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07-24-2012, 09:40 AM
#3196
I thought IIC was going handout tires and you can't do that and have the FGX, as the rims are different than the F104, unlike touring cars
07-24-2012, 10:48 AM
#3197
Because you have no way of knowing the direction of the development in the future. It could become a very big advantage. While if you stick with all the same type of chassis the future development stays very similar across all brands.
07-24-2012, 10:56 AM
#3198
That depends on the tire. The Pit Shimizu tire mounts on the F104 foam tire rim which is different from the F10 foam tire rim and the F10 is allowed. The Ride tires fit fine on the F10 and the FGX but the stock F104 rims for rubber tires are taller than the F10 or the FGX so you can't use Tamiya rubber tires on the F10 without changing rims either. But the F10 and the F104 can use the same rim so if the rims are being provided with the tires they only have to bring in 1 type of rim. But since the tires are not pre-mounts there's no reason a FGX driver couldn't bring their own rims with them. As long as they stick with the Ride or HPI tires it wouldn't be an issue.
07-24-2012, 11:26 AM
#3199
Tech Master
A racer was at WC with an F1 car and it was dialed. Don't know who the guy was. It out handled all of the other F1's on the track. Curiosity got the better of me and the need to know what kind of car it was. Checked his car out when he was in the bathroom! 
Tamiya? lol No!! FGX baby!! This was the sickest F1 car EVER! Front links, carbon fiber everywhere, cantilever suspension, rubber tires, 1/18 scale threaded shocks, and more. Should've stuck around to ask him questions but, noticing the poor attitude of racers these days told me not to say anything to him. Wonder if there are pictures of it on the internet somewhere. Wasn't quick enough to snap a few myself
Tamiya? lol No!! FGX baby!! This was the sickest F1 car EVER! Front links, carbon fiber everywhere, cantilever suspension, rubber tires, 1/18 scale threaded shocks, and more. Should've stuck around to ask him questions but, noticing the poor attitude of racers these days told me not to say anything to him. Wonder if there are pictures of it on the internet somewhere. Wasn't quick enough to snap a few myself
RC car racing was suppose to be about having a fun time with friends and meeting new people. Unfortunately, winning and egos gets in the way.
Definitely well hopped-up. Can anyone point me to the belt conversion kit?
07-24-2012, 12:18 PM
#3200
I think I said it on another thread, but 3racing should have just made the FGX 180mm, and no one would be moaning about how the extra 10mm makes it some sort of advantage.
I doubt him being fast is due to the car. I'd wager a bet that a) He's a good driver and b) He knows how to setup a car.
Great point. One of the reasons I don't race weekly anymore. Grown men, toy cars and drama. No thanks!
Definitely well hopped-up. Can anyone point me to the belt conversion kit?
I doubt him being fast is due to the car. I'd wager a bet that a) He's a good driver and b) He knows how to setup a car.
Great point. One of the reasons I don't race weekly anymore. Grown men, toy cars and drama. No thanks!
Definitely well hopped-up. Can anyone point me to the belt conversion kit?
07-24-2012, 12:58 PM
#3201
This car belongs to my bud Charles Lightfoot
It was built for him by a Calvin Le, one of the Ventura RoadRunners crew
Last week at Camarillo, it took all Charles could do, and a little luck with traffic.... to keep from going a lap down to the 104 VII
Charles is a very good driver, but he is faster with his standard FGX so far....
There is no rule against this car competing in UF1 this season
It was built for him by a Calvin Le, one of the Ventura RoadRunners crew
Last week at Camarillo, it took all Charles could do, and a little luck with traffic.... to keep from going a lap down to the 104 VII
Charles is a very good driver, but he is faster with his standard FGX so far....
There is no rule against this car competing in UF1 this season
07-24-2012, 01:09 PM
#3202
Tech Regular
No one knows the right F1 foam tires for FGX?
07-24-2012, 01:42 PM
#3203
That depends on the tire. The Pit Shimizu tire mounts on the F104 foam tire rim which is different from the F10 foam tire rim and the F10 is allowed. The Ride tires fit fine on the F10 and the FGX but the stock F104 rims for rubber tires are taller than the F10 or the FGX so you can't use Tamiya rubber tires on the F10 without changing rims either. But the F10 and the F104 can use the same rim so if the rims are being provided with the tires they only have to bring in 1 type of rim. But since the tires are not pre-mounts there's no reason a FGX driver couldn't bring their own rims with them. As long as they stick with the Ride or HPI tires it wouldn't be an issue.
07-24-2012, 03:25 PM
#3206
Wow they came pre-mounted? That I didn't know...now if only they would do pre-mounts as a regular product instead of just for a special race.
07-24-2012, 04:51 PM
#3209
i gotta agree with this quote. things and rules always change within all types of racing around the world. if it stays the same, the class then dies. for example, indy car... almost died until they changed the body and engine rule. look at 24hr of lemans p1 class, they allowed two different types of engines, hybrid and diesel. nobody is complaining about it.