General Racing Question?

[Sean H]

Any bravo based boat bigger than a SVL for racing is a bad idea waiting to happen... and even then, they are pushing the limits.

 

[Ryan Beckley]

PLEASE whatever you decide to buy, do your homework, ask ALOT of questions, NOT JUST TO THE OWNER, don't get in over your head.

See you all in KW.......

 

[Wahoo 214]

Ryan is right. I could of sand bagged and ran class 3 (95mph) with my Cat that ran 118. Or if I wanted to save money I could beg people to support my racing habit and ride around in the back of the pack and get lapped. It works for Ryan, but not for me.

 

[Ryan Beckley]

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Dean. Just a little more motivation....Best of luck to you.

 

[Wahoo 214]

Any bravo based boat bigger than a SVL for racing is a bad idea waiting to happen... and even then, they are pushing the limits.

Sean, I agree the Bravo is the weak link, but I wouldn't say it was a bad idea. First, prior to spinning in the last race, I did not spend a penny on the drive the entire season other than oil changes. Additionally, they make the class affordable and more competitive. You need to throttle the boat unlike a 6 boat. So would I rather have a 6 boat, hell yeah, but I would also say the bravo brings somethings to the table.

 

[Wahoo 214]

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Dean. Just a little more motivation....Best of luck to you.

Sorry, just stating facts. No hard feelings.

 

[Ratickle]

If nothing else, the Bravo is the great equalizer. Makes for a great, competitive, class.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Sorry, just stating facts. No hard feelings.

The facts do not include getting lapped. :boxing_smiley:

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Additionally, they make the class affordable and more competitive. You need to throttle the boat unlike a 6 boat. So would I rather have a 6 boat, hell yeah, but I would also say the bravo brings somethings to the table.

Just for grins how much does a spin out usually cost?

 

[DAREDEVIL]

Ryan is right. I could of sand bagged and ran class 3 (95mph) with my Cat that ran 118. Or if I wanted to save money I could beg people to support my racing habit and ride around in the back of the pack and get lapped. It works for Ryan, but not for me.

Dean,,,where did U not run in the back of the pack ,,?????:rofl:

Ok,,,1 race ,WOW

 

[DAREDEVIL]

By the way,,here we are again in a good thread gone bad ,,,STUPID.

EGO"S RUIN EVERYHTING !

C-YA in KW.:USA:

 

[SVL66]

OMG!!!!!...for once I agree with DD


Cmon guys.... keep a lid on it. lets not scare away someone who is interested in racing.

 

[Ratickle]

Dean,,,where did U not run in the back of the pack ,,?????:rofl:

Ok,,,1 race ,WOW

I've seen a second and know of a first this year. :sifone:

Let's keep this one a little happier guys. Smack talk is supposed to be funny.....

 

[Ratickle]

OMG!!!!!...for once I agree with DD

Do I have to send out the suicide watch???????:sifone:

 

[Dunbar 104]

OMG!!!!!...for once I agree with DD


Cmon guys.... keep a lid on it. lets not scare away someone who is interested in racing.

I was thinking the samething just did not want to admit it.

 

[SVL66]

Do I have to send out the suicide watch???????:sifone:

Not necessary...I took a sedative:drool5:

 

[Ratickle]

Just for grins how much does a spin out usually cost?

The one thing I'm very curious of, would the IMCO drive like is on some SVL's be strong enough to take a spinout on the SV's? And are they legal for OPA SV???

 

[Ratickle]

I was thinking the samething just did not want to admit it.

:rofl:

 

[SVL66]

The one thing I'm very curious of, would the IMCO drive like is on some SVL's be strong enough to take a spinout on the SV's? And are they legal for OPA SV???

I doubt it...the weak link is the gimbal ring, not the drive. once that lets go , all hell breaks loose ....literally and yes they are legal

 

[Ratickle]

Is there an alternative gimbal ring available? Or that is the weak link and will always be so?