View Poll Results: what's your tire choice?
Protoform
46
30.67%
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104
69.33%
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4318LikesU.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2
02-26-2014, 04:37 AM
#6316
While I don't intend to cheat, I would like to get the most out of my motors. I found the motor checker that Eric has in his pics, but it's $250 and Speed Passion doesn't make it anymore. What are the preferred methods of checking/testing motors? Feel free to direct me to another thread if needed. :-)
Scott
Scott
02-26-2014, 07:05 AM
#6320
This is the LAST thing we'd want. Want proof? Visit the Tamiya TCS and Mini threads to see what "open motor" choices did to the mini class. Choosing one spec motor might seemingly show bias towards one manufacturer, but offers the fairest racing.
Most of the other 25.5s don't appear on the ROAR approval list - why should the USVTA sanction their use if we have no hope of verifying that they offer similar levels of performance between brands?
Most of the other 25.5s don't appear on the ROAR approval list - why should the USVTA sanction their use if we have no hope of verifying that they offer similar levels of performance between brands?
VTA has it much better. Unless you are running under local rules with a restricted FDR, then a small variation in the free-running motor RPM has virtually no effect-- you simply change the gear ratio to compensate.
Yes, the one-brand rule for VTA works very well!
02-26-2014, 07:07 AM
#6321
If I had to follow the rule where I cannot go over 45° timing I could be 1° or more off to the wrong side and I would be at a disadvantage. Or I could "accidentally" place the sticker to my advantage a couple of degrees.
But where I race there is no restriction on end bell timing so it's not that crucial for me.
But where I race there is no restriction on end bell timing so it's not that crucial for me.
02-26-2014, 07:22 AM
#6322
the racing was a lot of fun and a packed house to boot....lots of fast racers and good atmosphere for any USVTA racer.
I made the A main in GT and VTA, but didn't get that briefcase, so that was Travis and Brian fault...lol
I didn't honestly see one unhappy person all weekend....small issues were taking care of quickly and fairly.
biggest thing was the Rides in GT...any questions?...they work and work well..
also, I didn't have not one person come ask me was such & such "cheating", or thought unfair this and unfair that....maybe Jeremy or Rob did, but nobody said it to me....and that alone made it great, and proves that all the USVTA and USGT rules work when done right with proper tech and eyes
thank you again Rob, 2010 and still going...
02-26-2014, 07:46 AM
#6325
02-26-2014, 08:09 AM
#6326
These give the same readings as the pictures Eric is showing. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXAGTT&P=ML You can get it for about 1/2 that price if you're willing to order from china and wait a few weeks.
Please keep in mind, anything we use to check anything, is a reference number, track scale, multimeter, etc. What I use is different from what someone else uses so "our" numbers will or may be different. In any case, as long as I/We use the same equipment every time we check something, the relevance of the numbers is correct for the user.
Enough about stickers and RPM's.................. the old faithful VTA chassis is going back together for some fun
02-26-2014, 08:28 AM
#6327
Tech Master
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And what would be the tires that are reccomended for high bite carpet? Would those be the same part number or would they be the other only tires allowed in VTA. What about low bite carpet on a cold track in an unheated warehouse. What tires would you use for that? Would those also be the only tires allowed in VTA? Or the other only tires that are allowed in VTA.
02-26-2014, 08:43 AM
#6329
The answer's the same... Of the 3 types of tires that fit the VTA specific wheel, the 4793/4797 combo works best.
