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Time to move on from the Worlds. I'm gonna show you some pics from there in the near future. But now update after RFOT's Crawl Cup Comp 5.


We had a cool scenery in this comp. It was located in Turku. On top of a citys highest point.


We had four competitors in pro and four in shafty. Cool that the pro class is finally rising in our team as well!


First course!


Going for the bonus gates. Of course. Slight changes to the rig before this comp. I put back the SCX shock caps and inserted the blue mini-t springs to the rear shocks. Now the rig seems to be more calm to drive. Need more testing though.


Feeling quick on the finnish rocks after the Worlds.


First two courses perfect scores -50 on both. We changed the course design to our comps to match the worlds design. 5min and three -50 point bonuses. It's good way I think!


Here is photos from the last course.


Tight spot right there. From the third course I did hit a bonus gate exiting from it. That was the first mistake of the day. Luckily it was -10 bonus, so it's like +-0 then.


Different type of bonus gate!


On this last course there was this gate, which turned out to be impossible. I tried three times and at the end had to take one rollover and the lower gate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... 5DdAXuetfQ
Video from course number two. The gates were really easy, because the course was builted in the morning, when the rocks were damp. It dryed over, so it was just driving after that.


Here are the results of this comp. Quite happy of my performances.

Tomorrow we are heading to our southern neighbour country Estonia. Me and my brother will attend to their final comp of the series 2014. The terrain looks really interesting, so I'm already looking forward to it.

I have returned from Estonia. Good trip once again!


Sunday morning leaving from home at 4AM. Here we are going to the ferry which would take us to Estonia.


Once we had sailed two hours we reached the other side. Weather was good, apparently some sunshine in front!


We made the trip to comp site and prepared the rigs for first course.


At first the terrain looked really interesting...


Then we found the rocks. It would not be an easy day...


If the rig starts falling in there, it's going there hard.


On the pics these rocks looks small. But they were really fun to drive on.


First course! Time to start driving.


On two first courses there were still lot's of places, which weren't exactly clean.


First course without mistakes, good start!

Last three pics filmed by: antix - http://www.crawl.ee

Then the video corner! And this being a abroad comp, I will show all of my performances!

1 rada - (-30/-30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... 7E75CmBMoQ
First course. Little bit nervous of the first gate. It was quite narrow, but luckily I have a narrow rig. In the estonian way, they had 10min/course and one bonus, which is -5 points and can be done two times. But you have to drive regular gate in between. So no problems for the time limits for me. With the time stress out of my mind, I could just drive the speed I do when I'm training. First course went perfect, but on the other hand it should, cause the other drivers drove well too.

2 rada - (-30/-30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... aTcttgtWOg
On course two there was few gates, that does not require Voodoos. More like swamppers This course was relatively easy, but there was tricky gate nine with boundary. I had to try to jump the rig on top of the rock. Luckily I have the stubbies still singing.

3 rada - (-30/-30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... p6n_x-LH6A
This course was by far the hardest of the day. Here I had to adjust my driving to go slower, than normal. That's because there was many really tricky places. Already the first two gates were really tight. That was the spot where I was the only one to go without gate. Gates three and four were also difficult. I had to go down, when the front wheel rised, but I got a better line from there. Rest of the course went smoothly and I got another perfect score!

4 rada (-30/-30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... JBtazxSzIw
The fourth course looked like it was going to be easiest of the day. After I looked at it, I thought heck, I can do a perfect day. After that thought it was quite clear that I want a perfect run. And several minutes after that, it was done. What a race! The stup is proving to be better with the blue spings on the rear shocks, it feels very   stable to drive now.


Here are the results. One of the best comps in my life as in terms of driving. After the comp we went straight to the ferry and arrived home on 3AM monday morning. So it was a long day... We will definately go to Estonia next year as well! Thanks to the friendly guys over there.

Next comp will be held on saturday and it will be the last comp for this rig in our season. Gotta make most of it! Some rumours are in the air, that LaaLaa might be attending?

Zarizi Tech kirjoitti:
3 rada
Already the first two gates were really tight. That was the spot where I was the only one to go without gate.

I also got through these two first gates, nicely ;)

It was nice thate you came to our comp.
See you next year

villu18 kirjoitti:

Zarizi Tech kirjoitti:
3 rada
Already the first two gates were really tight. That was the spot where I was the only one to go without gate.

I also got through these two first gates, nicely ;)

It was nice thate you came to our comp.
See you next year

Oh, sorry. I didn't see your run there, I think! That's good job dude!   ;) Those two gates were really tight.   :o

Ok folks, finally some updates of the last comp of season 2014. RFOT's Crawl Cup Comp 6 in Lahti.


Five drivers listed up to 2.2 Pro. Sadly again, not LaaLaa.


Cold day to drive a comp, but since it was the last of the series, we managed.


Lahti offered us some great rocks behind old school. Still giving some grip, even though it was really cold out there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... WUHLsiYEp8
And this is a clip from course four. Easy one, if you count off that last bonus I tried a couple of times. Just didn't have the time to make it out clean. That was awesome set of gates.


Clear victory from this comp. Course three was a real pain in the ass. First positive score in a loooong time.


In the cup results Koppensneller is to be found from the first spot as well. Next year this series should be interesting, since now our club members have pro rigs as well.

First season with this rig is now completed.

Spanish Champion
German Champion
Scandinavian Champion
Finnish Champion
RFOT club champion
4th spot in the Worlds

All of this means, that I have lots to improve to the next season. More training and some tuning as we head down to 2015. After the season, I'm pleased to say that I have no regrets of jumping to the B2 axles. Rig has been amazing, but now it's time to tune it little bit more to make it even better. No big changes, but now I can say what needs to be better and I can focus on those things.

Next year my calendar includes EuroCrawl in France, Nordics in Norway, Worlds somewhere in States, Finnish National series and of course our local series. Lot's of comping to do in next summer as well.

After all I want to thank all of the great sponsors for helping me during the season! It definately wouldn't be the same without you!

RC4WD
Nordic Crawler Desings
Team Brood Racing
EuroRC
offipaita.fi

Stay tuned for winter updates! Our first comp of 2015 will be in the middle of January, so tuning need to be done quickly!

Sadly, because Nordic Crawler Desings is now history, it's not sponsoring me anymore. Nor is EuroRC from Finland. But the good news is, that I have four new ones!

Team Ottsix - I want to drive them best crawling tires there is. On all of my rigs! Voodoos!

E.Y. Designs - Somebody has to make the hard work of cutting and shutting the awesome tires to my rigs and that would be E.Y. Designs!

DravTech - I'm going to get some good old NCD stuff from my friend in Sweden. And of course all the other amazing stuff Dravpnir makes!

Krawler Konceptz - Even though they don't take team drivers, I wan't to make sure where is the best customer service in the whole world! If you need skins, well do I need to say more...



Thank you everyone!

Onnittelut menestyksekkäästä kaudesta 2014! Paljon saavutuksia ja välillä suvereeniä hallintaa. Ens vuonna jatketaa!   8)

Finally gathered up some pics from the Worlds!


Finals starting. What a great course!


Pics are from the finals course.


In the slippery gates


Bonusbonus!


The magic gate five. The hardest of the normal gates.


Filmstar Koppensneller!


Loosing awfully lot of time on gate nine there...


Final results. After three months I'm still happy with the fourth position.


Sunday night hangout with everyone on hotel's parking lot


ONE MORE ROUND of tequilas!!


What a great trip alltogether! Something I will never forget.

PICTURES: Steven Kautz

I have new parts rolling in as the first comp of 2015 is getting closer.


Some training batteries. Darn, the rig will be broken before all of those are finished.


New, considerably lighter 3D prited skid by DravTech!


Assembled!


We'll see how well it slides.


ESC's, BEC and the receiver will be zipped to there.


New ESC's and BEC - ready for smashing!

My new axles from RC4WD are soon outside of the door as well. Old ones I used to my shafty, so I had to get a new set. I'll update this later. Now I have lots to do with all of my rigs.

A BIG thanks to RC4WD. Now I got a new pair of Bullies for a new season!


Always nice to have a "fresh" start.


Yep, still as exciting as the last time!


Add knuckleweights and NCD carbon fiber stuff, throw some locktite to the screws and they are ready for 2015!


Now I'll just have to get all the parts together. Luckily I have some holidays in christmas.

Skins are ready for shipping in Canada too, and tires are in the production as well. This should be ready in no time!

Finally I have the new axles, so it's time to build it again as a roller.


Here's all the stuff that I need.


New Dlux wheels for it.


First I prepared the rear axle. As last year, I put locktite to the screws so they won't get loose.


Same treat to the front axle. Now servo and knuckleweights attached as well.


And before I knew I had the axles under the rig.


Next thing will be soldering the new electronics.


Now added the CF stuff on front axle and also tires from my shafty. Set which eventually will arrive to this rig will be exactly the same.


Now I'll just have to wait the skins to arrive. In the mean time building the wheels and soldering the electronics.


Brand new set of the same wheels I drove last year.


For some reason I prefer the solid face version.


There they are!


That's what I'm about to continue as I get to the garage next time. My motors are also in preaparation for next season.

Ok, little more to update!


Time to get packing these together!


Plan is to put ESC's and BEC to a same package in the chassis. The receiver will go behind the axle.


Preparing the stuff.


All set, now just the hard part of soldering them all together...


First they will all go to a same shrink ESC's and BEC.


Wire by wire.


Shortening the receiver wires too.


Package is ready!


Well, short enough wires now!


Attaching them all with two zip ties. Good thing about this new DravTech skid!


I cutted the electronic plate behind the front axle a bit. Just so receiver had enough space on it.


There is the first package in chassis.


And receiver behind the axle.


All attached now. Can't yet test out if they work. I need to get my motors back first.


New wheels on it.


Now I'll just have to wait some parts. Off to build the next rig tomorrow.

Suosittelen lämpimästi:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... _set_.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... _Tool.html

LaaLaa kirjoitti: Suosittelen lämpimästi:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... _set_.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... _Tool.html

Kiitos linkistä! Täytyy seuraavalle kerralle tilata jo valmiiksi. Saisi hiukan nätimmin ja fiksummin vielä noi piuhat.   :P Ei ole mun vahvinta alaa, ei todellakaan.   :(

Zarizi Tech kirjoitti:

LaaLaa kirjoitti: Suosittelen lämpimästi:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... _set_.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... _Tool.html

Kiitos linkistä! Täytyy seuraavalle kerralle tilata jo valmiiksi. Saisi hiukan nätimmin ja fiksummin vielä noi piuhat.   :P Ei ole mun vahvinta alaa, ei todellakaan.   :(

Sitä paremmalla syyllä kannattaa hankkia heti alussa kunnon välineet, koska mikä vaan homma paskoilla välineillä pilaa lopputuloksen

LaaLaa kirjoitti: Sitä paremmalla syyllä kannattaa hankkia heti alussa kunnon välineet, koska mikä vaan homma paskoilla välineillä pilaa lopputuloksen

Totta turiset.   ;) Nuo löytyy kyllä seuraavasta HK:n tilauksesta.   8)

Today I was able to continue the rebuild. The motors came to me and also the skins from Krawler Konceptz had arrived. Big thanks to R2 for rebuilding the motors and Michelle for a "new" design on the skins!


I also want to thank Eddie from Crawler Innovations sending me this cell block! It's really cool!


Old theme with new sponsors. I loved the Koppensneller theme, so why would I change it? Too bad I forgot the body reamer, so attaching the skins will be on tomorrows agenda.


Front and rear motor on place.


Looks like everything is ready for a test of the new electronics!


No smoke! Yet. Test drive next.


Again no smoke and everything seems to be working as they should. Motors definately came to live!


The electronics setup once more.


I wanted a similiar feeling to the suspension as in my sister's Smurfette XR. So I got myself a pair of Losi Mini Crawler soft springs.


Feels much smoother now.

I'll have to attach the skins tomorrow and clock my rear axle, so the motor won't hang so low. Then this thing is ready for next weekend!

Todays agenda was to finish the rig.


Made the holes for my new gorgerous skins.


Here's the difference between new skin and one year old one.


Shiny!


Roof attached!


Some of the sponsors right there!


One of the new ones.


Before attaching the hood, I had to do some more soldering. I had to shortern the battery wires, cause I had made them too long.


With that done, I now could attach the last part of the skins.


Then I did a little clocking to my rear axle and now the motor is better covered.


RTR weight is about the same as last year.


Rig is already looking like a new. And I still haven't got two components for it...


...a pair of brand new Team Brood Racing Nexus motors. 30T HHK-T. Can't wait to test them! I'll be driving next weekends comp with my Stubbies though, I think they'll do just fine.

All set for the season beginner tomorrow!


RFOT's Crawl Cup #1/12 The Arctic Special!

New season is now opened for me.


The very special comp in January. First annual Arctic Special.


Course building took some time, but it was well worth it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NncooPv ... GFl4TY7TsQ
Here is course two. The grip was really suprisingly good when you keep in mind the ice on the rocks. Loving my Voodoos of course!


Victory was made quite much already on the first course, where the narrow rig worked out the way excellent.


Happy to get the first victory of the year. The rig was working really well and I'm already waiting for the next comp to come.


Just adding the shock oils to the indoor competition. And of course the new motors.