jimkoimanis

Maybe with traction compound

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iTrader: (2)

All the big carpet TC races in the US and Europe run rubber on carpet with traction compound. There are specific compounds of rubber of course, but once you get a line down then it's hooked up. Wear is extremely low. Most of these also have control tyre and traction compound.

You get the most consistent conditions for everyone if there is a control traction compound for the venue. A control tyre for TC would be a great idea as well. Unless you're already racing on carpet you're probably going to want new tyres anyway, so nominating a control tyre for the venue straight up would be a big money and time saver for everyone.

RCArena

RC Arena will be opening this Friday the 18th of July at 1pm, everyone is welcome.
We are located at Block C 22 College St Gladesville, Sydney

We are in the process of finalising our weekly calendar and will have it completed in the next few days. But for the next few days it will be as follows.

18/07/14 Off Road Practice form 1pm, racing at 7:30pm
19/07/14 On Road Practice from 10am till 9pm
20/07/14 Off Road Practice from 10am till 9pm

This Friday the 18th of July the track will be open for Off Road practice from 1pm and the shop will be open for trading also.
Friday nights are going to be our Off Road Racing with the first race starting at 7:30pm
Initially we will be running the following classes on Friday nights

Novice and Junior (any buggy)
2wd stock buggy
2wd mod buggy
4wd stock buggy
4wd mod buggy

To pre-register for any race meetings please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
1 Race date
2 Name
3 Class and transponder

The RC Arena team have been working very hard the past few months in making this all happen and we are pleased to now offer the RC community a place to race, play and hangout.

Thanks from the RC Arena team

nckmat

iTrader: (24)

Finally I can walk to an on road track. Think we'll be there for on-road practice Saturday arvo.

CraigM

iTrader: (34)

Cya Sat arvo, can't wait to turn a wheel on the rug again! For those looking for TC tyres both ride RE32 and REX30LT work well on carpet, but perhaps there's a preferred tyre that RCA have on the shelf?

Roman

iTrader: (28)

That's literally down the road from your house Nick !

I'll definitely be visiting the Arena, especially when it's raining and Ryde outdoor race track is wet.

daverobbo5

iTrader: (45)

Just left of the driver's stand- wall ride! That's gold!!!

Djchow85

iTrader: (4)

are they a big difference verse your standard soft slick tire? I mean if gains are only a bit ...
then again i guess a set is around $30 so not too bad...

Ill be there in my dirty lancia :P

CraigM

iTrader: (34)

I think a lot of people would have some RE32s around. I think 36s might be a bit hard for carpet, but no doubt you'll still be able to circulate.

ta04evah

iTrader: (2)

What about tires for F1? Are they too going to use foam or stick with the rubber tires?
Maybe foams would be better, seeing how they are direct drive, & similar to 12th as for as rear suspension goes, but rubber could be ok if there is a brand/type/compound out there that works on carpet.

Cheers
Rob.

wyl03

iTrader: (44)

A few dumb questions:-

1) you guys will be using the AMB system - the latest version that supports the RC4 transponders?
> any transponders available for rental?

2) is power supply available at the track

3) do we need to bring our own pit tables?

4) cost per entry (of racing & practice)

thanks.

RCArena

Please check first post for updates

Hugh Jazz

iTrader: (4)

Ride Tyres work on carpet. That's what we used lat year at AOC Melbourne and Yatabe. Rides are also the controlled tyre at ETS for F1. Pits should work also.

ta04evah

iTrader: (2)

Thanks for the info, I see they are having a foam night as well, so just a choice of which night to race.

ufJmacca

iTrader: (7)

Looking forward to racing here! I will be there tomorrow night after work!