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  • cjs
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2007
    • 322

    #1

    P-Limited vs P OPC Tunnel

    Looking in the NAMBA rulebook, the only difference I can tell is that Limited has to be from the list of approved motors. Is this correct? Also, browsing through the 2015 FE Nationals results, it looks like the top 3 in both classes all ran a UL1 motor, so is there actually a difference between the setups for the 2 different classes?

    Thanks,
    Chris
  • Darin Jordan
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Apr 2007
    • 8335

    #2
    Originally posted by cjs
    Looking in the NAMBA rulebook, the only difference I can tell is that Limited has to be from the list of approved motors. Is this correct? Also, browsing through the 2015 FE Nationals results, it looks like the top 3 in both classes all ran a UL1 motor, so is there actually a difference between the setups for the 2 different classes?

    Thanks,
    Chris
    There really aren't many people around the country racing OPC Tunnel, and even fewer racing in P-OPC. Most race in P-LTD, hence the lack of results/info for the class.

    However, I can definitively tell you that the setups had BETTER be different... :)

    For heat racing, I would expect a competitive P-OPC to be one of the larger 30-32" sized OPC tunnels (typical 7.5cc sized Nitro hull), and powered by an appropriate 2200-ish KV 36 or 40 x 74mm+ sized motor.
    Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
    "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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    • cjs
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2007
      • 322

      #3
      Thanks for the input Darin. Along with P-Limited, is there a specific ESC that has to be used? Or is that only within IMPBA or club rules?

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      • Darin Jordan
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Apr 2007
        • 8335

        #4
        Originally posted by cjs
        Thanks for the input Darin. Along with P-Limited, is there a specific ESC that has to be used? Or is that only within IMPBA or club rules?
        No. P-OPC, at least in NAMBA (and I'm pretty sure IMPBA), is wide open. P-LTD for NAMBA is as well, except the actual motor, of course.

        One COULD race their P-LTD OPC in P-OPC, and probably be reasonably successful, especially if you can finish heats.
        Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
        "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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        • properchopper
          • Apr 2007
          • 6968

          #5
          Video speaks for itself

          2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
          2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
          '11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /Mono

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          • Brushless55
            Creator
            • Oct 2008
            • 9488

            #6
            Originally posted by cjs
            Looking in the NAMBA rulebook, the only difference I can tell is that Limited has to be from the list of approved motors. Is this correct? Also, browsing through the 2015 FE Nationals results, it looks like the top 3 in both classes all ran a UL1 motor, so is there actually a difference between the setups for the 2 different classes?

            Thanks,
            Chris
            Chris, I don't remember how many we had racing that day, but everyone ran the UL-1 motor
            .NAMBA20...Caterpillar UL-1, P-Spec OM29, P-Mono DF33, P-Spec JAE, Aussie 33" Hydro-LSH, Sprintcat CC2028 on 8s, PT SS45 Q Hydro, PS295 UL-1 power, OSE Brothers Outlaw QMono 4-sale, Rio 51z CC2028 on 8s

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            • cjs
              Senior Member
              • Apr 2007
              • 322

              #7
              Does anyone have links or a good phrase to search to browse P-Limited setups? I can't seem to find what I am looking for using the search.

              Thanks,
              Chris

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              • Darin Jordan
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Apr 2007
                • 8335

                #8
                Originally posted by cjs
                Does anyone have links or a good phrase to search to browse P-Limited setups? I can't seem to find what I am looking for using the search.

                Thanks,
                Chris
                Chris,

                What specifically are you looking to find out? PM me with questions if you like. I can probably point you in the right direction, based on experience, not just what I've read...
                Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                • Darin Jordan
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 8335

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Darin Jordan
                  Chris,

                  What specifically are you looking to find out? PM me with questions if you like. I can probably point you in the right direction, based on experience, not just what I've read...
                  OOps... I see you already have. Responded...
                  Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                  "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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