I have some the xenon tape from speedtech. It's strong but not very sticky. I couldn't re-use it

nothing beats the power and the price of a $3 scotch strapping tape!

Sorry, my roll of tape actually says "Sliontec Slion Tape", not "Xenon". Got mixed up because it looked the same. Mine is VERY reusable.

Bill

racers choice tracton.
Which would be better Mod or Max for carpt?
Paragon be prohibitted.

I like the Mod and 8+. Probably a little edge to the 8+ for 12th scale.

Good looking car!
I really like that "sparkle" effect on the carbon fiber plates.
How is that made, and is it available somewhere?

mod and 8+, have a test next week, jhonB thanks.
Tekin,
this plate is not carbon fiber, for example reflex. i cut it form hologram sheet, you can get it at wear house shop. easily making, low cost, outstanding, your special, self-satisfaction?,,that's nice.

I had narrowed my first 1/12th choice down to either CRC or Yokomo but have since discovered the CEFX C12.

As the Yokomo and the C12 are the only two that come complete with a body and tires it's just a matter of finding an online store that has 2 C12s in stock (had always intended to get two) and accepts overseas credit card orders.

So if people in their browsing happen to find such a store could you just pm me please and I'll go have a look.

Why the C12 over the Yokomo (Tower have at least two at the moment)? Well basically not having had a 1/12th before it comes down to, I think the C12 looks better.

Hey all,

Sorry-no pics yet-but I beleive that Irrgang racing has finally finished there new rear pod and uppperdeck for the 12L4 and Rugrat. It utilizes an aluminum Left side bulkhead that uses two screws on top-not one. Pretty much all the pros have been using an extra post on the left to stiffen up the rear pod. You get the new carbon top deck, left and right lowered pods.

Imagine the Yokomo rear pod you saw on Blackstocks car at the onroad Nats.

Ray

How do you guys build/setup your front suspension? I am talking about the AE dynamic strut type. Is there a secret dimension to set the post (steel post where spring is mounted)? Is this post supposed to be fixed? Mine is tight. I read where people were polishing them. If it's fixed, why polish it?

I just got a new L4 to try. Most people around here use the L4 or some conversion of it so I thought I would give it a try. Are there any things I should do or not do when building this car? What about options I should or shouldn't try?

Thanks,
Jim

There is really no secrets to the front end. I like to use a small dab of Trinity Red stuff grease on each king pin. The L4 pins are pretty smooth right out of the box. The only place you want to make sure they really smooth is the pin sliding through the lower arm ball.
Not really a dimension to go by. Just set the shims (on top) so there is little to no droop.
The best thing you can do is make sure when you build the front is to make sure both sides have equal ride height. Most of the you need a thin shim under the lower a-arm on one side of the car to make it even.

take care
john

Ray, that's news to me. I don't think they are in production yet.

What is the most popular tire for CRC Ozite?

That depends on class and traction level......are you looking for info for a big race?

Ray....Will you be able to use pucks with this new pod setup or will it go over to tubes? Any idea how much something like this will run? The Yokomo setup is nice but expensive. I have the Buds top plate on my car now but the post I got was not drilled and tapped all the way so it kind of tweaks my pod when I put it on so Im back to the stock L4 top plate setup. Do you know if I can get a new tube/stand off from Buds?