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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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40 W.S. Reedy
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06-10-2014, 08:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Geberit

I'm wondering why is the AE RC10R5.1 discontinued and the RC10R5 not!?

http://www.teamassociated.com/cars_a.../Factory_Team/
http://www.teamassociated.com/cars_a.../Factory_Team/

I think you meant to ask that question in the World GT thread:

http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...-pan-spec.html

USGT is based on AWD touring car chassis.

06-10-2014, 09:21 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodarbal

I think you meant to ask that question in the World GT thread:

http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...-pan-spec.html

USGT is based on AWD touring car chassis.

Oh yes, Sorry!

06-10-2014, 12:00 PM

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John,

They do make smaller sizes. Purchase from rsd or beamcat. I have some 76-79 spur from RW which is really good quality also.

Probably should try something new; but, I've been using Kimbrough spurs for more years than I like to admit.

06-10-2014, 12:43 PM

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Probably should try something new; but, I've been using Kimbrough spurs for more years than I like to admit.

They're the best spurs imo, the kimbrough isn't all that great, runout is bad compared to those other two. On my vta I'm running a rw 82 spur.

06-10-2014, 07:24 PM

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I'm just waiting on a new body, decals and Ride carpet tires to try locally. Never really ran with rubber tires before. Is there a must use or must NOT USE 24mm rim for them? ie: are any known for breaking, therefore stay away?

I like the ride rims, but they're only available in the US (yes, I know we're predominantly USA here

) but postage kills me for just the one item. Are the Tamiya's ok?

06-10-2014, 07:35 PM

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I like the Tamiya wheels. I have a set with a +2mm offset that I added to wide hexes to push the track out to fill the wheels wells of 200mm bodies.

06-11-2014, 12:00 AM

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I have found that the Ride rims are very brittle, and prone to cracking. I am going to give the Tamiya rims and the Exotec rims a try, to see if they will hold up better.

06-11-2014, 04:04 AM

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Hmmm. Thanks guys. I'm planning for this sheme:

Can't get those rims in Tamiya, so these seem to be the next best:

or:

06-11-2014, 06:30 AM

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The Exotek wheels are excellent.

06-11-2014, 06:47 AM

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I have used the ride and Tamiya wheels and have had no problems with either. Both have taken hits with no bends or cracks.

06-11-2014, 07:22 AM

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My re-purposed Solaris wheels have been holding up nicely.

BTW, I did see the Rides mounted on 26 mm wide wheels in my RD's stash... they looked REALLY flat and stretched. At the club level, they'd probably perform OK, but I think I'll stick with 24 mm wheels. I like having that bit of concavity.

06-11-2014, 07:40 AM

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The Rides work better (are faster) on 24mm wheels. I use the exotek wheels, but the spokes may hit the A-arm on some TCs.

06-11-2014, 07:50 AM

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The Rides work better (are faster) on 24mm wheels. I use the exotek wheels, but the spokes may hit the A-arm on some TCs.

Thanks for the heads up, on the rims hitting. I had the same problem with some Sweep tires.

06-11-2014, 08:36 AM

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so my Speed Mind wheels arrived today, the black wheels (GT-308B) feel a little more firm than the stock RIDE wheels, however the yellow wheels (GT-504Y) feel softer than the stock RIDE wheels.

Quick follow-up... I've been extremely happy with the performance of these Speed Mind wheels with Sweep Aqua Medium foam inserts for outdoor asphalt racing:
http://www.sweepracingusa.com/110-TC...set_p_210.html

I recently raced indoor carpet with these foams and I didn't run nearly as well as I hoped I would do, I probably would've been better off with these carpet specific foams instead:
http://www.sweepracingusa.com/110-TC...set_p_190.html

I believe that selecting a soft wheel and foam insert that is specific to your racing application will yield the best results.

***Note that the national rules require you to use the stock foams that come with the tires, but many local tracks don't observe 100% of the USGT rules so double check your area on what rules they are following if you want to have the most competitive car on the track

06-11-2014, 01:34 PM

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These are the rims I just found on eBay (NIB). I didn't see any at my LHS, so I purchased these. They are the strong mesh type, 24mm and 2mm offset. Should be good to go with a new set this weekend. I do still need to dremel off the mold seam on the tires.

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