|
Re: Monkey Business MS2.2
Originally posted by Slapmaster6000 About a week ago, I announced a 12th scale car that I am building. This past weekend in Lynnwood Wa, Rain City Raceway hosted it's 5th annual Slug Fest which is a big NW carpet race. The building was jammed (literaly) until no available pit space was left. This years big out of town name was Chris Tosolini. Chris would be a favorite in both mod touring and mod 12th. Trav Schreven put a lot of pressure on Chris in Touring, but the be surprise was in 12th. I was able to capture the TQ with a 58/8:04 run to Chris's 58/8:09. Not only that, I was able to post 3 58 lap runs to Chris's 1. My Orion V2 powered MS2.2 was a blast to drive. I teamed up with Randy Holst (new owner of an MS2.2) to bounce ideas off of. The car really reacted to changes in a positive maner. The car clearly looked better through the race course, soaking up the minor bumps in the carpet. Chris's Corally looked aweful fast and as you would expect from a top driver, could post a faster lap time by a tenth (7.8 vs my 7.9). Peter Robinson and Waylin Rose gave great chase posting ultra fast 57's. Two brand new MS2.2's and a older MS2.1 made up a ten car A main, taking pole, 5th, and 7th. The start was smooth with Chris attached under my wing. A few laps in, Chris got into serious trouble and would drop to the back of the field a lap down. Peter charged to the front and got within inches of my lead. A 1/3 of the way in, I bump a pipe and Peter gets around easily. While giving chase, I tap a killer corner, sending me to the outside wall at top speed, instantly breaking the t-bar in half! Chris would continue to push hard, but the effort would exhaust the batteries early. Peter cruised the remainder of the race with out further challenge, finishing an excellent effort for the win. Randy finished 4th after a few rough laps in the beginning. I was dead last with a car that was nearly in 2 pieces. Eventhough it looked pretty tough, the only thing wrong with the car was the t-bar. That's racing. With our team effort, many notes were taken back to my shop for review. True production conversion kits should start rolling out the door this week. The Diff update: another two day event has been piled high on top of my now 13 month old diff balls and plates, thanks to the thrust bearing accessory I have added to diff. And it still feels like glass! Yes, you can take your tires on and off with out taking the diff appart. The side load on the 1/4 x 3/8" bearing is gone and instead is transfered to an actual thrust bearing. The diff can actually be ran tighter, eliminating any slippage that destroys the balls and plates. My 12th scale program is back to charging batteries, putting tire sauce on, and actually "thinking" about what change I might want to try instead of doing a lot of maintenance! For more info: [email protected] Brian Bodine What a great looking car! Congrats on a good showing. I'd like to see about getting information on it........Thanks. Ronnie |
Thanks johnnywhopper. Any other tips or advice to a 1/12th GTP rookie?
|
Am I right?
Am I right, in order to run your tires down to the rim with the 12L4, I need to purchase a lower pod from either CRC or IRS. The stock pod from Associated does not allow the run the tires down to the rims. Right?
Please someone help me, I am getting conflicting information. |
Re: Am I right?
Originally posted by CarpetRacer Am I right, in order to run your tires down to the rim with the 12L4, I need to purchase a lower pod from either CRC or IRS. The stock pod from Associated does not allow the run the tires down to the rims. Right? Please someone help me, I am getting conflicting information. Dom |
low rider
You think that AE would have fixed that by now. Saddly, it's true. If you want to run stock or use your tires to the fullest, lowered rear blocks are the way to go.
|
Re: Am I right?
Originally posted by CarpetRacer Am I right, in order to run your tires down to the rim with the 12L4, I need to purchase a lower pod from either CRC or IRS. The stock pod from Associated does not allow the run the tires down to the rims. Right? Please someone help me, I am getting conflicting information. |
I've bent three sets of the CRC pod plates and if they are any better than the IRS ones then I think it's their design. I believe all the plates available from CRC, IRS and Speedmerchant are made from the same material (6061 aluminum). The only plates I've found that don't bend (even with me using them) are the Niftech ones, which are made from much stronger 7075 aluminum.
O'D |
Originally posted by odpurple I've bent three sets of the CRC pod plates and if they are any better than the IRS ones then I think it's their design. I believe all the plates available from CRC, IRS and Speedmerchant are made from the same material (6061 aluminum). The only plates I've found that don't bend (even with me using them) are the Niftech ones, which are made from much stronger 7075 aluminum. O'D Just having fun!! Dont be hatin' :D |
the King of something
Ray-
It's well known around here that if a part can survive on one of my cars, then it is well made. Actually, I bent two sets of those shortly after returning to r/c after a 10 year hiatus. Now it takes several races to be sure a part can't be broken by me... Everyone has thier niche. O'D |
Originally posted by Claydoh It's IRS part #IRS2132. HS price should be about $35-40. Very smooth. The L4 left side hub is too weak. I saw 2 broken this weekend. The IRS one is a little tougher. Otherwise, the l4 and the irs are the same. |
Re: the King of something
Originally posted by odpurple Ray- It's well known around here that if a part can survive on one of my cars, then it is well made. Actually, I bent two sets of those shortly after returning to r/c after a 10 year hiatus. Now it takes several races to be sure a part can't be broken by me... Everyone has thier niche. O'D |
Re: Re: the King of something
Originally posted by rayhuang :lol: Nice niche youve found!! I change cars before they get a chance to break-or so my rep here goes.... |
Originally posted by Claydoh It's IRS part #IRS2132. HS price should be about $35-40. Very smooth. The L4 left side hub is too weak. I saw 2 broken this weekend. The IRS one is a little tougher. Otherwise, the l4 and the irs are the same. |
Originally posted by odpurple I've bent three sets of the CRC pod plates and if they are any better than the IRS ones then I think it's their design. I believe all the plates available from CRC, IRS and Speedmerchant are made from the same material (6061 aluminum). The only plates I've found that don't bend (even with me using them) are the Niftech ones, which are made from much stronger 7075 aluminum. O'D |
Ian, your father doesn't run fast enough to break anything, esp the pod plates. (sarc)
And the same goes when you ran the GPM plates (double sarc) |
| All times are GMT -7. It is currently 09:26 PM. |
Powered By: vBulletin v3.9.3.9 Patch Level 3
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.