Thanks to BRP I've got another controller setup now for racing. But I had to "get there" first. I needed a shell for the resistor, so I chose to get a Parma Turbo kit. So I had to build myself a controller. Long story short, I got it done and had some short tweakings to do to get the controller to "feel" right. Since the wiper button was new it needed the typical sanding to break it in. The resistor itself seemed smooth, but there was a slight sticking problem just before the "off" position. I cleared this up by break in and gently filing the edge of the smaller metal band at the rear of the resistor. I presume that BRP will work on that, if it's a design issue or not I am not sure. Take into account this controller is brand new as is the resistor.

(Any manufacturing defects on the controller are my doing, which includes the drops of solder on the wiper button. I used a different means of securing the button so I could replace it if needed)

I pitted the new resistor and controller setup against my normal and well used (and smooth as heck) Parma Turbo, the custom model I purchased from NJ Nostalgia Hobby awhile ago. Those who race with me have seen it! So the odds are against the BRP Resistor... to say the least.

I figured it's only fair to test a bunch of different car setups. Here's the lineup...

Ok so the test... simple... much like standard VHORS races... three minute heats. Hammer out as many laps as possible within that time. The results were very close, but the controller and resistor needed to be worked a little more to get everything seated properly. (Note: I'd had some numbers posted here but decided to remove them until the playing field was a little more equal for the new resistor to perform at it's optimum performance.

Comments:

Overall the feeling I got from the resistor is that it's power band is much tighter than the 60 ohm modified I used. The feel of the controller is different, of course, but after the break in I find it working better and better. Again, it's part of the breaking in process and as the parts get seated it operates better.

The build of the resistor is clean, bright shiny metal parts and it fits perfectly into the Parma Turbo shell. I find the work of Jerry Schmoyer to always be this way.

The feeling of power distribution between the two resistors is different. The 60 ohm has a wider power band, but a slightly less top end feel. The BRP resistor does feel shorter in power distribution across the power band, but it hits the top speed with a punch that feels like a turbo boost. Is it the controller? :)

I don't know what price the resistors will be offered at, however I would guess a fair and competitive market value is what they will be offered for. I've got another controller now, and it will appear at the races and if it feels right, I'll run with it! Thanks BRP... I appreciate the free sample!

(The controller was wired without brakes. I don't use them, didn't want them, so there are only two wires seen here. Sorry brakes fans!)