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#2086
Hi, I was finally able to get my hands on an HPI 200mm Ford GT body and
completed it today. The livery is just made up from left over decals. Regards
Norman2
completed it today. The livery is just made up from left over decals. Regards
Norman2
Last edited by Matt Trimmings; 05-19-2016 at 09:29 PM.
#2087
Tech Initiate
Beautiful!!
#2090
HPI Ford GT
Hi, I had previously posted this car but it had the wrong wheels. After some
research I was able to find the correct wheels. Attached photos. Regards
Norman2
research I was able to find the correct wheels. Attached photos. Regards
Norman2
Last edited by Matt Trimmings; 05-19-2016 at 09:29 PM.
#2091
Protoform ZL1 Camaro on XRay T3
Hi,
A couple of pics of my son Jake's new Protoform Camaro ZL1/XRay T3 USGT racer.
Thanks,
-Rich
P.S. - Norman, that Ford GT looks great!
A couple of pics of my son Jake's new Protoform Camaro ZL1/XRay T3 USGT racer.
Thanks,
-Rich
P.S. - Norman, that Ford GT looks great!
Last edited by Matt Trimmings; 05-19-2016 at 09:29 PM.
#2092
Tech Champion
iTrader: (33)
I finally got around to testing the new spec tire RIDE 24025 and I feel they perform nearly identical to the RIDE 24024 tires that I've been racing with for the past few months. The only difference is the tread pattern from what I can tell so far... as the 24025's start to wear, I'll be able to compare longevity.
The 24024's seem to be more squared off in shape and might be less prone to EGOD, but that's just speculation at this point.
What I like the most about both these sets of tires is that I don't need a drop of traction compound and I still get excellent traction on our medium grip outdoor asphalt track. The one time I did try putting some sauce on the 24024 tires, they actually got a little too soft which caused inconsistent traction.
The 24024's seem to be more squared off in shape and might be less prone to EGOD, but that's just speculation at this point.
What I like the most about both these sets of tires is that I don't need a drop of traction compound and I still get excellent traction on our medium grip outdoor asphalt track. The one time I did try putting some sauce on the 24024 tires, they actually got a little too soft which caused inconsistent traction.
#2095
Tech Champion
iTrader: (33)
I bought the 24024's before the rule was put in place for the 24025's... it just took what seemed like an eternity for the 24024's to finally wear down so I could start testing the 24025's
The information is relevant in case (or when) a shortage pops up for a single source of tire. Not saying RIDE will burn us like HPI did... but it's always good to have options worth exploring.
Not all clubs follow 100% USGT rules and still allow open treaded tires.... plus there are several drivers at our local track who probably have a year's worth of HPI tires they want to burn through first before swapping over to the RIDE's.
The information is relevant in case (or when) a shortage pops up for a single source of tire. Not saying RIDE will burn us like HPI did... but it's always good to have options worth exploring.
Not all clubs follow 100% USGT rules and still allow open treaded tires.... plus there are several drivers at our local track who probably have a year's worth of HPI tires they want to burn through first before swapping over to the RIDE's.
#2098
HPI 4490 X-patterns were/are the spec tire for RCGT
#2099
Tech Elite
iTrader: (1)
I bought the 24024's before the rule was put in place for the 24025's... it just took what seemed like an eternity for the 24024's to finally wear down so I could start testing the 24025's
The information is relevant in case (or when) a shortage pops up for a single source of tire. Not saying RIDE will burn us like HPI did... but it's always good to have options worth exploring.
Not all clubs follow 100% USGT rules and still allow open treaded tires.... plus there are several drivers at our local track who probably have a year's worth of HPI tires they want to burn through first before swapping over to the RIDE's.
The information is relevant in case (or when) a shortage pops up for a single source of tire. Not saying RIDE will burn us like HPI did... but it's always good to have options worth exploring.
Not all clubs follow 100% USGT rules and still allow open treaded tires.... plus there are several drivers at our local track who probably have a year's worth of HPI tires they want to burn through first before swapping over to the RIDE's.
Correct, it was for RCGT that HPI created using 17.5's
As well as 4495 and 4790's I think. Then "boosted" 17.5 showed up and RCGT went away in this area due to excessive tire wear outside.
#2100
Tech Fanatic
I'm confused, I just pulled down the latest rules from the USVTA website and their GT rule book still says ROAR SPEC ESCs, so I assume this is a ROAR decision to use open ESCs in their GT class. If so, hope they know what they are doing. Having driven Trans AM cars with 21.5 motors and open ESCs, if ROAR is hoping to get a class between trans am and 17.5 (Blinky) with this rule they must be smoking crack because IMO any GT car, even with treaded Trans AM tires, with a 21.5 & and open ESC (e.g., Tekin Pro with boost) will blow by any 17.5 blinky stock TC out there. I know some of the TRAM AM guys with boosted ESCs were doing it before the boosted ESCs were widely available & lugging 100 grams extra weight too.