1LikesU.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing
09-30-2008, 01:00 PM
#2581
Someone mentioned earlier that the Novak 21.5 Pro motor is getting "hard to find" and that's just not the case.
There are plenty of online places that have them in stock right now, as well as most major hobby shop distributors.Tower and Omni have them listed as "early October" which is technically tomorrow, so that supply should be filled soon, too.
And if all else fails, you can also buy them online directly from Novak at a very reasonable price, too. There should be no shortage or difficulty buying these motors. Anyone who thinks so is just not really trying very hard.
There are plenty of online places that have them in stock right now, as well as most major hobby shop distributors.Tower and Omni have them listed as "early October" which is technically tomorrow, so that supply should be filled soon, too.
And if all else fails, you can also buy them online directly from Novak at a very reasonable price, too. There should be no shortage or difficulty buying these motors. Anyone who thinks so is just not really trying very hard.
09-30-2008, 06:02 PM
#2586
Sorry for another OT question but this thread seems to move faster than other.
Looking at getting some batteries tonight. I've made my own packs before, but never using the plastic sleeve with the end to make a stick pack.
Is there and solder between the cells when assembled that way?
If so how do they do it?
Looking at getting some batteries tonight. I've made my own packs before, but never using the plastic sleeve with the end to make a stick pack.
Is there and solder between the cells when assembled that way?
If so how do they do it?
Another option is contacting MEC, they are rc plane people and they had a thing called "power tube" tell them how many cells you want to use and they send you a end to end tube that clamps together with a long bolt an no solder is needed. www.modelelectronicscorp.com hope that is a bit of help.
Bob
09-30-2008, 06:23 PM
#2587
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WHAT A BLAST !
~ Doug just found this one from July , We get 15 to 16 guys every week what a Blast ! Thank You for starting this Class ! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRwMrRk05mE&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRwMrRk05mE&NR=1
09-30-2008, 07:21 PM
#2588
[QUOTE=wallstreet;4889858]
I just wanted to post and let everyone know the USVTA has stickers already
The stickers are USVTA Official stickers... designed by doug.
they come with offcial usvta logos and pre numbered balls including larger ones for the hood and a smaller one for the trunk.
These stickers are the best designed stickers that could be bought for your USVTA cars.
I have these for sale and i also have a full sheet with only USVTA logos.
I am selling these stickers at cost ! the only extra cost is due to shipping. I doubt anyone will be able to match the prices on these stickers.
I only currently have 1 number sheet for each number from 1 to 80. and some have been bought already. But alot are still available. PM me if your intrested. I know pictures of these stickers are all over the trans am thread.
And with the increase in USVTA drivers i will make a list and get multiples made for guys who want mulitples. I am doing this to help spread the love of trans am racing and help promote the USVTA as a whole.
Wallstreet,
Do you have more info on these stickers like where to buy, cost, pictures? I'm interested.
Kartracer
I just wanted to post and let everyone know the USVTA has stickers already
The stickers are USVTA Official stickers... designed by doug.
they come with offcial usvta logos and pre numbered balls including larger ones for the hood and a smaller one for the trunk.
These stickers are the best designed stickers that could be bought for your USVTA cars.
I have these for sale and i also have a full sheet with only USVTA logos.
I am selling these stickers at cost ! the only extra cost is due to shipping. I doubt anyone will be able to match the prices on these stickers.
I only currently have 1 number sheet for each number from 1 to 80. and some have been bought already. But alot are still available. PM me if your intrested. I know pictures of these stickers are all over the trans am thread.
And with the increase in USVTA drivers i will make a list and get multiples made for guys who want mulitples. I am doing this to help spread the love of trans am racing and help promote the USVTA as a whole.
Do you have more info on these stickers like where to buy, cost, pictures? I'm interested.
Kartracer
09-30-2008, 08:55 PM
#2589
What is Le Mans named after? Is the car named after the race? Is the race named after a place? I know years ago the Pontiac Le Mans looked like a GTO instead of an econo box. What is the Pontiac Trans Am named after? Is it the race? Or does it mean Trans America or Across America.
Hmmmm, if anyone knows please chime in. Im going to the Wikipedia.
09-30-2008, 09:07 PM
#2590
Ouch! That thing is nasty. To the best of my knowlege, and I am not claiming to know, but isnt the LeMans--- No Im gonna have to do my home work before I run my mouth.
What is Le Mans named after? Is the car named after the race? Is the race named after a place? I know years ago the Pontiac Le Mans looked like a GTO instead of an econo box. What is the Pontiac Trans Am named after? Is it the race? Or does it mean Trans America or Across America.
Hmmmm, if anyone knows please chime in. Im going to the Wikipedia.
What is Le Mans named after? Is the car named after the race? Is the race named after a place? I know years ago the Pontiac Le Mans looked like a GTO instead of an econo box. What is the Pontiac Trans Am named after? Is it the race? Or does it mean Trans America or Across America.
Hmmmm, if anyone knows please chime in. Im going to the Wikipedia.
The Pontiac Trans-Am was undoubtedly named to capitalize on the popularity and performance image of the new race series of the same name.
Not to make it sound like Pontiac has exclusivity on this approach. The examples are too numerous to list.
Back in the 80s we had an exchange student from France live with us for a while. He noticed some brown Oldsmobuick with "Parisienne" nameplates on it and inquired about the nature of its association with his hometown of Paris. That was a hard one to explain!
10-01-2008, 01:25 AM
#2591
Imagine a class called 4 Cell sports.
or maybe just "sports" or "street" or something like that.
Sports car shells including the exotics, Vintage TA shells and the Japanese sports cars, even the modern stuff.
4 cell power 27t or 17.5.
HPI D compound treaded tires, including but not limited to the Vintage tires. Wheels must be streetable in appearance. No dishes.
Wheels can be any offset but the car can not be more than 200mm at the front track and 210mm at the rear.
Wings-Small cosmetic wings only. If a kit has a larger cosmetic wing then it must be trimmed to have no more than a 4mm rise.
So here we would have a class that could be run at a local track. It would not be VTA but if you showed up with a VTA car you could run it, and be competitive. It would be slower than TC and have recognizable cars that look like cars. Broader body choices, wheel choices, Tire choices, while at the same time keeping the semi streetable look. Touring car paint jobs would still be "Frowned upon". Tires would all at least be treaded and made of the same compound of rubber.
It would be something completely differrent than VTA but yet compatible with people who are already running it. Its just an idea, but if you dont like it, at least try to be constructive/respectful.
or maybe just "sports" or "street" or something like that.
Sports car shells including the exotics, Vintage TA shells and the Japanese sports cars, even the modern stuff.
4 cell power 27t or 17.5.
HPI D compound treaded tires, including but not limited to the Vintage tires. Wheels must be streetable in appearance. No dishes.
Wheels can be any offset but the car can not be more than 200mm at the front track and 210mm at the rear.
Wings-Small cosmetic wings only. If a kit has a larger cosmetic wing then it must be trimmed to have no more than a 4mm rise.
So here we would have a class that could be run at a local track. It would not be VTA but if you showed up with a VTA car you could run it, and be competitive. It would be slower than TC and have recognizable cars that look like cars. Broader body choices, wheel choices, Tire choices, while at the same time keeping the semi streetable look. Touring car paint jobs would still be "Frowned upon". Tires would all at least be treaded and made of the same compound of rubber.
It would be something completely differrent than VTA but yet compatible with people who are already running it. Its just an idea, but if you dont like it, at least try to be constructive/respectful.
10-01-2008, 01:39 AM
#2592
This is from memory, but the Pontiac Trans Am was first introduced as a regular option in '69. I think there were a few put out in '68. Yes the name came from the series and a licensing fee was paid per car. I think Jerry Titus drove the 70 TA in the series. IMO the '70 was the sexiest TA ever built, 455SD, 4speed, torque and horsepower, all wrapped in some sweet sheetmetal. White with the blue to black stripe on the hood, oh yeah!!! and I'm a Ford guy.
The Le Mans was a option package for the Tempest, that was slightly upscale from the base car, and GTO was an option package of the tempest also. The SS chevelles were option packages of the base chevelle, as was Malibu
and I'm a Ford guy.The Le Mans was a option package for the Tempest, that was slightly upscale from the base car, and GTO was an option package of the tempest also. The SS chevelles were option packages of the base chevelle, as was Malibu
Last edited by losi nut; 10-01-2008 at 01:47 AM. Reason: brain cells woke up
10-01-2008, 08:54 AM
#2593
couple of new shells for "THE TRACK" race ---
"The East Coast Trans Am Shootout”- couple new shells for the big race:
See you guys there!!!
See you guys there!!!
10-01-2008, 01:38 PM
#2594
This was my way of pitching an idea of what I thought would be really cool. But I didnt want to crap all over the class that the Official USVTA has built. Theres nothing wrong with the idea of racing sports cars. It takes what I like about the VTA class and then takes on a new direction.
I dont know. I dont like the idea near as much now as when I suggested it. I guess I just dont want to dilute the racers that are running VTA. On the other hand if you did host a race like this, guys who normally run VTA could show up and be competitive. They might even have a slight advantage. (VTA tires are wider than the rest of the legal tires)
You just cant call it Official USVTA, and do that. Ya gotta call it something else.
