867LikesTamiya Euro Truck Class
12-26-2016, 05:11 AM
#46
Oh ok I didn't even think about that Thanks!
12-26-2016, 09:01 AM
#47
Yeah, Oatmix, I guess you're right. Stock will be most fun. A big Tamiya box was under our Christmas tree yesterday, so assembly will begin this week, right after I salvage some needed parts off an old M03 I can't race anymore.
Happy New Year everybody. See you at the track.
Happy New Year everybody. See you at the track.
01-01-2017, 09:52 AM
#48
Truck Racing at the 209 Raceway
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01-01-2017, 03:47 PM
#49
Truck Racing at the 209 Raceway
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thats cool
01-01-2017, 05:42 PM
#51
If something like this would catch on here in n.c.I would be all over it.grass roots baby.
01-05-2017, 06:53 AM
#52
I have a suggestion to Fred:
I highly recommend allowing replacement of the 19t pinion to a harden 19t gear. The stock gear is soft and destroy the spur gear in pretty short order. You have to take half the truck apart to replace the spur gear. I was at the truck race in Stockton there were a couple of trucks that were setting up their spur gear. Many racers have little experience with Tamiya pinions they cost $8 and need to be replaced every couple of race days. Also the Tamiya gear is a metric 48 pitch so if you are going to use a replacement gear make sure it the correct gear.
If you use a regular 48 pitch gear an you would have to use a 23t to get a mesh in the 19t mounting holes.
IMHO
I highly recommend allowing replacement of the 19t pinion to a harden 19t gear. The stock gear is soft and destroy the spur gear in pretty short order. You have to take half the truck apart to replace the spur gear. I was at the truck race in Stockton there were a couple of trucks that were setting up their spur gear. Many racers have little experience with Tamiya pinions they cost $8 and need to be replaced every couple of race days. Also the Tamiya gear is a metric 48 pitch so if you are going to use a replacement gear make sure it the correct gear.
If you use a regular 48 pitch gear an you would have to use a 23t to get a mesh in the 19t mounting holes.
IMHO
01-05-2017, 11:22 AM
#53
I have a suggestion to Fred:
I highly recommend allowing replacement of the 19t pinion to a harden 19t gear. The stock gear is soft and destroy the spur gear in pretty short order. You have to take half the truck apart to replace the spur gear. I was at the truck race in Stockton there were a couple of trucks that were setting up their spur gear. Many racers have little experience with Tamiya pinions they cost $8 and need to be replaced every couple of race days. Also the Tamiya gear is a metric 48 pitch so if you are going to use a replacement gear make sure it the correct gear.
If you use a regular 48 pitch gear an you would have to use a 23t to get a mesh in the 19t mounting holes.
IMHO
I highly recommend allowing replacement of the 19t pinion to a harden 19t gear. The stock gear is soft and destroy the spur gear in pretty short order. You have to take half the truck apart to replace the spur gear. I was at the truck race in Stockton there were a couple of trucks that were setting up their spur gear. Many racers have little experience with Tamiya pinions they cost $8 and need to be replaced every couple of race days. Also the Tamiya gear is a metric 48 pitch so if you are going to use a replacement gear make sure it the correct gear.
If you use a regular 48 pitch gear an you would have to use a 23t to get a mesh in the 19t mounting holes.
IMHO
01-05-2017, 04:36 PM
#55
I have a suggestion to Fred:
I highly recommend allowing replacement of the 19t pinion to a harden 19t gear. The stock gear is soft and destroy the spur gear in pretty short order. You have to take half the truck apart to replace the spur gear. I was at the truck race in Stockton there were a couple of trucks that were setting up their spur gear. Many racers have little experience with Tamiya pinions they cost $8 and need to be replaced every couple of race days. Also the Tamiya gear is a metric 48 pitch so if you are going to use a replacement gear make sure it the correct gear.
If you use a regular 48 pitch gear an you would have to use a 23t to get a mesh in the 19t mounting holes.
IMHO
I highly recommend allowing replacement of the 19t pinion to a harden 19t gear. The stock gear is soft and destroy the spur gear in pretty short order. You have to take half the truck apart to replace the spur gear. I was at the truck race in Stockton there were a couple of trucks that were setting up their spur gear. Many racers have little experience with Tamiya pinions they cost $8 and need to be replaced every couple of race days. Also the Tamiya gear is a metric 48 pitch so if you are going to use a replacement gear make sure it the correct gear.
If you use a regular 48 pitch gear an you would have to use a 23t to get a mesh in the 19t mounting holes.
IMHO
Last edited by gigaplex; 01-11-2017 at 01:39 PM.
01-11-2017, 12:25 PM
#57
Can any steering servo be used? What about lighteneing the stock plastic parts?
01-11-2017, 12:51 PM
#58
Any servo is good.Low profile is what I prefer. I don't think lightening the chassis is allowed per TCS rules
02-01-2017, 07:49 AM
#60
The Euro truck class at the Hobbytown Fresno TCS race was a great success. There was a A and B main some great racing with the A main being decided by 3 feet. Many trucks bounced in every corner but some trucks were really hooked up and had some great races.