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12-10-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 68
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Posted By PMK

RcTodd, what exactly are you looking for? ...

RcTodd, what exactly are you looking for?

How far back fo you want to go? An old Delta speedcontrol, only early Novaks, early Tekins, Futaba...

PK
08-07-2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 1,122
Views: 416,718
Posted By PMK

I'm sure that these cars were being driven in the...

I'm sure that these cars were being driven in the Florida State series back then. I vaguely remember the 1/12, but thought the 1/10 was fast but also slightly fragile if the rear end got hit or...
09-21-2011, 03:00 AM
Replies: 1,122
Views: 416,718
Posted By PMK

Consider also, this is circa 1985 catalogs. The...

Consider also, this is circa 1985 catalogs. The C100 is not listed by MRP for 1/12 yet.

Obviously there are additional bodies that were molded later. As an example, Associated GTP Corvette.

PK
09-20-2011, 07:55 PM
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Views: 416,718
Posted By PMK

The c100 as I recall was very sleek and made by...

The c100 as I recall was very sleek and made by MRP.

We raced in Florida and the state series ran various body styles. One style was GT. We ran Greenwood Vettes, Masserattis, I even tried a...
08-16-2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 1,122
Views: 416,718
Posted By PMK

Pretty busy doing other projects, but when I get...

Pretty busy doing other projects, but when I get some time, I can scan the old catalogs and post them. Pretty certain I have the Parma, MRP, Bolink body photos.

I'll take a look for the Delta...
08-15-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1,122
Views: 416,718
Posted By PMK

This is a new and never run Parma Porsche. I...

This is a new and never run Parma Porsche. I painted this for a Concourses at one of the big races. Ultimately, it spent many years on a shelf in our wall unit of our home on display. Kind of a...
08-15-2011, 07:39 PM
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Views: 416,718
Posted By PMK

Yes made by Parma, we sure ran those a lot. ...

Yes made by Parma, we sure ran those a lot.

As for new, a couple years ago, I sold some new in original package Porsche bodies, I was amazed at how high folks bid on those.

PK
08-13-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1,122
Views: 416,718
Posted By PMK

Come on now...FEAR I believe was the Orlando...

Come on now...FEAR I believe was the Orlando club.

This was South Florida Electric Auto Racing, slang name sounds the same as sphere.

Every comment about saving batteries was so true. ...
08-13-2011, 05:28 PM
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Posted By PMK

The 87 Nationals stands out for us, my wife...

The 87 Nationals stands out for us, my wife attended but was sick as a dog. The following February our Daughter was born.

You might be right about 88, but it just stands out that they ran that...
08-13-2011, 06:08 AM
Replies: 1,122
Views: 416,718
Posted By PMK

Not seen serious battle since the early 90s. A...

Not seen serious battle since the early 90s. A few local bashing but nothing important. One of my favorite cars of all.

White VDS(?) bodies were done for the Orlando National in 1987. Did not...
08-13-2011, 05:56 AM
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Views: 416,718
Posted By PMK

For the Florida folks

Been hanging in the garage for some 23 years...The original T shirt proof from the club shirts. Should have been around 1986.

Did not understand business stuff then as well as I do now, which...
08-13-2011, 05:07 AM
Replies: 1,122
Views: 416,718
Posted By PMK

Difficult to remember, this stuff these days... ...

Difficult to remember, this stuff these days...

Could that have first been done at the Nationals in Orlando, circa 87? Could be wrong, but somehow I thought that was new and a hit for that event....
11-04-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 6,133
Views: 466,227
Posted By PMK

Tim Any word on the one off chassis 12L4? ...

Tim
Any word on the one off chassis 12L4?

Saw Roy the other day and he asked about maybe turning some laps. No car / no laps.

I'm hoping the punk that stole it has some bad karma for a long...
09-25-2005, 05:49 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,434
Posted By PMK

Bullfrog, you must have kept about everything you...

Bullfrog, you must have kept about everything you ever owned. I've got a bunch left of new stuff also, I just sold some new 1/12 bodies on ebay. After seeing the final prices I got I wondered if I...
08-12-2005, 05:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,732
Posted By PMK

Does anyone know the closing velocity of a Kyosho...

Does anyone know the closing velocity of a Kyosho hang on rider coming head on with a 12L4 on the Village rink tracks main straight? I do know the bike does use the speed 8 as an excellent ramp for...
08-03-2005, 07:54 PM
Replies: 50,103
Views: 6,692,700
Posted By PMK

I may be wrong but for me the 10* blocks were the...

I may be wrong but for me the 10* blocks were the more agressive on turn in due to the greater caster change. I have since gone to 5's and arrived at a good balance. On the wifes L3, she begged for...
07-17-2005, 06:18 AM
Replies: 50,103
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Posted By PMK

Adrian, the car is setup with a AE thick t plate,...

Adrian, the car is setup with a AE thick t plate, it's actual dimension is .070, measured prior to install and noted onto the t plate with marker. It is assembled using two pod screws.

The idea...
07-16-2005, 08:35 PM
Replies: 50,103
Views: 6,692,700
Posted By PMK

Yes Adrian this is at "The Rink". As for tire...

Yes Adrian this is at "The Rink". As for tire traction, I talked to Tim before they were totally dialed on the VHT, and hr mentioned the tires building up with a coating, that said I have always run...
07-16-2005, 06:57 AM
Replies: 50,103
Views: 6,692,700
Posted By PMK

Interesting comments about the pink rears. I had...

Interesting comments about the pink rears. I had been making some changes to my L4 with thick chassis from discs to tubes as it seemed the rear was chattering and possibly lifting the inside rear...
07-07-2005, 05:32 AM
Replies: 50,103
Views: 6,692,700
Posted By PMK

Curious if anyone has a list of production damper...

Curious if anyone has a list of production damper tube dimensions from the various cars and conversions available?

Info if possible...are all tube and plungers from different brands all 2-56 size...
07-05-2005, 05:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,844
Posted By PMK

Jason I agree fully about the idea of needing...

Jason I agree fully about the idea of needing torsional strength vs longitudinal strength. This was the reason for fabbing the second plate. The plate I run now is true definition of Quasi...
07-04-2005, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,844
Posted By PMK

Jason I only asked about the -45 thing since it...

Jason I only asked about the -45 thing since it seldom appears outside composite circles. If as you've stated the carbon in single ply is multi directional, at 90 degrees for each direction, and...
07-04-2005, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,844
Posted By PMK

Jason has posted a very good summary. Not to...

Jason has posted a very good summary. Not to take anything from it, but add maybe a little.

Aluminum alloy ranges from what is known as 1100 being pure aluminum, which is very soft and not...
06-30-2005, 09:45 PM
Replies: 50,103
Views: 6,692,700
Posted By PMK

DP, I need to check but I am pretty sure it's...

DP, I need to check but I am pretty sure it's .025".

Adrian, your comments about the team drivers not using side springs suprised me. Is this an indoor only type setup, or for both indoor and...
06-29-2005, 07:15 PM
Replies: 50,103
Views: 6,692,700
Posted By PMK

DP, do you only cut from your own stock of...

DP, do you only cut from your own stock of composite, or are you willing to cut carbonfibre that is customer supplied? This is 100% carbonfibre not a fuzzy carbon kevlar hybrid.

Any thoughts on...
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