U.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing
#1771
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Let me clarify something here. I believe that when people know the rules and intentionally go against them just the sake of being difficult, it's not the same as when someone is dipping their toe in the water to try the class out. I think it's lame to side-step the intent of the class and the spirit of the rules just to be "different." If someone refuses to conform to class rules just because they are paying an entry fee—that's a whole different can-o-worms. That's just my opinion. Most track owners don't feel this way.
I think many forget that this all started as "scale model racing" and not some personalized interpretation of what cars really look like. I prefer that the USVTA class and rules brings back the scale realism and enthusiasm for model race cars, and not just racers bringing a fleet of insipid fluorescent lexan cartoon carpet cleaners to the track. Again, that's an opinion—mine.
My comment about turning people away includes those who insist on trying to force the issue with tires, motors, batteries and anything else that goes against the spirit of the class. That doesn't include new racers or people who are actually trying to adapt to the class. People manipulating rules to suit themselves and not betterment of the class is not a good thing for anyone. That's my only point.
I just can't stand to hear racers say things like, "I'm gonna do it my way regardless of the rules, and the track owner shouldn't care because it's another entry fee." That's the kind of stuff that hurts all of R/C racing—not just any one class. I get disappointed when I see people doing things like that, because it's really more of a sign of the times than anything wrong with toy car racing.
There are plenty of tracks around the country using some or part of the USVTA rules. That's cool, as long as you're running the class and it's healthy. Run the USVTA rules or don't—that's up to the home club or local track. I'm just happy to see that class grow at the local level.
#1772
Tech Champion
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That gets a big WOW!...good job guys on shaking hands and moving forward..
I hope this thread can be used for questions and answers...and I got one...
its 90+ degrees outside...140 on the pavement...do you cut some holes in the windsheild to get the air.....or gear down to keep from overheating?
this has already been answered, but I would like to see what everyone thinks
thanks...
I hope this thread can be used for questions and answers...and I got one...
its 90+ degrees outside...140 on the pavement...do you cut some holes in the windsheild to get the air.....or gear down to keep from overheating?
this has already been answered, but I would like to see what everyone thinks
thanks...
#1773
Tech Master
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oh wait you mean this one?
yep I painted something other then a fade with my standard colors my fade is also in the picture.
personally I think it suxs, just looks like everybody else but to each their own. this body was too pretty to run and I spent like 8 hours painting it. and 1 full can of forecent yellow. usually I can get 3 or 4 bodies out of a can.
yep I painted something other then a fade with my standard colors my fade is also in the picture.
personally I think it suxs, just looks like everybody else but to each their own. this body was too pretty to run and I spent like 8 hours painting it. and 1 full can of forecent yellow. usually I can get 3 or 4 bodies out of a can.
I knew you had it in you.
#1774
Worst comes to worse, nacaduct!
R
#1775
Tech Adept
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I hope this thread can be used for questions and answers...and I got one...
its 90+ degrees outside...140 on the pavement...do you cut some holes in the windsheild to get the air.....or gear down to keep from overheating?
this has already been answered, but I would like to see what everyone thinks
thanks...
27t/4cell, speedo was 110F motor 180F. 5.53 fdr, 66 mustang body
I don't really think there should be much concern about over heating anything.
#1776
Tech Elite
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Sunday afternoon, Air temp 95F, track temp 130F, 8 minute main speedo 120F, motor 130F, 4.3 fdr, GT350 body, no holes or vents. This was the 21.5/lipo car.
27t/4cell, speedo was 110F motor 180F. 5.53 fdr, 66 mustang body
I don't really think there should be much concern about over heating anything.
27t/4cell, speedo was 110F motor 180F. 5.53 fdr, 66 mustang body
I don't really think there should be much concern about over heating anything.
#1777
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: r.i.p Chiquita - 1993-2008 - "best dog in the world"
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It's something that was regular back before autolapcounters at every local track and large race I ever attended, but apparently only came about totally out of laziness or obstinance by the latest generation of "do it my way" drivers that also seem to favor tribal graphics to match their latest tatoo or fade paint schemes that make almost every car look like something Stevie Wonder did and lacking any sort of orginality.
These are supposed to be race cars aren't they?
If you want to join the local customizer or lowrider club then by all means go that route, but I thought racing was different.
#1778
Tech Champion
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NASH...I hooked up 3 speedos backwards...just simply rushing to get on the track...too excited to race and whoop up on some of you ABM members..?
my tc3-bmi-brushless car was geared for indoors and when I put that small spur on it ...and then went to change it and stripped the motor screw.....thermal after 2min.....on 2 heats,,,,then I turn my radio down to 60% to finally get a complete run by driving "LAID BACK"...still got 3rd qual.
but turn it back up for the main and went back to 2-3min and thermal...wait.wait..wait..finish 6th...YUMMY....STILL HAD MORE FUN EVEN WITH THE TECH PROBLEMS....THANKS GUYS....
my tc3-bmi-brushless car was geared for indoors and when I put that small spur on it ...and then went to change it and stripped the motor screw.....thermal after 2min.....on 2 heats,,,,then I turn my radio down to 60% to finally get a complete run by driving "LAID BACK"...still got 3rd qual.
but turn it back up for the main and went back to 2-3min and thermal...wait.wait..wait..finish 6th...YUMMY....STILL HAD MORE FUN EVEN WITH THE TECH PROBLEMS....THANKS GUYS....
#1782
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Posts: 164
#1785
Tech Master
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That gets a big WOW!...good job guys on shaking hands and moving forward..
I hope this thread can be used for questions and answers...and I got one...
its 90+ degrees outside...140 on the pavement...do you cut some holes in the windsheild to get the air.....or gear down to keep from overheating?
this has already been answered, but I would like to see what everyone thinks
thanks...
I hope this thread can be used for questions and answers...and I got one...
its 90+ degrees outside...140 on the pavement...do you cut some holes in the windsheild to get the air.....or gear down to keep from overheating?
this has already been answered, but I would like to see what everyone thinks
thanks...