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08-18-2012, 08:12 AM

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If I had the ability I would make an interior tray for USGT or VTA that would have a roll cage with a fire extinguisher on the bar. It would have Sparco seats in it and the driver figure from the Wild Willy jeep. Lighted dash and anything else I can think of.

The driver from the Wild Willy is HUGE!! I tried to use one in my Axial EXO offroad buggy, way too big.

08-18-2012, 08:59 AM

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The driver from the Wild Willy is HUGE!! I tried to use one in my Axial EXO offroad buggy, way too big.

I guess I didnt realize the scale of things. Maybe a good resin modeler could scale it down, or make a clay one with the Willys crazy face on it and then cast that one to resin. I dont know.

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My S2 RTR is now VTA ARR...

There's a few minor tinks and the itintial setup adjustments to make & then it's judgement day.

Did you cut the aluminum yourself? It looks clean, but heavy. I would have gone with Exotek on that but still it looks nice.

08-18-2012, 11:37 AM

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thought i would share this..sorry for the quality...parts tree "z" from tamiya hornet/frog. Has convienent mounting hole on top of the helmet, so a simple screw throught the roof works.

lol...and when I did that way back...way way back in 2008...I was laughed at... I guess old is new again...still the cool head and shoulders

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08-18-2012, 03:31 PM

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That's got to hurt! I can hear the driver screaming

LOL ! It only hurt til the jack danials kicked in....

08-18-2012, 03:38 PM

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hey snoopy....the driver in the new tamiya vw wheelie van is head and shoulders only...his face is like wild willy.

08-18-2012, 03:59 PM

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Thanks! I will have to check that out.

On another note where do you guys shoot when you temp your cans?

08-18-2012, 06:20 PM

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Have you guys seen this video of VTA racing filmed from inside the car?
http://youtu.be/xMx57E80Vx8

Lot's of "fender benders" in that video. If that doesn't charge you up about VTA racing, then you need to check your pulse.

08-18-2012, 06:59 PM

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HAHA is that how all vta races go?

08-18-2012, 07:47 PM

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And that was on a "light" day of VTA racing. You should see it when we get 12 to 15 VTA cars on the track at the same time.

In another one of my "in-car" videos I took a freeze frame shot that, not only had 2 VTA cars directly in front of me, but the entire driver's stand in the background as well.

08-20-2012, 07:54 AM

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009 setup

anyone running a T2 009 in VTA that might be able to help with a set up starting point?

08-20-2012, 06:06 PM

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anyone running a T2 009 in VTA that might be able to help with a set up starting point?

Carpet or Asphalt?

08-20-2012, 06:39 PM

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Carpet or Asphalt?

Carphalt! Because when there's a wreck it's probably your Carphalt!

08-20-2012, 07:46 PM

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Carphalt! Because when there's a wreck it's probably your Carphalt!

Well at least "carphalt" is better than "as$phalt"!

08-21-2012, 06:29 AM

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lets start with carpet

08-21-2012, 02:36 PM

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I am getting into CVTA this season and would like some set up help.
I will be getting a TC6.1 FT with a 68 Camaro body, Tekin RS, 21.5T motor and a Savox SC-1251MG servo. I will be running on a medium-high bite carpet.
What should my FDR be? The club I race at has no FDR restrictions.
Does anyone have any suggestions on a good starting point for set up? A set up sheet with the set up information you suggest would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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