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07-20-2015, 09:16 AM
#4156
Hey guys,
So I'm painting up a Skyline R32 body and came across this picture on Google.
I was wondering if anybody knows how to replicate the look of the turn signals that this guy did? By the look I mean the color of the amber lens (he has LEDs).
I tried PS43 (translucent orange) on a piece of scrap and its nowhere close to it. Perhaps a custom paint mix or some sort of overlay?
The original thread is a couple of years old so I thought I'd ask here.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/non-c...-gt-r-r32.html
So I'm painting up a Skyline R32 body and came across this picture on Google.
I was wondering if anybody knows how to replicate the look of the turn signals that this guy did? By the look I mean the color of the amber lens (he has LEDs).
I tried PS43 (translucent orange) on a piece of scrap and its nowhere close to it. Perhaps a custom paint mix or some sort of overlay?
The original thread is a couple of years old so I thought I'd ask here.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/non-c...-gt-r-r32.html
07-21-2015, 07:54 AM
#4157
Opinion needed, which is better ?
1. New tires
2. Slightly used tires
3. Well used tires
Thanks
I race on asphalt, if that helps.
1. New tires
2. Slightly used tires
3. Well used tires
Thanks
I race on asphalt, if that helps.
Last edited by trytowin; 07-21-2015 at 07:55 AM. Reason: added info
07-21-2015, 08:28 AM
#4158
For carpet I prefer from slightly balooned to well worn, until the sidewalls roll excessively.
07-21-2015, 09:01 AM
#4159
New tires always seem to have a little less traction than tires with some wear on them. It's very obvious if one puts a new pair on only one end of the car; the end with the new tires loses grip. I put a new pair on the rear since I had damaged a tire, and the car instantly went loose. Swapping the worn fronts with the new rears gave a solid push.
Very worn tires do lose their grip, but it takes a while. I'm getting as many as six race days (24 runs) on a set, which is fantastic for this track.
07-21-2015, 05:50 PM
#4161
On carpet it appears to be competitive. However outdoor I don't think its as fast as it needs to be. I am going to work on it for the southern pavement race here in FL but I think I will end up 4wd.
Just remember that the rear tires will tend to gum up on carpet so setup is even more critical. It does drive a bit different than 4wd so it makes it fun to race with.
07-27-2015, 06:19 PM
#4163
I ran mine for the 1st time this past Sunday and it took some getting used to. It had a ton of steering for my driving style. But once I made my adjustments to my chassis it was good all over. I did constantly cut and trim on the body all day...and yes I got a tuck or 2 during the day. But by the 3rd round and main I cleared it up and it did very well.
going try this one next...
going try this one next...
Last edited by Matt Trimmings; 05-19-2016 at 09:29 PM.
07-29-2015, 02:11 AM
#4165
Tech Fanatic
A lot of people say there is; however, I haven't noticed any difference. If the tires are broken in well, it doesn't seem to matter which direction the tread is pointing. I've even had (by mistake) had tires where the tread pointed one direction on the left side of the car and the opposite direction on the right and the car worked great. However, if the tires aren't broken in well, it doesn't matter which way the tread is pointing - they are bad (and not in the good sense). Let me qualify my statement I only run on outdoor asphalt tracks.
07-29-2015, 03:30 AM
#4166
As long as you mount them so they are the same direction on all four corners you can rotate them on the car to change direction.
It may be just in my head but I've reversed them a couple of times and with the tread pointing forward ( > ) they seem to be more edgy with bite. With them reversed ( < ), they seem to be less aggressive but more consistent (on carpet).
It may be just in my head but I've reversed them a couple of times and with the tread pointing forward ( > ) they seem to be more edgy with bite. With them reversed ( < ), they seem to be less aggressive but more consistent (on carpet).
07-29-2015, 04:47 AM
#4167
On carpet I start 1st two qualifiers running the tires backwards, rotating between each. I do this cause normally the traction is low. With the tires this way they get more grip/bite/traction...imo....
After those 2 quals the traction at the track normally comes up and I turn them around. The 3rd and main the traction is normally the best of the day on carpet. The tires run in the directional pattern seem to have less grip/bite/traction.....this seems to ballance it out nicely for me.
Keep in mind I rotate my tires after every run to keep wear even...
Last edited by Matt Trimmings; 05-19-2016 at 09:29 PM.
07-29-2015, 07:13 AM
#4168
Airbrushed this Porsche Colt 962 body for a racer friend. Its going on his 1/10th scale TC. Love the looks/colors of it. I believe it came from Active Hobby. Major down force I imagine.
Last edited by Matt Trimmings; 05-19-2016 at 09:29 PM.
08-01-2015, 12:21 AM
#4169
Tech Master
iTrader: (5)
A lot of people say there is; however, I haven't noticed any difference. If the tires are broken in well, it doesn't seem to matter which direction the tread is pointing. I've even had (by mistake) had tires where the tread pointed one direction on the left side of the car and the opposite direction on the right and the car worked great. However, if the tires aren't broken in well, it doesn't matter which way the tread is pointing - they are bad (and not in the good sense). Let me qualify my statement I only run on outdoor asphalt tracks.
