View Poll Results: what's your tire choice?
Protoform
46
30.67%
HPI
104
69.33%
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U.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2
#4489
Tech Regular
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We really have not noticed much of a difference to be honest as it is so small to begin with. Unlike the large USGT touring car style spoilers that do make a difference at our track.
If your race an a small low speed track I don't think you will miss the Camaro spoiler, on a larger low grip track you might see some advantage.
If your race an a small low speed track I don't think you will miss the Camaro spoiler, on a larger low grip track you might see some advantage.
#4490
#4492
Tech Elite
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As far as aerodynamics go, the tiny little spoiler on the HPI Camaro makes next to nothing for rear downforce. I still put the spoiler on all of my VTA bodies because I need the extra weight on the back of the car. I also fill the inside of the spoiler with Shoe Goo for a bit more weight.
#4495
I think the spoiler thing as well as differences in the body all depend on where you race. You probably won't feel any difference on high grip carpet track under 100 feet. But when you get on a long asphalt track with less traction there are notable differences. Last summer I experimented with bodies on a large outdoor asphalt track. I could definitely tell the difference between the bodies I was running and the size of the spoiler especially going into the sweeper at the end of the straight.
#4497
The three that I experimented with the most were the J71, 68 Camaro and the McAllister 69 Mustang. On the big track, I didn't like the Camaro at all. Not sure but I think it is the angle and placement of the windshield that makes it a little unstable. The J71 was pretty stable and added some steering in the sweeper. Overall I do like it. The Mustang is what I'm mainly using now and has been my favorite body since I first ran it. It was very neutral on the long high speed track. Other bodies I've run include the HPI Shelby Mustang, the Parma 70 Mustang, and the HPI Cuda. It's been a while since I've raced with those and nothing I remember about them really stands out other than the Parma is really durable.
#4498
Tech Elite
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