23LikesElectric on-road @ Leisure Hours Raceway
08-20-2014, 10:35 AM
#4396
I came out once last month, with my wife and 8y old brother-in-law. It was a Sunday, so we just did practice with my SC10 4x4. We had a lot of fun and everyone was nice. My wife and myself have 2 TCs and want to bring those out our next trip out. I really want to run my rebuilt my Pro 3, but not sure what motor I should buy to race with the rest of the group. Does everyone run 17.5 or 13.5? Are there any restrictions I should be aware of before setting up my car to race? I love on-road cars and would love to race with you guys. Not so sure about the wife at the moment. She needs more time behind the wheel. 
08-20-2014, 11:15 AM
#4398
Tech Rookie
It wasn't my first r\c car, but it was my first electric kit. So it holds a special place. Can't see myself letting it go. Surprisingly, parts haven't been that difficult to find. I just completed the rebuild to a "Hara-like" version. It looks really good - purple everywhere.
I just don't have the electronics in yet, because I'm not sure what's safe to put in it. The technology was a bit different when this car was released. Don't want to destroy my transmission or gears. If you guys have any suggestions for maybe battery options for motor D3.5 or D4, I'd appreciate it.
08-20-2014, 11:28 AM
#4399
Tech Rookie
What's the difference between USGT and VTA? Is it just motor and esc settings?
I'm pretty good with handling the speed and control, so 17.5 won't be an issue for me. When I learn how to run this can when I first got it, I but a 10 turn in it. Car was crazy fast, but I never hit anything. Of course, I was in a parking lot.
08-20-2014, 11:37 AM
#4400
Okay, I'll be the noob since I'm in the dark about some of this.
What's the difference between USGT and VTA? Is it just motor and esc settings?
I'm pretty good with handling the speed and control, so 17.5 won't be an issue for me. When I learn how to run this can when I first got it, I but a 10 turn in it. Car was crazy fast, but I never hit anything. Of course, I was in a parking lot.
What's the difference between USGT and VTA? Is it just motor and esc settings?
I'm pretty good with handling the speed and control, so 17.5 won't be an issue for me. When I learn how to run this can when I first got it, I but a 10 turn in it. Car was crazy fast, but I never hit anything. Of course, I was in a parking lot.
http://www.usvintagetransam.com/rules/index.html
VTA uses a 25.2 motor and a ton of weight in the car along with vintage (60/70's) muscle car bodies. Also they use spec HPI tires.
USGT uses 21.5 motors and a bit less weight with more modern sports car bodies. Also with a spec tire that you can get from Gravity RC (or at the track).
17.5 uses typical ROAR rules. No spec tire and they stock any tire you'll want at the shop. Typically the Sorex or Gravity RC "A" tires work really well but they also have the newest Sweep Evo-R tire that is just as competitive.
08-20-2014, 11:49 AM
#4401
Tech Rookie
rules for both...
http://www.usvintagetransam.com/rules/index.html
VTA uses a 25.2 motor and a ton of weight in the car along with vintage (60/70's) muscle car bodies. Also they use spec HPI tires.
USGT uses 21.5 motors and a bit less weight with more modern sports car bodies. Also with a spec tire that you can get from Gravity RC (or at the track).
17.5 uses typical ROAR rules. No spec tire and they stock any tire you'll want at the shop. Typically the Sorex or Gravity RC "A" tires work really well but they also have the newest Sweep Evo-R tire that is just as competitive.
http://www.usvintagetransam.com/rules/index.html
VTA uses a 25.2 motor and a ton of weight in the car along with vintage (60/70's) muscle car bodies. Also they use spec HPI tires.
USGT uses 21.5 motors and a bit less weight with more modern sports car bodies. Also with a spec tire that you can get from Gravity RC (or at the track).
17.5 uses typical ROAR rules. No spec tire and they stock any tire you'll want at the shop. Typically the Sorex or Gravity RC "A" tires work really well but they also have the newest Sweep Evo-R tire that is just as competitive.
Thanks Troy! I also found some more detail here:
http://www.norcarracing.com/index.ph..._Classes-Rules
I just want to be setup properly when I come out. Don't want to hear anybody's mouth when I take first place, in my first race.
08-20-2014, 02:39 PM
#4402
Tech Master
iTrader: (3)
Thanks Troy! I also found some more detail here:
http://www.norcarracing.com/index.ph..._Classes-Rules
I just want to be setup properly when I come out. Don't want to hear anybody's mouth when I take first place, in my first race.
http://www.norcarracing.com/index.ph..._Classes-Rules
I just want to be setup properly when I come out. Don't want to hear anybody's mouth when I take first place, in my first race.
08-21-2014, 06:17 PM
#4403
Everything has been hit or miss lately.. mostly a miss.
Anyone in for this Sunday? I've been asked to get some of the offroad stuff ready "just in case".. but I'd really rather be (actually racing) onroad a few more times before the season is over.
Anyone in for this Sunday? I've been asked to get some of the offroad stuff ready "just in case".. but I'd really rather be (actually racing) onroad a few more times before the season is over.
08-21-2014, 06:23 PM
#4404
The learning curve will still be steep, but most people there will always lend a hand if asked for help and/or advice. Keep asking questions and we'll all help you get up to speed, there are knowledgeable people in the thread here from pretty much every class that's run at the track.
08-30-2014, 07:38 AM
#4408
Has on-road "club" racing been on Sundays all season long? I think because I saw that the summer points series races were on Saturdays, I must have assumed all on-road racing moved to Saturdays. Now I'm confused because I just noticed that for the past few weeks and including tomorrow, on-road has been on Sunday.
Last edited by beemerfan; 08-30-2014 at 02:53 PM.
08-30-2014, 08:05 AM
#4409
Has on-road "club" racing been on Sundays all season long? I think because I saw that the summer points series races were on Saturdays, I must have assumed all on-road racing moved to Saturdays. Now I'm confused because I just noticed that for the past dew weeks and including tomorrow, on-road has been on Sunday.
08-30-2014, 02:39 PM
#4410
Has on-road "club" racing been on Sundays all season long? I think because I saw that the summer points series races were on Saturdays, I must have assumed all on-road racing moved to Saturdays. Now I'm confused because I just noticed that for the past dew weeks and including tomorrow, on-road has been on Sunday.