PRODURANGO

iTrader: (10)

LOL . Is that a Trinity 25.5 ?!

bronicabill

An easier way to think of the chord is the same definition used in the aircraft world; the distance from the leading edge to the trailing edge. Doesn't matter what the angle is when you measure it, just be sure it doesn't exceed 20mm from the front edge to the back edge of the spoiler and you should be good to go.

The Captain

iTrader: (6)

Any reason you cant mount your driver to the battery? I know its on the wrong side, but the rules dont say anything about where the driver has to be located. Are there any rules about what is considered an acceptable driver figure (needs helmet, driver suit, etc)?

Also, I used black paint for my windows for a tinted look. Is this illegal? The windshield is still clear.

DontChangeUSVTA

You are right about USVTA rules not having a specific side to put the driver, so technically you are OK with a driver on the right side of your car. But you must remember that this is U.S. VTA, not British or Australian VTA where the driver is on the right side of the car.

The rules say you must have a minimum of head and shoulders. So a cockpit with a suit, chair, arms, hands, dashboard and steering wheel are all extras.
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BTW, RJ Speed now makes a 1/10 Scale Interior For Stock Cars/Trucks/VTA Cars Clear Part # RJS1531.

The rules don't mention anything about tinted windows being illegal, so technically you are OK.
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Marv

iTrader: (2)

What brand motor is that in your VTA car?

Is that a VTA car?

Or a USVTA car?

jgraham37128

iTrader: (25)

thanks good info.

JG

SAL45

Thanks guys for the driver info! Awesome tips and suggestions! Thank you!

wwddww34

iTrader: (9)

Hi Marv, that motor is a Trinity D3 540 Rock Crawler 25.5T # TEP1056.
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My car is a VTA (not USVTA legal). That picture of my VTA car was taken on July 13, 2012 during the 1st round of the Texas Electric On-Road Series. The Texas EOS VTA class rules were identical to the USVTA rules except the motor could be any manufacturer's 25.5T motor.

ercwhtsd

iTrader: (1)

Nope, your car would then just be one of our English brethren who like to drive on the wrong side of the road .

I use the entire DT1 insert so when my car hits something, it's the co-pilot/navigators fault, not the driver

IndyRC_Racer

iTrader: (9)

If you are running a TC4 and mount the driver figure to the battery it WILL be on the correct side of the car (left side). I'll be happy to let anyone see the rear side of my driver's helmet as I'm passing your car at the VTA Nats!! :P

beemerfan

iTrader: (39)

Same goes for a TC3.

Rojna

Weight Specification:
Minimum 1550g in race-ready trim


I need to find space for 17x 7g lead bricks to get up to spec weight ... this is getting out of hand


sorry for the rant, been looking for space and sticking lead now for over a hour, even started swaping aluminum screws with ss




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trytowin

I have a TC6, replaced all the bottom screws with ss ones. Have a 10gr ballast bar (associated) located just in front of the battery stop, center of chassis. 1 ballast on each side of the centerline just behind the front bulkheads (one in front of the servo, one in front of the battery). Finally, I tape 8 weights to the outside edge of the battery (use one continuos strip). Yes, it hangs off the side. My car comes to approx 1551 grams and left/right balance is within 5 grams. Front/rear balance is within 6 grams. Hope this helps.

Marv

iTrader: (2)

That's a NICE motor.

Do you have the 21.5 version?

itchy b

iTrader: (2)

I believe that the right side is the right side
Ya'l doing it wrong on the left side