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12-15-2016, 08:49 PM
As soon as F1 went to 25.5 motors, F1 died here in the Carolinas. People were just not interested in buying another motor to race F1, especially if they weren't racing another class that used 25.5 motors (e.g. USVTA).
I know it has helped increase participation elsewhere, but it just didn't have the same effect here. Half the people that I raced F1 with last year have simply sold their cars and moved on. The guys that did buy 25.5 motors don't want to race against 21.5 F1 cars so they're not happy either.
Too bad to see this happen, it's my favorite class.
Mark
I know it has helped increase participation elsewhere, but it just didn't have the same effect here. Half the people that I raced F1 with last year have simply sold their cars and moved on. The guys that did buy 25.5 motors don't want to race against 21.5 F1 cars so they're not happy either.
Too bad to see this happen, it's my favorite class.
Mark
I was against the 25.5 motor change (thought it was just too soon) but now might be the time to make it the norm because the new breed of 21.5's are crazy fast in an F-1! F1's were doing the same speeds as 17.5 sedans on the straight away in free practice at my last few races.
Get your cars dialed in now and settle on the rules package during the 'off season' because right now is the calm before the AE storm lol.
12-15-2016, 08:54 PM
Interesting. Exotek singing the praises of Associated.
12-15-2016, 11:00 PM
Thats why I went for that one:
I like the different design of front nose, front axle and mounting of the rear pod and it's not an XRAY 
You can find more about the car here:
http://www.wrc-racing.com/f-one
Don't how easy it'll be for you to get kit and parts as I live in Germany.
But it was written here, that border.com ships to the US a lot.
Anybody reading and writing here who's running a WRC f-one?
I just finished building my '016 and will work on the body after christmas.
As i'm new to F1 I was hoping to find some people who might share experience racing the same car.
Looking forward racing 21.5T outdoors so there's still left some time to prepare the car.
I just finished building my '016 and will work on the body after christmas.
As i'm new to F1 I was hoping to find some people who might share experience racing the same car.
Looking forward racing 21.5T outdoors so there's still left some time to prepare the car.
You can find more about the car here:
http://www.wrc-racing.com/f-one
Don't how easy it'll be for you to get kit and parts as I live in Germany.
But it was written here, that border.com ships to the US a lot.
12-15-2016, 11:49 PM
As soon as F1 went to 25.5 motors, F1 died here in the Carolinas. People were just not interested in buying another motor to race F1, especially if they weren't racing another class that used 25.5 motors (e.g. USVTA).
I know it has helped increase participation elsewhere, but it just didn't have the same effect here. Half the people that I raced F1 with last year have simply sold their cars and moved on. The guys that did buy 25.5 motors don't want to race against 21.5 F1 cars so they're not happy either.
Too bad to see this happen, it's my favorite class.
Mark
I know it has helped increase participation elsewhere, but it just didn't have the same effect here. Half the people that I raced F1 with last year have simply sold their cars and moved on. The guys that did buy 25.5 motors don't want to race against 21.5 F1 cars so they're not happy either.
Too bad to see this happen, it's my favorite class.
Mark
this is certainly the only category that succeed to bring a standard all around the world (190mm , rubber tires, 21.5t motor, blinky esc).
Why change that ?
(my 2 cents)
12-16-2016, 06:00 AM
12-16-2016, 08:34 AM
Last year, we usually could scrape together 5-6 F1's to hold races. This year, we haven't been able to hold an F1 race at all. The cars are gone.
I would love to see an AE F1 car, especially if it raises interest in F1!!
Mark
12-16-2016, 09:02 AM
I agree , 25.5t is a huge mistake. The category is still very young and fragile , we'll have to keep racing with the same rules for several years before even starting to begin a thinking of changing them
this is certainly the only category that succeed to bring a standard all around the world (190mm , rubber tires, 21.5t motor, blinky esc).
Why change that ?
(my 2 cents)
this is certainly the only category that succeed to bring a standard all around the world (190mm , rubber tires, 21.5t motor, blinky esc).
Why change that ?
(my 2 cents)
12-16-2016, 09:32 AM
12-16-2016, 09:45 AM
12-16-2016, 10:02 AM
So the cars can flip over even easier? There's mod 1/12th scale. World GT is a bit quicker. I don't see how mod F1 could be fun on black carpet, without easing up on the width rule a bit. Dividing up a weak class sure as heck is a bad idea. Make it mod, or make it stock, don't split it up.
If we want to invent new classes, I vote to bring back 235mm Pancars. Stock 27t brushed motors and 4-6 cells. Foam tires.
If we want to invent new classes, I vote to bring back 235mm Pancars. Stock 27t brushed motors and 4-6 cells. Foam tires.
12-16-2016, 11:36 AM
A little birdie from reflex racing told me that the new wicked Bada$$ TRG Formula one car will be ready in couple of weeks 
I've seen the picture of the car is one wicked formula one car that make everything else out on the market obsolete and thing of the past. I can't wait till I get mine.
I've seen the picture of the car is one wicked formula one car that make everything else out on the market obsolete and thing of the past.
I can't wait till I get mine.
12-16-2016, 11:57 AM
12-16-2016, 11:59 AM
I've never seen a TRG 114F in person, but they look to be a beautiful kit. I have 2 Reflex RSD 1/12 scale cars and they are something!!
Our track doesn't care what width you run, someone would have to chime in about that. the Serpent looks to be a very nice car as well, though. And I hear ya, not a fan of Xray either - really hoping Associated does their prototype F1 they ran a few months ago.
You can find donor F104's in the for sale section here, there are a few of them in there now.
If you do get the TRG one, please post pics!
Our track doesn't care what width you run, someone would have to chime in about that. the Serpent looks to be a very nice car as well, though. And I hear ya, not a fan of Xray either - really hoping Associated does their prototype F1 they ran a few months ago.
You can find donor F104's in the for sale section here, there are a few of them in there now.
If you do get the TRG one, please post pics!
12-16-2016, 12:39 PM
I do anything to support this cool class 
1x Medium spring, blue 11.8lb
1x Soft spring, yellow 9lb
1x Extra soft spring, red 6.8lb
Your lack of F1 experience is showing It's not the motors that makes F1 slower, it's the limited traction of f1 rubber tires 
Besides, this is a scale class with OPEN wheels.... Not everyone drives like Masami
1x Medium spring, blue 11.8lb
1x Soft spring, yellow 9lb
1x Extra soft spring, red 6.8lb
It's not the motors that makes F1 slower, it's the limited traction of f1 rubber tires Besides, this is a scale class with OPEN wheels.... Not everyone drives like Masami
12-16-2016, 01:03 PM
I do anything to support this cool class
1x Medium spring, blue 11.8lb
1x Soft spring, yellow 9lb
1x Extra soft spring, red 6.8lb
Your lack of F1 experience is showing It's not the motors that makes F1 slower, it's the limited traction of f1 rubber tires
Besides, this is a scale class with OPEN wheels.... Not everyone drives like Masami
1x Medium spring, blue 11.8lb
1x Soft spring, yellow 9lb
1x Extra soft spring, red 6.8lb
Your lack of F1 experience is showing
It's not the motors that makes F1 slower, it's the limited traction of f1 rubber tires Besides, this is a scale class with OPEN wheels.... Not everyone drives like Masami
Last edited by Jochim_18; 12-16-2016 at 01:14 PM.