2011 ROAR Electric On-road Paved Nationals at Jackson R/C, NJ 7/28-31

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07-03-2011, 09:21 AM

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....... This way I can just strap in whatever I can hold onto. I liken it to running mod nitro without the 30-45 minute mains.

Bravo! (golf clap)

07-03-2011, 10:11 AM

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Big dawgs????? Last time I checked the other classes, there were a number of very accomplished drivers competing in those too. I just decided since this is my first National event and the largest for me since the Megatrak days, I don't want battery/motor combinations (affiliations/support=sponsorships) to hold back my speed potential. This way I can just strap in whatever I can hold onto. I liken it to running mod nitro without the 30-45 minute mains.

i'm just like taking abuse

i'm not super fast nor do I have the affiliations anymore - i just can drive the 17.5 better then a boost mod car

not that it wouldn't have been fun - just rather not be fixing it each round like I did with my boosted 13.5 12th scale

07-04-2011, 09:42 AM

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Just a question for you 12thscale guys , what is the most commen tire compound and brand used on this track ? Also what is a good starting rollout , and any other tips I'm coming from Canada so I want to come prepared for this , first time running outdoors with a 12th scale so all the tips would be awesome

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07-04-2011, 10:33 AM

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double pink fronts & pink rears is a 'safe' bet. if your car is pushing you can probably just add compound on the fronts to gain more steering. people have been running either BSR Racing or Jaco 1/12th foam tires.

also note -- depending upon how your car is handling, you might run through fronts quicker than rears -- or the opposite. realistically we are only getting 2-3 8m runs from a set of tires depending upon what ride height you start with

07-04-2011, 02:45 PM

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practice

Is their going to be open practice on wednesday or is it just pit setup for that day.

07-04-2011, 06:10 PM

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Is their going to be open practice on wednesday or is it just pit setup for that day.

No, sorry the track will not be open for practice on wed.

07-05-2011, 01:51 AM

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yup, just 12th scale/WGT get a pass for this year...the other classes need to meet the rules

1/12 is the only class that will have a pass on the details. All other classes with need to be in compliance.

07-05-2011, 03:58 AM

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Ok perfect thanks for the info I've been using double pink front and rear on carpet so I have alot of these sets laying around I'll grab a couple extra to be safe and some pink rears thanks , I was thinking 4mm ride height and maybe around a 90 roll out ?

07-05-2011, 04:18 AM

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You'll want to at least be at 4mm. U could easily go up to 5mm or higher. Depending upon your motor and it's timing roll outs could even be larger than 100mm.

07-05-2011, 04:29 AM

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1/12 is the only class that will have a pass on the details. All other classes with need to be in compliance.

Whoops, my bad.... Thought I read that WGT fell into the boat

Sorry

07-05-2011, 07:04 AM

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Questions about vintage trans am class...
21.5 blinky?
Any 21.5 motor?
Vintage tires have to be bought on site?

Thanks
G

07-05-2011, 07:15 AM

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Questions about vintage trans am class...
21.5 blinky?
Any 21.5 motor?
Vintage tires have to be bought on site?

Thanks
G

Last time I asked Sharpe he was putting together an official rule set, but as far as I know, yes, yes and no. I'm not sure if an FDR limit will be in place or not.