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 🤣 .
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.
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🤙🏽🤙🏽
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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 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
Maybe you are getting a lot of cross winds with it being so open where you are, air temperature could also be an issue, I'm sure you have the data from your best runs. I'm pretty sure the UK record will not be from a hot day, most likely under 20degC. Not seeing people do smaller light weight builds it would be great to see you do something a little different. You could use a doner car like the 1:10th Awesomatix A800R touring car, doesn't even use a conventional shock setup so it has the lowest CG in the industry. It's a bit of an engineering masterpiece, I'm sure being an engineer you will be able appreciate what they have created. And keep up the hard work but remember it has to be fun Raz 😛😎
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.
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 💪💪
Raz, please don’t give up! We just love to see you struggle so we know life isn’t always riding a bike downhill. Just love your video’s and your style. Keep your head up!
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!
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!
I know it's frustrating but please don't be too hard on yourself. You inspire even in failure and your failures help inspire innovations leading to breakthroughs that elevate the entire hobby for the rest of us. We appreciate your struggle and thank you. ❤
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 👏👏
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🤘🏻
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!
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.
Hey Raz, you break, you learn. You have a splendid player / learner mentality. You will figure it out and overcome it at one point. At the level you are, resilience is paramount! Keep on the journey!
In normal prepped drag racing, you want a cool surface but warm tires. That's why you see burnouts, and better times at night. It's the same for regular racing as well. Tires have a certain operating temp, so it takes a lap or so for something like an F1 car to heat the tires and get up to speed. Night time and cool weather also sees faster times and better grip, but it's harder for them to keep heat in the tires.
Raz you are much more to your fans than just a speed run guy. You are such a light in this dark world. It's just a test. Don't let this rough spot dim your spirit
It must just be the darkness before the light!! Your dedication and passion gives us all so much inspiration. We appreciate everything you do for the community!!
I’m a car drag racer. And a lot of our tuning is power management. Every time you turn the tyre your losing time. You need to use a traction compound on the tyre. You are also going to need a wider tyre. Generally on a drag setup, you will use a 90/10 front shock and a 70/30 shock on rear with a reasonably stiff spring. This is for better weigh transfer to the rear tyres. If you could design a 4 link rear end would help with planting the rear tyre hard. The harder it accelerates the harder if pushes the tyre into the ground And the lighter the car the better because a lighter car will always have a faster acceleration potential. So personally I think a single motor very light weight will be a better combination
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.
World Records are hard. Do not get demotivated Raz, you are awesome! Improvements could be -> Longer Support Plate (wavelength air flow) and Tires Cutouts Body (air turbulence wheel housing) -> use the air Raz!
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?...
So I finally got out to do some test hits with the new springs. They are working for me. Now when I go to slow down, I have better control. The car is hugging the ground better. Thank you for the springs. I got 6 full sets of them. Sent two to my brother. Well worth the money.
Raz to improve your launch and loss of power since the front end is lifting you will need to move up your lipos to provide the weight. Remember it’s all about weight to power for drag with perfect balance. The alternative is to add a wheelie bar to the back and then you can load the weight up on the rear axel to lay down the power. It all about tweaking but definitely make room to allow lipos to be adjustable to permit fine tuning the balance!
I drag race 2S rear wheel drive. We use rubber slicks that we heat up to a 140ﾟ doing a burnout on a floor mat from a car. I used to race 1/12 scale indoor carpet cars with foam tires and we use traction compound on the foam tires that we heated up on a piece of carpet.
All the greats go through their moments of despair. The days when the gremlins just wont stay away. Life at the edge is sharp. But, keep up the good work. Work the problem and find a solution. Aviate, navigate, communicate. You've got this. Keep up the great work :)
I’m glad you’re sharing this , because I’m new to this and very obsessed. I’ve been spending a lot of money . And I see this sort of thing happening very easy it helps me want to slow down and enjoy the progress slowly on the way up and learning and checking things while being prepared to lose it at any moment. I can’t wait to get to these speeds but like most things I do overboard like powerlifting I benched 505 pounds but looking back at it the 505 wasn’t the good time it was the journey along the way earning it!!! Ty raz when you read this your curse will be broken , get after it
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
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.
Common storyline for those that achieve greatness- these struggles are what can separate you from that, if you don't go through them. A breakthrough is bound to happen. Best of luck Raz.
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.
Can’t wait to see more drag racing from you Raz, I switched from speed running to drag just for this reason got waaaaaayyy to expensive after crashing all the time my best times are 1.6-1.7 on a dry tire
Cars are pain. Raz you are such a great guy and you make great videos and build awesome cars! Sometimes taking a break from things helps but don't quit! One day something will click in your brain and you'll figure out why the crashes are happening . You are a smart man you got this Raz!
I have had the same cloud over my head also. To the point where I haven't even been to the local track😒. I've got a pile of esc's and motors people would give their left nut for all ruined for different reasons. You starting to get into drag racing has given me an idea, I need to change direction at least momentarily....it's summer time maybe fast boats. Thanks for all you do! 🤙
I have personally found for drag racing I will start with the softest spring and work my way stiffer until the chassis stops hitting the ground so you get the most weight transfer you can
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😊
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!👊
Tim Smith and the TSR podcast was the guy who introduced me to Rc drag racing and actually real drag racing too when they had some street outlaws guests. Tim’s also been speed running since the oval days and is an arch nemesis of nic case so I immediately loved his content.
Raz, full scale drag racer here! 4WD cars have a very different launch to RWD stuff. whilst RWD cars can (within reason) hit the tires hard off the line they use the weight transfer of the vehicle to push the driven wheels into the tarmac to leverage the vehicle weight into traction. 4WD full scale stuff has to take off slower as with each of the wheels being driven the vehicle doesn't load the wheels up nearly as much. full scale 4WD also cheat a little and slip the drive from the centre diff to the front axle when launching, I think GTR's can go as low as Front25%/Rear75% torque split on the launch to try and get those rear wheels pushed into the road! keep at it its a battle to get those time but it'll be worth the fight!
Hey mate , Raz you'll get past these rough times.. Look at all the great comments and support you have here from people all over the world... I'm watching you from a country town here in South Australia!
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. We all want to see you succeed ! You inspire the whole speedrun community. Don’t quit on us 😂 sharing information and releasing good products is far more worth to us then breaking world records 😉
Hey Raz. Love your videos and I am a big fan of your page. Awesome run with your drag car BTW. I am also in the drag race scene. Try to use some tire prep to reduce the "skipping" and get better traction. Since it is a 4wd I advise to put prep on all 4 tires. Stick with the foam tires.
Your achievements are legendary! You set your goals ever higher , so your struggles now will only mean you reach higher levels later! And just never forget what you have achieved with Perfect Pass, not many of us manage to make our hobbies our way of making a living! You and your journey are awesome. And thank you for taking us with you 👏👏👏
Sorry you feel like your struggling at the moment raz. Your still an inspiration to many. Please go to rossa, you and kevs energy together was so amazing perhaps that will help you get things jumpstarted again. Even if no records are broken.
Hey man! I just found your channel and i am SO HAPPY I DID!! I believe you are on the right track, getting to 200Mph on these things is something not everyone can say I did it, BUT YOU CAN!!!!! Looking at the videos I noticed a few things and with all respect, appreciation, and love I will point here. When they crash they all go flying front first, that means that there is a reason why your bullet car it getting to a higher speed and then sudently goes to the moon. Have you walked the same way your car is driving? I think it might be useful to go and walk the same route just to see IF there is a bump in the area where the car goes flying. Even a simple bump at that speed can create the car to lift the nose a little bit, and a little bit is just what your car need for a disaster. Second recommendation, when you walk the route around the place where you see the car that start to fly see if there are little tiny rocks on the street. As I saw on your video that street is very rough, and it seems to be an older road. Maybe you might try in another road that is kind of newer asphalt, the surface where you run has to do A LOT on the stability of the vehicle at that speeds. If the road is uneven, a little bit bumpy or have some type of uneven spots where it is crashing this might be the reason why. I do not see any reason why your vehicle can not reach 230Mph. Another thing you can do is, go in your car (your real car) and drive the distance your rc car is driving and have your friend lean on the door with a camera as close to the floor as possible pointing to the front, the video of this drive might let you see if the road becomes a little bit bumpy in that area, drive at 60mph and then at 80mph and see if you feel any difference in your car. Other suggestion I have for you is to stop or apply brakes before the point of impact, like right when it passes in front of your staging area. in your videos I see that the car comes in very hot but very stable and it is not until it gets to almost the same spot that it looses control. You can try to move your staging area 500 meters to the right so that you can stop your car before it reaches that area where it is crashing. Hope you dont mind my comments as I would LOVE to see your car become the holder of the speed record. I AM SURE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BREAK IT Finally, try another spot where the asphalt looks more straight and see what happens :) bta, I just received my car #5 and #6 this week so I am pumped right now!!! :) :) :)
I'm just your average RC guy, I'm more into bashing than anything else but I absolutely love your channel! I'm so impressed by what you do, it's amazing. There are a lot of guys that can make their cars go fast but your personality combined with your speed runs are what keeps me always coming back. This rough patch your going through will eventually go away and as you said maybe it's just not your time to shine at the moment. Personally what I would do is maybe just take a very small break from the speed run cars just to focus on the drag cars. Maybe that will ease the frustration a bit and get you thinking more clearly about whatever is happening in the speed runs. Also, can we all have a laugh at how amazing the first like 9 minutes of the video were with all the use of the word drag lol. Obviously it's very clear you're speaking of drag cars but once I got it in my head I giggled like a small child every time I heard it. Maybe build a speed run car while in drag! That'll lighten the mood!! Anyway love the channel, I won't make this freakin comment any longer than it already is.
Sooo excited to see you start drag racing! I've been interested in it for a bit, but don't really know where to start! Also, I think you should go to ROSSA, even if you don't have a great showing. We love you!
There is tons of information about off the line benefiting geometry in the real drag community. They have been drag racing for 80+ years and there is a lot of knowledge there and they are a huge community on RUclips. I know it won't all translate, but the science of instantaneous high torque traction fundamentals have to translate over at least a little, if not a lot. 4 point rear adjustable suspension that uses the torque of your rear end to force your tires into the ground will probably be the key. The geometry is well understood and it can be built to be highly adjustable. The adjustability will allow you to test iteratively by launching, stopping short, analyzing, adjusting, rinse and repeat. You should be able to eliminate the tire hop and spin, off the line, to maximize every ounce of torque.
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 🤟
Awesome video Raz, you’re editing is so enjoyable to watch. I know it takes a ton of your time to make this happen. Thanks for being honest about the hobby but keep on pushing the limit. You’ve done so much for the speed run community.
UPDATE: New PB 121 MPH. There was another Hobbyist, present who saw my car run last time without the new PP Springs. He noticed that I had way more control when stopping. The new PP Wing was also a part of my new success as well. Time to go up on the gears now. I told him about the springs. Thanks again RAZ!!!!!
I'm having a very similar struggle the last month. Cars used to knock down pb after pb. Now crashes and esc failures. Very very frustrating, but on we must March.
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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
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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!!
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🤙🏽🤙🏽
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!:)
Awesome video Raz 🔥🔥🔥
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.
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!!
Very excited to see the drag racing content!
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!
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 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
Maybe you are getting a lot of cross winds with it being so open where you are, air temperature could also be an issue, I'm sure you have the data from your best runs. I'm pretty sure the UK record will not be from a hot day, most likely under 20degC. Not seeing people do smaller light weight builds it would be great to see you do something a little different. You could use a doner car like the 1:10th Awesomatix A800R touring car, doesn't even use a conventional shock setup so it has the lowest CG in the industry. It's a bit of an engineering masterpiece, I'm sure being an engineer you will be able appreciate what they have created. And keep up the hard work but remember it has to be fun Raz 😛😎
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.
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 💪💪
Raz, please don’t give up! We just love to see you struggle so we know life isn’t always riding a bike downhill. Just love your video’s and your style. Keep your head up!
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!
We all have ups and downs but I've learned more from you than most. We all have our down times you will get passed it. Thank you for everything you do
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!
I know it's frustrating but please don't be too hard on yourself. You inspire even in failure and your failures help inspire innovations leading to breakthroughs that elevate the entire hobby for the rest of us. We appreciate your struggle and thank you. ❤
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 👏👏
I can completely understand something you are passionate about being mentally draining especially when it doesn’t go as planned😅 great video 💪🏻👊🏻😜
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🤘🏻
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!
That was awesome straight runs. Now I want to build a drag car! Thanks RAZ!…lol
Stay strong Raz.
You are an inspiration to many RC enthusiasts around the world.
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.
Hey Raz, you break, you learn. You have a splendid player / learner mentality. You will figure it out and overcome it at one point. At the level you are, resilience is paramount! Keep on the journey!
In normal prepped drag racing, you want a cool surface but warm tires. That's why you see burnouts, and better times at night. It's the same for regular racing as well. Tires have a certain operating temp, so it takes a lap or so for something like an F1 car to heat the tires and get up to speed. Night time and cool weather also sees faster times and better grip, but it's harder for them to keep heat in the tires.
I am in this hobby cus of you man, PLEASE do not stop trying! Ur the absolute f… best
I was out of this hobby for 10 plus years… I came across your videos back in January and built a car because of you!
Hang in there Raz things will turn around & many of appreciate all that you do for the community
Raz you are much more to your fans than just a speed run guy. You are such a light in this dark world. It's just a test. Don't let this rough spot dim your spirit
I remember when you only had about 20,000 followers. You and Kevin are the only channels that bring Rc community closer
It must just be the darkness before the light!! Your dedication and passion gives us all so much inspiration. We appreciate everything you do for the community!!
Keep that faith raz , and congrats on that drag time 1.9sec🎉
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
I’m a car drag racer. And a lot of our tuning is power management. Every time you turn the tyre your losing time. You need to use a traction compound on the tyre. You are also going to need a wider tyre. Generally on a drag setup, you will use a 90/10 front shock and a 70/30 shock on rear with a reasonably stiff spring. This is for better weigh transfer to the rear tyres. If you could design a 4 link rear end would help with planting the rear tyre hard. The harder it accelerates the harder if pushes the tyre into the ground
And the lighter the car the better because a lighter car will always have a faster acceleration potential. So personally I think a single motor very light weight will be a better combination
Raz, you're an inspiration on many levels and someone that would make anyone an incredible friend.
Your measure is much broader than your last pass.❤
You can do it Raz, we all sending you good vibes and good wishes. You got this... john
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.
World Records are hard. Do not get demotivated Raz, you are awesome!
Improvements could be -> Longer Support Plate (wavelength air flow) and Tires Cutouts Body (air turbulence wheel housing) -> use the air Raz!
I love your videos, Raz because all of them are filmed in an ideal weather and location for the purpose.
Don't worry you will get out of it. I will keep watching you. Love all you do for us ❤️
Always like before watching!!
Cheers raz, glad your back 🎉
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?...
So I finally got out to do some test hits with the new springs. They are working for me. Now when I go to slow down, I have better control. The car is hugging the ground better. Thank you for the springs. I got 6 full sets of them. Sent two to my brother. Well worth the money.
Raz to improve your launch and loss of power since the front end is lifting you will need to move up your lipos to provide the weight. Remember it’s all about weight to power for drag with perfect balance. The alternative is to add a wheelie bar to the back and then you can load the weight up on the rear axel to lay down the power. It all about tweaking but definitely make room to allow lipos to be adjustable to permit fine tuning the balance!
I drag race 2S rear wheel drive.
We use rubber slicks that we heat up to a 140ﾟ doing a burnout on a floor mat from a car.
I used to race 1/12 scale indoor carpet cars with foam tires and we use traction compound on the foam tires that we heated up on a piece of carpet.
All the greats go through their moments of despair. The days when the gremlins just wont stay away. Life at the edge is sharp. But, keep up the good work. Work the problem and find a solution. Aviate, navigate, communicate. You've got this. Keep up the great work :)
I’m glad you’re sharing this , because I’m new to this and very obsessed. I’ve been spending a lot of money . And I see this sort of thing happening very easy it helps me want to slow down and enjoy the progress slowly on the way up and learning and checking things while being prepared to lose it at any moment. I can’t wait to get to these speeds but like most things I do overboard like powerlifting I benched 505 pounds but looking back at it the 505 wasn’t the good time it was the journey along the way earning it!!! Ty raz when you read this your curse will be broken , get after it
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
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.
Raz bro don’t give up u got this ur a huge inspiration and influence in this hobby
Common storyline for those that achieve greatness- these struggles are what can separate you from that, if you don't go through them. A breakthrough is bound to happen. Best of luck Raz.
First . Thanks raz been to long . You’ll be on top soon brother. We are with you all the way.
You’re an inspiration my friend keep pushing as far as I’m concerned you’re the best in this business
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.
Raz, Habibi you are doing really well and please don’t give up on anything. I’m proud of you in every aspect habib.
Chin up greatness doesn't get held back for long👍
Can’t wait to see more drag racing from you Raz, I switched from speed running to drag just for this reason got waaaaaayyy to expensive after crashing all the time my best times are 1.6-1.7 on a dry tire
Cars are pain. Raz you are such a great guy and you make great videos and build awesome cars! Sometimes taking a break from things helps but don't quit! One day something will click in your brain and you'll figure out why the crashes are happening . You are a smart man you got this Raz!
Raz You Win Before You Even Leave the Line My Friend , You Got This Bro
If we didn't have failures we really would never appreciate our achievements.!!! Keep your head up. It will turn around.
I have had the same cloud over my head also. To the point where I haven't even been to the local track😒. I've got a pile of esc's and motors people would give their left nut for all ruined for different reasons. You starting to get into drag racing has given me an idea, I need to change direction at least momentarily....it's summer time maybe fast boats.
Thanks for all you do! 🤙
I have personally found for drag racing I will start with the softest spring and work my way stiffer until the chassis stops hitting the ground so you get the most weight transfer you can
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😊
Yes Razzy. Lets hope your luck changes.. Loving your content as always.
Hate to see hard work and passion go unrewarded! Keep going, you'll figure it out.
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!👊
For a drag car you want a soft suspension to allow weight transfer. Id add some travel to the front, raise the rear and get softer springs and oil
Wow it goes in a straight line. Fantastic.
Tim Smith and the TSR podcast was the guy who introduced me to Rc drag racing and actually real drag racing too when they had some street outlaws guests. Tim’s also been speed running since the oval days and is an arch nemesis of nic case so I immediately loved his content.
Raz, full scale drag racer here! 4WD cars have a very different launch to RWD stuff. whilst RWD cars can (within reason) hit the tires hard off the line they use the weight transfer of the vehicle to push the driven wheels into the tarmac to leverage the vehicle weight into traction. 4WD full scale stuff has to take off slower as with each of the wheels being driven the vehicle doesn't load the wheels up nearly as much. full scale 4WD also cheat a little and slip the drive from the centre diff to the front axle when launching, I think GTR's can go as low as Front25%/Rear75% torque split on the launch to try and get those rear wheels pushed into the road! keep at it its a battle to get those time but it'll be worth the fight!
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
Hey mate , Raz you'll get past these rough times..
Look at all the great comments and support you have here from people all over the world... I'm watching you from a country town here in South Australia!
That Losi. Was the biggest and hardest crash. Keep going
Keep pushing! It will pay. You are so close to the goal !
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 this is the journey. I know the battery things is crazy, but this is how we come out better. Keep pushing family! 👍🏽
Sometimes it’s nice to mix it up a bit buddy. Good to see you out and having fun
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. We all want to see you succeed ! You inspire the whole speedrun community. Don’t quit on us 😂 sharing information and releasing good products is far more worth to us then breaking world records 😉
Hey Raz. Love your videos and I am a big fan of your page. Awesome run with your drag car BTW. I am also in the drag race scene. Try to use some tire prep to reduce the "skipping" and get better traction. Since it is a 4wd I advise to put prep on all 4 tires. Stick with the foam tires.
Your achievements are legendary! You set your goals ever higher , so your struggles now will only mean you reach higher levels later! And just never forget what you have achieved with Perfect Pass, not many of us manage to make our hobbies our way of making a living! You and your journey are awesome. And thank you for taking us with you 👏👏👏
Sorry you feel like your struggling at the moment raz. Your still an inspiration to many. Please go to rossa, you and kevs energy together was so amazing perhaps that will help you get things jumpstarted again. Even if no records are broken.
Cmon man you the king and all of us have a bad day or two!! You just need to keep pushing stay strong!!
Hey man! I just found your channel and i am SO HAPPY I DID!! I believe you are on the right track, getting to 200Mph on these things is something not everyone can say I did it, BUT YOU CAN!!!!! Looking at the videos I noticed a few things and with all respect, appreciation, and love I will point here.
When they crash they all go flying front first, that means that there is a reason why your bullet car it getting to a higher speed and then sudently goes to the moon. Have you walked the same way your car is driving? I think it might be useful to go and walk the same route just to see IF there is a bump in the area where the car goes flying. Even a simple bump at that speed can create the car to lift the nose a little bit, and a little bit is just what your car need for a disaster.
Second recommendation, when you walk the route around the place where you see the car that start to fly see if there are little tiny rocks on the street. As I saw on your video that street is very rough, and it seems to be an older road. Maybe you might try in another road that is kind of newer asphalt, the surface where you run has to do A LOT on the stability of the vehicle at that speeds. If the road is uneven, a little bit bumpy or have some type of uneven spots where it is crashing this might be the reason why. I do not see any reason why your vehicle can not reach 230Mph.
Another thing you can do is, go in your car (your real car) and drive the distance your rc car is driving and have your friend lean on the door with a camera as close to the floor as possible pointing to the front, the video of this drive might let you see if the road becomes a little bit bumpy in that area, drive at 60mph and then at 80mph and see if you feel any difference in your car.
Other suggestion I have for you is to stop or apply brakes before the point of impact, like right when it passes in front of your staging area. in your videos I see that the car comes in very hot but very stable and it is not until it gets to almost the same spot that it looses control. You can try to move your staging area 500 meters to the right so that you can stop your car before it reaches that area where it is crashing.
Hope you dont mind my comments as I would LOVE to see your car become the holder of the speed record. I AM SURE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BREAK IT
Finally, try another spot where the asphalt looks more straight and see what happens :)
bta, I just received my car #5 and #6 this week so I am pumped right now!!! :) :) :)
Raz you’re already so fast don’t burn yourself out we just want fun videos, no rut will hold you down you’ll get it🙏
Keep going!!! You WILL get there.
I'm just your average RC guy, I'm more into bashing than anything else but I absolutely love your channel! I'm so impressed by what you do, it's amazing. There are a lot of guys that can make their cars go fast but your personality combined with your speed runs are what keeps me always coming back. This rough patch your going through will eventually go away and as you said maybe it's just not your time to shine at the moment. Personally what I would do is maybe just take a very small break from the speed run cars just to focus on the drag cars. Maybe that will ease the frustration a bit and get you thinking more clearly about whatever is happening in the speed runs. Also, can we all have a laugh at how amazing the first like 9 minutes of the video were with all the use of the word drag lol. Obviously it's very clear you're speaking of drag cars but once I got it in my head I giggled like a small child every time I heard it. Maybe build a speed run car while in drag! That'll lighten the mood!! Anyway love the channel, I won't make this freakin comment any longer than it already is.
Sooo excited to see you start drag racing! I've been interested in it for a bit, but don't really know where to start! Also, I think you should go to ROSSA, even if you don't have a great showing. We love you!
There is tons of information about off the line benefiting geometry in the real drag community. They have been drag racing for 80+ years and there is a lot of knowledge there and they are a huge community on RUclips. I know it won't all translate, but the science of instantaneous high torque traction fundamentals have to translate over at least a little, if not a lot. 4 point rear adjustable suspension that uses the torque of your rear end to force your tires into the ground will probably be the key. The geometry is well understood and it can be built to be highly adjustable. The adjustability will allow you to test iteratively by launching, stopping short, analyzing, adjusting, rinse and repeat. You should be able to eliminate the tire hop and spin, off the line, to maximize every ounce of torque.
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 🤟
Raz, Keep your head up bro. Everyone gets on the bad luck streaks. Your luck will change.
Awesome video Raz, you’re editing is so enjoyable to watch. I know it takes a ton of your time to make this happen. Thanks for being honest about the hobby but keep on pushing the limit. You’ve done so much for the speed run community.
Thank you so much!
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
UPDATE: New PB 121 MPH. There was another Hobbyist, present who saw my car run last time without the new PP Springs. He noticed that I had way more control when stopping. The new PP Wing was also a part of my new success as well. Time to go up on the gears now. I told him about the springs. Thanks again RAZ!!!!!
I'm having a very similar struggle the last month. Cars used to knock down pb after pb. Now crashes and esc failures. Very very frustrating, but on we must March.
Please don’t stop Raz, go to England and have fun! Remember this is fun for you! Find the fun again you are a Poneer!🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽