2008 RC-Monster Bash Info
 

Guys,

Here is some info on the RC-Monster Bash this year. It has quietly been approaching without much discussion yet, but its all set and not far off now. It will be on Sunday September 28th at Barnstormers RC Raceways in Chester NY. Doors open at 8am, track opens at 9am, and the qualifiers start at 11am. Anyone who can, should do their best to make it. It is a great event. I went to my first RCM Bash last year and had an absolute blast. It was really great to meet allot of the guys face to face and see everyones rides in real life. There were some absolutely fantastic machines there. Even if you don't think of yourself as a racer you should come out and have some fun on the track, there will be all skill levels and a class that just about any brushless off-road vehicle can race in. So bring whatever ya got and come out, race, bash and have a great time with your RC-Monster friends. Spread the word and lets see how big of an event we can make this.

I believe that this year event will have RC magazine coverage as well, so it should be some great exposure for this segment of the RC world.

I'm going to be making the drive out from Chicago for the event. Who else is planning to be there?

Here is a flier with more info on it.

any chance of a begginers, or bashers class? im interested but am in no shape to race with any hope besides holding up the long jump- i WILL be the last one on the track lol

I'm there for 100% sure! Last year I took a brushless rustler! Beginers welcome!

Absolutely beginners are welcome. Dont even worry about it. Its a blast with very laid back folks and the guys at barnstormers are very cool.

PS can this be stickied by a mod...

Actually, moving it to the announcments section would be good. I just couldn't post there.

I'm not sure how I'm going to manage running in 4 classes!

MT
Truggy
Buggy
CRT.5

PS I know it was asked on the other thread - PT's also provided, Power available, No lipo restrictions - Just behave sensibly - It is in a barn!

I would totally go but i'm in MN....damn...

have me run the crt.5

Id go, but im in CA, and IDK how id get there LOL. Next year for me, then I can drive my self up there

I have 2 so NP

Maybe if I can get my NEU, batts, and speedo, and all that for my revo I can go up.

do we have to bring tables and all that?

Yes there is a barn with power and worktables / chairs... They also have a shop onsite which sells stuff at v good prices. Compressor is available

Awesome! Hmm, I will see what I can do

I love racing! Id like to meet the RCM crew!

They have indoor pitting area with power as well as room outside if you prefer to set up your own ezup and table.

i might be there depending on how my parents feel.

Id bring
Brushless warhead
Tool box
Dremel
Charger and PSU
2 spare receivers
1 spare transmitter
Dad- cant for get him can we
maybe my freind josh

are there house transponders? if so what do i need to mount them-diagrams are good :yes:

Yes - you just make an extra hole in the body - about the size of a body mount - You need clearance underneath for the transponder - approx inch square by .5 inch deep - It hold on by a body clip.

Can be mounted at the track in a couple of mins - Don't worry

What are the best tires to race over there?

Totally wish I could make it, but alas it isn't cheap to fly these days and that's the weekend following my first two days of school.

On the brighter side, this thread has been moved.

Crime fighters and Bow LPRs work well

anyone got a spare set on 14mm hubs?:whistle:

the barn is my second home lol. if i didnt have a 17 year old daughter i would even let some of u guys stay at my house.

15 min mains are going to be a problem for lots of us. I can get about 12 mins out of 5000's a pit takes way too long with my two battery setups in my truggy and E-Revo...

Any chance you guys would be willing to reconsider the main and make it 10 mins?

IDK how your only getting 12 mins out of that set up. You should be getting at least 15, id say 20 or more. got a power hungry set up?

yikes i never thought abot that!! i dont think i can make that.. lol maybe a 10min-MAYBE but now way gonna make a 15min

A lot of it has to do with the track I run on and how I drive. I'm controlled but I do know how to use the throttle. It's all out racing.

Had it stop at 12 mins more than once and it really sucks to be in 2nd or 3rd and end up in 7th because it takes 1-2 mins to remove the body and swap out two batteries not to mention all the fun of waiting on the stand for the ESC to arm and getting impatient and screwing it up.

I've done 15 mins once or twice at an easy track driving very slow and steady. The Barn typically is a big track with big jumps and you need the power. I really want to compete but no way 15 mins with my current batteries.

I hope the powers that be reconsider. Forget what the nitro guys want, this is supposed to be an electric event!

Got one other idea...two mini mains...seen it done before...lower mains are 7-10 mins, one race. A main is two 7-10 min "rounds" where you race for 7-10 mins. The race ends. All trucks come off the track, swap batteries and another 7-10 min race starts. The results of the two races are added together. Usually it's done so there is a break, like this:

Truggy A1
Buggy A1
MT A1
Truggy A2
Buggy A2
MT A2

It gives everyone a chance to compete under power.

But personally I'd rather just see ALL mains be 10 mins. Keep it simple and keep it fair. You don't want guys not to show up because they know they can't finish...

It is an elec event and normally managed on the day to a reasonable lowest common denominator - You should be fine...

I'd feel a whole lot better if we could come to a consensus before the event.

If I'm the only one who can't make 15 mins, then majority wins and I'll come up with an alternative plan.

15 mins shouldnt be that hard to make.

But I guess is people are having probs, make the races shorter. I personally think 90% or so of the people will make 15 mins just fine. But I could be wrong?

I'll be there for sure! I cant wait! I just got a medusa 4800kv for my crt.5 and my big jammin is up and running! I'll be good to see all you guys again, does anyone know if Rene(Serum) going to be there?

Bye:mdr:

If I do go, I would love to drive my truck until the LVC kicks in which is set a 3v per cell so 8S would be 24v. I'm waiting for some couplers to come in so I can make my own drive shaft. I'll be running my Enerland packs to have them ready. I might bring my BPP as well, but I'm going to run either 5S or 6S. I should be able to do close to 30 minutes :lol:.

i wont be able to make 15mins on 4000mah...

Bring what you have and it will be fine - Mike races with 4s 5K packs, Ryan and I were both use 5s 4k packs so should be fine - I imagine it will drop to about 12 min mains and 7 min qualifiers...

This is a very relaxed day with lots of chat about setups etc. No one should feel mega pressured!

who's ryan?

and it will tight squeeze getting 15mins outta 4000mah

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Doug and I will be making it out there. They did not have the event on their schedule. Will they have the opportunity to practice on Saturday and do they have elec. available outside the building too?

I don't believe they normally open on a Sat - I've seen guys with long extension leads outside but compressors tend to trip the circuit from what i remember...

working out my setup, lowering the truck- installing internal downstops in the shocks, going to a lighter oil too, cuz right now if i drop the truck its as if turnbuckles are in place of shocks :lol: no suspension movement, all tire bounce

Are you running foams? Are your tires vented? If not get some holes in them, they'll bounce a lot less.