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USIC USGT 2016 Motor and Chassis list in qualifing order

TQ A.F. TSR A800
2nd D.J. TeamPowers A800
3rd B.S. TSR A800
4th M.L. TSR A800
5th M.F TeamPowers A800
6th D.J TSR Destiny
7th J.W. Trinity Monster '17 Xray
8th C.V TSR Destiny
9 A.C. TSR A700
10 B.K. R1 v15 A700
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13 J.L. TSR A800
14 M.L. TSR Destiny
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16 J.M. TSR. 15 Xray
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18 R.C. TSR T4
19 M.K. Reedy Powered M3 AE TC7
20 S.J. TSR Destiny
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26 P.D. TSR Destiny
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35 Y.B. Fantom A800
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04-18-2014, 08:30 AM

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What are some things that I should be aware of for USGT?

Hmmm... where do we start. Ah yes, page one of this thread!

Just kidding...

I'm assuming you've already gone through the USGT Rules. There really wasn't an "old spec tire," but when we started our GT class many of us gravitated to the HPI belted tires in the pro compound. The non-belted D-compounds were not all that great and depending on your track conditions you may find yourself struggling. Our club (which races on asphalt surfaces) is still open on which treaded tires to use, but several of us do like the new USGT spec tire from RIDE. Not sure what else to tell you other than to get that TC6 on the track and have fun! Just make sure your club is OK with you running those tires.

04-18-2014, 08:35 AM

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That's a hoot!

+1

I can't decide which Hoopty I want wanna sport on my USGT next!

04-18-2014, 09:04 AM

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+1

I can't decide which Hoopty I want wanna sport on my USGT next!

Hi, Maybe you can try the one I use which gives me excellent results with a Kyosho TF-5S 200mm chassis. Regards
Norman2

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04-18-2014, 09:30 AM

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Hi, Maybe you can try the one I use which gives me excellent results with a Kyosho TF-5S 200mm chassis. Regards
Norman2

That's a sweet looking ride!

I might try something with a little more down force first and piss off the locals, I'm more curious to see if the body really makes THAT much of a difference.

04-18-2014, 10:11 AM

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...and piss off the locals

Remember, more downforce or not, that's not why I'm personally anti-prototype. When I think of GT cars, I think of the Pirelli World Challenge series. And I love the scale details some of the GT bodies have these days. But alas we've evolved mostly to USGT rules so technically you're fine, Bill. I just hope the rest of our GT field doesn't follow you and Steve down the, um... uh... "Dr. Pepper" road.

04-18-2014, 03:15 PM

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Some of the wheels that are available for this class mention that they are made of nylon, providing more flex for suppossedly better grip. For this class (on carpet) is that something that is desirable? Is it a common wheel choice?

04-18-2014, 03:23 PM

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would this be a good starter body..

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04-18-2014, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodarbal

Hmmm... where do we start. Ah yes, page one of this thread!

Just kidding...

LOL yeah I've been reading a few pages a day to get caught up on this thread.

My TC6 was previously ran in this class last year by the previous owner which is why it has the older x pattern tires on it. For club racing they won't mind me running them. I do plan on getting the Gravity RC Ride tires though, probably a couple sets since I have 2 full sets of 24mm wheels ready to go.

I'm anxious to get my TC6 on the track next week. I didn't expect this to be all too much different over VTA other then open blinky esc and open 21.5 motor.