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Old 07-29-2014, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by IndyRC_Racer
Looking for some setup/tire prep tips for running on an old asphalt parking lot that is conservatively prepped with grape soda.

The track is located at Hobbytown North in Indianapolis/Castleton. Here is a link to our most recent VTA main (we only race once a month at this location) - http://youtu.be/ABWYzytzct8?list=UU2...YCbFkFnFeNajpQ

If you've watched the video, you can tell that this section of the asphalt has seen better days. It still is in good enough condition to have fun/competitive racing though. I'm basically looking for some general setup ideas or tire prep suggestions I can share when running on low grip/bumpy asphalt.

Thanks for the help.
last time I ran mine outside, on a track with similar characteristics, I used paragon full front/rear and tire warmers.. traction and warmers on as I finished marshaling (give or take a few minutes), then let them bake until the start of my heat..

I used to do full rear and 1/2 fronts - but found full front/rear was better
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Old 07-29-2014, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by bhambrent
Way to go Pete! You and little Pete coming to the Southern Nat's?
WASSSSUP POSSOMCOD LOL no sorry but with the opening of our track and
the FSEARA race @ our track on the same date we will not be making the trip
again this year :-( BUT we do have some big plans for USVTA racing in florida
hope we get to see yall slackers then .

Originally Posted by IndyRC_Racer
Looking for some setup/tire prep tips for running on an old asphalt parking lot that is conservatively prepped with grape soda.

The track is located at Hobbytown North in Indianapolis/Castleton. Here is a link to our most recent VTA main (we only race once a month at this location) - http://youtu.be/ABWYzytzct8?list=UU2...YCbFkFnFeNajpQ

If you've watched the video, you can tell that this section of the asphalt has seen better days. It still is in good enough condition to have fun/competitive racing though. I'm basically looking for some general setup ideas or tire prep suggestions I can share when running on low grip/bumpy asphalt.

Thanks for the help.
SCOTT you have PM let me know how that works
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Old 07-30-2014, 10:19 PM
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Am hopeing some one can tell me what rear body mounts i need to get to mount a parma cuda body on a tc4
without putting them thru the rear window
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Old 07-31-2014, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Solo1
Am hopeing some one can tell me what rear body mounts i need to get to mount a parma cuda body on a tc4
without putting them thru the rear window
Most VTA bodies mount that way. Offset body posts wouldn't offer the same level of stability anyway - and that's a concern since you're using one of the heaviest bodies made for VTA...

Place the holes in the rear window when mounting the body - it's probably your best option.
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Old 07-31-2014, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Solo1
Am hopeing some one can tell me what rear body mounts i need to get to mount a parma cuda body on a tc4
without putting them thru the rear window
HPI has some offset rear body mounts , that I have used on a TC6. They move the mounting point back about 1/2 inch. Sorry I can't find a parts #. I think it's an A4??
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Old 08-01-2014, 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by k_bojar
that looks really cool!!!
It is !

More pics here :
photorcbenoitcops.wordpress.com/2014/07/30/la-nocturne-de-grayan-edition-2014/

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Old 08-01-2014, 05:38 AM
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Good Morning everyone....can anyone point me in the correct direction to get the number stickers that are used for VTA? new to this and trying to get everything I need
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Old 08-01-2014, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by FireRacer88
Good Morning everyone....can anyone point me in the correct direction to get the number stickers that are used for VTA? new to this and trying to get everything I need
Not sure if you mean USVTA membership numbers, which you would get from joining on their site, or just random numbers to apply to the car. There are a few guys here that make decals, I believe CSeils is one you can try. I forgot who-else makes them as well.

Where in Florida are you going to be running?
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Old 08-01-2014, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by FireRacer88
Good Morning everyone....can anyone point me in the correct direction to get the number stickers that are used for VTA? new to this and trying to get everything I need
You'll need to sign up for membership first. Here is the link - https://sites.google.com/site/nationalusvtapoints/
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Old 08-01-2014, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by nf_ekt
Not sure if you mean USVTA membership numbers, which you would get from joining on their site, or just random numbers to apply to the car. There are a few guys here that make decals, I believe CSeils is one you can try. I forgot who-else makes them as well.

Where in Florida are you going to be running?
I am building a car to run when I can....my main guess on racing will probably be snowbirds if it is still a class....and I just meant the stickers for the car numbers not to register for it
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Old 08-01-2014, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Solo1
Am hopeing some one can tell me what rear body mounts i need to get to mount a parma cuda body on a tc4
without putting them thru the rear window
I put mine through the window.
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Old 08-08-2014, 04:36 PM
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Any updates on GTB3 being USVTA approved let alone roar approved? I just signed up for the Halloween Classic and it looks like I have to buy a speedo to replace my GTB3 so I am legal for this race. Could the USVTA Gods please give there blessings for the GTB3 speedo.
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Old 08-08-2014, 04:40 PM
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As long as ROAR gives it the thumbs up, then you can run it. Not sure exactly were to look, but there are updated list of approved ROAR esc's out there.
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ROAR-approved ESCs:

http://www.roarracing.com/approved_non_timing_escs.php
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Is the ROAR approved label good for all USVTA racing or just the Halloween Classic?
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