JConcepts Thread
#3226
Competiton Hobbies in Tucson, Arizona; one of the best facilities for R/C in the world held the annual Southwest Indoor Grand Prix over the weekend of October 24-25. JConcepts drivers were on hand to support and participate in the annual event.
Ryan Maifield utilizing the JConcepts orange Bar Codes TQ’ed and won the 2wd modified and 4wd modified classes in convincing fashion. Also utilizing the orange Bar Codes, fellow JConcepts driver and Wisconsin native Chad Due finished a very respectable 2nd place in 4wd and modified truck classes. Richard Lake the “ringleader” drove his JConcepts equipped B4 into the A-main with a solid 7th place finish.
A little on-road racing was also going on at the SIGP and Richard Lake; JConcepts and Arizona representive finished a strong 2nd place to the world famous Brian Kinwald in the 1/12th scale class.
When it comes to off-road tires, bodies and accessories, the difference is JConcepts.
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#3228
Tech Adept
#3230
Tech Elite
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Just by looking at the video, I would say Gold Bar Codes. They generally feel a little freer, but lead to quicker lap times. If Holeshots are generally the good tire at the track, then Green Double Dees might work pretty good as well. Alot of times, Holeshots and Double Dees might feel better than Bar Codes, but if you check LT's, they are usually slower. At OCRC, it is the same conditions, Double Dees feel great, and Gold Codes feel free, but there are about 1 second per lap faster!
I wonder if the fresh clay they put down has something to do with it?
#3232
#3233
Tech Adept
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indoor tire choice
So how does the orange compound bar codes compare to the blue compound?
I tried the gold compound last winter (indoor) and they worked ok when the track was still damp but the dirt dries out quickly and by the mains gold does not work. Same with Panther switches. Pink taper pins are the best choice at that point but I would love to find an alternative as they don't last long, any chance blue or orange would work comparably?
I tried the gold compound last winter (indoor) and they worked ok when the track was still damp but the dirt dries out quickly and by the mains gold does not work. Same with Panther switches. Pink taper pins are the best choice at that point but I would love to find an alternative as they don't last long, any chance blue or orange would work comparably?
#3234
Tech Master
iTrader: (1)
So how does the orange compound bar codes compare to the blue compound?
I tried the gold compound last winter (indoor) and they worked ok when the track was still damp but the dirt dries out quickly and by the mains gold does not work. Same with Panther switches. Pink taper pins are the best choice at that point but I would love to find an alternative as they don't last long, any chance blue or orange would work comparably?
I tried the gold compound last winter (indoor) and they worked ok when the track was still damp but the dirt dries out quickly and by the mains gold does not work. Same with Panther switches. Pink taper pins are the best choice at that point but I would love to find an alternative as they don't last long, any chance blue or orange would work comparably?
At SmacTrac, it is hard packed clay and Bar Codes do the same when they are left at full height. We have found that "ghosting" the blue and orange Bar Codes work the best. Grind them with a dremel until they are just a step above slicks. Try it with an old set first to find out, but make sure that the inserts are still in good shape. As long as you do not get a dusting over the surface, they should work. You will also be amazed at how well the ghosted Bar Codes work on a wet packed track.
#3235
So how does the orange compound bar codes compare to the blue compound?
I tried the gold compound last winter (indoor) and they worked ok when the track was still damp but the dirt dries out quickly and by the mains gold does not work. Same with Panther switches. Pink taper pins are the best choice at that point but I would love to find an alternative as they don't last long, any chance blue or orange would work comparably?
I tried the gold compound last winter (indoor) and they worked ok when the track was still damp but the dirt dries out quickly and by the mains gold does not work. Same with Panther switches. Pink taper pins are the best choice at that point but I would love to find an alternative as they don't last long, any chance blue or orange would work comparably?
First tire I'd try is green double dee, followed by blue codes.
#3237
Tech Adept
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Thanks for the replies. The surface is mostly clay but does not grove up when it drys, it just gets smooth with a very fine layer of dust on top. I have tried double D's (green) they do work and a few people run them, they have ok grip but I don't like the way they feel on the smooth surface... they work great outdoors though. I'm going to try the blue out and see how that does.
#3238
Tech Master
iTrader: (1)
Thanks for the replies. The surface is mostly clay but does not grove up when it drys, it just gets smooth with a very fine layer of dust on top. I have tried double D's (green) they do work and a few people run them, they have ok grip but I don't like the way they feel on the smooth surface... they work great outdoors though. I'm going to try the blue out and see how that does.
#3240
Honestly ------ SCT barcodes in a clay compound PLEASE.... There are really no clay tires in a 3.0/2.2 configuration. They are all for outdoors dirt but I race on a indoor clay track. I love the barcodes for my t4 but its illegal to cut them to fit my sc10 wheels.