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04-23-2013, 10:21 PM
#7906
04-24-2013, 05:37 AM
#7907
Tech Regular
iTrader: (3)
The 2012 carpet nats was an odd situation. Originally when F1 was offered the rules were going to be only direct drive cars allowed up to 190mm. To me it made no sense to allow up to 190mm but not allow the FGX, the reason that 190mm was ever brought up. Then, the national commity decided to allow the FGX and they did well with several making the A main. The F1 class did well too with a full A-main and half full B-main.
The class was TQ'd by a TRG and won by a Tamiya with the FGX getting 2nd place by decision of the race director.
The FGX actually crossed the line first.
The class was TQ'd by a TRG and won by a Tamiya with the FGX getting 2nd place by decision of the race director.
The FGX actually crossed the line first.
04-24-2013, 05:56 AM
#7908
You are certainly welcome to your opinion! 
I'm saying that UF1 uses parts of ROAR rules and there are some things that might be better left to a larger body than "UF1". I doubt UF1 type organizations are able or interested in approving batteries, motors, and esc's.
I would rather see those intersted in a particular class petition ROAR to be able re-write the rules to what is current.
As a former Region Director (a looong time ago) I know this was the way used to improve things back-in-the-day. Might work again...
I'm saying that UF1 uses parts of ROAR rules and there are some things that might be better left to a larger body than "UF1". I doubt UF1 type organizations are able or interested in approving batteries, motors, and esc's. I would rather see those intersted in a particular class petition ROAR to be able re-write the rules to what is current.
As a former Region Director (a looong time ago) I know this was the way used to improve things back-in-the-day. Might work again...
They know who we are but will make no advances in the rule book and they never will, It would only take a few hours to research and change the rules so to me it seems pretty obvious that they dont want to have anything to do with F1, doesnt take 4 years to make a decision! One reason why Uf1 came about and is succesfull.
I tried to start my own organization a few years ago.....it failed miserably but at least i tried! So i have been through all of this before. At the end of the day we do not need ROAR, the class is growing on its own right now and there are plenty of MFG that support the class the way it is!
04-24-2013, 06:34 AM
#7909
It wasn't a big hit but must have been at just the right angle, sheared the bottom off 4 off the pivot balls all at the same time
04-24-2013, 07:04 AM
#7910
Tech Fanatic
This entire discussion about ROAR has come up about a dozen times over the past 4 years and the end result is always the same........NOTHING HAPPENS!
They know who we are but will make no advances in the rule book and they never will, It would only take a few hours to research and change the rules so to me it seems pretty obvious that they dont want to have anything to do with F1, doesnt take 4 years to make a decision! One reason why Uf1 came about and is succesfull.
I tried to start my own organization a few years ago.....it failed miserably but at least i tried! So i have been through all of this before. At the end of the day we do not need ROAR, the class is growing on its own right now and there are plenty of MFG that support the class the way it is!
They know who we are but will make no advances in the rule book and they never will, It would only take a few hours to research and change the rules so to me it seems pretty obvious that they dont want to have anything to do with F1, doesnt take 4 years to make a decision! One reason why Uf1 came about and is succesfull.
I tried to start my own organization a few years ago.....it failed miserably but at least i tried! So i have been through all of this before. At the end of the day we do not need ROAR, the class is growing on its own right now and there are plenty of MFG that support the class the way it is!
Well said Marcus!! ROAR is a waste of time with regards to F1. They don't get it, and they never will; so people can petition all they want, the problem is no one at ROAR is listening!
04-24-2013, 07:35 AM
#7911
The 2012 carpet nats was an odd situation. Originally when F1 was offered the rules were going to be only direct drive cars allowed up to 190mm. To me it made no sense to allow up to 190mm but not allow the FGX, the reason that 190mm was ever brought up. Then, the national commity decided to allow the FGX and they did well with several making the A main. The F1 class did well too with a full A-main and half full B-main.
The class was TQ'd by a TRG and won by a Tamiya with the FGX getting 2nd place by decision of the race director.
The FGX actually crossed the line first.
The class was TQ'd by a TRG and won by a Tamiya with the FGX getting 2nd place by decision of the race director.
The FGX actually crossed the line first.
04-24-2013, 07:43 AM
#7912
Well That does it for me!!
As a long time ROAR member, I know they are not perfect and would like it to be more resopnsive and up to date too.
You win!
No more comments from me...
04-24-2013, 10:18 AM
#7913
Roar has rules for f1. The new rule book has not been published yet unfortunately but the new rules are there. The situation is that there are several updates for several classes. f1 is in the same boat as these other classes. Waiting for the rulebook......
04-24-2013, 01:00 PM
#7914
Rulebook? I give them 2 years......
04-24-2013, 04:14 PM
#7915
Tech Adept
iTrader: (4)
If people were looking for a big F1 race to attend in the U.S., look no further. Formula 1 has been added as a new class to the Reedy Race at the end of May in Union City. Details will be posted in the Reedy thread. I hope the UF1 car rules will be used, and I am pretty sure the race format will be a little different than normal just for F1.
04-24-2013, 05:20 PM
#7916
Tech Fanatic
Ned, please don't feel that way. We value your opinions. We don't have it all figured out, it's just that many of us(myself included) have contacted ROAR many times regarding the F1 rules and other ROAR rules, and we always get the same results....nothing!
If you have a way to reach ROAR that they will listen and respond to, I for one am listening!!
So please keep the comments coming!
Actually, I don't care as much about this ROAR stuff anymore, as I'm far more interested in Manny's VF1 cars and races, which have nothing to do with ROAR or UF1. Please keep us posted on your progress with your VF1 car.....THAT's what I want to see!!
04-25-2013, 11:30 AM
#7917
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (13)
The 2012 carpet nats was an odd situation. Originally when F1 was offered the rules were going to be only direct drive cars allowed up to 190mm. To me it made no sense to allow up to 190mm but not allow the FGX, the reason that 190mm was ever brought up. Then, the national commity decided to allow the FGX and they did well with several making the A main. The F1 class did well too with a full A-main and half full B-main.
The class was TQ'd by a TRG and won by a Tamiya with the FGX getting 2nd place by decision of the race director.
The FGX actually crossed the line first.
The class was TQ'd by a TRG and won by a Tamiya with the FGX getting 2nd place by decision of the race director.
The FGX actually crossed the line first.
I have a completely upgraded FGX, love it, drives good and looks fantastic, but I just really don't want to break it. (mckune conversion is no longer in production, and small anything broken in the IFS, it'll get expensive having to buy the whole package).
That's why I'm thinking if I want to get a bit serious about F1 class, I'd get a pan car instead. (norcal hobbies' onroad track is definitely good with pan cars).
Here are the options I've though about, correct me if I'm wrong: (we have 190mm rule, and realistic F1 front suspension mounted within the body.)
F104 WGP, change the front suspension to normal F104 ones (for the width). Then get a body on.
F104 V2, need upgrade motor mount? and the plastic piece connecting the shock? Then get front/rear wings and a body on.
F113, the front suspension is probably illegal, change that the car is nothing special anymore, plus I need to store parts for it.
SP-1, heard the front arm is a bit soft. and no idea where to get spare parts.
Top's F1, expensive car, stock front suspension illegal here, need to change front suspension. Then get wings and body on.
Yokomo's F1, interesting and weird front suspension, not sure how the car runs.
VBC flash04, super expensive piece...
Serpent's F1, TRF's F1 are all coming soon...
04-25-2013, 11:54 AM
#7918
Interesting story, want to read some more details about it. (couldn't find anything though).
I have a completely upgraded FGX, love it, drives good and looks fantastic, but I just really don't want to break it. (mckune conversion is no longer in production, and small anything broken in the IFS, it'll get expensive having to buy the whole package).
That's why I'm thinking if I want to get a bit serious about F1 class, I'd get a pan car instead. (norcal hobbies' onroad track is definitely good with pan cars).
Here are the options I've though about, correct me if I'm wrong: (we have 190mm rule, and realistic F1 front suspension mounted within the body.)
F104 WGP, change the front suspension to normal F104 ones (for the width). Then get a body on.
F104 V2, need upgrade motor mount? and the plastic piece connecting the shock? Then get front/rear wings and a body on.
F113, the front suspension is probably illegal, change that the car is nothing special anymore, plus I need to store parts for it.
SP-1, heard the front arm is a bit soft. and no idea where to get spare parts.
Top's F1, expensive car, stock front suspension illegal here, need to change front suspension. Then get wings and body on.
Yokomo's F1, interesting and weird front suspension, not sure how the car runs.
VBC flash04, super expensive piece...
Serpent's F1, TRF's F1 are all coming soon...
I have a completely upgraded FGX, love it, drives good and looks fantastic, but I just really don't want to break it. (mckune conversion is no longer in production, and small anything broken in the IFS, it'll get expensive having to buy the whole package).
That's why I'm thinking if I want to get a bit serious about F1 class, I'd get a pan car instead. (norcal hobbies' onroad track is definitely good with pan cars).
Here are the options I've though about, correct me if I'm wrong: (we have 190mm rule, and realistic F1 front suspension mounted within the body.)
F104 WGP, change the front suspension to normal F104 ones (for the width). Then get a body on.
F104 V2, need upgrade motor mount? and the plastic piece connecting the shock? Then get front/rear wings and a body on.
F113, the front suspension is probably illegal, change that the car is nothing special anymore, plus I need to store parts for it.
SP-1, heard the front arm is a bit soft. and no idea where to get spare parts.
Top's F1, expensive car, stock front suspension illegal here, need to change front suspension. Then get wings and body on.
Yokomo's F1, interesting and weird front suspension, not sure how the car runs.
VBC flash04, super expensive piece...
Serpent's F1, TRF's F1 are all coming soon...
04-25-2013, 12:12 PM
#7919
Tech Regular
iTrader: (3)
There is information and discussion about all classes plus links to videos of the mains on page 6.
http://mikeshobbyshop.com/phpBB3/vie...php?f=3&t=9135
04-25-2013, 12:20 PM
#7920
Interesting story, want to read some more details about it. (couldn't find anything though).
I have a completely upgraded FGX, love it, drives good and looks fantastic, but I just really don't want to break it. (mckune conversion is no longer in production, and small anything broken in the IFS, it'll get expensive having to buy the whole package).
That's why I'm thinking if I want to get a bit serious about F1 class, I'd get a pan car instead. (norcal hobbies' onroad track is definitely good with pan cars).
Here are the options I've though about, correct me if I'm wrong: (we have 190mm rule, and realistic F1 front suspension mounted within the body.)
F104 WGP, change the front suspension to normal F104 ones (for the width). Then get a body on.
F104 V2, need upgrade motor mount? and the plastic piece connecting the shock? Then get front/rear wings and a body on.
F113, the front suspension is probably illegal, change that the car is nothing special anymore, plus I need to store parts for it.
SP-1, heard the front arm is a bit soft. and no idea where to get spare parts.
Top's F1, expensive car, stock front suspension illegal here, need to change front suspension. Then get wings and body on.
Yokomo's F1, interesting and weird front suspension, not sure how the car runs.
VBC flash04, super expensive piece...
Serpent's F1, TRF's F1 are all coming soon...
I have a completely upgraded FGX, love it, drives good and looks fantastic, but I just really don't want to break it. (mckune conversion is no longer in production, and small anything broken in the IFS, it'll get expensive having to buy the whole package).
That's why I'm thinking if I want to get a bit serious about F1 class, I'd get a pan car instead. (norcal hobbies' onroad track is definitely good with pan cars).
Here are the options I've though about, correct me if I'm wrong: (we have 190mm rule, and realistic F1 front suspension mounted within the body.)
F104 WGP, change the front suspension to normal F104 ones (for the width). Then get a body on.
F104 V2, need upgrade motor mount? and the plastic piece connecting the shock? Then get front/rear wings and a body on.
F113, the front suspension is probably illegal, change that the car is nothing special anymore, plus I need to store parts for it.
SP-1, heard the front arm is a bit soft. and no idea where to get spare parts.
Top's F1, expensive car, stock front suspension illegal here, need to change front suspension. Then get wings and body on.
Yokomo's F1, interesting and weird front suspension, not sure how the car runs.
VBC flash04, super expensive piece...
Serpent's F1, TRF's F1 are all coming soon...