1LikesU.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing
02-15-2011, 07:39 PM
I was just on the Protoform site and there was no VTA body or anything new for that matter. This happens all the time; these guys from these companies like Protoform and HPI post on these threads that they are coming out with a new body and that it will be shown "very soon", and then months go by and nothing! I wish they would just wait till they actually have the body to show before they post these "teasers"
Any hints, any hints at all?
02-15-2011, 08:25 PM
Tech Fanatic
ok! i found out why their cars looked fast...they was way under weight...the 3 i was talking about was like in the..1340-1350Grams...so their car would just accelerated so fast i just seem lke they was running 21.5
...@ the time my car was like 1630grams
...mystery solved
...@ the time my car was like 1630grams...mystery solved
02-16-2011, 04:14 AM
02-16-2011, 05:32 AM
I'm putting together a VTA car now and I saw on the VTA site that the correct motor is a 25.5 but I keep seeing a 21.5 listed as a VTA motor on forums and in sale ads. My local track also lists a 21.5 as the right motor. Was there a recent change over from the 21.5 to the 25.5? How much faster is the 21.5?
Thanks,
Pete
Thanks,
Pete
02-16-2011, 05:45 AM
The old rules for VTA required the 21.5 motor. As of September 2010 the rules changed to the 25.5. See the website for the new rules. www.usvintagetransam.com.
The ads your seeing are just people selling the old motors in order to get updated or they're moving into a higher class. Individual clubs can run whatever motor combo they wish. The 21.5 IS faster than the 25.5. The real difference can be seen if your rules allow for open esc's or not. IMHO, everybody should go 25.5.....it's just right for close,close,close VTA racing.
The ads your seeing are just people selling the old motors in order to get updated or they're moving into a higher class. Individual clubs can run whatever motor combo they wish. The 21.5 IS faster than the 25.5. The real difference can be seen if your rules allow for open esc's or not. IMHO, everybody should go 25.5.....it's just right for close,close,close VTA racing.
02-16-2011, 06:24 AM
Hey guys, please quit complaining about new bodies. Be happy that the manufacturers even considered a new body for our Class. It is around 14 current bodies ,that's a lot. Just be patient and keep a positive attitude, thanks
02-16-2011, 06:45 AM
Last edited by snoopyrc; 02-16-2011 at 07:11 AM.
02-16-2011, 06:49 AM
02-16-2011, 06:56 AM
TA DA !!!! The newest VTA body ! And look, it's perfect for VTA tires.
Just kidding of course. I just really liked saying "TA DA !!!!
Begs the question "How cool is YOUR thing !?
Just kidding of course. I just really liked saying "TA DA !!!!
Begs the question "How cool is YOUR thing !?
02-16-2011, 07:01 AM
Or maybe " My Thing was a little off...I may have to adjust my timing " 
02-16-2011, 07:03 AM
Or " Holy Crap !! My Thing is yellow !! "
Wow, what to do when that 5 Hour Energy drink kicks in and you've got nothing to do.
Wow, what to do when that 5 Hour Energy drink kicks in and you've got nothing to do.
02-16-2011, 07:42 AM
I have not seen anyone using the stamped looking wheels. Only the Cragar looking ones.
As far as bodies go, what was in the 70's TA circuit that is not available in Lexan? Javelin and More Cuda Variants, A Decent 70 Camaro, Decent 70 Mustang and a Falcon. Anything else?
As far as bodies go, what was in the 70's TA circuit that is not available in Lexan? Javelin and More Cuda Variants, A Decent 70 Camaro, Decent 70 Mustang and a Falcon. Anything else?
02-16-2011, 07:47 AM
No seriously, they were running 21.5 w tekins in blinky mode, they were teched this weekend... I do believe they were given permission until they could comply with the rules