Stock Buggy might be the biggest class at RC, but many of the other classes regularly flourish as well as many of the racers have picked up a second class to maximize their time at the track. Like many old-school racers, Tony Woods has a soft spot for stadium truck - so he picked up an Kyosho RT6 to run as his second class. His maiden voyage with it in the mod truck class ended in a solid TQ and win, so I scoured his pit area to see what kind of cool stuff he had. And I made a friend on the process!
KO Propo RSx2 Response H.C. servo
#30108, $165
Encased in machined aluminum, with gears made of special Japanese aluminum and a servo amplifier tuned for more linear feel with today’s faster 2.4 GHz radios, KO makes a strong case for the most trick servo ever. Its impressive .07s and 201.35 oz. in. of torque numbers on 6V jump to .06s and 244.41 on 7.4V.
Tony said the servo “is just butter,” calling it “so fast and strong.” Tony reported having no glitching issues like those that have been reported by racers at SDRC using cheaper servos.
Pros:
Ultra Fast servo
Tons of torque
Matches KO Propo EX-1 KIY radio and KR-413 receiver perfectly.
Cons:
Kinda pricy
Conclusion:
You get what you pay for.
Ott-Lite Flip Up Desk Lamp
PL7964, $35
A stand-up pit light with an HD bulb and white case, this OttLite is about 11 inches tall. It has a small base, so it doesn’t take up much pit room, and plus straight into a 12V outlet. The light shuts off when you close the unit, too.
Tony’s had his for years and never replaced the bulb, which he said is easy on the eyes during long days at the track.
Pros:
Awesome light
Durable
Folds up for storage.
Cons:
Little on the heavy side.
Conclusion:
Tony said “as far as pit lights go, this is an awesome unit.”
Racers Edge 1/8 Car Hauler Bag
RCE2016, $180
This big is 21 1/4" x 14 1/4" x 23 3/4" with two large and two small slide-out drawers. There’s a compartment for a setup board, three large pockets, and a telescoping handle with which to drag it through the pit area.
Tony is able to fit everything he needs for a night of club racing into the bag.
Pros:
Durable
Tons of storage
Cons:
Bulky to load in a car
Gets heavy when fully loaded
Conclusion:
A tough and versatile all-in-one tote - just grab one bag and head to the track.
Team Orion Advantage Touch Duo Advance
#ORI30237, $250
An internal 200W power supply allows Team Orion’s flagship charger to be plugged straight into the wall, and a four-inch color touch street is all that’s used to communicate everything to two 100 watt charge outputs. Charge and discharge modes for 1-6S Lithium and 1-16C nickel batteries can be adjusted for peak current and amp rate - up to 10A charging. Two balance charging boards are included, but not a power switch!
Pros:
Plugs straight into the wall
Clear and easy to use menu
Ultimate in battery charging information while you charge.
Cons:
No on/off switch
Conclusion:
It’s a great all in one charger that works well with anything you’ll use at the racetrack.
Upgrade RC Radix lexan stand
#UPG1876, $20
A durable car stand made of sturdy polycarbonate, which is left clear so it can be painted. Foam pads are stuck to the top to stop the car from sliding around, and there are pockets molded into the middle and both ends. There’s even a carbon fiber sticker for the center tray.
Tony’s had his for quite a while, and it still looks good. He doesn’t mind that it’s a little odd to pack, because it looks good.
Pros:
Light weight
Simple
Can be painted or wrapped
Cons:
Does not fold up for storage
Slightly bulky
Conclusion:
It’s a great product. It’s simple and works great.
THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS - RANDOM ITEM OF THE WEEK:
Each week outside of the R/C world we test out and use a variety of items in our daily routines that have absolutely nothing to do with R/C, and THIS is what we think of them!
Dachshund puppy pit mascot
#NATHAN, $50
www.adoptapet.com
This little dude is Nathan, a super cuddly Dachsund puppy that's just a few months old. Everyone loves puppies.
Pros:
Awesome life companion
Unconditional love
Racing buddy
Chick magnet
Cons:
Chews on stuff
Poops a lot
Conclusion:
Best friend and racing buddy. Gotta love ‘em!
8/14/2014
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