17LikesGT8 Class--buggy-based on road electric!
05-31-2011, 03:36 PM
#1921
Ipanima 47mm wides 50 shore on all 4 corners > PMT
Other wise PMT > Sweep(unless its a custom sweep)
thats pretty much the tire game here.
Other wise PMT > Sweep(unless its a custom sweep)
thats pretty much the tire game here.
05-31-2011, 05:25 PM
#1922
I agree with Jai, for the time being to each his own and everyone should run what they feel like. Perhaps down the road Charlie will make a spec class that requires a realistic GT body and a mod class that is open.
I'll continue to run a realistic GT body, since that's why I'm in this class. Whether you run a cf chassis or a Lola type body isn't going to effect my outcome, I have a hell of a lot to learn when it comes to running with you guys.
I'll continue to run a realistic GT body, since that's why I'm in this class. Whether you run a cf chassis or a Lola type body isn't going to effect my outcome, I have a hell of a lot to learn when it comes to running with you guys.
05-31-2011, 06:10 PM
#1923
Our "Street Star" tires were actually designed as a rain tire to track use.
A lot of street racers like them and will be re-releasing them with a wide rear version very soon.
On your shore question:
We offer many rubber tire shores to help racers manage heat levels.
If you wish to read more on the subject click here.
Thanks.
A lot of street racers like them and will be re-releasing them with a wide rear version very soon.
On your shore question:
We offer many rubber tire shores to help racers manage heat levels.
If you wish to read more on the subject click here.
Thanks.
J Speed, You have PM.
05-31-2011, 08:34 PM
#1925
05-31-2011, 09:01 PM
#1926
Just to answer, adding lead to a chassis deemed NOT SPEC in order to make minimum weight does not make it legal. Since we're pretty much pioneering this "E" class I believe we are running OPEN since 98% of us are running some type of conversion.
No need to run lead bro. Run it as is. We've got a good thing going. No need for scales, tech inspection etc. Plus, the only way I'm gonna get faster is running with faster people. With the current group of GT8E racers, the only one I know of thats running BOX STOCK is Steve D and I know he could care less as well.
As Raman stated, Currently there is no need for a SPEC/OPEN class. In the future, should the class thrive and grow we may need to adopt rules already in place or make our own. Until then, I'm happy with everyone just showing up and wanting to race these awesome cars.
I can't wait to lay the smack down on your lighter purpose built race car with my buggy conversion. hahahahaha.
No need to run lead bro. Run it as is. We've got a good thing going. No need for scales, tech inspection etc. Plus, the only way I'm gonna get faster is running with faster people. With the current group of GT8E racers, the only one I know of thats running BOX STOCK is Steve D and I know he could care less as well.
As Raman stated, Currently there is no need for a SPEC/OPEN class. In the future, should the class thrive and grow we may need to adopt rules already in place or make our own. Until then, I'm happy with everyone just showing up and wanting to race these awesome cars.
I can't wait to lay the smack down on your lighter purpose built race car with my buggy conversion. hahahahaha.
05-31-2011, 09:53 PM
#1928
Just remember my car is about 9 year old I had this car since 2002 still the same gear box the Ultra has never change. All you guys running the DM1 and Losi have all the new gear ratio and better tranny than my Ultra.
05-31-2011, 10:21 PM
#1929
Yep, too bad you had issues with your car in that qual Steve. Cuz putting them together is exactly what was happening. Couple of LOW 12's....bunch of 12's. Remember the gap was getting larger and larger before you had issues and had to pull off. 
We can go all day about what is considered "cheating" in this "OPEN" class that we run. Think about just your car and what you run on it. The whole thing is C/F. Lighter then everybody's car by at least 2lbs. If you really wanted to get picky with the rules, your car wouldn't be able to compete. I think the 2lb difference is much greater than a body cut out. But that's just me. But seriously, I don't really care about it. I love running with you guys as it is so much fun. I'm glad that we have a group of people that run the class consistently.
However, I have another body I will run w/o the cutout so there will be no "He's winning because of the body" You can continue to run your "cheater" car though. It'll make it that much more satisfying next time out. hahahahahahaha See you all soon.
We can go all day about what is considered "cheating" in this "OPEN" class that we run. Think about just your car and what you run on it. The whole thing is C/F. Lighter then everybody's car by at least 2lbs. If you really wanted to get picky with the rules, your car wouldn't be able to compete. I think the 2lb difference is much greater than a body cut out. But that's just me. But seriously, I don't really care about it. I love running with you guys as it is so much fun. I'm glad that we have a group of people that run the class consistently.
However, I have another body I will run w/o the cutout so there will be no "He's winning because of the body" You can continue to run your "cheater" car though.
It'll make it that much more satisfying next time out. hahahahahahaha See you all soon.
Now thats funny, don't care what anyone says! 
05-31-2011, 10:42 PM
#1930
I do agree with you though regarding the tranny. Switching over from my previous GTP2E, I did notice that the transmission had much less drag, contributing to the acceleration and extended drive time. Either way, I Really enjoy racing with you bro. You make me want to go faster and drive better. Listen to the all of the videos of Corona GT8E, you can hear me cracking up in all of them!
SOOOO MUCH FUN! Thanks for bringing GT8E to us in SoCal. I remember when you and Dave Starks came to Corona with them. I was as I am now....HOOOKED!
Last edited by kcunamay; 05-31-2011 at 11:01 PM.
05-31-2011, 10:43 PM
#1931
06-01-2011, 06:22 AM
#1932
Did you use the Losi E conversion on your car?
06-01-2011, 06:30 AM
#1933
06-01-2011, 07:07 AM
#1934
06-01-2011, 09:11 AM
#1935