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#451
Tech Master
I know that usgt isn't as big as vta but this thread really shouldn't be found on page 5. Lets try to make it a little more active so we can try to generate more interest in the class.
#452
Of course, its all subjective based upon what drivers show up to race what class! I like the both because of the scale look of both classes.
#453
What's the difference between VTA and USGT? Where I race they call it RCGT.
#455
Tech Master
USGT is actually bigger at our track than VTA. As I understand it, that happened with the switch from 21.5 to 25.5 happened in VTA. Driver's wanted a little more speed.
Of course, its all subjective based upon what drivers show up to race what class! I like the both because of the scale look of both classes.
Of course, its all subjective based upon what drivers show up to race what class! I like the both because of the scale look of both classes.
#458
Tech Champion
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I'm sure I can get it tuned. Logically thinking the setup should be pretty much the same for vta and usgt with the biggest differences in the class being speed and braking points. It would make sense that the biggest change is driving style. Since logic doesn't always apply in rc I was just looking for some tips to make the change to usgt as smooth as possible.
I know that usgt isn't as big as vta but this thread really shouldn't be found on page 5. Lets try to make it a little more active so we can try to generate more interest in the class.
I know that usgt isn't as big as vta but this thread really shouldn't be found on page 5. Lets try to make it a little more active so we can try to generate more interest in the class.
#459
Tech Master
I'm definitely looking forward to racing with you guys again. Its a 3+ your drive so we won't be there every weekend but we will come out a few times this season. As long as gas isn't $7a gallon.
#460
Tech Master
I have my chassis pretty hooked up for vta. I think that setup will be fine but I was just wondering if any other vta racers converted to usgt and what problems they had.
#461
Tech Elite
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Having raced both locally, with the same car, I can tell you that a good set-up is very different between the two. YMMV, but I couldn't just slap VTA tires and shell on my GT chassis and go out there and make fast laps, and vice versa. I have aquired two chassis in order to run both classes. That is just my experience... I find the set up (camber, spring rates, ect) to be very different (to get the car to run at the front of the pack) in each class.
#462
Tech Master
Having raced both locally, with the same car, I can tell you that a good set-up is very different between the two. YMMV, but I couldn't just slap VTA tires and shell on my GT chassis and go out there and make fast laps, and vice versa. I have aquired two chassis in order to run both classes. That is just my experience... I find the set up (camber, spring rates, ect) to be very different (to get the car to run at the front of the pack) in each class.
I would love to do two chassis. If usgt grows at our track then I will look at a second car.
#463
Tech Champion
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my 17.5 TC, 17.5 RCGT, 21.5 USGT, and 25.5 USVTA cars all have the same setup other than FDR and ride height...
basic, a good rubber tyre setup...is a good rubber tire setup...
change your tires,body, and ride height and try it...then tweek if you see a need
thats might just be me, but I set my cars up the same to make it easy for me to drive when running 2-3 classes
same setup on these cars, 2 classes
TC3's
TC5's
TC6's
basic, a good rubber tyre setup...is a good rubber tire setup...
change your tires,body, and ride height and try it...then tweek if you see a need
thats might just be me, but I set my cars up the same to make it easy for me to drive when running 2-3 classes
same setup on these cars, 2 classes
TC3's
TC5's
TC6's
Last edited by Matt Trimmings; 05-19-2016 at 09:29 PM.
#464
Tech Regular
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Darkside I'm curious to learn here, so if you don't change your shock oil, springs, camber, caster, roll bars etc between the two classes then specifically why would I have to change my ride height to move from VTA to USGT with the same car?
What is your VTA ride height and what is your USGT ride height?
I can only guess that with the higher speeds of the GT class that you would get more chassis roll (with your same VTA suspension setup) thus need a taller ride height to keep from dragging the chassis in the corners. Does that sound right?
Thanks for your input as I would like to run my VTA car in USGT someday too.
What is your VTA ride height and what is your USGT ride height?
I can only guess that with the higher speeds of the GT class that you would get more chassis roll (with your same VTA suspension setup) thus need a taller ride height to keep from dragging the chassis in the corners. Does that sound right?
Thanks for your input as I would like to run my VTA car in USGT someday too.
#465
Tech Master
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If i remember correctly, i ran a stiffer setup (springs) on my RCGT chassis when i switched it from VTA. We used the HPI Pro X-Pattern tires and they had more grip than the D-Compound VTA tires.
You might find the wing on the back of your USGT body will change some of your handling characteristics as well.
You might find the wing on the back of your USGT body will change some of your handling characteristics as well.