View Poll Results: what's your tire choice?
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4318LikesU.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2
06-27-2018, 07:35 PM
06-27-2018, 08:29 PM
Sorry... none of our locals run it... but plenty of others
06-27-2018, 08:34 PM
06-27-2018, 09:12 PM
06-28-2018, 07:08 AM
I don't own the 6 or the 6evo, though I'm thinking about the 6 evo. I just cannot get the 5evo to run on carpet. The Mi5 wasn't bad on gray carpet but the 5evo generates too much grip, especially on the black carpet in my experience. Great outdoors - nothing I'd rather use. However, I did just experiment and configure my 5evo to a mid-motor for some VTA oval action on black carpet and the car was a rocket, even with just a carbon chassis. It was a tenth to two tenths faster that my 7.1. The motor weight being moved up further on the left front made some difference for sure. But that same car on the road course was complete junk. LOL.
06-28-2018, 08:26 AM
06-28-2018, 08:44 PM
you might have a point, but to say this is okay and this isnt is a long list of whatever... tire warmers for outdoors is normal for any outdoor asphalt racing in any class...its a tool. Just like good wrenches or setup stations or charhers ect...you then can get wrapped up in chassis...and we have at times. Its hard to say what should or shouldnt....hopefully the new guys will get the correct info from the fast guys and they will know to take baby steps....
and also, most of the stuff we see as a waste at the time, some see as Ill need it sooner or later....
but VTA isnt whats wrong with onroad RC racing by far... its racers who dont do their part
and also, most of the stuff we see as a waste at the time, some see as Ill need it sooner or later....
but VTA isnt whats wrong with onroad RC racing by far... its racers who dont do their part
My driving hasn't improved much over the past 6 months. I could occasionally turn a lap as fast as one of the top five guys but I was super inconsistent. I always had the feeling that my car just didn't turn well and never could figure out why. I pride myself on my car prep and work hard to do things right.
Tonight I pitted next to Marc Livermore over at Access Hobbies. Although I never asked for help, Marc saw me and OFFERED his help. He drove my car about 10 feet and immediately knew what was wrong and helped me fix it. The car was transformed and I turned some of the most consistent laps I've ever run. It was an amazing experience.
Marc showed me the proper way to setup the steering and though I do a lot of homework, I never saw anything like what Marc showed me. Throughout the night he took time out to coach me on driving and encouraged me to try different setups, helping me when I got stuck.
Throughout the course of the night he helped numerous people with their cars and answered a constant onslaught of questions. I can't tell you how impressed I was with what he was doing. I thanked him profusely and told him I'd be writing this. Marcs help took me to a new place in RC racing. I'm more encouraged and confident than ever thanks to his help.
So, veteran racers if you see a newb struggling with consistency please help them out. I can tell you from experience it makes a huge difference. Thanks Marc!
06-29-2018, 04:37 AM
Allow me to talk about why this matters so much and about a veteran that is doing his part big time.
My driving hasn't improved much over the past 6 months. I could occasionally turn a lap as fast as one of the top five guys but I was super inconsistent. I always had the feeling that my car just didn't turn well and never could figure out why. I pride myself on my car prep and work hard to do things right.
Tonight I pitted next to Marc Livermore over at Access Hobbies. Although I never asked for help, Marc saw me and OFFERED his help. He drove my car about 10 feet and immediately knew what was wrong and helped me fix it. The car was transformed and I turned some of the most consistent laps I've ever run. It was an amazing experience.
Marc showed me the proper way to setup the steering and though I do a lot of homework, I never saw anything like what Marc showed me. Throughout the night he took time out to coach me on driving and encouraged me to try different setups, helping me when I got stuck.
Throughout the course of the night he helped numerous people with their cars and answered a constant onslaught of questions. I can't tell you how impressed I was with what he was doing. I thanked him profusely and told him I'd be writing this. Marcs help took me to a new place in RC racing. I'm more encouraged and confident than ever thanks to his help.
So, veteran racers if you see a newb struggling with consistency please help them out. I can tell you from experience it makes a huge difference. Thanks Marc!
My driving hasn't improved much over the past 6 months. I could occasionally turn a lap as fast as one of the top five guys but I was super inconsistent. I always had the feeling that my car just didn't turn well and never could figure out why. I pride myself on my car prep and work hard to do things right.
Tonight I pitted next to Marc Livermore over at Access Hobbies. Although I never asked for help, Marc saw me and OFFERED his help. He drove my car about 10 feet and immediately knew what was wrong and helped me fix it. The car was transformed and I turned some of the most consistent laps I've ever run. It was an amazing experience.
Marc showed me the proper way to setup the steering and though I do a lot of homework, I never saw anything like what Marc showed me. Throughout the night he took time out to coach me on driving and encouraged me to try different setups, helping me when I got stuck.
Throughout the course of the night he helped numerous people with their cars and answered a constant onslaught of questions. I can't tell you how impressed I was with what he was doing. I thanked him profusely and told him I'd be writing this. Marcs help took me to a new place in RC racing. I'm more encouraged and confident than ever thanks to his help.
So, veteran racers if you see a newb struggling with consistency please help them out. I can tell you from experience it makes a huge difference. Thanks Marc!
06-29-2018, 07:48 AM
Congrats on your Win Again Darkside.... Time for the others to pickup their game....lol....
06-29-2018, 08:27 AM
I don't own the 6 or the 6evo, though I'm thinking about the 6 evo. I just cannot get the 5evo to run on carpet. The Mi5 wasn't bad on gray carpet but the 5evo generates too much grip, especially on the black carpet in my experience. Great outdoors - nothing I'd rather use. However, I did just experiment and configure my 5evo to a mid-motor for some VTA oval action on black carpet and the car was a rocket, even with just a carbon chassis. It was a tenth to two tenths faster that my 7.1. The motor weight being moved up further on the left front made some difference for sure. But that same car on the road course was complete junk. LOL.
and parts from the UK ( which seems to be the issue with most against the brand ) has been a non issue, i received parts from door to door in 8 days.
Now i only wonder when there will be an Mi7
06-29-2018, 09:50 AM
06-29-2018, 10:45 AM
Several months ago, we had very few VTA cars, and now the count is slowly picking up. I see it only getting better
06-29-2018, 12:31 PM
understandable but they are not must haves... for outside a set of tire warmers imo is needed.
motorlyser dischargers and setup station not needed.
fresh batteries are always going to come into play depending on how much you race and how you treat your stuff.
motors for vta as long as they havent been hot... you should be fine. My motor is from 2016 Nats And I just won with it in 2018 this past weekend in Florida.
you have to work your budget and see if the new shiny is worth the translation on the track.
my setup this weekend
I could show you a picture of my pits but its based on a budget that you could buy day old donuts and Blatz beer with
Hey did you buy that motor spray in the blue can simply to match all your other stuff?
Last edited by Lone Drifter; 06-29-2018 at 12:46 PM.
06-29-2018, 01:33 PM
I see pretty much everything I need in your pit, Good charger , setup tools, Discharger, TC7.1 ,Motorlyser probably in the track bag, tire warmers not useful for VTA on Blak carpet..
I could show you a picture of my pits but its based on a budget that you could buy day old donuts and Blatz beer with
Hey did you buy that motor spray in the blue can simply to match all your other stuff?
I could show you a picture of my pits but its based on a budget that you could buy day old donuts and Blatz beer with
Hey did you buy that motor spray in the blue can simply to match all your other stuff?
but even there once you get your VTA setup...you can save and get the other stuff you might think you need...but the setup will not change unless you change it...same motor, same battery, same servo, same esc same chassis...I do run different bodies to be different... but I dont need to buy anything for VTA...so that frees up cash for setup station tirewarmers ect...if you want those things
06-29-2018, 02:14 PM
Lots of dollar bills there... Where are all the $100 bills saved from choosing AE over....lol ??? Great pit arrangement... Did anyone run a tc4 ???
My pit is always messy...lol...
My pit is always messy...lol...
Last edited by bertrandsv87; 06-29-2018 at 02:38 PM.