Originally Posted by Josh-n-ya

My question is what would someone recomend (what color of compound tires) should I start with on a carpet track. The track hasn't been run on in about 6 months so pobably no traction for now. Looking at previous setups it looks like double pink up front and yellow or magenta rear. Is this correct? I will be using CRC brand because thats what they have at the track for now. LMK thanks

Originally Posted by ToysRUsKid

Is there an easy way to get the battery in and out of the inline chassis? Or at least which 3 screws will make it easy?

Originally Posted by Infinite 12th

You went without me OMG ...lol

I have an idea for this next year so brace yourself here it goes

We can call it the Death Star Series *Star Wars Theme*

A Nor-cal/So-cal series like the olden days (4 races)

It used to be C.A.R. (California Auto Racing) vs. S.C.A.R. (Southern California Auto Racing)

Hohwart, Neisenger, Garnue, the associated guys, checkpoint guys and everybody would go to these 4 races. Two in so-cal and two in nor-cal

Would be great for 12th scale and to connect So and Nor-cal guys

Only 5 hrs drive and some fast food drive through (Del Taco) on the way separates us ...lol

Are you in?

I can organize the stuff up here and we got to race asphalt also

I love my asphalt...

Originally Posted by Infinite 12th

Are the designers also considering the double wishbone ft end also

For this "new" car

Originally Posted by daveb

It's been awhile since I've ran 1/12th scale and I just built an 12R5.1. I've got brand new tires but I've noticed with the supplied front bulk head shims I'm going to get a really high ride height. I've got one of the thick spacers under the bulkhead and my height in the front is like 7.72. My question is my tires are at 48, what should I true them down to for a good starting point? Or do you just buy a bunch of shims for the underside of the bulk head?

Originally Posted by ToysRUsKid

Is there an easy way to get the battery in and out of the inline chassis? Or at least which 3 screws will make it easy?

Originally Posted by Josh-n-ya

My question is what would someone recomend (what color of compound tires) should I start with on a carpet track. The track hasn't been run on in about 6 months so pobably no traction for now. Looking at previous setups it looks like double pink up front and yellow or magenta rear. Is this correct? I will be using CRC brand because thats what they have at the track for now. LMK thanks

Originally Posted by Rick Hohwart

Keep in mind that the CRC tires are a different offset than Jaco or Parma. This means the rear axle should be set up with no shims. However I use two shims on the diff side (zero on the hub side) to center the axle.

Originally Posted by jrp

So if you remove the two shims on the diff side, will the rear end be narrow enough to be legal with CRC wheels, and if so, it would now be offset, right ?

Originally Posted by AreCee

You answered your own question, removing the top plate facilitates battery removal.

Originally Posted by Rick Hohwart

I'd be into it.






Tire size can vary greatly but the idea is to choose the tire size then shim the front suspension and adjust the rear axle to achieve the proper ride height.



Using tape plus the three screws is the way to install and remove it. But you can remove the taps that keep the battery from sliding out so that you can remove it this way. The tape alone will keep the batter in place.



Keep in mind that the CRC tires are a different offset than Jaco or Parma. This means the rear axle should be set up with no shims. However I use two shims on the diff side (zero on the hub side) to center the axle.

Originally Posted by ToysRUsKid

Thanks guys, I'm assuming the top deck is the front top deck the shock is attached to!? Fairly new to 12th scale.

Also, that center shock, is there a specific length that works? mine seemed too long and was pushing the rear pod back.

Originally Posted by Rick Hohwart

Mike Blackstock's TQ and 1st Place Modified set has been posted here.

Originally Posted by Infinite 12th

It would be a neat build to have the battery be inserted from underneath the car all stealth like. Then two screws could be used to remove a lipo sized plate

Just a thought

Originally Posted by Infinite 12th

@Rick Hohwart

I personally would think it would be radical if you attended this 4 race series between Nor & So cal

If you raced 12th it would be totally radical ...lol

Let's call it the "The Totally Awesome Cali On-road Series"

I will start a dialogue with Kevin and Eric

If David is into it maybe he can coordinate the TQ part of it

Originally Posted by RedBullFiXX

Of course I'm down.
Have talked to the Norcal guys and have raced at Norcal a few times already.
Killer crew up there.
But if you want Rick to show up you better include WCRC, he and the Blue team pretty much live there, and rarely show up at TQ to run on the rug.

Just a reminder...
The ROAR Region 12 indoor regional race is at TQ on Jan15 2012.

Originally Posted by Infinite 12th

Yea it's awesome here but what is WCRC?