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08-23-2011, 11:38 PM

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Was anyone running tires that worked well at Corona that weren't PMTs. FG Supply is out of stock on them and I need some new tires.Whrer else can one buy PMTs on the internet?

Clay

Try E-bay, got my last set from there. GOOD LUCK!

08-24-2011, 03:07 AM

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Hi Callahan,

Not sure if you have run both, but do you have a preference as to which (nitro/electric) you like to race with? Great that you have a dedicated group of guys to race with out there. Do you guys race nitro's with the electrics? If so, what advantages/disadvantages have you observed with them?

Your build has come along great. Good luck with it.

I had the Nitro version first but i sold it to a friend.
He has also done an electric conversion on my old one.
The Nitro version has only one advantage and the is the fast pit stop for gas.
The electric has little moore drive time but then you have to go in and change the lipo.

The electric version drives the shit out of the Nitro.
Better drive out of the corners and better top speed.
And it is mutch moore easy to drive.

08-24-2011, 03:24 AM

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The electric version drives the shit out of the Nitro.
Better drive out of the corners and better top speed.
And it is mutch moore easy to drive.

Thanks for the feedback. I too have found the electric to be the much faster setup. Although top speed can be similar, the acceleration is unmatched. We've found that the standard shore ratings used for the GT8 Tires doesn't really apply to the electric setups. With all of the available TQ, it's much easier to overheat the tires.

Im curious to know if you have any lap time comparisons between nitro and electric at your track.

Thanks!

08-24-2011, 06:28 AM

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Is there GT8 electric racing in your part of the world in Sweden? If so what's the name of the track?

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08-24-2011, 06:32 AM

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Start thinking about the Nats buddy.

For more event info click here.

08-24-2011, 10:45 AM

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got a couple of new parts for my Mugen MBX-6 eco

SNR Graphite carbon chassis

Front, Rear and Center Diffs

Fluids

and the finish product, hoping to have the shock towers done in a week or so from SNR Graphite

08-24-2011, 11:06 AM

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looking good Ceasar.

08-24-2011, 11:57 AM

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what shocks are those and how are they working out?

08-24-2011, 02:22 PM

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Thats NandaRacing Shocks for the NRB-3 Pro chassie!

08-24-2011, 04:22 PM

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looking good Ceasar.

Ill give you a call next week to get my towers done in carbon

08-27-2011, 01:37 PM

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We got the Porsche Bodies in from OFNA, but they all sold out immediately, but we have more on the way next week. There are about 30 of these left and then they will be gone forever. I snapped a picture before sending the last one out....

http://www.igthobbies.com/OFNA-OFN31...DY_p_1559.html

08-27-2011, 11:08 PM

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Oooooo! Nice lid! And i like the decal sheet that it comes with too!

08-27-2011, 11:31 PM

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So who's running GT8 next weekend at Huntington Beach?

Last couple of times at HB the GT8 turnout was pretty light. Who plans to racer there next weekend?

I do

Clay

08-27-2011, 11:40 PM

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Quoted: Who plans to racer there next weekend?

I do

Clay/
Aaron
Cesar
Jerry
Steve SNR?
Charlie?
Jai?

Any one else coming out to OC Circuit's Surf City race on Sept 4th?

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08-28-2011, 08:25 AM

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Quoted: Who plans to racer there next weekend?

I do

Clay/
Aaron
Cesar
Jerry
Steve SNR?
Charlie?
Jai?
Erik J (new car - if I get it all bolted together in time!! )

Any one else coming out to OC Circuit's Surf City race on Sept 4th?

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