i too broke many vinyl records decades ago, but now im in the perfect pass of the sci-fi digital realm of tron, and it's on a whole different level, a new world of reality 🤣 .
Raz man, everyone knows how talented you are and can see how far you've taken this hobby. And we all love and respect what you do. We learn so much and enjoy your work so much. Don't dwell on trying to find a reason for your bad luck. There is no rhyme or reason to the way life unfolds - it is what it is, as they say. Forgive me for preaching but hate to see a dude suffer. You have so much empirical data and evidence to in support of your success. So don't engage with those negative thoughts and let them go. Keep on truckin' brother.
For drag, I would adjust the throttle curve a bit. Wheel spin = acceleration/speed loss. A little less power off the start to give the tires a chance to hook up, then ramp it up quickly. Also they make sticky compound for the tires. If you are allowed to use it.
Raz, you are an inspiration to a lot of us.I just want to say thanks for everything. I can hear the frustration and disappointment in your words, don’t be so hard on yourself brother. Take a short break,focus on drag for a couple of weeks and come back to speed running. I’m almost 💯% sure the “light bulb” will come on, and you will have it figured out. We’re rooting for you over here in New York. You got this Bro🤙🏽🤙🏽
Raz you are an awesome guy!, I feel your frustration I’ve had weeks where I was questioning leaving the hobby. I got into speed running when I got sober 6months ago and just broke into 150’s yesterday after lots of crashes ..my first infraction gt completely destroyed and on my second v2 limitless, countless hours and more money than I’d like to admit on lipos chassis ect but YOUR videos are why I keep pushing! I love making a clean pass and getting a pb now because of all the crashes, makes it that much sweeter! Great video I hope to see your video from Rosa because I know you’ll get some new lipos and be out of the funk by then, it will be your time! God bless you Raz! You are the real speed run🐐 220,s+ are coming!
We all have low spots mate the main thing is not to give in just muster through and keep making great no perfect parts the other stuff will come back to you mate 100%
Raz, sometimes when a person is so passionate and excited about something, they can tend to develop a kind of "tunnel vision" that is like looking through a Micro-Scope and focusing so hard on something, that you're not "seeing" what you once were, at the beginning stages. Taking a break from speed running for a short term and allowing your thought process/critical thinking skills to work on something completely outside the norm, can restore/refresh the ability to analyze and invent and bring a new found ingenuity to the entire process. I think that its possible that this is what has happened to you my friend! It may be a simple case of "Trying to Hard"... And taking a break, to return later after relaxing and resting is usually the best medicine for that. You're an intelligent and very capable man that is full of passion for the things in life that you love! But it appears that you have forgotten about "RAZ" and not been taking care of HIS needs that likely put you in this bit of a "spot" you find yourself in! I learned this many decades ago from a very important Mentor in my life and at those times, when I've found myself feeling as you now are, I force myself to follow the advice that I've passed on to you! It's like a "Miracle" and it has never failed to restore...
I don’t really get invested in many vloggers and their journey but I have to say, I love your energy Raz and I can feel your heartache when a run turns catastrophic. I like what you said about it not being your time to shine but in a way you still are. Looking at the other people putting up 200+mph passes, I can’t help but think of the saying “We stood on the shoulders of giants”. I don’t think this hobby would be anywhere near what it is without you and it’s just a matter of time that you’ll show us something new. Looking forward to more of the drag runs! Drag racing is a sport that I really hold close to my heart since childhood. I’ve just recently got back into RC and my next build is a drag car so I’m thrilled to see what you come up with. Keep doing what you’re doing and we all will be right here following along.
Out of all the speed runners i want you to smash the record you deserve it you help so many people with your parts and knowledge ONE DAY BRO it will be you KEEP IT UP
It’s extremely hard when things go this way… be it in RC or any other scenario in daily life, extremely frustrating and mentally draining Raz.. You will get through this and Excel as you always have… just to note, your editing skills haven’t been hindered by this rough patch, video was smashing and very entertaining 👏👏
That hop you're getting when you launch is because it's getting traction and the weights transferring to the back the second brakes traction. It all wants to jump forward and the whole thing hops up. I'd recommend the perfect pass with a little bit of delay so you can get the power out smoothly. Like the Street outlaw guys do they build a 4000 horsepower engine? Turn it down so it launches at 600 horsepower by half track. It's got all 4,000😊
I can relate to having a slump, feeling defeated, spinning your wheels, whatever you want to call it. But Raz, you have accomplished so much during those same months. You have added some amazing new products, thank you very much by the way, you have rebuilt your cars back to their pristine condition. Yes at a great cost, but you know better than anyone that records don't come cheap or easy. Please celebrate the wins and great strides that you've made in advancing not only your cars, but also thousands around you. Now that's something to be very proud of.
I completely care About you Raz your Inspirational!! You got me to get back in to RC again man!! Please go the 30 of June to Rossa! Your to Great of a speed runner / RC Man not to go!! Dont let it get you down...You will Prevail
Raz, please don't give up! Good times come and good times go, you will get through the rough patch. I am in this hobby because of you. I have every perfect pass part for my V2. Please keep going down the drag racing rabbit hole, it's a lot more achievable to the average person that doesn't have a long smooth road to do the speed test on so I think it appeals to an even bigger audience. I believe both are equally as interesting, good luck keep the faith.
I can’t understand why things are not coming together for you. Your prep and attention to detail is second to none!… I can only think that it must be down to your road surface / prevailing wind / heat. Maybe a different location is what’s needed. ROSSA could be where it comes together for you (assuming you can get hold of the batteries you need). Love watching your content Raz 💪💪
I here ya brotha, I'm in the nprc scene here in Canada. made some great strides with a couple drag cars but I'm in the same boat, hit a wall with my outlaw can't seam to get it where I want, wrote it off a few times. actualy just sitting at my desk getting ready to re build it lol. good luck to u buddy ! hope u break down that barrier and get that new record 🤟
Really great vide! Don’t be so hard on yourself though as you are consistently putting down crazy fast runs. I’m sure even bigger numbers will follow. I hope you do get to ROSSA with Kevin again as that was great fun to watch last time. It’s not all about breaking record speeds, I’m just here to follow the journey and see you all enjoying the hobby. Having said this I don’t think anyone deserves a record more than you.
Don't forget why you do the hobby in the first place. To have fun. You already earned the title of the speed run goat not because you have the top speed but because you help so many others get started into this madness which helps the hobby grow. You should be a proud Papa!
Please don't give up!!! If speed runs where all happiness, rainbows, puppies n kittens everyone would be doing it and kicking ass and breaking records. Only a select few special people with hardcore dedication like yourself have the ability to go all in throw caution to the wind and let er buck! And that's what motivates people like myself and gives us the confidence to go out and try knowing the "big guys" have just as much of a hard time chasing that PB. Thank You for keeping it real Raz, keep up the good work!!
I think maybe you just plateaued a little or you could even be burned out sometimes ,you just have to step back and work on something else for a minute take your mind off of it and it’ll come back💯..
Love the longer form video! From watching some "real car" drag folks, a lot of it seems to be suspension tuning and the right tyres. Excited to learn more about RC drag racing here on your channel!
Raz keep going, all I can say is go back to basics, stop focusing on the high speeds and start enjoying your hobby. I'd personally love to watch your drag journey
17:06 completely understandable to be dismayed and disheartened by the string of bad luck. Success or failure your builds an commitment to this hobby is truly inspiring. Keep on keeping on that record is in the bag.
Raz you’re an inspiration and the vids are top notch! Keep the faith. The rough times will pass and a fresh perspective will come. I agree with many of the others who have suggested ROSSA still..Even if just to spend some good times with your buddies and other dedicated hobbyists! Thanks for all that you do for the RC community🤘🏻
Couldn't you plan to go to the event with NO car, just to hang out with the guys and see what they are working with. But yeah taking a break, you will come back stronger for sure. Cheers 😃
Hey man, take notes from other people, and just think about air flow and aero dynamics. Too much drag will kill results, too much downforce will kill results, you have to find a balance. Look at the fastest car, what’s one thing that car doesn’t have that yours does.. you see that horizontal rear spoiler? Too much downforce is pushing the rear down and lifting the front. It has no choice but to lift off similar like an airplane. The rear is getting too much downforce, compressing springs, lifting the front. Take that spoiler off and you won’t lift off the ground. Look at the legend Nic Case’s car too, he had no spoiler and just a single vertical wing.
Can i ask why are all using 4x4 traction on a speed car and not using only rear traction? Is for brake question or stability? I don't know nothing about all this cool world, but i really enjoy watching your video, and i have this question from a lot of time. GL for the next car btw
Hi 👋, you have problems with the car flipping, is it possible to make a wing across the front to give you more downforce, it might be worth studying F1 cars , or even building something along the lines of the Land Speed Record vehicles, Thrust 2 , Phil from the moulin France.
I wonder, irl most serious drag racing cars have a solid rear axle, to help with anti squat, maybe an overvolted UDR is the best drag car :), no but for real, for a drag car you want the suspesion to rise under power not squat, that's where you'll be able to make a few hunderds of a second
Hey Raz I concur with others here saying you need the front to be allowed to raise up on the hit to allow the weight to transfer to the rear and then have it slowly return as you go down the strip. You could see in the slo mo the stiffness of it caused the car to unload the tyres as soon as the transfer of weight happened and the energy couldn't be absorbed which would normally keep those rear tyres planted.. The front needs lots of droop allowed and travel/extension to allow that transfer.. Looking forward to watching you progress mate..
@@paulreichelt1259 Yep sure do.. had them in all my steeet/drag cars.. I didn't want to mention the 90/10 in case Ras wasn't aware of them or having to describe them.. But for sure that's exactly the effect he needs for drag racing.. 👍
@@malsmith2012 i saw in his video he has watched his car in slow motion lift as it takes off , maybe he could watch some footage oof real cars in slow motion to see how they react?...
For drag you got it going pretty straight which is 80% of the battle. Maybe add a wheelie bar in back to minimize the jumpy rear. I'd leave the car as is and just keep gearing up until you get the times you want. Once you got it straight you've won...that seems to be the hardest part.
I have no doubt you'll get out of your rough patch stronger than ever Raz. I sure hope to see you at Rossa if it's just to poke fun at Kev. Much love from the Netherlands.
I am wondering if there is reason those guys you mention use aero bodies and only vertical stabilizators. The horizontal part of the batwing may be adding significant drag at those speeds. Also the new record car seems to have a thinner wheel profile, and a longer steeper sloping nose for downforce. Those two cars also cover up all their wheels, with the body. I am sure Raz knows and sees this, I am just wondering why he doesn’t pick up on these tricks. Also they use Cordobas not Castles. He could try to build a different car in those ways and see what happens. I curious tho why Raz doesn’t do that.
RAZ you have got to look at your life this way. Many of your RC builds may have bit the dust into a myriad pieces into the RC graveyard never to be seen again, but you can take comfort in the fact, that your nearest and dearest RC deaths, you yourself are still very well alive, and you can take comfort in knowing that you yourself have not been claimed by the victim of death reality of the RC graveyard, never to be seen again . We salute your RC soldiers who gave their RC lives up in death on the battlefield, in the quest to be the king of speed, but you yourself live to fight another day, to be able to tell the tale, in your quest to be the RC hall of fame to be the king of speed 🤔 😁 . The 3 major causes in catastrophic crashes in very high speed RC runs are, 1, a parts failure, 2, foam tyre disintegration, and lastly 3, no ground effect downforce to keep the car firmly planted on the ground to stop the car taking off like a plane when air gets under the chassis and causes it to take off like a plane . Those forces of combined very high power with high speed stress causes an obscene amount of uncertainty with any very powerful electric RC car. But trying to keep an RC car planted firmly on the ground is a science in itself, so that it doesn't take off like a plane. That takes some serious engineering skills, and downforce knowledge, to overcome serious limitations of RC cars of high power at high speeds .
Because it is 4 wheel drive it looks like the hump at the start is torque onset through the front and rear drive mesh, specifically the load onset of each drive gear mesh, is there drive trains with a higher count tooth mesh? If it's not there then it's something with the digital signal to the motors, or the motors response time.....just a guess, no need to flame me.....
I'm running a 3900kv spectrum motor with a 34 tooth MOD1 pinion to a 27 tooth MOD1 SPUR GEAR on 3s and after back to back 100+ mph passes the motor is just starting to get hot AND IM NOT RUNNING A HEATSINK OR FAN YET......... BASICALLY I'M RUNNING THE VENDETTA STOCK POWER SYSTEM
Raz love watching and as a freestyle drone pilot I know about loosing it all in seconds keep up the work you will push through. Maybe it’s something with the air dynamics at that 200mph mark. Thank you for the content
raz just show up at rossa help kevin out, have a wonder round chat with all the guys, bring some parts to show off ect, maybe do a little speedrun sos video helping some guys out? you don't need to run 200mph+ just pick a class and have a crack at one class the rlaarlo would be a good car to bring. I'm bringing 1/7 openwheel and i might bring an off road car to speedrun with over the weekend and developing it over the 3 days. Building a drag car vs speed running i think this is the key to breaking your plateau. look at length of james's 219/david's 219 then vincents 201 i feel there's a lot to be gained 0-150mph i feel especially in a dual setup where you're splitting the load? i could be wrong but i've not seen any logs. There could also be a rossa night out.....so food some beers some shit talked a naked hot tub........
Love to watch your videos. I know that things will pick up from now on. In my opinion, if you want to break the 220 barrier, you'll need to do something radical. I haven't seen builds with custom molded carbon fiber chassis and shells, it might give you the edge you need. For example, making a monocoque tub-type chassis like a McLaren, more rigidity, and less weight because you can eliminate some supports. You can maybe implement an active aero package, front lip, and spoiler. When it senses elevation, it can lower the front and raise the back to stabilize the car. A couple of servos and 3d designed parts can help a lot, I think. The main benefit is having real-time control over the down forces. The other thing it occurs to me is that perhaps a different suspension and / or wheel setup is necessary. Of course you always thrive to use the best components available, but perhaps you'll need to develop something else entirely, like larger carbon fiber wheels, even asymmetrical front to rear. I see that everyone is reaching the limit there. Any leap forward will be on those fronts. Best wishes!
Raz you may not be the fastest yet, but your definitely the one that made tons of research and you share and sell. Most of operators out there hit the speed they are now mostly using ur products and guides. Speed runs are always different due to the conditions one needs to run. Its not all running the same runway and weather. U may be at 204s in your place but in the UK u might be faster or even slower at different location. As such dont stop. Keep on moving. Just do what u do. Research Proof share and sell. Its good ur into drag too now. You are widening your scope and research. You know, Albert Einstein does not achieve what we do now. But his ideas and research helped many achieve what we achieved now.. So? Why stop Raz, u are like Einstein in the RC world. And now that your on the 1/10 ,Maybe you could also help the smaller scale RC community which are not privileged to have long runways benefits from your research to produce max speed at limited length or savage road conditions.
I completely get it bud I’m having the same experience right now I build and build I crash my wife will crash I rebuild then the rlaarlo thing I have no parts that I ordered in April I’m qualified she’s not it’s to much but I did go 114 mph in my limitless on 6 s lol brief glimmer of hope what do you do just keep building bud it will turnaround Hulk from H and W rc racing channel
Hey Raz, love your stuff, but for Drag Rc, its rear wheel drive only and limited to 2 cell Lipo. Kinda puts the whole 1.5 second thing into serious thought.
Consistency is such a problem it’s just annoying to say the least 🎉 and if a company puts things out and says hey we have all restocked everything so u guys will never be with out lol less this 3 days out again what’s up can’t be finances because product is selling great why aren’t we restocking it so this only leads us to believe finances are being put elsewhere maybe chassis ? And that’s not the point the point is we were told waiting months and months and months finally you announce we have three times the amount of everything so you guys will never be without again less than three days sold out really not to mention like several million times people use COVID-19 of why things aren’t back to normal oh and can’t forget the suppliers. The suppliers are backed up or it’s the people that’s making it they can only do so many. 🎉
Things happen that try to make us quit but the moment you accomplish your goal will make it all worth it prayers for you that everything starts looking up.
Hey Raz, Drag cars do crash, alot. You go through the same process dialing in the car as you guys. No gyros allowed in drag racing, do you guys use gyros for these speed runs 200mph+?
The drag racing is always a sure fun way to deal with the down side of speedruning and I do know you’ll fight through this ruff spot just as you did in the 160s! These v3 shafts I hold in my hand are epic along with this PP carbon fiber chassis awaiting to be built, but I’m begging you😂 PLEASE DO NOT STOP PRODUCTION OF THE v2 carbon shafts! Keep fighting the good fight! Also once again, thank you! Great video, Great products, and always Great runs!👊
Honestly Raz, I think your question of 'why am I so into this after just one day?' is your clue to the whole mental situation you have going on. You're cooked on speed running, you've got the record in you imo but your brain just isn't invested. Maybe just take a break, feed that drag itch and wait for your battery stocks to build up and get through the Israeli post. Then in 4-8 weeks come back with fresh eyes, piles of batteries and just go at it with a new focus
U might be pushing too hard ,abit stressed out and tired. Take some time off and re charged yourself. Great videos !!! Can't wait to see your good results.
you should go to the Race bud, you belong there, it dont matter if your the fastest or not at least be there to support your knuckle head friend Kevin you guys had lot fun last year, oh and seems the long chassie's are doing the job, maybe you should try a stretched chassie with more weight up front, the ''Dart'' effect seems to make since,
Hey bud. My full support would be…. Go back to the star of all your builds and stick with your gut. One build for top speed P.P. You just thrown in between the different builds. Like giving your time to all the kids and only one is the 💫. Find that star and stay.
Love your videos and i am on a long list of fans who cant wait for the next record and the go to channel for everything fast . You will get alot of different opinions on this subject but you have the wrong car for the job , its like you are taking a formula one car to the drag strip with speed run tires and four wheel drive . Too much power not enough traction , the car is spinning the tires off half way down the track . Build a drag specific car , would love to see it considering your skills , and do this right although i do understand thats not the point of all this . Out of curiosity prep the tires and see what happens ..
Not to be an idiot but man looks like you just need aero improvements for front downforce at 204 mph. Just like other famous race cars they work the best until they decide to turn the floor into a wing and try to do a barrel roll as a car
It was cool to see you enjoying drag. Maybe take a lil break on speed runs to recharge your batteries and mess around with no prep drag. The drag scene could use some perfect pass parts 😜
Raz, another trick for drag racing get some tire conditioner spin the tires in it get them sticky, also move your batteries back you want rear-biased it's the opposite of top speed runs you want the weight on those rear tires.
Would it be possible to fit a gyro fired parachute set so when the car hit's a pre set angle the chute will deploy arresting some of the speed as it's not the takeoff but the landing that hurts. It might help?
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Razzzzzz please dont quitttt !!!! Some of us are in this hobby JUST BECAUSE OF YOUUUU!!!!!!! LETS KEEP BREAKING RECORDS MAN !!!!!!
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i too broke many vinyl records decades ago, but now im in the perfect pass of the sci-fi digital realm of tron, and it's on a whole different level, a new world of reality 🤣 .
He won't quit lol he can't.
He’s got lipo blood mate he won’t
💯% FACTS!!!! ☝️😎👍
Raz man, everyone knows how talented you are and can see how far you've taken this hobby. And we all love and respect what you do. We learn so much and enjoy your work so much. Don't dwell on trying to find a reason for your bad luck. There is no rhyme or reason to the way life unfolds - it is what it is, as they say. Forgive me for preaching but hate to see a dude suffer. You have so much empirical data and evidence to in support of your success. So don't engage with those negative thoughts and let them go. Keep on truckin' brother.
For drag, I would adjust the throttle curve a bit. Wheel spin = acceleration/speed loss. A little less power off the start to give the tires a chance to hook up, then ramp it up quickly. Also they make sticky compound for the tires. If you are allowed to use it.
Yeah, I'm sure he never thought of that.
Raz, you are an inspiration to a lot of us.I just want to say thanks for everything. I can hear the frustration and disappointment in your words, don’t be so hard on yourself brother. Take a short break,focus on drag for a couple of weeks and come back to speed running. I’m almost 💯% sure the “light bulb” will come on, and you will have it figured out. We’re rooting for you over here in New York. You got this Bro🤙🏽🤙🏽
Raz you are an awesome guy!, I feel your frustration I’ve had weeks where I was questioning leaving the hobby. I got into speed running when I got sober 6months ago and just broke into 150’s yesterday after lots of crashes ..my first infraction gt completely destroyed and on my second v2 limitless, countless hours and more money than I’d like to admit on lipos chassis ect but YOUR videos are why I keep pushing! I love making a clean pass and getting a pb now because of all the crashes, makes it that much sweeter! Great video I hope to see your video from Rosa because I know you’ll get some new lipos and be out of the funk by then, it will be your time! God bless you Raz! You are the real speed run🐐 220,s+ are coming!
We all have low spots mate the main thing is not to give in just muster through and keep making great no perfect parts the other stuff will come back to you mate 100%
Raz, sometimes when a person is so passionate and excited about something, they can tend to develop a kind of "tunnel vision" that is like looking through a Micro-Scope and focusing so hard on something, that you're not "seeing" what you once were, at the beginning stages.
Taking a break from speed running for a short term and allowing your thought process/critical thinking skills to work on something completely outside the norm, can restore/refresh the ability to analyze and invent and bring a new found ingenuity to the entire process.
I think that its possible that this is what has happened to you my friend! It may be a simple case of "Trying to Hard"... And taking a break, to return later after relaxing and resting is usually the best medicine for that. You're an intelligent and very capable man that is full of passion for the things in life that you love! But it appears that you have forgotten about "RAZ" and not been taking care of HIS needs that likely put you in this bit of a "spot" you find yourself in!
I learned this many decades ago from a very important Mentor in my life and at those times, when I've found myself feeling as you now are, I force myself to follow the advice that I've passed on to you! It's like a "Miracle" and it has never failed to restore...
Thank you for taking the time!
Very excited to see the drag racing content!
I don’t really get invested in many vloggers and their journey but I have to say, I love your energy Raz and I can feel your heartache when a run turns catastrophic.
I like what you said about it not being your time to shine but in a way you still are. Looking at the other people putting up 200+mph passes, I can’t help but think of the saying “We stood on the shoulders of giants”. I don’t think this hobby would be anywhere near what it is without you and it’s just a matter of time that you’ll show us something new.
Looking forward to more of the drag runs! Drag racing is a sport that I really hold close to my heart since childhood. I’ve just recently got back into RC and my next build is a drag car so I’m thrilled to see what you come up with.
Keep doing what you’re doing and we all will be right here following along.
Thank you so much and thank you for taking the time!:)
Out of all the speed runners i want you to smash the record you deserve it you help so many people with your parts and knowledge ONE DAY BRO it will be you KEEP IT UP
It’s extremely hard when things go this way… be it in RC or any other scenario in daily life, extremely frustrating and mentally draining Raz..
You will get through this and Excel as you always have…
just to note, your editing skills haven’t been hindered by this rough patch, video was smashing and very entertaining 👏👏
That hop you're getting when you launch is because it's getting traction and the weights transferring to the back the second brakes traction. It all wants to jump forward and the whole thing hops up. I'd recommend the perfect pass with a little bit of delay so you can get the power out smoothly. Like the Street outlaw guys do they build a 4000 horsepower engine? Turn it down so it launches at 600 horsepower by half track. It's got all 4,000😊
I can relate to having a slump, feeling defeated, spinning your wheels, whatever you want to call it. But Raz, you have accomplished so much during those same months.
You have added some amazing new products, thank you very much by the way, you have rebuilt your cars back to their pristine condition. Yes at a great cost, but you know better than anyone that records don't come cheap or easy.
Please celebrate the wins and great strides that you've made in advancing not only your cars, but also thousands around you. Now that's something to be very proud of.
Wow thank you so much!!!
Thank you for taking the time and your support!!
I love the Drag glad to see ya interested 🏎️🔥🔥🔥
I race motorcycles and go through phases where I can't seem to finish a race without crashing, but you gotta keep pushing. Full gas!
I completely care About you Raz your Inspirational!! You got me to get back in to RC again man!! Please go the 30 of June to Rossa! Your to Great of a speed runner / RC Man not to go!! Dont let it get you down...You will Prevail
I can completely understand something you are passionate about being mentally draining especially when it doesn’t go as planned😅 great video 💪🏻👊🏻😜
Raz, please don't give up! Good times come and good times go, you will get through the rough patch. I am in this hobby because of you. I have every perfect pass part for my V2.
Please keep going down the drag racing rabbit hole, it's a lot more achievable to the average person that doesn't have a long smooth road to do the speed test on so I think it appeals to an even bigger audience. I believe both are equally as interesting, good luck keep the faith.
I can’t understand why things are not coming together for you. Your prep and attention to detail is second to none!…
I can only think that it must be down to your road surface / prevailing wind / heat.
Maybe a different location is what’s needed. ROSSA could be where it comes together for you (assuming you can get hold of the batteries you need).
Love watching your content Raz 💪💪
Keep your head up Raz.......👀😎 Every dog has his day...... 👍🏼💯🏆🏎💨💨💨
I here ya brotha, I'm in the nprc scene here in Canada. made some great strides with a couple drag cars but I'm in the same boat, hit a wall with my outlaw can't seam to get it where I want, wrote it off a few times. actualy just sitting at my desk getting ready to re build it lol. good luck to u buddy ! hope u break down that barrier and get that new record 🤟
Really great vide! Don’t be so hard on yourself though as you are consistently putting down crazy fast runs. I’m sure even bigger numbers will follow. I hope you do get to ROSSA with Kevin again as that was great fun to watch last time. It’s not all about breaking record speeds, I’m just here to follow the journey and see you all enjoying the hobby. Having said this I don’t think anyone deserves a record more than you.
Don't forget why you do the hobby in the first place. To have fun. You already earned the title of the speed run goat not because you have the top speed but because you help so many others get started into this madness which helps the hobby grow. You should be a proud Papa!
That was awesome straight runs. Now I want to build a drag car! Thanks RAZ!…lol
Please don't give up!!! If speed runs where all happiness, rainbows, puppies n kittens everyone would be doing it and kicking ass and breaking records. Only a select few special people with hardcore dedication like yourself have the ability to go all in throw caution to the wind and let er buck! And that's what motivates people like myself and gives us the confidence to go out and try knowing the "big guys" have just as much of a hard time chasing that PB. Thank You for keeping it real Raz, keep up the good work!!
Take a break. The cars will be there. We support you and PP
I think maybe you just plateaued a little or you could even be burned out sometimes ,you just have to step back and work on something else for a minute take your mind off of it and it’ll come back💯..
Love the longer form video! From watching some "real car" drag folks, a lot of it seems to be suspension tuning and the right tyres. Excited to learn more about RC drag racing here on your channel!
Feel for you Raz, love to start something like this but way out of my range, keep it up, 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Raz keep going, all I can say is go back to basics, stop focusing on the high speeds and start enjoying your hobby. I'd personally love to watch your drag journey
First . Thanks raz been to long . You’ll be on top soon brother. We are with you all the way.
17:06 completely understandable to be dismayed and disheartened by the string of bad luck. Success or failure your builds an commitment to this hobby is truly inspiring. Keep on keeping on that record is in the bag.
Raz you’re an inspiration and the vids are top notch! Keep the faith. The rough times will pass and a fresh perspective will come. I agree with many of the others who have suggested ROSSA still..Even if just to spend some good times with your buddies and other dedicated hobbyists! Thanks for all that you do for the RC community🤘🏻
Think Kevin has the answer with the long chassis. Betting on him getting close to the. Record with that car. You’ll definitely get there too
You can do it Raz, we all sending you good vibes and good wishes. You got this... john
Couldn't you plan to go to the event with NO car, just to hang out with the guys and see what they are working with. But yeah taking a break, you will come back stronger for sure. Cheers 😃
Hey man, take notes from other people, and just think about air flow and aero dynamics. Too much drag will kill results, too much downforce will kill results, you have to find a balance. Look at the fastest car, what’s one thing that car doesn’t have that yours does.. you see that horizontal rear spoiler? Too much downforce is pushing the rear down and lifting the front. It has no choice but to lift off similar like an airplane. The rear is getting too much downforce, compressing springs, lifting the front. Take that spoiler off and you won’t lift off the ground. Look at the legend Nic Case’s car too, he had no spoiler and just a single vertical wing.
Can i ask why are all using 4x4 traction on a speed car and not using only rear traction? Is for brake question or stability? I don't know nothing about all this cool world, but i really enjoy watching your video, and i have this question from a lot of time. GL for the next car btw
Hi 👋, you have problems with the car flipping, is it possible to make a wing across the front to give you more downforce, it might be worth studying F1 cars , or even building something along the lines of the Land Speed Record vehicles, Thrust 2 ,
Phil from the moulin France.
I wonder, irl most serious drag racing cars have a solid rear axle, to help with anti squat, maybe an overvolted UDR is the best drag car :), no but for real, for a drag car you want the suspesion to rise under power not squat, that's where you'll be able to make a few hunderds of a second
Some times it’s hard before the win don’t give up.
Maybe a parachute that pops out if it takes off just to reduce the speed
Add a ground sucker fan like that F1 car from back in the days. Chaparral
I remember when you only had about 20,000 followers. You and Kevin are the only channels that bring Rc community closer
Hey Raz I concur with others here saying you need the front to be allowed to raise up on the hit to allow the weight to transfer to the rear and then have it slowly return as you go down the strip. You could see in the slo mo the stiffness of it caused the car to unload the tyres as soon as the transfer of weight happened and the energy couldn't be absorbed which would normally keep those rear tyres planted.. The front needs lots of droop allowed and travel/extension to allow that transfer.. Looking forward to watching you progress mate..
Do you remember those 90/10 front shock absorbers that allowed the front to stay up and slowly drop over the 1/4 mile.
@@paulreichelt1259 Yep sure do.. had them in all my steeet/drag cars.. I didn't want to mention the 90/10 in case Ras wasn't aware of them or having to describe them.. But for sure that's exactly the effect he needs for drag racing.. 👍
@@malsmith2012 i saw in his video he has watched his car in slow motion lift as it takes off , maybe he could watch some footage oof real cars in slow motion to see how they react?...
For drag you got it going pretty straight which is 80% of the battle. Maybe add a wheelie bar in back to minimize the jumpy rear. I'd leave the car as is and just keep gearing up until you get the times you want. Once you got it straight you've won...that seems to be the hardest part.
I have no doubt you'll get out of your rough patch stronger than ever Raz.
I sure hope to see you at Rossa if it's just to poke fun at Kev.
Much love from the Netherlands.
Try putting the batteries on the front bumper and under the rear wing.
Maybe save your speed run cars for rossa and concentrate on drag racing for a while as you enjoy it 👍
you should set up cameras at the end of the run to capture the crashes :-)
I am wondering if there is reason those guys you mention use aero bodies and only vertical stabilizators. The horizontal part of the batwing may be adding significant drag at those speeds. Also the new record car seems to have a thinner wheel profile, and a longer steeper sloping nose for downforce. Those two cars also cover up all their wheels, with the body. I am sure Raz knows and sees this, I am just wondering why he doesn’t pick up on these tricks. Also they use Cordobas not Castles. He could try to build a different car in those ways and see what happens. I curious tho why Raz doesn’t do that.
RAZ you have got to look at your life this way. Many of your RC builds may have bit the dust into a myriad pieces into the RC graveyard never to be seen again, but you can take comfort in the fact, that your nearest and dearest RC deaths, you yourself are still very well alive, and you can take comfort in knowing that you yourself have not been claimed by the victim of death reality of the RC graveyard, never to be seen again . We salute your RC soldiers who gave their RC lives up in death on the battlefield, in the quest to be the king of speed, but you yourself live to fight another day, to be able to tell the tale, in your quest to be the RC hall of fame to be the king of speed 🤔 😁 . The 3 major causes in catastrophic crashes in very high speed RC runs are, 1, a parts failure, 2, foam tyre disintegration, and lastly 3, no ground effect downforce to keep the car firmly planted on the ground to stop the car taking off like a plane when air gets under the chassis and causes it to take off like a plane . Those forces of combined very high power with high speed stress causes an obscene amount of uncertainty with any very powerful electric RC car. But trying to keep an RC car planted firmly on the ground is a science in itself, so that it doesn't take off like a plane. That takes some serious engineering skills, and downforce knowledge, to overcome serious limitations of RC cars of high power at high speeds .
Keep that faith raz , and congrats on that drag time 1.9sec🎉
Love drag racing
Because it is 4 wheel drive it looks like the hump at the start is torque onset through the front and rear drive mesh, specifically the load onset of each drive gear mesh, is there drive trains with a higher count tooth mesh? If it's not there then it's something with the digital signal to the motors, or the motors response time.....just a guess, no need to flame me.....
Don't lose heart! Joshua 1:9
could you put a wing on the front to stop the front lifting up?
how about getting onto a ladder and controlling. will have a better signal reception and a lot less crashes..
“Drag guys have it easy”, “Y’all don’t crash” not sure where that information came from but definitely incorrect.
I'm running a 3900kv spectrum motor with a 34 tooth MOD1 pinion to a 27 tooth MOD1 SPUR GEAR on 3s and after back to back 100+ mph passes the motor is just starting to get hot AND IM NOT RUNNING A HEATSINK OR FAN YET......... BASICALLY I'M RUNNING THE VENDETTA STOCK POWER SYSTEM
remember the darkest times is when the sun is going to rise
Raz love watching and as a freestyle drone pilot I know about loosing it all in seconds keep up the work you will push through.
Maybe it’s something with the air dynamics at that 200mph mark. Thank you for the content
raz just show up at rossa help kevin out, have a wonder round chat with all the guys, bring some parts to show off ect, maybe do a little speedrun sos video helping some guys out? you don't need to run 200mph+ just pick a class and have a crack at one class the rlaarlo would be a good car to bring. I'm bringing 1/7 openwheel and i might bring an off road car to speedrun with over the weekend and developing it over the 3 days. Building a drag car vs speed running i think this is the key to breaking your plateau. look at length of james's 219/david's 219 then vincents 201 i feel there's a lot to be gained 0-150mph i feel especially in a dual setup where you're splitting the load? i could be wrong but i've not seen any logs. There could also be a rossa night out.....so food some beers some shit talked a naked hot tub........
Love to watch your videos. I know that things will pick up from now on.
In my opinion, if you want to break the 220 barrier, you'll need to do something radical. I haven't seen builds with custom molded carbon fiber chassis and shells, it might give you the edge you need. For example, making a monocoque tub-type chassis like a McLaren, more rigidity, and less weight because you can eliminate some supports.
You can maybe implement an active aero package, front lip, and spoiler. When it senses elevation, it can lower the front and raise the back to stabilize the car. A couple of servos and 3d designed parts can help a lot, I think. The main benefit is having real-time control over the down forces.
The other thing it occurs to me is that perhaps a different suspension and / or wheel setup is necessary. Of course you always thrive to use the best components available, but perhaps you'll need to develop something else entirely, like larger carbon fiber wheels, even asymmetrical front to rear.
I see that everyone is reaching the limit there. Any leap forward will be on those fronts.
Best wishes!
You're like Micheal Jordan trying to get passed the Detroit Pistons. You have to fail a few times, before you win and become the GOAT!! 🏆 💪 👍
Raz you may not be the fastest yet, but your definitely the one that made tons of research and you share and sell. Most of operators out there hit the speed they are now mostly using ur products and guides.
Speed runs are always different due to the conditions one needs to run. Its not all running the same runway and weather.
U may be at 204s in your place but in the UK u might be faster or even slower at different location.
As such dont stop. Keep on moving. Just do what u do. Research Proof share and sell.
Its good ur into drag too now. You are widening your scope and research.
You know, Albert Einstein does not achieve what we do now. But his ideas and research helped many achieve what we achieved now.. So? Why stop Raz, u are like Einstein in the RC world.
And now that your on the 1/10 ,Maybe you could also help the smaller scale RC community which are not privileged to have long runways benefits from your research to produce max speed at limited length or savage road conditions.
I completely get it bud I’m having the same experience right now I build and build I crash my wife will crash I rebuild then the rlaarlo thing I have no parts that I ordered in April I’m qualified she’s not it’s to much but I did go 114 mph in my limitless on 6 s lol brief glimmer of hope what do you do just keep building bud it will turnaround Hulk from H and W rc racing channel
Hey Raz, love your stuff, but for Drag Rc, its rear wheel drive only and limited to 2 cell Lipo. Kinda puts the whole 1.5 second thing into serious thought.
I would love to see how BSR cap tires work at these speeds
Dave’s cad was stretched I think you need to try that now buddy it seems you have found the limit of that chassis DONT GIVE UP !!
Consistency is such a problem it’s just annoying to say the least 🎉 and if a company puts things out and says hey we have all restocked everything so u guys will never be with out lol less this 3 days out again what’s up can’t be finances because product is selling great why aren’t we restocking it so this only leads us to believe finances are being put elsewhere maybe chassis ? And that’s not the point the point is we were told waiting months and months and months finally you announce we have three times the amount of everything so you guys will never be without again less than three days sold out really not to mention like several million times people use COVID-19 of why things aren’t back to normal oh and can’t forget the suppliers. The suppliers are backed up or it’s the people that’s making it they can only do so many. 🎉
Things happen that try to make us quit but the moment you accomplish your goal will make it all worth it prayers for you that everything starts looking up.
Hey Raz, Drag cars do crash, alot. You go through the same process dialing in the car as you guys. No gyros allowed in drag racing, do you guys use gyros for these speed runs 200mph+?
The drag racing is always a sure fun way to deal with the down side of speedruning and I do know you’ll fight through this ruff spot just as you did in the 160s! These v3 shafts I hold in my hand are epic along with this PP carbon fiber chassis awaiting to be built, but I’m begging you😂 PLEASE DO NOT STOP PRODUCTION OF THE v2 carbon shafts!
Keep fighting the good fight! Also once again, thank you! Great video, Great products, and always Great runs!👊
could be me man. it's been months now (at least 4) and everything goes wrong. i just want to fly some packs from time to time but...
never give up!
Honestly Raz, I think your question of 'why am I so into this after just one day?' is your clue to the whole mental situation you have going on. You're cooked on speed running, you've got the record in you imo but your brain just isn't invested. Maybe just take a break, feed that drag itch and wait for your battery stocks to build up and get through the Israeli post. Then in 4-8 weeks come back with fresh eyes, piles of batteries and just go at it with a new focus
U might be pushing too hard ,abit stressed out and tired. Take some time off and re charged yourself. Great videos !!! Can't wait to see your good results.
Keep your chin up Raz ... 💪
and defo come to Rossa 👍
Atomic batteries to charge turbines to thrust 🤔
you should go to the Race bud, you belong there, it dont matter if your the fastest or not at least be there to support your knuckle head friend Kevin you guys had lot fun last year, oh and seems the long chassie's are doing the job, maybe you should try a stretched chassie with more weight up front, the ''Dart'' effect seems to make since,
Hey bud. My full support would be…. Go back to the star of all your builds and stick with your gut. One build for top speed P.P. You just thrown in between the different builds. Like giving your time to all the kids and only one is the 💫. Find that star and stay.
Love your videos and i am on a long list of fans who cant wait for the next record and the go to channel for everything fast . You will get alot of different opinions on this subject but you have the wrong car for the job , its like you are taking a formula one car to the drag strip with speed run tires and four wheel drive . Too much power not enough traction , the car is spinning the tires off half way down the track . Build a drag specific car , would love to see it considering your skills , and do this right although i do understand thats not the point of all this . Out of curiosity prep the tires and see what happens ..
If everything went perfect everytime, I feel it would become very boring fast. You keep pushing limits and developing great products for the hobby.
Not to be an idiot but man looks like you just need aero improvements for front downforce at 204 mph. Just like other famous race cars they work the best until they decide to turn the floor into a wing and try to do a barrel roll as a car
It was cool to see you enjoying drag. Maybe take a lil break on speed runs to recharge your batteries and mess around with no prep drag. The drag scene could use some perfect pass parts 😜
Always like before watching!!
Cheers raz, glad your back 🎉
Raz, another trick for drag racing get some tire conditioner spin the tires in it get them sticky, also move your batteries back you want rear-biased it's the opposite of top speed runs you want the weight on those rear tires.
I think with tire prep you will be in the 1.90 because you did spin but you tracked straight but the right prep you will get rid of that
I am in this hobby cus of you man, PLEASE do not stop trying! Ur the absolute f… best
Would it be possible to fit a gyro fired parachute set so when the car hit's a pre set angle the chute will deploy arresting some of the speed as it's not the takeoff but the landing that hurts. It might help?
Raz setup a camera near the end of the track so we can better see the destruction. Joking, but I would like to see the cars from that prospective
I don't Drag race but it seems if there was a way to let the esc know your losing grip when it hops and adjust or limit the power right off the start
I have come up with a active aero system that could be the solution to speed cars from backflipping
219 is insane that’s equivalent to a regular car doing 2000mph
Congrats on your 1.9.
Raz these must be those baby steps they talk about maybe you are thinking to hard go back to the basics head up and keep charging
Sometimes it’s nice to mix it up a bit buddy. Good to see you out and having fun
Raz this is the journey. I know the battery things is crazy, but this is how we come out better. Keep pushing family! 👍🏽
I recommend a Willy bar for your drag car that can adjust
Could someone tell me what fans Raz said they were. Thanks heaps..