Massive Buggy Upgrades Before NOOB Goes Racing Vintage RC Again. Day 3 (LETS GO!)

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  • @bassplyr1906
    @bassplyr1906 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Try thinking of setting up the buggy like a touring car. Since carpet off-road doesn’t have any track bumpiness, longer shock travel is not needed. Sometimes using shorter shock lengths with a thicker oil can give you a TC feel. You need just enough damping to prevent chassis slap when coming down from a jump. Also think about rear anti squat and front wing as a method to keep some force on your front wheels for on power steering grip. Rear motor buggies send traction to the rear for low traction tracks. I like seeing your race content, racing on a budget. Hope this helps 😊

  • @scottnorton6834
    @scottnorton6834 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoying watching you enjoy running on a proper track and having a good time.

  • @andyrobinsonrc2480
    @andyrobinsonrc2480 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Although it can be disappointing at the time there’s always a positive to take or that you’ve learnt something for next time around , I’ve Had some very frustrating race nights or events before. So I usually let the dust settle and then think how I can try make it better and improve. Keep up the racing, besides it being a bit of fun and playing with toy cars it can also be very rewarding when it all goes the right way ;)

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Filming your races really helps for a second review later on. I'm amazed by it, as it doesn't always reflect how the race felt at the time.

    • @andyrobinsonrc2480
      @andyrobinsonrc2480 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can imagine but when you’re racing on that moment it’s totally different from stepping back and analysing it with a more rational head on. :)

  • @Pablo668
    @Pablo668 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was really cool. You're going about it the right way. Speed funnily enough is the last thing you should be thinking of. Getting the car around the track smoothly and consistently is the way to go, speed comes later as you get better at it. Changing pinions and even spurs is another way of getting more speed out of the car, at least coming out of corners.
    Awesome to see Kev and Phill looking on.

  • @paulpoyser2130
    @paulpoyser2130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The car looks good and goes good too. The most important thing is to enjoy your self which looks like you are

  • @branpresty
    @branpresty ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a great series of videos, I’m glad you’re sticking with the cougar for now & making little tweaks instead of changing the car each race.
    Really interested to see the improvements 👍

  • @richardcolvert9409
    @richardcolvert9409 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You'll have to pop along to the next meet at Herts (HNMC electric) it's a great outdoor astro track and there's usually enough of us vintage racers for two or three heats, 2wd and 4wd.

  • @NicJackson
    @NicJackson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Gav, those other tyres you showed, I think they were Shumacher Mezos, they are more of an astroturf tyre. Stick withe the Cactus for carpet. You can however run the Cut Staggers at the front on Astro and Carpet. I would say I think your driving looks solid in the corners you are pulling away from the other cars, but your car was probably half the speed on the straight. Love the content bud, keep it up.

  • @turboboostHoonicow
    @turboboostHoonicow ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice to see you getting more and more into racing👍👍👍

  • @nathanwilson588
    @nathanwilson588 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Car was looking good and the driver is improving too! Was good too see you again. 👍

  • @scottblowers9592
    @scottblowers9592 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your driving is really impressive considering you’ve barely done any racing before. You could see your car was painfully slow on the straight so hopefully with a bit more power you will be up there fighting for the win 👍🏻

  • @barrycheesemore2928
    @barrycheesemore2928 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Racing can be very frustrating at times, but also massively rewarding. I race touring cars (FWD) indoors on carpet, and my skill level has improved over the last few months. As for the car, it's always a case of experimenting to see what suits the track and your driving style. Looks like you had fun though, great stuff!!

  • @kajex1rc351
    @kajex1rc351 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see most of the local players again, looks fun!💥💯✌ keep it up!

  • @bluegroovemodelsports9650
    @bluegroovemodelsports9650 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In the car pics with body off. You had a adapter on the esc. Big big power loss and heat build up . If you must use a adapter get a full metal tabs one with no wire in between.

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      You will like the next video in this series BGM ;)

  • @KaiCityRC
    @KaiCityRC ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love there upgrades you've done to the Cougar. That carbon chassis is 😎🤩👍👍
    Bad luck with the ball joint, but it's all part of the racing experience.

  • @wadeskelton7585
    @wadeskelton7585 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re doing great Gavin keep at it brother 👍👍

  • @stuartstevens2746
    @stuartstevens2746 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m very impressed, love watching these racing videos

  • @roblowrie1969
    @roblowrie1969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like you're making good progress. I've not raced since the late 80's, and that wasn't serious!! Things have moved on so much, I'm lost with all the variables now.
    I'm sure, making so many changes at once would have had something to do with you feeling the track didn't flow with the car.
    I can't wait to see what happens next. 👍🏻

  • @metalgearrc2166
    @metalgearrc2166 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, that place looks so familiar... Have you, by chance, seen Kevin Talbot there yet? 😆

  • @markbruton-young9228
    @markbruton-young9228 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If the glitchng persists try mounting the receiver with 2 bits of servo / double sided tape with aluminium tape sandwiched in between. The aluminium tape will shield the receiver from the carbon chassis, also mount the ariel vertically with all the wire out, even if it comes out the end of the tube.

  • @IowaBudgetRCBashers
    @IowaBudgetRCBashers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those wheels look awesome. The front wheels remind me of the skyway mags from the bmx race bikes from the 80’s..

  • @stevenhearnden6103
    @stevenhearnden6103 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great upload. Enjoying your race journey. 👍

  • @roberttierney9284
    @roberttierney9284 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A full set of pinions?!?!?!? That's it. You're hooked on racing. Just remember you do this for fun.

  • @bluegroovemodelsports9650
    @bluegroovemodelsports9650 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The car looks good on track for a first run after lots of changes. It looks like you're having fun ....

  • @TastierBackInThe80s
    @TastierBackInThe80s ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gav you have race pace, sort out the glitching and get a decent motor shoved in the back and you'll carving up lap times. Good job!

  • @benreidy-eq1pz
    @benreidy-eq1pz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Gavin. Great to meet you Friday! (Ben with the white cougar with black wheels).
    Loving your vids and channel 👍🏻

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ben, yep it was a laugh. Your Cougar has inspired me as yours is going great guns. I splashed out on a load more upgrades for the next race meeting. I hope this will give me the kind of punch yours was capable of. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @chrishawley2844
    @chrishawley2844 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoyed this video Gavin ,liked the hop ups and changes at the start and then a bit of racing and see how changes affect car really well put out vid
    Like these kind of videos 👍
    Keep em up

  • @dub_rider
    @dub_rider ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great job Gav! Regardless of where you finished the races there is a clear improvement to your car control and consistency. keep up the steady improvements in your driving and the car setup and you'll be in the A finals in no time.

  • @brianargo1659
    @brianargo1659 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool video. Ur definitely getting better . And i think it would help u if u move a little closer to that tabletop jump so u can see it better. I think the glitch was in ur steering hand. Lol.. just kiding

  • @tunkstune9373
    @tunkstune9373 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    13.5 with a little boost timing there, no turbo needed 🤙🏻
    I’ll try and make the next meet there again with mine

  • @douglaspuglas6888
    @douglaspuglas6888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bet you're wondering why you never did this sooner? It's good fun and it can be nerve raking on the podium. Try 1/8 buggy outdoors in the summer that's a blast. Good luck for the next run

  • @magnumcyclonex
    @magnumcyclonex ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8:55 TH-camr sightings!

  • @Im_Bloody_Close_to_Being_a_God
    @Im_Bloody_Close_to_Being_a_God ปีที่แล้ว

    The car pushes quite a bit. On power spicificly. To counter this try taking a earlier braking point and apex. Go at a lower apex speed and try to accelerate in a straight line. Your already catching on to that strat it looks 😊

  • @WTFRCCars
    @WTFRCCars ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ​@RCKicks you have the NB4 its a far better radio for racing and many of the guys that race at the 5 or so local tracks to me run them with no issues at all they also have responce times to match any of the Sanwa and Futaba radios out there if you try it for racing you wont go back to the radio link ( thats not a bad transmitter just not good for racing ) If you need any help with set up just ask ill be happy to help :)

  • @madvente
    @madvente ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, as always! Buggy seems to handle very well. The CF chassis looks amazing! I got notification today that my CF chassis and the rear arms are being shipped today. Can't wait for it to arrive. Going to use it for my TOP CAT.

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully mine should be coming soon as well. The arms will go on my Cougar and the other carbon chassis will be going on my Cougar 2.

    • @madvente
      @madvente ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RCKickschannel Sounds good! I also ordered two carbon chassis: like I wrote, one for the TC, and the other one for - what I expect will be the next Schumacher rerelease (what do you think will be the next one?) - the Cougar 2. In my Cougar Classic, I installed the full LR Prod Carbone kit, which is very nice as well.

  • @markbruton-young9228
    @markbruton-young9228 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I doubt if the yellow darts would be any faster than the cactus tyres. Darts are designed for max grip on astro. Cactus are THE indoor tyre for buggies.

  • @seab84
    @seab84 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please could you share an insight as to what bits you used to mount the “nose” of the bodyshell. Guessing you used a stand off and 2 bolts? But what size stand off? 😊

  • @Dangeresque14
    @Dangeresque14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job Gav! You did great on the turns and if you had more speed on the straights you would be cleaning up!

    • @Dangeresque14
      @Dangeresque14 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also love this series because I have a cougar classic and I'm eyeballing your upgrades. RIP my wallet!

  • @Im_Bloody_Close_to_Being_a_God
    @Im_Bloody_Close_to_Being_a_God ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know why you call yourself a bad driver. Your good! The main thing is your consistently not hitting the barriers 😊. You haven't got much racing experience but it looks like you do. If I was you I'd blame the car for not coming 1st in the a final haha

  • @rprice888
    @rprice888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. I see you changed battery for a lower capability. In stock and higher wind motors going to a smaller battery reduces your punch. The problem is that the voltage in the battery drops off quickly where as a high capacity battery keeps a higher voltage. Also the less weight actually works against you. In the old days of nicads and brushed motors every gram of weight was important. Today with brushless motors and lipos you have plenty of torque so more weight gives you a better handling car.

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      My other Lipo batteries are 100c and this new racing pack is 120c. On this indoor track, grip is not an issue at all. That could be different once I add more power but another Cougar runner has 10.5t and he wants to go down to 8.5 as he’s having no issues dealing with the power in this track so the chassis can take it.

  • @mitsuman5555
    @mitsuman5555 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems like you've got the filming while racing all figured out, and the voice over is good. Nice polished video.

  • @Ultegra10SPD
    @Ultegra10SPD ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Changed pinion before you got there. Don't do that ;)
    Glitching? Welcome to elecs directly mounted on carbon chassis plates. Elecs are better but some issues still remain today.
    -U10

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a 23 pinion and I borrowed a 25 pinion.

  • @mikeupton5406
    @mikeupton5406 ปีที่แล้ว

    You realize that this Cat is now actually a historically significant piece of R/C car history. People are going to want Re-Re's of this buggy with all the same mods

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More upgrades coming in the next video in this series

  • @paulus842000
    @paulus842000 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed this content of you racing, you're getting a lot better each time you go. Just be proud of yourself 👍😎

  • @brianargo1659
    @brianargo1659 ปีที่แล้ว

    Find out what gearing that cougars has then go up 1-3 teeth on ur pinion gear. and either take the weight off the front or keep it and add half of whatever the front amount is to the back of the car. Cool video. Cant wait to see the next run of the car after u have finished witg this round of mods. But Practice makes perfect.

  • @coolcycles
    @coolcycles ปีที่แล้ว

    Hui, this is going very fast forward!
    Let's see, if more mistakes come for you as well, with so much more power to tame next time,

  • @lo2713
    @lo2713 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Deffo needs a bit more poke Gav, do they run blinky there ? 10.5 will be ideal in the cougar 👍

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you can run what you like.

    • @lo2713
      @lo2713 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RCKickschannel wish are club did, a lot stick to 10.5 and blinky indoors. But once we head outdoors, as much boost and turbo as you or the car can take 😎 i decided to throw my grasshopper 2 on the track today, last indoor meeting and its so much fun to drive. You deffo need to get a vintage 4wd aswell, just becouse 😁

  • @mikedriscoll8784
    @mikedriscoll8784 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow - how many times did that ProCat cut the track after crashing?!!!
    Anyway - be very careful with the 10.5. I had a 9.5 and it wheelies too much… not necessarily on the straight but when coming out of a corner… when still trying to turn. I went to a 13.5 but just ran a smaller spur and larger pinion (30t I think)

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      I can dial back the punch until it stops being so light over the front. I’m also packed at the front with extra weight to try and help.

    • @mikedriscoll8784
      @mikedriscoll8784 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RCKickschannel I did the same… to the point where the car was nose diving on jumps. And speedo was set to low on all timing and boost etc.

  • @Bonkers122
    @Bonkers122 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry buddy, you lost those 3 laps because of me, That was a hard capball to squeeze in! I don't have small hands lol, Let me know if you need help with that XR Pro ESC

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Bruno! I have the wifi unit so config of the new HW XR esc was super easy but as for the best settings for the SC track, sure some help would be great :) See you at the next one!

  • @daog4085
    @daog4085 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super awesome, keep it up

  • @michaeldorich4485
    @michaeldorich4485 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought your car looked very good in the tight sections of the track. You' driving is improving. I noticed your glitching problems took place near the stage where everyone is pitting. You should always have fresh batteries in your transmitter. But, your signal could be blocked my radios left on the pits or something else in the pit area.

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a few ideas that I’m going to implement for the next round that I hope will help deal with the glitching issue.

  • @markbruton-young9228
    @markbruton-young9228 ปีที่แล้ว

    I understand wanting to loose weight to go faster but low down weight can be useful for the buggies handling and with modern lipo power making the minimum weight is not so much of an issue. Even though you have slimmer and lighter LIPO's I would experiment with some under lipo weights which can help if the car has a tendancy to flip over.

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      100% The track currently is not producing any grip roll even with the loss in weight and new tyres. I think when the track surface is replaced at some point, it could become an issue. I also have a load that f grams stuffed into the nose currently. After the ESC and motor upgrade, I will have to evaluate how the car responds to more KV

  • @MehmetSutas
    @MehmetSutas ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Gavin. I love this racing series. I saw Kevin, Phil and popalong. Were there another youtuber meetup?

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just hanging out, nothing big planned all together. Kevin was doing a bunch of car running for upcoming vids, Carl was filming his Team Associated RTR buggy for Popalong as normal, and I’m not sure if Phil (Tomley) was just having fun as he was down this way for other channel reasons, or if he was filming for another race video. Vinny is also always around from Vinny’s RC. We has something on the cards all together but more when it’s all confirmed but you are going to like it.

  • @wayneyates700
    @wayneyates700 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The worst thing about Rc's driving is when you get a bloody glitch problem and have no idea why lol. Had 1 of my cars run away with a brownout (TA05 hobbywing 10BL120amp esc, 2s & 3s) and I was so lucky as the car went powering off flat out down the carpark and managed to flip just before hitting the curb at 50+mph, I've still not found out what the problem is as everything seems to be right and working fine? If anyone has any info on what the problem could be please feel free to let me know 😁👍.
    Loving the racing videos and it's all a learning curve, give it a few more times and you'll be ripping around 👍👍.

  • @tlinefactory
    @tlinefactory ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks like a fun circuit! I have also ordered the carbon chassis, so I am looking forward to receiving it. By the way, where did you buy the cougar2 front shock towers? I want one, but it's difficult to buy in Japan.

  • @CornholioMcGeeRC
    @CornholioMcGeeRC ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Gavin that was impressive!! One thing I noticed is the radios of the other competitors do you use the dual stick style or the standard “wheel” style?

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      I can use stick or pistol grip but currently its RadioLink pistol.

  • @kylegeorge84
    @kylegeorge84 ปีที่แล้ว

    iv got a radio shack aero buggy,its in mint cond. how ever i can not get it to do anything.has power to everything but doesnt seem to respond to the transmitter,any ideas? thanks

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure if you can bind the transmitter again on them. Check the manual

  • @BlackThunderRC
    @BlackThunderRC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just solder the bullets onto the ESC cables. Really not point having 2 extra connectors between the battery and esc. Loosing alot of punch that way.

  • @gainsrc
    @gainsrc ปีที่แล้ว

    Transmitter was the RC8X?

  • @LordOfSwede
    @LordOfSwede ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Gav, really enjoyable vid! You’re definitely improving! What’s the part number for the new front shock tower? Cheers

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was off ebay. A guy makes them in the UK. The Cougar Classic and Cougar 2 have different lower mount parts for the front tower, so what you are really looking for is a Cougar 2 tower design, with a Cougar lower mount config. You could make one easy enough. I am tempted to have a go at making my own carbon copy but in 3mm

    • @LordOfSwede
      @LordOfSwede ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RCKickschannel Thanks for the info Gav. I’ll keep an eye out on eBay. Looking forward to your next race!

  • @alphawlff
    @alphawlff ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a programmer for the esc?

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not the current Kyosho no. I think I could get more out if it but its best to return that to its fun car and put something more track focused.

  • @brianargo1659
    @brianargo1659 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought that was the car in one of t u e other track videos that every time it jumped the car would do a nosedive? Sorry I just realized it was that car but it was in one of Tomley's video's. Lol

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      No this buggy doesn’t nosedive badly

  • @d3po455
    @d3po455 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you need to do the opposite. Higher spur, lower pinion, higher turn. That’s a tiny track. You’ll just run a tad hotter.
    You’re currently geared for too much high speed.

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      I was flat out down the straights so it can’t be that

  • @liamRC5487
    @liamRC5487 ปีที่แล้ว

    you didnt have a glitch...i saw kev with a radar jamming gizzmo

  • @websitesthatneedanem
    @websitesthatneedanem ปีที่แล้ว

    Running Total spent so far ? .......

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No RC fan would ever ask such a question. This account has been hacked by someone’s other half, fishing for part cost info! 🤣

    • @websitesthatneedanem
      @websitesthatneedanem ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RCKickschannel = 😄😄😄😄😄 Yes, this is your wife! ‼‼‼‼‼

    • @WTFRCCars
      @WTFRCCars ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@RCKickschannel And no one with a partner would ever give an honest answer ;)

  • @RCJunky
    @RCJunky ปีที่แล้ว

    All the gear and no idea. keep changing too many parts no idea what is helping you. Your ESC is too low AMP's and no punch. keep trying or throwing oney at it.. problem with the up graade is one crach and it is mortage application time.

  • @pacobarco
    @pacobarco ปีที่แล้ว

    In my opinion you are making the usual mistake of every beginner. Dont go changing the car, introducing modifications and getting more powerful motor...simply go practicing more until you go in the good driving line...then start with small modifications. Never trying to go faster in the straight.

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      You could be 100% correct. Let’s see at the next meeting. If that’s the case it will be a good thing to show.

    • @pacobarco
      @pacobarco ปีที่แล้ว

      ​​@@RCKickschannel another clue is to practice on your own. Racing events are no the best conditions to progress. Look for a permanent facility, train alone lap after lap against your chrono. Comparing to other drivers but not racing them directly. Of course go racing as you did, but not only.

  • @David-e6d6n
    @David-e6d6n 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don’t believe in off road carpet racing

    • @RCKickschannel
      @RCKickschannel  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, it really is a thing! I’ve seen it with my own eyes 👀

    • @David-e6d6n
      @David-e6d6n 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      lol

  • @bradcross2
    @bradcross2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you did really well in the last race. well done. i have a cougar classic as well but i just bought an optima mid and going brushless for first time