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Old 10-28-2008, 05:51 PM
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weight really isn't an issue. An old pro 2 weights much less than the losi type-r.
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Old 10-28-2008, 06:16 PM
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hobbytown glen burnie had 'weight rewards' for the 1st 1/2 of the yr then canned it when they found that the guys got faster adding weight to their car since it began to handle much smoother.

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Old 10-28-2008, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Kregger
weight really isn't an issue. An old pro 2 weights much less than the losi type-r.
My car was ~1520g on the scale
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Originally Posted by rcracingkid
My car was ~1520g on the scale
At The Gate I did beat Haynes in one aspect of VTA - my car was 1648 grams! I finished 4th in the A-main. My car was very good at moving other cars
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Old 10-28-2008, 07:07 PM
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ha got you beat mine was 1688... I added 2 cells as weight to balance my 006 xray out....

oh on another note had fun running with you kregger in the "B" main. I was just glad the gayte did have some gay hat to wear for the BQ...

deciding on trying to run it again at snowbirds should be an intersting class. might try to get a car ready before I go there instead of borrowing one after the 2nd round and trying to make the "A"
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Old 10-28-2008, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ919
I would say the HPI '68 Camero SS
that would most likely be the most durable body available...

too many people are saying there is no difference in bodies..

I know for a fact I felt ZERO difference between the 'Cuda and the Shelby mustang
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Old 10-29-2008, 01:55 AM
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So will a TC3 FT be competitive? Or will I have to purchase the latest, greatest touring car chassis?
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no, actually thats a great piece to have. good luck

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TC3s are GREAT cars for Trans Am.
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C'mon Nash, put one together. I'm hoping to make both Novak and the Birds so I have two chances to pound you with the Firebird.

Too bad I missed the HC, sounds like it was a good time.

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Stormer has a couple of Novak 21.5s in stock...

...and as usual, you can always buy them directly from the Novak online store. There should never be any issues getting a hold of a spec 21.5 if you want one. Stop using availability as an excuse.
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Originally Posted by ApexSpeed
TC3s are GREAT cars for Trans Am.
+2...Im using one for brushless and one for brushed...and have won with both,...get the CRC steering blocks...which is the only issue Ive had wth my cars since May 2008...the screw/pin will back out of it...I havent broke anything on it other than that....good luck
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Old 10-29-2008, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rcracingkid
My car was ~1520g on the scale
Hey!!!! Way to go Mike!!!!

And to think I pitted next to you in Jackson when you were only "thinking" about racing T/A.....
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All of the HPI bodies will benefit from reinforcing the front end with mesh drywall tape and shoegoo. Sure, it adds weight, but the body lasts a very long time.
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Old 10-29-2008, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JonnySocko
C'mon Nash, put one together. I'm hoping to make both Novak and the Birds so I have two chances to pound you with the Firebird.

Too bad I missed the HC, sounds like it was a good time.

Socko
no 12th scale at novak so you won't see me there to race. but I will be at snowbirds and depending on if I get my new CRC cars soon I may just run 19t and stock 12th and TA with my xray balanced right.
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