On-Road Racing 2012/2013
01-21-2013, 04:55 AM
#376
Nice turnout. T-bone - Fast. Me one problem after another. Transponder, ESC, Motor, rear wing gone.
But hey, why don't we give Stan and Vue a nice big welcome back to Wisconsin, it's 3 out.
But hey, why don't we give Stan and Vue a nice big welcome back to Wisconsin, it's 3 out.
01-21-2013, 05:32 AM
#378
01-21-2013, 09:19 AM
#379
So what tires should I buy?
01-21-2013, 01:29 PM
#381
Why does a set of small tires, for a tiny car still cost $50+
01-21-2013, 02:14 PM
#382
[QUOTE=whitrzac;11708260]Why does a set of small tires, for a tiny car still cost $50+
Because they are F1 tires. Those tires will get you girls.
Because they are F1 tires. Those tires will get you girls.
01-21-2013, 02:21 PM
#383
01-21-2013, 03:49 PM
#384
Because we'll pay it. I don't know how much a real F1 tire costs, let's say $5000. So at 1/10 scale it is 1/1000 the mass, so it should be $5.
$.05 in rubber, sell for $10, pretty good markup. Tooling schmooling, China makes that crap for pennies on the dollar.
Let's face it, we're getting screwed.
$.05 in rubber, sell for $10, pretty good markup. Tooling schmooling, China makes that crap for pennies on the dollar.
Let's face it, we're getting screwed.
01-22-2013, 05:25 AM
#387
Because we'll pay it. I don't know how much a real F1 tire costs, let's say $5000. So at 1/10 scale it is 1/1000 the mass, so it should be $5.
$.05 in rubber, sell for $10, pretty good markup. Tooling schmooling, China makes that crap for pennies on the dollar.
Let's face it, we're getting screwed.
$.05 in rubber, sell for $10, pretty good markup. Tooling schmooling, China makes that crap for pennies on the dollar.
Let's face it, we're getting screwed.
Very true.
01-22-2013, 06:53 AM
#388
[QUOTE=v_squared;11708455]
[QUOTE=whitrzac;11708484]Possibly the best post exchange I've seen in these threads in a looong time.
Isn't there a Tamiya branded tire set that is the same as the pit shimizu stuff for less?
Agreed, the price is unjustified.
Isn't there a Tamiya branded tire set that is the same as the pit shimizu stuff for less?
Agreed, the price is unjustified.
01-22-2013, 10:37 AM
#389
thanks!
Racing was great. Can't really complain with my first time out with the car, or even racing on road for that matter. Thanks to everyone for letting me join in on the F1 class! I had a lot of fun and last week's shakedown gave me some idea what to expect. I am really glad I got a pair of soft rear tires though. Driving on new hard tires was pretty challenging.
Both McLarens should be coming this Sunday. Hope to get there early so we can finish breaking in those tires.
Racing was great. Can't really complain with my first time out with the car, or even racing on road for that matter. Thanks to everyone for letting me join in on the F1 class! I had a lot of fun and last week's shakedown gave me some idea what to expect. I am really glad I got a pair of soft rear tires though. Driving on new hard tires was pretty challenging.
Both McLarens should be coming this Sunday. Hope to get there early so we can finish breaking in those tires.
01-22-2013, 10:40 AM
#390
Doors are open around 9ish 