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Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:49 pm
by soniccj5
Decided to run the Sand Scorcher at the VONATS this year instead of the Pajero. It is going to be mostly stock, except for the VW Bug body from Mr.Lexan, and the handout motor at the race.
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Can't wait to start the build.



ED

Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:05 pm
by Synergy
I so want to see the video of a Sand Scorcher headng up a field of 10s and JRXs 8)

Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:08 pm
by kaiser
Synergy wrote:I so want to see the video of a Sand Scorcher headng up a field of 10s and JRXs 8)
thats never going to happen, besides srb's run in the classics class.

Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:13 pm
by soniccj5
New rules make it possible for the Sand Scorcher to run with original RC-10s.

Classic
Limited to "non-pro" and entry level cars (Tamiya Hornet, Mauri Ninja, Royal Ripper for example) and older "race" buggies (original RC10, Ultima, Scorpion, Astute, etc). Race buggies must be run in original configuration (tranny, suspension, original size tires.
All 1/10 Buggies, 2wd or 4wd, 2ws or 4ws allowed
Handout motors only
Radio gear "electronics" are open.
Tires/wheels are open (see rules above for race buggies)
7.4v Li-Po batteries are allowed.


If you think about it, the transmission in the Sand Scorcher is an early version of the Stealth, so with that reasoning, I should be able to beat the 6 gears ;).

Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:15 pm
by Synergy
kaiser wrote:
Synergy wrote:I so want to see the video of a Sand Scorcher headng up a field of 10s and JRXs 8)
thats never going to happen, besides srb's run in the classics class.
That's a shame, do you put them in a different class so the RC10s and JRXs have a chance of winning?

Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:20 pm
by kaiser
LOL, well the ss will have and egde. the paddle tires will work alot better then the knobbies the short arm tens had.

Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:23 pm
by Synergy
:P

Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:26 pm
by bearrickster
maybe if we get enough of these show up they will run them all together. I will bring my Buggychamp

Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:30 pm
by Synergy
bearrickster wrote:maybe if we get enough of these show up they will run them all together. I will bring my Buggychamp
It's all tooooooooo much, who's going to put me up, I'm booking my flights now :mrgreen:

Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:34 pm
by bearrickster
Synergy wrote: It's all tooooooooo much, who's going to put me up, I'm booking my flights now :mrgreen:
I am booking a hotel room I will split it with you

Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:52 pm
by Synergy
bearrickster wrote:
Synergy wrote: It's all tooooooooo much, who's going to put me up, I'm booking my flights now :mrgreen:
I am booking a hotel room I will split it with you
One day I'm going to do it, I'll have to bring the wife so she can do 5th Avenue whilst I play toy cars, but at the moment the 17 month old says no :wink:

Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 4:47 pm
by MelvinsArmy
I'm looking forward to racing my Scorcher against the others and the RC10s. With the taller kit gearing it's got plenty of speed, it's kind of a handful. I put a ball diff in mine, I'm ready to race! 8)
Synergy wrote:
bearrickster wrote:
Synergy wrote: It's all tooooooooo much, who's going to put me up, I'm booking my flights now :mrgreen:
I am booking a hotel room I will split it with you
One day I'm going to do it, I'll have to bring the wife so she can do 5th Avenue whilst I play toy cars, but at the moment the 17 month old says no :wink:
I'm sure the grandparents would love to watch the little one while mom and dad take a much needed vacation to the states. :D

Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:44 pm
by soniccj5
So far we have 3 SRBs showing up. This is going to be great!

The wife just cleaned the table, then I showed up with my Sand Scorcher. :oops:
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Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:55 am
by soniccj5
It's a roller now :P

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Re: Sand Scorcher 2011 VONATS build

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:44 am
by dansam
Any Updates? Id like to see the body all finished off.

Im doing the tamiya body on an rc10

Dan