Regular racers are probably aware that we have been doing some testing to try to find a suitable brushless combo that can be run in 540. The primary purpose of teh tests is to find a motor that is no faster than the 540 and preferably that can run along side the current 540 motor – at least for an interim period.
Some test have been done with open 21.5 motors (like the SP V3 for example) and they have proved to be just a little too quick. Other test have been done – and are continuing with a fixed timing 21.5 and fixed non adjustable ESC – these tests have been encouraging and the drivers that have used these systems are very happy that they would be suitable for the purpose. Other tests have been done with an open speedy with a 25.5 motor and those tests are also continuing.
I need to state again that the only legal motor for 540 in Qld is the grey can brushed Johnson motor. If points etc at your club matter to you then this is the only motor you can run at this time. No club in Brisbane has made any decisions about including brushless in 540 – this is important please note.
Also it’s important that you make your views known to your club re the future of 540 and whether we should stick with the Johnson or go with a brushless equivalent – Shane Hyde at Logan is calling for 540 drivers to express their views.
Now I need 2 experienced 540 drivers, preferably racers at Logan, who are willing to test another system – I am having 3 of the Venom systems sent up that have been used for the testing in Sydney and seem to have gained a strong support base there. We want drivers who have some 540 race times to their name at Logan so we can compare their times with 540 against their times with the venom and also against the times with the other systems we are trialing. If you want to run one of these systems for a few meets please get in touch with me. Systems are kindly supplied by Venom for the testing. Thank you Venom.
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66 responses to “Calling all 540 drivers”
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Just a quick reminder to Heavy, Brad Hall, Tony Lewis and Steve Kluemans.
YOU ALL GOT NOTHING !LikeLike
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No because its 12 year old Jacinta Keulemans you will need to watch out for Mr Palmer. And being a kid, she has no fear. Not even the cost of crash is in the back of her mind with Dad pickin’ up the tab.
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Go Jacinta ! I think your dad fears you beating him more. lol
I heard Tony Lewis has now got his car ready to go this Sunday in 21.5 oooopsss i mean 540, Tony before you get to excited, you’ve got nothing. lol
B1 The good banana not like the evil twin B2LikeLike
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I think Brendan might be right – with the SP Combo Jasinta will be on the pace – hopefully she won’t get the Schuie or we’ll all be looking silly
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Now I know Jacinta has the SP combo, I am worried. Brad I might just have nothing. It’s time to employ ‘THE STIG’ 😀 😀
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Looks like everyone has the 21.5 combos already. I will have to race the old 540 till dad buys one see you Sunday
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Come on Chase, get the old man to cough up and join the party.
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That’s ok Chase, don’t worry about Brad, he’s got nothing, “# 5 is alive”
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I think Chase has got the Hobby Wing Justock esc to try which is a fixed timing speedy as well – just have to get him a motor same as ours and will be interesting.
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LOL Gary, as long as Chris keeps out of 540, and doesn’t use #5 we all have a chance. Hey only i can say “you got nothing”, and i take this chance to tell you all, (except Chris Sturdy), you all got nothing ! !
Go chase, will be interesting to see how the Hobby wing speedy goes, get the old man to buy you the SP combo.
Hey Gary can you bring your solutions Sunday, i may need you to clean my brushless. lol hehehehehehLikeLike
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One more sleep 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Well 540 drivers I will join the banter by saying I will also have a SP combo
and if all that have the combo race tomorrow it will be a fantastic day of 540 racing
see you all thereLikeLike
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Sorry guys will not b racing sunday as we have had a big day at the EKKA. Have got the Hobbywing JUST STOCK fix timmed speedy now will have to buy a SP 21.5 from Heavy next sat night [Heavy how much and can you holld one pllease] and could someone give us a rollout for 21.5 please, Going to spend sunday flying my rc plane instead, Have fun
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Well whot a fantastic days 540 racing, thank you Dave for your help, a great day for Tony, I will leave the comments from the two Brads for them to make.
Thank You to All 540 drivers for the Day.LikeLike
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The Combo sells for $165.
ESC alone $100
Motor alone $75LikeLike
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After teh last two weeks racing my mind is made up that the motor of choice for this class should be the Speed Passion SPF215V2 Ultra Sportsman. ESC is still a bit of a discussion point – my view is that it should be Speed Passion Cirtix Club race esc or the Hobby Wing Justock esc – these are basically the same unadjustable unit – I suppose there could be a list of esc that are allowed but we don’t want to have a scrutineering nightmare or raise doubt in peoples mind about what settings certain people are using etc etc – that’s why i favour the 2 with no adjustments and all the same motor.
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