Originally Posted by WDBSYD

Could the committee please confirm that the race day is on.

It is our club race day and should not be effected by TITC.

All members we need to support the race day as we voted for it at the Annual General Meeting.

Regards,

Originally Posted by Cloaked

I have a couple of questions for anyone that owned/owns an Xray T3.

CraigM is giving me a good deal on a T3 '11 Roller and as I am new im hoping some SMA locals can answer a few questions. Im not really going to be racing much, just practice mainly on Tuesday nights.

1) Gearing for 17.5T TC, I will be running a Reedy 17.5T with high Torque rotor whats a good FDR to aim for and what size Spur/Pinions should I look at?

2) Any necessary mods the T3 '11 needs that wont break the bank?

3) Any necessary spares I should stock up on?

4) Any setup sheets or setups anyone can recommend for SMA?

Look forward to crashing into some walls soon.

Cheers.

Originally Posted by chrisk

TMACK, I am sure if you spoke to anybody there they would be very willing to give advice and its FREE

As for car, there are many brands, Tamiya, Xray, Associated and others that all can provide a great platform to race.

Pending on what class you plan on entering, will all need to be considered prior to purchasing a car and equipment.

There are Touring cars (TC), Mini, F1, with TC cars have different classes within, 21.5 (slowest), stock then mod (fastest).

So pending on what class you wish to enter, this is when talking to the regulars will help on what chassis, electrics, radio gear etc would suit your preferred class.

Then the option of new or second hand. Many of regulars will always have second hand equipment that would always suit someone starting in the hobby along with club sponsors that can provide new equipment if that is your preference.

Work out what class you want to start with, talk with the regulars, work out what $$$$ you want to spend then look at new or second hand

Then go racing

Originally Posted by defcone

It's fairly hard to trash a T4 chassis, usually people recommend newcomers to race in either 21.5 or the novice class. The speeds in those classes will be hard to break anything on a T4. Or maybe look for a 2nd hand T3'12, those are only about $250 in the second hand for sale section and will be plenty enough for someone starting out in touring car.



If you want to race 2wd, F1 is very popular at SMA currently as well.

Originally Posted by defcone

1)Never ran a Reedy, what esc are you going to use?

Originally Posted by defcone

2)Ecs's in the front help a lot

Originally Posted by defcone

3)A set of steering blocks, spool cups and boneblades are all that are needed -

Originally Posted by defcone

4)You can try this:
http://forum.teamxray.com/xform/inde...&setup=t3_2012
At this stage, just leave the front spool in.

Originally Posted by hotrod1933

re t3
are you a novice if so think about getting a 21.5 to start with.
ecs are good when experienced but can be fragile when learning.
justock is blinky only and we run boosted with 17.5
basic asphalt setup for xray is a good starting point

Originally Posted by Cloaked

Thanks for the Info.
I wont be racing just Tuesday practice.

Originally Posted by Decathalon

Most Tuesday nights are racing and racing is the fastest way to improve.

Originally Posted by Cloaked

Thought Tuesdays were practice.


Hmmm... looks like I will need a 21.5T .... sigh.

Originally Posted by Cloaked

- HW JustStock w/ Fan

- Noted.

Ordered - Belts too?

- Ok So the front is a spool. But I was looking at replacing the Ball Diff with a gear Diff.

Any suggestion on gearing?

Originally Posted by ta04evah

This coming Tuesday still on for a practice night?

Cheers
Rob.