Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > General Forums > Electric On-Road
U.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2 >

U.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2

Community
Wiki Posts
Search
View Poll Results: what's your tire choice?
Protoform
46
30.67%
HPI
104
69.33%
Voters: 150. You may not vote on this poll

Like Tree4318Likes

U.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-26-2012, 06:24 PM
  #856  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (9)
 
IndyRC_Racer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 2,358
Trader Rating: 9 (100%+)
Default

I haven't posted in a while on this thread, but thought I should add that I actually did quite well this year in the Hurricane Series using a TC4 in VTA. The car had a 2-3 year old battery and an original GTB. I was tied for 1st going into the last leg, but lost in part to bad velcro on my transponder. Oh, I was running diffs in the car too.

-----------

Since running VTA over the past several years I keep reminding myself that good setup and smart driving is more important than trying to buy a competitive edge through new electronics. Now if you have a bad electronic component, you should replace it. But the "old" stuff in my car has never prevented me from making an A-main against some of the best VTA drivers out there. In fact, I haven't replaced any of the electronics in my VTA for the past 2 seasons.
IndyRC_Racer is offline  
Old 05-26-2012, 06:36 PM
  #857  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
snoopyrc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Tunnel Hill GA
Posts: 5,046
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by MikeFrazer
it seems like it would be easier to just get the club kit with motor and leave the RTR esc in the SC10. Thanks for your help. I want to be able to race anywhere i go.
I think that would be your best option anyway unless you prefer the combo with the Edge and the Ballistic. In the scheme of things its not a lot of money.
snoopyrc is offline  
Old 05-26-2012, 08:58 PM
  #858  
Tech Elite
 
trytowin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: on the asphalt
Posts: 2,137
Default

Originally Posted by itchy b
Run the treaded tires enough and you will have your slicks to run!
Yea, but they won't be legal by then !!
trytowin is offline  
Old 05-26-2012, 09:44 PM
  #859  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (115)
 
hotrodchevy14's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,549
Trader Rating: 115 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by trytowin
I would like to know why we run the treaded tires instead of the vintage slicks ?
Also..why can't we run the corvette bodies, we could go faster if we could only use our old 21.5s and can i run my 5001mah 300c 6s lipo??? lmfao
hotrodchevy14 is offline  
Old 05-27-2012, 04:12 AM
  #860  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
snoopyrc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Tunnel Hill GA
Posts: 5,046
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by hotrodchevy14
Also..why can't we run the corvette bodies, we could go faster if we could only use our old 21.5s and can i run my 5001mah 300c 6s lipo??? lmfao
Don't forget the Pantera. Ya gotta enjoy lifes oddities right?
snoopyrc is offline  
Old 05-27-2012, 06:48 AM
  #861  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
DARKSIDE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Nashville-Memphis
Posts: 9,619
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

"all of you are grounded....go to your rooms....and by the way...Im taking the controller to you remote control car".....his Mom said with a scary voice
DARKSIDE is offline  
Old 05-27-2012, 04:13 PM
  #862  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (115)
 
hotrodchevy14's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,549
Trader Rating: 115 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by DARKSIDE
"all of you are grounded....go to your rooms....and by the way...Im taking the controller to you remote control car".....his Mom said with a scary voice
Doh!!
hotrodchevy14 is offline  
Old 05-27-2012, 05:05 PM
  #863  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (1)
 
C&B RC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 605
Trader Rating: 1 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by IndyRC_Racer
Since running VTA over the past several years I keep reminding myself that good setup and smart driving is more important than trying to buy a competitive edge through new electronics.
Truth right there. You have learned the lesson well grasshopper!
C&B RC is offline  
Old 05-28-2012, 09:19 AM
  #864  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
DARKSIDE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Nashville-Memphis
Posts: 9,619
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default Thunder Quarter24

Teams are forming for the

Thunder RC/Darkside Presents
Thunder Quarter24
OFFICIAL US VTA ENDURO

Sunday June 24, 2012

FREE body if you sign up before May 31st...pm me your info
Attached Thumbnails U.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2-normal_imag0070.jpg   U.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2-normal_dsc_0004.jpg   U.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2-normal_dsc_0013.jpg   U.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2-usvta-nationals-2009-018.jpg   U.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2-100_0501.jpg  

DARKSIDE is offline  
Old 05-28-2012, 10:12 AM
  #865  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (1)
 
nashrcracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: LA - Lower Antioch
Posts: 4,952
Trader Rating: 1 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by snoopyrc
And you could use it on blinky at the ROAR Nats VTA, or any ROAR VTA race.
even a black diamond!
nashrcracer is offline  
Old 05-28-2012, 10:20 AM
  #866  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (1)
 
nashrcracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: LA - Lower Antioch
Posts: 4,952
Trader Rating: 1 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by snoopyrc
I think that would be your best option anyway unless you prefer the combo with the Edge and the Ballistic. In the scheme of things its not a lot of money.
+1,000,000

just picked a couple EDGE BALLISTIC combos up for my track. they are a killer price to get the BALLISTIC rebuild-able motor and a competitive speed control which has even made the "A" at vegas international indoor champs in 17.5 12th scale. so if the EDGE is good enough for a class that requires all the power you can get. it's right on for VTA with price and not worrying about if you have good equipment. Thanks NOVAK
nashrcracer is offline  
Old 05-28-2012, 10:21 AM
  #867  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
DARKSIDE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Nashville-Memphis
Posts: 9,619
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

yeah you could, but it wont get you 1st place , so run the US VTA rules and better your odds...unless Im racing and then you are just fighting for 2nd place...
DARKSIDE is offline  
Old 05-28-2012, 10:24 AM
  #868  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
DARKSIDE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Nashville-Memphis
Posts: 9,619
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by nashrcracer
+1,000,000

just picked a couple EDGE BALLISTIC combos up for my track. they are a killer price to get the BALLISTIC rebuild-able motor and a competitive speed control which has even made the "A" at vegas international indoor champs in 17.5 12th scale. so if the EDGE is good enough for a class that requires all the power you can get. it's right on for VTA with price and not worrying about if you have good equipment. Thanks NOVAK
I re-read that twice, and checked the signature...yep...its Robert Nash Dirla aka Mr King of Thunder....wow...didnt know you cared...

Got some stators too?...we are needing some for guys running USGT to convert for the Enduro
DARKSIDE is offline  
Old 05-28-2012, 10:27 AM
  #869  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (1)
 
nashrcracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: LA - Lower Antioch
Posts: 4,952
Trader Rating: 1 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by DARKSIDE
yeah you could, but it wont get you 1st place , so run the US VTA rules and better your odds...unless Im racing and then you are just fighting for 2nd place...
whatever grasshopper just because you can snatch the ball from my hand now and again doesn't mean you know all my tricks. just means I actually have to put some work into beating you instead of just goofing off and trying to run a race track at the same time.
nashrcracer is offline  
Old 05-28-2012, 10:31 AM
  #870  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
DARKSIDE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Nashville-Memphis
Posts: 9,619
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

whenever you feel like taking the ball back, feel free to step up and get it...but dont be disappointed if you end up like the last two races..."BALL-LESS"...lol
DARKSIDE is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.