1LikesU.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing
11-03-2011, 05:15 AM
Tech Master
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I find the outer lip is the hardest to mount properly but prep is the key. sanding the gluing edge on both sides and I like to mount the outside first where I leave the inside hang off the rim some to help keep the face of the inside against the rim.
Then just a small drop in 4 spots around the rim and make sure those parts are located right and then let it dry then after I use a dental tool to hold open the non glued areas to put glue on the rim and then press it down.
But that's just my way. Not the best way but for some reason I like picking ca glue off my fingers lol
Then just a small drop in 4 spots around the rim and make sure those parts are located right and then let it dry then after I use a dental tool to hold open the non glued areas to put glue on the rim and then press it down.
But that's just my way. Not the best way but for some reason I like picking ca glue off my fingers lol
11-03-2011, 08:37 AM
11-03-2011, 08:43 AM
Tech Master
We are very excited to be racing the VTA's at this year's Snowbird Nationals!!! Hope to see a good crowd of them for sure!
Mike
www.snowbirdnationals.com
Mike
www.snowbirdnationals.com
11-05-2011, 08:12 PM
Our new race season started on Friday and we added a VTA class. About 3 weeks ago I upgraded from my TC4 to an Xray and didn't know what to do with it. i decided to put together a VTA car to run in the misfit class (run-what-you-brung) and it took off. In less than 3 weeks we started the season with 8 cars and 15 confirmed total. Not everyone was ready.
Here are is a pic of the line-up.
Everyone had a great time. It is a small track s we limited the FDR to a 6.9. Seems to work just fine. As we get more cars we will be splitting it up into 2 heats to have an A and a B. Thanks for making this such a fun class!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qBJ...e_gdata_player
Here are is a pic of the line-up.
Everyone had a great time. It is a small track s we limited the FDR to a 6.9. Seems to work just fine. As we get more cars we will be splitting it up into 2 heats to have an A and a B. Thanks for making this such a fun class!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qBJ...e_gdata_player
11-05-2011, 08:35 PM
Only if you get more than 20 entries. Part of the beauty of this class is running HUGE fields and for the fast guys having to deal with lots of traffic.
11-05-2011, 08:55 PM
Agreed. If y0u watch the lead car, me, I had to deal with traffic as I would get far out in the lead and then hit the traffic. The trailers would catch back up preventing a runaway race. I enjoyed it. Not sure that 20 cars would fit on that track!
11-06-2011, 07:00 PM
Got to run my VTA car for the first time today. I gotta find a ball diff for this old Pro 4. Racing while trying not to use hardly any brakes is TOUGH! 
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11-06-2011, 08:38 PM
Our new race season started on Friday and we added a VTA class. About 3 weeks ago I upgraded from my TC4 to an Xray and didn't know what to do with it. i decided to put together a VTA car to run in the misfit class (run-what-you-brung) and it took off. In less than 3 weeks we started the season with 8 cars and 15 confirmed total. Not everyone was ready.
Here are is a pic of the line-up.
Here are is a pic of the line-up.
| + YouTube Video | |
Straight cam for the A main at the SEVTA Battlefield Road Course. I want to thank all of the Thunder and ROCCK guys that came down. It is great to have such great guys to race with.
11-06-2011, 08:59 PM
That is the best start of any sportsman class race I have ever seen. Like ever ever. Like in the history of ever! 
11-06-2011, 09:53 PM
1. Most of the racers in this field have a lot of experience at one form or another of RC racing. So there is a whole lot of talent in that field.
2. I was filming so obviously I wasnt driving.
Actually there was a little carnage but it isnt visible on the straight camera.
Here is the other camera.
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11-09-2011, 07:08 AM
As we get more and more VTA cars in our fleet I forsee a problem. Tire wear.
Many are buying used cars to save some money and eventually all tires will wear down.
At which point do you require a driver to replace his tires and how do you police it? At check in?
I had a discussion with a driver who bought a used car that came with tires that were, in my opinion, about 95% worn. He wanted to race them as they were still the correct part number. Is there a set point when a tire change is needed to be in compliance?
Many are buying used cars to save some money and eventually all tires will wear down.
At which point do you require a driver to replace his tires and how do you police it? At check in?
I had a discussion with a driver who bought a used car that came with tires that were, in my opinion, about 95% worn. He wanted to race them as they were still the correct part number. Is there a set point when a tire change is needed to be in compliance?
11-09-2011, 07:20 AM
As we get more and more VTA cars in our fleet I forsee a problem. Tire wear.
Many are buying used cars to save some money and eventually all tires will wear down.
At which point do you require a driver to replace his tires and how do you police it? At check in?
I had a discussion with a driver who bought a used car that came with tires that were, in my opinion, about 95% worn. He wanted to race them as they were still the correct part number. Is there a set point when a tire change is needed to be in compliance?
Many are buying used cars to save some money and eventually all tires will wear down.
At which point do you require a driver to replace his tires and how do you police it? At check in?
I had a discussion with a driver who bought a used car that came with tires that were, in my opinion, about 95% worn. He wanted to race them as they were still the correct part number. Is there a set point when a tire change is needed to be in compliance?
