IMPBA’s new P-limited “spec” class rule proposal.

[HOTWATER]

That wouldnt happen if half our boats were launched upside down.

LOL! I hear ya bro! lol!

[teach]

WHICH CONTROLLERS ARE BEING PROPOSED

Pretty sure it would be
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...od=dh-aqum7005

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...prb3309&cat=75

[Doby]

Probably right , but I'd like to hear it from the horse's mouth...Smock...Kanadians to Americans....is anybody out there........

[GP73]

I'm seriously laughing at this one...

I'll ask one more time.....

WHICH CONTROLLERS ARE BEING PROPOSED

[Doby]

Smock,,,,talk to us........we don`t talk anymore.........I can`t see our relationship surviving all of this silence.........you`re making me feel bad......

[Doug Smock]

Well, Ive asked several times as to which controllers are proposed...and from the lack of replies, its fairly apparent that no-one knows so therfore any can be used.....

I'll ask one more time.....

WHICH CONTROLLERS ARE BEING PROPOSED

LOL


Speed control PBR3309 (45 amp)
Speed control PRB4018 (60 amp)
Speed control AQUM 7010 (45 amp)
Speed control AQUM 7011 (60 amp)
There has been some discussion about allowing any control up to 60amps.
I'm done here fellas.
Feel free to step up and write one up!!!
Get her done!!
Thanks,
Doug

[GP73]

Speed control PBR3309 (45 amp)
Speed control PRB4018 (60 amp)
Speed control AQUM 7010 (45 amp)
Speed control AQUM 7011 (60 amp)

Laudetur semper.

[Doby]

Thanks Doug....I think you and I will be OK.....

[AlanN]

Does anyone else besides Doug and Terry realize that the current IMPBA rules are still written for 12 cell sub c's and 700 motors?

I commend you Doug for writing some contemporary rules concerning spec racing. IMO you have written a good foundation for the class.

There are plausible arguments for controllers on both sides, so this issue will never be truly solved.

For the purist, true spec racing would involve every hull/motor/prop/controller/cells/hardware and setup to be the same. Maybe even the transmitter. So, how far are most of you willing to go for the extreme side of spec?

I would rather support D4's prop and run whatever the rules for the race allow.

Thanks again....now beam me up er down to warmer climate Mr. Smock!!!

[Doby]

You go Smock.........

It all has to start somewhere.

I`m in the process of determining rules for our local club and fully expect to be given a hard time but......there has to be a start......

[Darin Jordan]

Boy oh Boy, this is getting silly an ESC will not win you a race...driving skills will...yes there should be rules for motors, but prop slight modifications will make more of a difference.

Edit as of 6.00 pm

I left batteries out as that is a real problem IMO

Douggie

Douggie, I respect you, but in this case you are really out in left field. If you don't think that the ESC can be a significant advantage, you really need to study ESCs a little harder.

NOT arguing for anything, one way or the other (I'll "run what I brung"), but just sayin...

[Scott T]

LOL


Speed control PBR3309 (45 amp)
Speed control PRB4018 (60 amp)
Speed control AQUM 7010 (45 amp)
Speed control AQUM 7011 (60 amp)
There has been some discussion about allowing any control up to 60amps.
I'm done here fellas.
Feel free to step up and write one up!!!
Get her done!!
Thanks,
Doug

Doug, this is miles away from being any of my business, but you may want to include the SV27R ESC also - AQUM 7005 (45 amp).

Best of luck,
Scott

[Doug Smock]

Doug, this is miles away from being any of my business, but you may want to include the SV27R ESC also - AQUM 7005 (45 amp).

Best of luck,
Scott

About the control. lol

[LuckyDuc]

Seeing that these ESCs and motors are changed regularly by the RTR manufacturers year to year I'm sure that we will be dealing with rule amendments on a regular basis. WAIT! I have a solution. Let's just say you can ONLY use ProBoat and Aquacraft ESCs. -OR- Better yet. You must only run a bone stock RTR model in the P-limited class. Problem solved for you rule guys.

[cybercrxt]

Chilli,

I spoke with Dick this morning. I don't think he was the reason a UL-1 controller (or proboat) is all that's allowed. I think he talked to me, Chilli and probably Doug about what the current setups where in IMPBA and a decision was made so the class could run last year, so please don't put it on him! Everyone has been quick to jump on his sh$t in this thread because of it! He helped make a decision that GOT YOU GUYS OUT ON THE WATER. You should be thanking him people, and the others that made that even happen.

He also brought up something to me this morning about batteries. Is there a cap on mah in the P-limited Outboard tunnels? He was thinking 5000mah was the limit. I did not know there was a special limit in that class. I just purchased the Polyquest 35c packs, and they are 5050mah unfortunately. If this is a rule, I would like to know so I can get Hyperions. That would suck, but I want it legal. Someone please clarify.

Also, everyone needs to settle down. Everyone wants to be heard, and I understand that, but these are just PROPOSALS. This was mentioned to you guys before the rules were set. Please have kind discussions and don't point fingers. The guys that are trying to get this done are doing it for YOUR sake. They have already been racing these boats for a year and I wonder if some of those that are getting heated have even raced??? Sorry to be like that, but this is what seems to happen every time. Those that have not been racing want to make everything the biggest and baddest and don't even understand why there are rules. Just let these guys work on this, with some positive input on this. I can tell Doug is at the end of his rope, and he is NOT the guy you wanna piss off. He is doing this for you guys to enjoy good racing. He is an honest, upstanding FE boat racer who wants ths done right.

Plus his is like 10ft tall, 500lbs, and bench presses, believe this sh$t, Toyota Prius's!

haha, Mike


PS: I also wonder why people get so pissy about spending $30-40 more for a spec controller. I'm gonna be honest, if you are that broke, maybe you should be worrying about paying your regular bills. Besides, how are you even gonna get to a race if that tight of a budget is what you are working with? Nothing erks me more, and most of this comes from guys that are buying hulls, and motors, and hardware costing $500+????? So why is all that important, but the running electrics are not? Answer me that. Sorry to vent, but it is what it is.