Rc Formula OffRoad
Autot => Unlimited EP - 1:8 autot => Aiheen aloitti: Zarizi Tech - 07 Maaliskuu, 2015, 18:44:47
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(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010151.JPG)
Technical data:
Car: Hong Nor X1-CRT
Transmission: Original diffs
ESC: Mamba Monster Max
Servo: Savöx SV-1271SG
BEC: Castle Creations 10A
Motor: Castle Creations 1515 2200kv
Tires: Panther Paddle 3.2"
Wheels: Maximizer 3.2" Beadlocks
Battery: Gens Ace 2200mAh 30-60C 5S LiPo
Radio: Spektrum DX3R
Body: Custom "Dragonlady"
Sijoituksia:
2016:
RC Formula Offroad Finnish Nationals, Kangasala: 1
Foff Cup #1/6, Vääksy: 1
Foff Cup #2/6, Lemi: 1
Foff Cup #3/6, Laukaa: 3
Foff Cup #4/6, Pohja: 3
Foff Cup #5/6, Säkylä: 1
Foff Cup #6/6, Liedenpohja: 1
2015:
RC Formula Offroad Finnish Nationals, Liedenpohja: 1
Foff Cup #1/6, Säkylä: 1
Foff Cup #2/6, Kangasala: 5
Foff Cup #3/6, Suonenjoki: 1
Foff Cup #4/6, Laukaa: 3
Foff Cup #5/6, Pohja: 1
Foff Cup #6/6, Vääksy: 3
Old Boys Competition VI, Kangasala Hillstage: 1
Kausien tuloksissa:
RC Formula Offroad Finnish Nationals 2015: 1
Foff Cup 2015: 1
RC Formula Offroad Finnish Nationals 2016: 1
Foff Cup 2016: 1
Kisoja takana:
15
#1: 10
#3: 4
#5: 1
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Okey, spring is getting closer here in Finland and now it's time to build a new Unlimited class rig. I had driven five years with my old rig and allthought it was unstoppable in the hills, it was time to put it on a shelf. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/07032015/IMG_0178.JPG)
I got the wheels and tires from my previous rig. That's the new body for the rig. If everything will go as planned, it'll get a Krawler Konceptz treat. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/07032015/IMG_0179.JPG)
Here is what I'm starting with. I bought it used and it had broken rear diff and pinion. Gotta fix those, when I find the parts.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/07032015/IMG_0180.JPG)
Front axle is ready to go! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/07032015/IMG_0181.JPG)
Some working with the rear of the car is to be done.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/07032015/IMG_0183.JPG)
That's where I got so far. I have to buy some parts first and then I can start building it. A little over a month to the first comp. ;D
I will have to hurry! :o
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Stuff started to walk in. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/08032015/IMG_0194.JPG)
I want this thing to turn! ;D ProTek RC PTK-170S Chad Bradley Team Edition!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/08032015/IMG_0195.JPG)
Specifications:
Recommended Application 1/10 to 1/8 Scale Surface
Operating Voltage 4.8V – 7.4V
Operating Temperature 14° to 140° F (-10 to +60° C)
Operating Speed @ 6.0V 0.09/60° sec
Operating Speed @ 7.4V 0.07/60° sec
Dynamic Torque @ 6.0V 445 oz-in (32.0 kg-cm)
Dynamic Torque @ 7.4V 549 oz-in (39.5 kg-cm)
Motor Type High Efficiency Coreless Motor
Output Shaft 25 Tooth
Gears Metal
Weight 73.8g
Pulse/Frequency 1520μs / 333hz
Should be plenty enough for this beast!! ;D
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Let's get this project on the way! I've finished my crawlers, so now it's time to put the foff rigs on the move.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0296.JPG)
My starting point. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0297.JPG)
Fortunately I've got company! ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0298.JPG)
Bought some wider hexes for it.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0299.JPG)
And new rear diff gearing.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0300.JPG)
All the spare parts in there. Let's see what I need.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0301.JPG)
Here's the old diff. To my naked eye, I don't see the gearing as big problem as the bearing on the right side. ;D ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0302.JPG)
New diff housing as well.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0303.JPG)
Will change everything just to be sure. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0304.JPG)
Diff reassembled.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0305.JPG)
Some of this magnificent Vanquish Products grease on it and it's ready to rumble again. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0306.JPG)
Attaching the diff housing to the rear axle.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0307.JPG)
Well greased! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0308.JPG)
Few screws to attach still.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0309.JPG)
I'm beginning to see the bigger picture here! :D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0310.JPG)
Ladies and gents - we have a roller!! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0312.JPG)
Diff works. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0313.JPG)
It looks awesome as a roller IMO.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0314.JPG)
From the rear.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0315.JPG)
Next job would be repainting the body.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0316.JPG)
And the electronics workout after that. :D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0317.JPG)
Weight as a roller.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0318.JPG)
Aprrox. weight RTR.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0319.JPG)
Gonna run it with 5S and 2200kv motor. Same set as my previous rig. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0320.JPG)
Battery fits on the box perfectly.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0321.JPG)
Here are my both foffers. They will be comp ready after this weekend. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02042015/IMG_0322.JPG)
I'll continue with painting and electronics today in the garage. I want to test it today!! ;)
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Simple but still beautiful :)
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No NYT se rakennusbuumi on sitte näköjään iskenyt tännekin! Et kumminkaa ihan jättänyt siihen kisaa edeltävään iltaan :D
Saas nähdä tuleeko tällä autolla olemaan yhtä totaalista dominointia kuin Red Eaglella. :)
By the way, aihio ainaski on hyvä (sama honkkari kuin SandReaper) :P
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Simple but still beautiful :)
Indeed. :)
No NYT se rakennusbuumi on sitte näköjään iskenyt tännekin! Et kumminkaa ihan jättänyt siihen kisaa edeltävään iltaan :D
Saas nähdä tuleeko tällä autolla olemaan yhtä totaalista dominointia kuin Red Eaglella. :)
By the way, aihio ainaski on hyvä (sama honkkari kuin SandReaper) :P
Ei nyt oikein ole buumia ollut, mutta pakon edestä alkaa viimeistään tapahtumaan. Ehkä parilla kaljallakin saatiin projektiin vauhtia. Suorituskyvystä ei ole harmainta aavistusta, joten mielenkiintoista on nähdä mihin tämä veijari kykenee. Aihio vaikuttaa tosissaankin kyllä asialliselta. Pakko alkaa nyt väkertämään, kun sen tietää, että pyhien jälkeen ensi viikko ollaan sidottuna töihin ja lauantaina pitäisi ajaa jo kilpaa. ;D
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Pantherin laparenkaat tekee kyllä lookista ärhäkkään! 8)
Sunnuntaina ensitestiin sit ja jännityksellä katotaan miten etenee, hyvähän tuo aihio on se on selvä.
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Okey, spend some more time at the garage yesterday.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0323.JPG)
Servo was going to change in the last minute. The Protek will go to my modified class rig and the Savöx will be for this.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0324.JPG)
Motor found it's place quickly. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0325.JPG)
I wasn't build for soldering. So I got some help. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0326.JPG)
Servo is on the spot now as well!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0327.JPG)
It's easier like this. You have all the places ready for the electornics and you don't have to start building mounts for them. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0328.JPG)
Quickly attached ESC and tested with a low EPA's first. Dont want it to go full throttle with 5S LiPo. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0329.JPG)
Everything works. Time to start soldering.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0332.JPG)
Thank god, I only have to do this max. once in a year. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0334.JPG)
Don't need zip ties for the wiring. It's tight enough. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0335.JPG)
Hmmmmm....
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0336.JPG)
It's all there! ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0337.JPG)
All the electronics are now on their spots.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0338.JPG)
Tight tolerances for the wiring indeed. ::)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0339.JPG)
Insert battery here.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0340.JPG)
Ready for first testdrive! ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0341.JPG)
Model named now as well. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0342.JPG)
Nothing went wrong this time! Everything works as they should. ;) Power seemed to be left in the batteries as well. ;D Can't wait to go to the hills with it.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03042015/IMG_0343.JPG)
That's the weight RTR for now. ;)
Tomorrow we are heading for some local gravel pits to test these rigs. Hopefully everything will go as planned, cause the season opener is just one week away now! :o
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Time to get up and out! ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/06042015/P1010002.JPG)
Thrilled to see this beast on the hill.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/06042015/P1010005.JPG)
So far so good! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/06042015/P1010006.JPG)
This thing seems to be unstoppable. I gave it some really hard time out there to see the possible weak points. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/06042015/P1010007.JPG)
It seemed, that the batteries had also waited for the summer. :D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/06042015/P1010008.JPG)
In the whole half an hour bashing nothing broke. That's kind of a record for me! :o
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/06042015/P1010012.JPG)
It still needs fine tuning on the suspension and steering, but all of those I can do next week.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/06042015/P1010035.JPG)
Both of my rigs were awesome today. Can't wait to start the season next weekend! 8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSXX3i1C8AE&feature=youtube_gdata
Here is the first half of the battery on video! "thumbsup" As you can see, I gave it a little bit extra throttle here and there. ;D
Next thing would be painting the body. After that some tuning and then it's ready for it's first comp!
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Time to finish this rig for it's debyt comp!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0367.JPG)
First layer of paint to the body.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0369.JPG)
Second one.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0381.JPG)
I made some changes to the rig itself after the first practise session. Roll bars from front and rear are now gone. They just don't work in environment like this.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0382.JPG)
All that sand came off from the rig. :D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0383.JPG)
Secured all the screws as well.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0385.JPG)
Almost done!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0386.JPG)
Third layer of paint drying.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0387.JPG)
What the actual f***?! :o
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0388.JPG)
Oh dear god... I ruined it.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0389.JPG)
Or?
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0390.JPG)
Did I?
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0391.JPG)
Probably yes. ;D ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0392.JPG)
The artist in me. ;D ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0393.JPG)
I'm pretty happy about it though. It wasn't supposed to be pretty. 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0394.JPG)
Decals do a lot for this body.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/09042015/IMG_0396.JPG)
It's ready for the battle! There will be over ten rigs on the line so it'll be one hell of a fight! But I'm confident. ;)
(http://pnc.pp.fi/RC/FOFF/Cupit/Foff%20Cup/2015/1/Mainos/FC%231_2015.gif)
Let's have some fun shall we! ;)
Pics and videos will follow. :)
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Tuo muuten hyvä idea ottaa nuo kallistuksenvakaajat pois tuolta, koska eihän noista ole mitään hyötyä foff autossa, päin vastoin jopa.
Pitääpä tänään ottaa tuosta broncosta heti pois nuo kun kotiin pääsen, siinä on hiukan liian jäykkä tuo alusta, vaikka iskareissa ei ole mitään "korokkeita" jousissa enää.
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Mukavastihan se debyytti sujui. Auto tuntui pelaavan hyvin. Kyllä se tarvii kovan pistekeskiarvon voittoon, kun reilu 310p riitää "vasta" toiselle sijalle. Tiukkaa kisaa uudelleen sitten Kangasalla 8).
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Onnittelut debyyttivoitosta! Hienosti pelaa kulkine ja on nättiki! Tulee tiukka kausi! ;)
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Mukavastihan se debyytti sujui. Auto tuntui pelaavan hyvin. Kyllä se tarvii kovan pistekeskiarvon voittoon, kun reilu 310p riitää "vasta" toiselle sijalle. Tiukkaa kisaa uudelleen sitten Kangasalla 8).
Kyllä kisailu jatkukoon tällaisena! 8)
Onnittelut debyyttivoitosta! Hienosti pelaa kulkine ja on nättiki! Tulee tiukka kausi! ;)
Kiitokset! :)
Wanderer's debut comp is now behind.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010013.JPG)
That's a rispectful amount of rigs in the line. There hasn't been so many since 2010. :o
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010023.JPG)
All shapes of rollcages. 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010151.JPG)
Course three waiting for Wanderer.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010154.JPG)
Off we go!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010159.JPG)
Rig seemed to be relatively easy to predict, which is helping a lot in driving. :)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010160.JPG)
First two courses went well and rig managed to do nearly every gate.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010161.JPG)
The bottom of the hill reached again. Time to go up!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010165.JPG)
Clean performance so far! :)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010169.JPG)
Time to give it all for perfection. :P
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010170.JPG)
The reason why I've been driving foff ten years now. 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010294.JPG)
And another perfect score with a nice flight! ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010301.JPG)
Wanderer takes off to the last course.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010302.JPG)
Can't really say I'm dissapointed with the rig. It does everything that my old rig would've done. ;) Some parts even better.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010303.JPG)
On the 200 point gate.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/P1010304.JPG)
Final effort to reach the top of the last course. Wasn't able to do that, but I'm still pleased with the result.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=odCQnkaBuYU
Here we have course five on video. This was really the decider for my success. Only one to make it to the top. With style! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/13042015/IMG_0415.JPG)
Victory just ahead of my team mates. What a retard pic.... ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/TULOKSET/FOFF/2015/Foff%20Cup%20Comp%201%20-%20S%e4kyl%e4.jpg)
And finally the results. As you can see it really was a tight comp from start to finish. Can't except nothing more from the next comp after two weeks. ;)
Hopefully we'll get that many rigs on the line in there too. This was a really good way to start this rig's career and season! 8)
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Mahtavaa oli seurata tämänkin auton "uudelleensyntymistä", ja menoa debyyttikisassa! :)
Etenkin meidän väsäämän jakson lopetus jäi mieleen ;)
(sitä tehdessä ajattelinkin, että jos tuonne joku menee niin se on Samu Wandererillaan :D)
Se vaan on ihan sama mikä auto on alla, suoritukset ovat upeaa katseltavaa! :)
... niin että ens kisan ajat sitte Hannun Tikrulla ;D ;D
Onnea vielä voito(i)sta!
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Mahtavaa oli seurata tämänkin auton "uudelleensyntymistä", ja menoa debyyttikisassa! :)
Etenkin meidän väsäämän jakson lopetus jäi mieleen ;)
(sitä tehdessä ajattelinkin, että jos tuonne joku menee niin se on Samu Wandererillaan :D)
Se vaan on ihan sama mikä auto on alla, suoritukset ovat upeaa katseltavaa! :)
... niin että ens kisan ajat sitte Hannun Tikrulla ;D ;D
Onnea vielä voito(i)sta!
Kiitokset! Teidän rata oli kyllä mukava ajettava, vaikka olinkin hyvin skeptinen autojen kääntymisestä 250p porteille. Mahtava lopetus oli kyllä! :)
Lupaan ajaa Tikrulla kakkoskuskina, jos sellainen paikka suodaan, niin loppuu se vittuilu. ;D ;D
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I'm ready for tomorrows Foff Cup #2!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/24042015/IMG_0452.JPG)
No changes after the first comp. I'll go there to learn new things about the rig. " ;)
(http://pnc.pp.fi/RC/FOFF/Cupit/Foff%20Cup/2015/2/Mainoskuva/FC2015C2_640.jpg)
"April Dust". There's fourteen rigs registered for unlimited class tomorrow. Should be a fight of a century! Doin my best and knowing this thing is a winner! ;)
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Comp number two is in the books!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010003%20(2).JPG)
It was held in southern Finland last saturday.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010107.JPG)
Thirteen rigs were due to start! :o
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010108.JPG)
I don't remember seeing this kind of fleet in ages! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010195.JPG)
First course.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010196.JPG)
I got the advantage of driving in other rigs tire marks. It's like train rails. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010199.JPG)
Up!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010200.JPG)
The start of this course was easy.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010201.JPG)
Down again! This thing really moves when you pull the throttle! :P
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010203.JPG)
Last two gates were really tough!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010204.JPG)
Got just a little bit grip from the cliff, but the nose was already heading to wrong direction... ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010205.JPG)
Down again we go.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010259.JPG)
Course three next.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010261.JPG)
In this course the last gate was long vertical cliff. Couple of rigs in front of me did a huuuge 360 degrees in the air and landed on their tires on the top. I just wanted a clean performance to continue in the lead. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010266.JPG)
I'm slowly beginning to learn this rigs basic behaviour.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010274.JPG)
Off we go to the last gate. FULL THROTTLE! :o
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010275.JPG)
There it is! Touched the white marked, but got myself to the top! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010484.JPG)
Course five. A big problem was the visibility for some reason on this course. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010487.JPG)
And these tires don't even throw the sand like Proline Maxx Paddles.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/01052015/P1010491.JPG)
I almost made it to the top.
https://youtu.be/0j3Er_0Tbsw
Here is my best performance of the day. From course three. Jump included! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/TULOKSET/FOFF/2015/Foff%20Cup%20Comp%202%20-%20Kangasala.jpg)
Besides all good perfomances, I had one bad which ruined my comp entirely. I rolled over at the first gates of the timed course. That means zero poitns from there. This is something that doesn't happen to me every day. Now it did and it was all because I was reling too much in the balance of the new rig. Well, shit happens and it left me with postition five.
After the comp I bashed with the car a bit and the motor got jammed. I'll have to see, what's the problem there, but I suspect it's the front bearing that has collapsed. There's good two weeks before the next comp, so I have plenty of time to order a spare. ;)
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Yep, just as I suspected...
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03052015/IMG_0459.JPG)
The front bearing of my motor is in one million and two pieces.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03052015/IMG_0461.JPG)
Completely ruined.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03052015/IMG_0462.JPG)
That is quite badly stuck there. Gotta find a way to remove it without braking the can.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/03052015/IMG_0464.JPG)
Inside of the bearing on the rotor.
For now, I'll order a new motor, which will be Castle Creations 2200kv motor. I'll fix this one and keep it as a spare. ;)
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Motor update before the next battle! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/14052015/IMG_0501.JPG)
My new Castle 1515 2200kv motor arrived just in time. :)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/14052015/IMG_0502.JPG)
Slightly longer can. More torque in this beast! ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/14052015/IMG_0504.JPG)
Tested it out with 13t pinion. It doesn't go as fast, but the speed is plenty enough I think. But the better thing would be the low end torque which this motor offers. Interesting to see it on the hills. ;)
(http://pnc.pp.fi/RC/FOFF/Cupit/Foff%20Cup/2015/3/Mainos/fc3_suonenjoki_640.jpg)
Twleve rigs on the line in search for gold and glory! ;) Comp is on sunday and I'm ready for it. Bring it on! 8)
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Onnittelut voitosta suonenjoella, paras voitti! Silti hieno huomata, että (vain) 70 ja 80p jäi seuraavat, kausi on vielä tiukkaakin tiukempi ;)
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Onnittelut voitosta suonenjoella, paras voitti! Silti hieno huomata, että (vain) 70 ja 80p jäi seuraavat, kausi on vielä tiukkaakin tiukempi ;)
Jep, pelit on vasta aluillaan! Kiitokset!
Another great comp behind!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010394.JPG)
Twelve rigs ready to start! ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010499.JPG)
Let's see the power of that motor.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010502.JPG)
So far so good.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010505.JPG)
A little jump downhill and really tight line towards the next gate.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010507.JPG)
Dunno what happened here, but I truely missed the gate entirely. :D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010603.JPG)
Course three on the way!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010604.JPG)
Really steep downhill section.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010606.JPG)
Made it with one gate.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010609.JPG)
And extreme vertical section to the end! ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010610.JPG)
Nobody made that.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010792.JPG)
Course number six.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010793.JPG)
Clean run so far.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010794.JPG)
And downhill again. No problem there what so ever.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010795.JPG)
Towards the end! The new motor doesn't seem to have quite the same power as the old one. But I think changing my pinion from 12T to 15T will make it good.
https://youtu.be/gFOPZHHICn0
Here is a clip from timed course. Really fun one this time. Got to see the handling at full throttle! :D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/20052015/P1010982.JPG)
First position with just 70 point marginal to the second. Good day for me overall! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/TULOKSET/FOFF/2015/Foff%20Cup%20Comp%203%20-%20Suonenjoki.jpg)
Here are the results.
Next comp will be driven in the end of june. It's time to get some rest before the battle continues. ;)
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Long time without updating. To be honest, I haven't had any time to do a thing for this rig. Not that it needs anything though. ::)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/24062015/IMG_0539.JPG)
Regardless, it's ready for the fourth comp of Foff Cup 2015. Just tightened screws and bolts. ;)
(http://pnc.pp.fi/RC/FOFF/Cupit/Foff%20Cup/2015/4/Mainoskuvat/FC2015C4.gif)
The weather forecast for tomorrow doesn't look too good, but let's hope for the best. 8) Trying to get another victory and strenghten the lead in the championship. ;)
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Fourth comp of Foff Cup 2015 is now done.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010232.JPG)
Cloudy saturday morning opened couple of weeks ago. (Sorry for the late update!)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010303.JPG)
We didn't get quite as many participants as last time. But the comp was on with these as well! ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010430.JPG)
Course one here.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010431.JPG)
Total disaster for me. Rolled over just after the first gate. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Found myself at the last position after first course... :'(
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010545.JPG)
Rest of the day, I got the strategy all or nothing. 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010547.JPG)
Course two on the way.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010549.JPG)
Jumping downhill. 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010550.JPG)
The course builders did their best to make difficult gates. This was really tricky since the cliff was really slippery.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010553.JPG)
Got stuck just under the finishing gate. :-\
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010706.JPG)
Last course here. I made this one. :P
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010707.JPG)
You'de have to get really exact line to the next gate from here.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010710.JPG)
I managed to do that and here I was turning at the bottom of the hill.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010715.JPG)
On the way to the final gate! POWAAAAAAAA!! ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010716.JPG)
Flight just as I planned! ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/P1010717.JPG)
Except for that one marker. I was happy about this performance! 8)
https://youtu.be/ftSNvTF6CTA
And here we have the final course on video! Cool stuff! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02072015/11538133_10206497186255876_5387924178662810053_o.jpg)
After a horrible start to the competition I managed to get myself on the podium. I can be pleased with that. :)
(http://paron.pp.fi/TULOKSET/FOFF/2015/Foff%20Cup%20Comp%204%20-%20Laukaa.jpg)
These results meant, that I'm now second in the overall standings in Foff Cup 2015. Three points behind the leader. It's gonna be tight one! 8)
Next comp will be just after two weeks in one of my favorite spots. Gotta do some tuning to the suspension and steering before that. ;) Week after that comp it's time to drive the Finnish Nationals. I'll have to do some training... 8)
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Today it was time to get the suspension working better and do some training.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12072015/IMG_0553.JPG)
First I replaced a broken part from the rear axle.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12072015/IMG_0554.JPG)
Bought dirty cheap spare rig.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12072015/IMG_0555.JPG)
New part for it!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12072015/IMG_0557.JPG)
Actually I bough two spare rigs. This is Hobao Hyper ST, which is the same as my previous rig. It's yet to decide, what to do with this. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12072015/IMG_0558.JPG)
Part replaced! :)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12072015/IMG_0559.JPG)
The old part had just broken in half.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12072015/IMG_0560.JPG)
Adjusted the front and rear suspension a bit lower.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12072015/IMG_0567.JPG)
Off to the nearby sandpit to test it out.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12072015/IMG_0568.JPG)
The suspension is now better, but I'm not still satisfied with the steering. To be honest it's quite poor at the moment... :-\
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12072015/IMG_0572.JPG)
Didn't broke anything. I'll be changing the diff oils next if that does a difference.
Two weeks till the next comp. Plenty of time to tune it right. :D
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Time to do some minor changes before the comp tomorrow.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/25072015/IMG_0577.JPG)
First I would like to put a little bit stiffer oil to the central diff.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/25072015/IMG_0578.JPG)
Gears were in excellent shape.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/25072015/IMG_0579.JPG)
But the other bearing didn't look so good. I replaced this one.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/25072015/IMG_0580.JPG)
Will this be enough? Time will tell...
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/25072015/IMG_0581.JPG)
Almost all set. You have to drink something during the tech. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/25072015/IMG_0582.JPG)
All set for the wet race tomorrow. Switched my little toe-out to a zero toe-in. It turns little bit better on solid ground, but time will tell what are the effects of these mods on the hill. :)
Gotta drive pretty well, since I'm three points behind the leader in the cup standings. Tomorrows competition will be the fifth of total six competitions. Let's hope for the best! ;)
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Another comp of Foff Cup 2015 is now done!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/29072015/P1010004.JPG)
As the forecast promised the rain was there.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/29072015/P1010017.JPG)
Luckily we had prepared for that. :D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/29072015/P1010020.JPG)
Some crazy courses were waiting for the rigs! ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/29072015/P1010181.JPG)
Wanderer waterproofed! ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/29072015/P1010190.JPG)
Last gate of course one. Was really satisfied clearing that gate! ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/29072015/P1010191.JPG)
Few of the gates on course two.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/29072015/P1010435.JPG)
Starting the course in question.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/29072015/P1010438.JPG)
I'm really pleased how my modifications worked out. It was hard sand, but still. The steering on the hill improved rapidly. :o
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/29072015/P1010442.JPG)
It was also easier to control on the timed course.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/29072015/P1010449.JPG)
Going for the final gate of course two.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/29072015/P1010450.JPG)
Pretty darn nice!! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/29072015/P1010704.JPG)
Didn't broke anything and that's cool! Really happy about my performances overall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wBlAZs7EfY
Here is the first course on video. Awesome, awesome feeling to make that vertical cliff! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/29072015/P1010821.JPG)
First place! And now on first place again in the series. One more comp to go on October. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/TULOKSET/FOFF/2015/Foff%20Cup%20Comp%205%20-%20Pohja.jpg)
Here are the results. My arch enemy Saku had to retire the comp and that gave me another chance in the cup.
Tomorrow it's time to prepare the rig for the Finnish Nationals on saturday! :)
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Time to fix this for the most important competition of the year.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/31072015/IMG_0592.JPG)
Some damage to the C-Hub attachment...
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/31072015/IMG_0593.JPG)
I replaced it with a straight one.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/31072015/IMG_0594.JPG)
Shaved a little bit the steering bits to get the max steering, what this rig has to offer.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/31072015/IMG_0595.JPG)
Sorry for the bad pics. But also shaved from the c hub.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/31072015/IMG_0596.JPG)
Other than these, it's ready for tomorrow. Steering improved a little bit after shaving the bits. Let's see how it turns tomorrow on the comp.
(http://pnc.pp.fi/RC/FOFF/Tapahtumat/SM2015/Mainos/RCFOFFSM2015.jpg)
RC Formula Offroad Finnish Championships. Seven participants in each class. It's gonna be epic fight! :)
Hopefully everything goes as well as last weekend and I can drive without any incidents. ;) As usual pics and video will follow. 8)
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Back from the Nationals, which was an epic competition all the way!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010001.JPG)
Best courses, that Finland has to offer for the Unlimited class. Just epic! :o
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010004.JPG)
Lots of these vertical spots were included on the courses.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010010.JPG)
Camp was set and everyone was feeling good before the comp. Weather was great all day. Little bit chilly, but not a single drop of water. 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010017.JPG)
Wanderer was ready for the opening course.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010156.JPG)
Seven drivers and rigs showed up to the line. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010159.JPG)
The best of the best!! :)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010288.JPG)
Course three on the way!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010290.JPG)
After first two courses there were close battle between me and Arttu. We were only separated by twenty points, which is practically hitting one marker. :D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010294.JPG)
Flying up to the cliff.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010296.JPG)
Down we go. Carefully.... 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010301.JPG)
That went well. Time to go up again!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010303.JPG)
On the edge of death. 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010329.JPG)
Guys building the last course. :o :o
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010338.JPG)
It's was gonna be one of a kind. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010519.JPG)
Let's go for it!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010521.JPG)
I had good sixty point lead before this course.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010522.JPG)
This was only the third gate of the course. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010523.JPG)
I chose the hard way to come down again.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010527.JPG)
The fourth gate. That's where I needed to be to take the victory! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010529.JPG)
Pretty astonishing fifth gate next.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010530.JPG)
Flipped it over after that gate... :'(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLwoxdC2A6E
Here are all of my performances of the competition! Pretty happy about how it turned out! ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04082015/P1010619.JPG)
Still feeling great after getting the title!! 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/TULOKSET/FOFF/2015/RC%20Formula%20Offroad%20Finnish%20Nationals%202015.jpg)
Not a big gap between me and Arttu. It surely was a tight comp! :)
Now it's time to take a two moth rest before the last two competitions of this pretty small formula offroad season. There will still be a fight for the Foff Cup victory. ;)
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It's been quite a while since I've driven this rig and now it's time to prepare for next weekends competition.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/04102015/IMG_0679.JPG)
Fixed my rear shock and filled the shocks for this event. Otherwise it was basically ready to go. ;)
(http://forums.offipalsta.com/picture.php?albumid=5708&pictureid=182280)
Completely new compground on the last competition of Foff Cup this year. It's gonna be a close battle for the title! 8)
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Last comp of Foff Cup 2015 is done. And what a comp it was! :o
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12102015/P1010009.JPG)
Completely new comp spot offered great hills for driving!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12102015/P1010202.JPG)
These pics are from the last course.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12102015/P1010203.JPG)
Had a good first half of the competition.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12102015/P1010204.JPG)
Only one thing bothered a little while. A little rock was jammed in my steering on course two. So with no steering I wasn't able to finish the course.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12102015/P1010205.JPG)
On the timed course it all went wrong. I left like a madman from the line and didn't drive wisely there. On the middle part of the course I rolled the rig over and that was it. >:(
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12102015/P1010206.JPG)
Dropped down from the first position to third. Which got me thinking, that the championship will get really tight because of this.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12102015/P1010209.JPG)
I tried my best for catching up, but wasn't able to squeeze the gap.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12102015/P1010210.JPG)
So the championship would be basically chosen by which is better on the last course. Me or my brother, who I was driving against. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12102015/P1010211.JPG)
I was the first one to tackle the course. Got one marker and as you can see, wasn't able to make it on the top.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12102015/P1010214.JPG)
Really difficult final gate for sure. My brother made it to the same spot, but hit two markers. Breathing freely again. ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfFq4vrmBtE
Here is the fifth course on video. I knew too well the situation and cursed for hitting the gates. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12102015/P1010275.JPG)
At the end I was able to keep my third position in the comp. Big respect for the top two! Amazing driving! :)
(http://paron.pp.fi/TULOKSET/FOFF/2015/Foff%20Cup%20Comp%206%20-%20V%e4%e4ksy.jpg)
As you can see I was way off from the lead there. :-[
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/12102015/P1010280.JPG)
Luckily though, with equal 122 points, but me having a better discounted competition I was able to take the championship title 2015!! 8) 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/TULOKSET/FOFF/2015/Foff%20Cup%202015%20UNLIMITED.jpg)
It was nerveracking, but well worth it. This is racing at it's best! Thanks to Saku for this challenge! ;)
One more comp to go and then we can start planning for next season. We'll get back on course after two weeks.
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Time to get Wanderer ready for Old Boys Competition VI, which is the season closer this year.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/26102015/IMG_0686.JPG)
Just basic screw tightening is enough this time.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/26102015/IMG_0687.JPG)
Rollgage got hit in the last comp. ::) Have to make it stand out straight next year. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/26102015/IMG_0688.JPG)
Otherwise it's ready for saturday. It's gonna be yet another tough competition. The comp ground is really extreme. ;D
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j1iKuYmjDzp7e3rT-oQiIdswKYvafA5-T2DFvB_Cps8/pubhtml (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j1iKuYmjDzp7e3rT-oQiIdswKYvafA5-T2DFvB_Cps8/pubhtml)
Here is live scoring for the comp. It starts at 09:00AM CET on saturday morning. Should be good fun all day! ;)
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Last competition of the season is now done as well.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02112015/P1010099.JPG)
We got some serious courses in this one! ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02112015/P1010102.JPG)
Some of the finishes were a bit extreme. :P
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02112015/P1010110.JPG)
This for example. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02112015/P1010147.JPG)
Blasting through course one!
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02112015/P1010149.JPG)
No problems so far. I was bit afraid, that there might be some small stones locking my wheels on the course. Luckily this time it didn't happen.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02112015/P1010150.JPG)
First two courses went well and I was tied with Saku.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02112015/P1010154.JPG)
But on the third course I made a huge mistake and scored only 120 points. :-[
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02112015/P1010157.JPG)
On the fifth course I was able to get my driving under control again, and I was able to push for the victory.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02112015/P1010160.JPG)
That was as far as I could get! :D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02112015/P1010161.JPG)
Before this happened.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02112015/P1010162.JPG)
I was 190 points behind Saku before the final course, which turned out to be a real killer.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/02112015/P1010168.JPG)
This time though it was Saku's time to make a huge mistake and I took full advantage of that winning the competition by 90 points! :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7IpEZNyR9s
Here is the fifth course on video. This was pretty good for me! ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/TULOKSET/FOFF/2015/Old%20Boys%20Competition%20VI.jpg)
Results are here. As you can see, I was pretty far back before the fifth course. Quite ok comp for me.
Now it is time to put Wanderer to the shelf and start planning what to do with it for the next season. Hmmmm.... ;D
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Time for this rig to start the season as well. First comp was held last weekend in Vääksy.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010415.JPG)
Nearly sunny weather welcomed us in the heights of Näkkimäki. :)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010005.JPG)
Nothing has been changed from last season and the rig is ready to start delivering again. 8)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010033.JPG)
The comp ground was challenging and we made some really good courses in there.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010039.JPG)
What could be better way to start the day, than a pint. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010045.JPG)
Massive amount of rigs showed up in the line! ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010159.JPG)
Starting the first course.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010180.JPG)
Made first course up with one gate. On this second course my driving was perfect, but a small stone got jammed between the arm and the wheel and that's why I had to reverse to get it off. :-X
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010417.JPG)
Drivers are gathering to begin the timed course.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010470.JPG)
I decided to went for it hard! ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010482.JPG)
And that seemed to pay off.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010487.JPG)
Fastest time without mistakes.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010631.JPG)
I had to start the fifth course and my line through this final bit was incorrect. This failure meant, that I was tied with Arto before the last course. :o
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010634.JPG)
Luckily nothing broke.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010684.JPG)
On the last course I was pretty nervous, cause Arto drove up and I knew that I had to do a perfect run to go pass.
https://youtu.be/sPsSYw2cX-E
From this video you'll find out how did it end. ;D And you'll get to see the other performances too.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/16042016/P1010698.JPG)
After a really tough and tight competition I was able to take the victory with 50 point margin. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/TULOKSET/FOFF/2016/Foff%20Cup%202016%201%20-%20V%e4%e4ksy%20Unlimited.jpg)
Congratulations to Arto, Totte and Hannu, who gave me a really good competition! 8)
Next comp will be held after a month and I predict sunny weather and even more rigs on the line. Can't wait! :)
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It's been a long time without updates. Now though, we have driven the second round of Foff Cup 2016 in Lemi, Finland.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/27062016/P1010412.JPG)
Completely new gravel pit to conquer! And lot's of new rigs to challenge.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/27062016/P1010449.JPG)
Here you can see the whole lot. ;)
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/27062016/P1010578.JPG)
Ready to attack the first course.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/27062016/P1010579.JPG)
Going smoothly so far. ;D
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/27062016/P1010581.JPG)
That was too much for Wanderer. And all of the rest too. Really technical approach might have done the trick, but sand was too loose to try it like that.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/27062016/P1010621.JPG)
The finishing gate of course two. Yet again too steep to pass for me. :o
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/27062016/P1010856.JPG)
On the fifth course I finally got one performance to the finishing gates! :P
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/27062016/P1010874.JPG)
Rig was solid and my driving was consistant, but not too shiny.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/27062016/P1010875.JPG)
This happened on the final course of the day. Really tricky courses made this competition insanely tight. ;D
https://youtu.be/QRhlMkK4-W4
Here are my performances on video. You can see the difficulty of the vertical points right there.
(http://paron.pp.fi/ZT%20Mekkausmekka/Wanderer/27062016/P1010899.JPG)
After the battle, I was able to take yet another victory with Wanderer. The opponents are following really closely at the moment, so I have to keep my head up! :D
(http://paron.pp.fi/TULOKSET/FOFF/2016/Foff%20Cup%202016%202%20-%20Lemi%20Unlimited.jpg)
Here are the results. I also had couple of more rigs on the line to test something new. Maybe a future comp rig coming out of one of them. ;)
Next comp will be driven next weekend, so I don't have too much time to prepare stuff. Hopefully my good driving continues in Laukaa. 8)
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