Thanks Wayne, a guy down here had one too, not sure where the H he got it!

Wannabee,
Take an old aluminum tube, like the ones assoc. used to use between the front a-arms, and cut it to size with a dremel and cut off wheel... That will get you close... Then retap the one side if needed... You can also find other stand offs... like the ones on the assoc. oval car...
Wayne

Thanks! I was thinking that would work!

TryHard,

In my opinion, the best tuning aids are a complete assortment of center shock springs from CRC. These seem to change the handling of the car more than anything else. Stiffer spring, more steering. Softer center spring, more rear traction. Its a balance thing. Stiffer center spring more HIGH SPEED steering.

All I use are red side springs. Whites are what come with the kit. I recomend buying the whole kit for the $6.00 and trying the stiffest and the softest so you can see how they affect the car then you will know which way to go when you want a different driving car. This is for both side and center springs. Front springs .018 or .020 will probably take care of most of your needs.

Details count in 1/12. Learn to set the tweak. Be sure you can set your toe. I set camber so the tires wear even and leave it at that. I use the old skool front end, but I am not an expert driver, so this is just advice. I have no trouble with any spur, but I use a 98 or 100. With new untrued tires, I would start with a 25 or 26 pinion. I run a rollout in the low 40s on a medium to large track.

Most of all
Have fun

Fast Chris,

My car was killer with all the help from you, Charlie and Dino. Thanks for all that.

Still have to work to elevate my driving. That takes time and I look forward to the learning process...Even if it is a long one.

What choke? YOU WERE ABSOLUTELY KILLER with your TQ; but, that first lap mixup let Jim get totally away from you and Charlie. After that accident, I found myself in last place; but, got back up to fourth by the end of the run. Even passed some that I consider better than myself. I was in learning mode all the time; so, I'm totally happy with the race.

There were 16 entries in 12th stock and the "big boys" were all there for most of it. Not sure what happened to Dino, Gus and Jaime on Sunday.

The difficulty of the track for me was that there were challenging sections at both ends. When I stood at either end of the stand, the other end of the track would be overly challenging. Being in the middle of the stand was certainly the compromise position; but, didn't yield my quickest laps.

Interesting that the pros always seemed to stand at the opposite end of the stand that I found myself needing to be at.

Loved seeing all the mod cars (1/12th and TC) really rip down the loooooong back straight.

Hi Bill,

4th from last too, thats really great. You must of got a little back to what we seen the previous week when you were flying. I can see you are right there for stepping up to the next level.

Yes it wasn't my favorite layout but when your car is handling well any track is a good track.

Yes watching Matt Francis and Barry baker tear it up down that back straight was quite breath taking.

Will you be around for the last race of the year in a couple of weeks time?

Chris.

Had a great first meeting with my 1/12. Learned quite alot, but am only scratching the surface. It just shows how popular 1/12 is that I could go out and get 2nd in the country, although I did have some very good runs and really surprised myself. The next meeting I race 1/12th I'll make sure I have some decent motors and batteries on hand and maybe a new car. This class is awesome and its just about made me put my touring car on the shelf.

Chris,

Should be there for both classes...Have to work on that harder track...For me.

Just found that I had yet another defective "lowered side pod". It's got a loose fit at the right axle height adjuster...Again.

May go skiing this weekend.

Bill

David Root,
How are you setting toe on your 1/12th.

Blake

Any body know witch parts and from who that are on Mike Blackstock's car in the rear on the left side and top plate,

http://www.fseara.org/gallery/albums..._001.sized.jpg

those are yokomo parts arnt they?

Any part nr ?

Right at the moment, I have a list that goes.

CRC Centre Spring Kit
CRC Side Spring Kit
0.18" springs for the front
Damper Lube, Light and Heavy
98,100, and 96 Spurs
Tyre wise, I'm waiting to see what comes with the car, otherwise I'll get a set of purple fronts and grey rears (probably CRC or Jaco's)
Bodyshell, Parma speed8

Anything else? I noticed the front ride height spacers too, are these a requirement?
And what about damper oil for the VCS shock? the starting sheet suggests 35wt oil, I have 30, 40, 50 and 60 in my pit box... any suggestions?

This has prolly been asked before, but I can't be arsed to check back the 390+ pages :eek: :)

What is used to prevent the tires from chunking? Super glue or contact cement?