UF1 MIDWEST
01-09-2013, 07:47 PM
#2
01-09-2013, 07:55 PM
#3
Sorry to barge in. I've seen this class run at harbor hobbies and I'm interested. What F1 chassis is the one to have? Durability wise and parts availability. Thanks
01-13-2013, 11:20 AM
#6
I'm very excited! I will definitely participate. Toledo is a maybe. That's almost a 6 hour drive one way for me.
01-13-2013, 11:37 AM
#7
This should be a lot of fun! Hoping to bring a couple guys from the BLASTF1 series with as well.
01-13-2013, 10:11 PM
#8
Quick question regarding the mandatory use of the Pardus tires. I noticed that with the other UF1 series(California and Huston), they allow any scale rubber F1 tire(Shimizu, Ryde, Tamiya, etc...) . Is this decision based off of the reviews of what experience racers had with them at the IIC race, or just a different path? Not sure if the whole UF1 is locked into the same rules nation-wide. Thanks for any info.
01-14-2013, 05:25 AM
#9
The F1R (180mm), FGX (190mm) or any other car under 190mm front and rear and running the correct size rubber tires are allowed. Toledo is pretty much the only track that has a local series that mandates a 180mm car only. Like Howler, the only rule I've found odd is the strict use of Pardus tires over the normal series rules. I can't find them for sale anywhere, so how can I get a set to test?
01-14-2013, 09:53 AM
#13
Question about the rules:
Does this mean that ABS is allowed? If so, do people normally use this to help keep the car from spinning out while braking? I have been manually pumping the brakes, but figure the ABS would be much more consistent than I can do by hand (err, finger).
Also, will there be other "novice" drivers attending?
No electronic driving aids (gyros, wheel speed sensors, etc). Transmitter functions are allowed.
Also, will there be other "novice" drivers attending?
01-14-2013, 10:00 AM
#14
Question about the rules:
Does this mean that ABS is allowed? If so, do people normally use this to help keep the car from spinning out while braking? I have been manually pumping the brakes, but figure the ABS would be much more consistent than I can do by hand (err, finger).
Also, will there be other "novice" drivers attending?
Does this mean that ABS is allowed? If so, do people normally use this to help keep the car from spinning out while braking? I have been manually pumping the brakes, but figure the ABS would be much more consistent than I can do by hand (err, finger).
Also, will there be other "novice" drivers attending?
With a rear wheel drive car you need to brake BEFORE the turn because it will skid out if you brake in the turn.
01-14-2013, 10:05 AM
#15
Question about the rules:
Does this mean that ABS is allowed? If so, do people normally use this to help keep the car from spinning out while braking? I have been manually pumping the brakes, but figure the ABS would be much more consistent than I can do by hand (err, finger).
Also, will there be other "novice" drivers attending?
Does this mean that ABS is allowed? If so, do people normally use this to help keep the car from spinning out while braking? I have been manually pumping the brakes, but figure the ABS would be much more consistent than I can do by hand (err, finger).
Also, will there be other "novice" drivers attending?
That is a radio function and not an additional piece of hardware. Try it but don't be surprised about how long it takes to brake. You're just as well off by releasing the throttle earlier and rolling through the turns.
With a rear wheel drive car you need to brake BEFORE the turn because it will skid out if you brake in the turn.
With a rear wheel drive car you need to brake BEFORE the turn because it will skid out if you brake in the turn.
