View Poll Results: what's your tire choice?
Protoform
46
30.67%
HPI
104
69.33%
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4318LikesU.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2
09-12-2018, 09:51 AM
Tech Master
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I'll be "That Guy" - the class is called Vintage Trans Am - not Random Old Cars.
It's racing, not 1/10 scale Hot August Nights.
It's racing, not 1/10 scale Hot August Nights.
09-12-2018, 10:05 AM
with this many bodies on the list, how can the body list be stale?.... be different and run one that you don't see all the time. I started back running the J71 when to many Camaros showed up. Pick some flavor that may make your ride stand out.
Next, who in the heck picks a VTA body for performance?... are you crazy?...you pick a VTA body cause you like the body for its looks or cause you wanted one "back in the day" type stuff
Next, who in the heck picks a VTA body for performance?... are you crazy?...you pick a VTA body cause you like the body for its looks or cause you wanted one "back in the day" type stuff
Maybe a blanket rule stating that all bodies based on pre-1960 cars could be allowed, regardless of approval.
09-12-2018, 10:46 AM
09-12-2018, 10:59 AM
Why not? No, just NO... because it wouldn't be fun? No, just NO... because it could be exploited? No, just NO... because why? It's not like I can write the rules but if I did I think this would be fun.
I like 50's car styles. I'd race a 55 chevy body in a heartbeat, even though it would probably be slower I think it would be in the spirit of the class.
I like 50's car styles. I'd race a 55 chevy body in a heartbeat, even though it would probably be slower I think it would be in the spirit of the class.
09-12-2018, 11:22 AM
09-12-2018, 11:54 AM
The National body will never change the rules to allow those bodies. The idea would be to lobby your club to open up the body rules if that's what you group wants. Many places I race allow the use of HPI tires...technically illegal under the National rule set but again, as has been stressed by the USVTA leadership, rules can be modified if a club sees fit. When you go to the big races, the written rules will be enforced 100%.
09-12-2018, 04:20 PM
Tech Adept
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Why not? No, just NO... because it wouldn't be fun? No, just NO... because it could be exploited? No, just NO... because why? It's not like I can write the rules but if I did I think this would be fun.
I like 50's car styles. I'd race a 55 chevy body in a heartbeat, even though it would probably be slower I think it would be in the spirit of the class.
I like 50's car styles. I'd race a 55 chevy body in a heartbeat, even though it would probably be slower I think it would be in the spirit of the class.
09-12-2018, 04:24 PM
Man, everybody in here wants to take it so seriously. I guess I got the point of the VTA class wrong.
09-12-2018, 04:25 PM
Tech Regular
Remember the "Spirit of VTA" rule?
The class is based on slower, equal playing field competition with less traction, minimal aerodynamic aids and mostly older carpet racing technology. The final objective is close, fair, wheel-to-wheel racing for all.
And then there's this "rule":
Using ceramic bearings in the motor makes you a dork.
I propose an addition to the above rule:
Running a current version of any chassis costing more than $300 makes you a double-dork. An Awesomatix = King of the Dorks. (or maybe dorkless ?)
The class is based on slower, equal playing field competition with less traction, minimal aerodynamic aids and mostly older carpet racing technology. The final objective is close, fair, wheel-to-wheel racing for all.
And then there's this "rule":
Using ceramic bearings in the motor makes you a dork.
I propose an addition to the above rule:
Running a current version of any chassis costing more than $300 makes you a double-dork. An Awesomatix = King of the Dorks. (or maybe dorkless ?)
09-12-2018, 05:06 PM
Kevin I will sell you a Awesomatix for $300 so you be fast and not a Dork.
Little Light sarcasm.
Little Light sarcasm.
09-12-2018, 08:10 PM
I completely agree with that..."Remember the "Spirit of VTA" rule?" The class is based on slower, equal playing field competition with less traction, minimal aerodynamic aids and mostly older carpet racing technology. The final objective is close, fair, wheel-to-wheel racing for all.
09-12-2018, 08:31 PM
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I completely agree with that..."Remember the "Spirit of VTA" rule?" The class is based on slower, equal playing field competition with less traction, minimal aerodynamic aids and mostly older carpet racing technology. The final objective is close, fair, wheel-to-wheel racing for all.
09-12-2018, 10:23 PM
it applies...but the only issues are trying to keep a stock pile of discontinued parts... I personally think the TC3 is the best VTA car next to the shaft AX.... but Im out of TC3 parts and have no desire to pay over price parts of Ebay… the money plays into the newer chassis and newer tech.... but if you a VTA racer like me...you still see the TC4 and older make the A-main and win. The weight tires motors battery and even bodies play a great part in keeping the cars on par with the spirit... and if you don't think so … I loaned my daughters TC4 to a racer at my home track and he was right in the mix of the TC7.1 and other high dollar chassis.
It can be done and the Spirit lives on …..no matter what chassis motor servo battery or body
It can be done and the Spirit lives on …..no matter what chassis motor servo battery or body
09-12-2018, 10:30 PM
it applies...but the only issues are trying to keep a stock pile of discontinued parts... I personally think the TC3 is the best VTA car next to the shaft AX.... but Im out of TC3 parts and have no desire to pay over price parts of Ebay… the money plays into the newer chassis and newer tech.... but if you a VTA racer like me...you still see the TC4 and older make the A-main and win. The weight tires motors battery and even bodies play a great part in keeping the cars on par with the spirit... and if you don't think so … I loaned my daughters TC4 to a racer at my home track and he was right in the mix of the TC7.1 and other high dollar chassis.
It can be done and the Spirit lives on …..no matter what chassis motor servo battery or body
It can be done and the Spirit lives on …..no matter what chassis motor servo battery or body
09-13-2018, 08:20 AM