loved it! Just like nitro buggy I took q3 in truggy. I ended up finishing fourth in the A main due to a rear diff problem. But before that, the truggy felt awesome. Vids will come soon!!!

QUAL
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RACE
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[Sein]

Buggy A main Clips:


http://youtu.be/mnn9REXkW8U


mnn9REXkW8U

[Sein]

Well, I finally finished my Formula 10 and will be going to the on-road track this weekend! I am really excited. Here is what it looks like, same colors as my off-roaders:

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[dean8452]

NICE!!

[Sein]

NICE!!

Thanks.