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Originally Posted by chjosi
(Post 16214674)
What's up Kurt?
I run slicks more than I run radials, but only because I run the radials almost down to nothing or because I can't keep up with others who have new taller radials in a spec geared class. This is more noticeable when running a large layout at the LHS. For M96, I find the car drives better when I can get lower ride height in the rear, so well used radials (no pattern left) or new slicks. I have heard the same as you, but when we get a new track layout that is dusty and dirty, the compounds don't act the same. I’ll have to try the smaller diameter for the 96. I do like running the radials better so far on the big layouts. Only gripe would be that I like to true my tires and can’t do much with the radial without taking all the tread off. You are correct too. Track condition can completely change how the tires would normally react. Part of the fun:) |
Originally Posted by Gburr
(Post 16215721)
haha. What’s up dude
I’ll have to try the smaller diameter for the 96. I do like running the radials better so far on the big layouts. Only gripe would be that I like to true my tires and can’t do much with the radial without taking all the tread off. You are correct too. Track condition can completely change how the tires would normally react. Part of the fun:) Getting a car that you can drive consistently is the biggest advantage. In the box stock class radials are being used to get that higher rollout, but does it matter if they are in the wall every lap? |
Had a question, saw pictures on the Facepage group of people using tape on the side rails. Are many people using that? Or is it allowed? I don't remember anything in the rules specifically speaking about it. It would be a help I'm sure but I've never wanted to use it just because I like to change layouts and it seems like it would be a pain, but maybe it isn't too bad to be peeling that stuff off constantly?
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I also thought it wasn't allowed...
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September Results!!
Mini96 September Results
Well my first full month participating in the Mini96 challenge is in the books. Head out today for a 5 day work trip. Last night I put in some runs taken this month’s total laps to 11,013 but couldn’t beat my times from earlier in the month. A couple things that came out of last night was a new fast lap with my 3500 2WD Open @ 3.429. Also with that allowed for a new top three consecutive @ 10.545. Fastest single lap for box stock was a 3.589 with a 11.062 top 3. I really wanted to get my box stock car under 300 and had several runs with a pace below that more than half way thru but 75 laps doing that is hard. I don’t think I will be able to get it this month because so far I feel terrible going CCW. Brought the cars with me on this trip to freshen them up and be ready to throw down some laps Friday night! Thanks to all the guys in this group to bounce ideas off of to push each other! Class- 2WD Open Date- 9/18/25 Location- Elk Grove, CA Race Time- 75/4:54.772 Fastest Lap- 3.529 Chassis- Reflex RX28 Gen2 Body- Rad Body Wheelbase- 98mm Tires- PN KSM Med F Marka V1 15deg Radial now slick Motor- HobbyWing 3500kv Batteries- Reflex 400mah Lipo Front Springs- Pink T-Plate- N/A Motor Mount- Kit Dampener (If applicable)- Kit Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- 30k Kyo Gearing- PN-53/13 Notes- Fresher car as I just had done all the suspension and diff about 2000 laps ago. Class- Box Stock Date- 9/18/25 Location- Elk Grove, CA Race Time- 75/5:03.260 Fastest Lap- 3.621 Chassis- MR03 Readyset Body- Jom Wheelbase- 98mm Tires- PN KSK 40deg F / Marka V1 15deg R Motor- Kyosho Stock Batteries- Carrera F850 Front Springs- Kyosho Red T-Plate- Spring Steel #2 Motor Mount- #7 Dampener (If applicable)- Stock Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- Kyosho 30K Gearing- 7T Notes- Front Knuckles had 2x shims under to lower the ride height. Front tires have 22.6 Reflex rings. Motor is new. Did water break in on it for 45 mins. Batteries get a discharge @ 1.0amp before charging @ 1.5 amps. |
Sept 2025 Box stock
It was fun to put some laps in this month. Really miss running this mini 96 track and the great community.
Class- Box Stock Date- 9/29/25 Location- Camarillo, CA (OLRC) Race Time- 75/04:54.683 (294.683) Fastest Lap- 3.739 Chassis- MR03 Body- Kyo ASC P1 Wheelbase- 98mm Tires- PN KSM soft/PN KSM medium Motor- Kyosho Stock Batteries- PN750 Front Springs- box stock black T-Plate- PN Fiberglass 4 Motor Mount- MM Dampener (If applicable)- Stock Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- N/A Gearing- 7T Notes- Easy to drive. Car wanted to pull left at the end of the straight. Fun car. |
Class- Box Stock
Date- 09/26/2025 Location- Irvine, CA Race Time- 5:15.363 / 315.363 Fastest Lap- 3.978 Chassis- Kyosho MR03 Rwd Body- Audi R8 LMS Wheelbase- 98mm Tires- FR (PN KSM538) / RR (Gekko RS2 GK-005) Wheels- PN 10-Spoke 20mm F0 / PN 10-Spoke 20mm R2 Motor- Stock Silver Can Batteries- PN Racing 900 mAh Front Springs- PN Orange T-Plate- PN #4 Spring Steel Motor Mount- Stock Plastic Dampener (If applicable)- Stock Center Shock Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- None Gearing- 7T Pinion (PN Pro Match) / Stock Differential (44T) Notes- Kingpin Flip https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...4f53f0fe3d.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...cac9210358.png |
Class- Open 2wd
Date- 09/29/2025 Location- Irvine, CA Race Time- 5:20.217 / 320.217 Fastest Lap- 3.891 Chassis- Associated RC28R Body- Jomurema GT01 (Lexan Roof) Wheelbase- 98mm Tires- FR (PN KSM538) / RR (Marka MZRV1R10) Wheels- PN 16-Spoke 20mm F0 / PN 16-Spoke 20mm R2Motor- Rocket 2500kv Batteries- Reedy 400mah LiPo Front Springs- AE White Front Shock Fluid- N/A T-Plate- N/A Motor Mount- Stock Dampener (If applicable)- Stock Center Shock AE White Spring Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- 30K Side Shock Spring- AE Med Torsion Bar Side Dampener Fluid- N/A Gearing- 13T Pinion / Stock AE Gear Differential (53T) Notes- ESC in "Blinky" zero-timing mode. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...1803c21e20.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...7a317aec41.png |
Class-Porsche
Date-9/30/25 Location-Omaha Race Time-5:34.257 Fastest Lap-3.993 Chassis-mr04 RM Body-Porsche gt3 Wheelbase-90mm Tires-front: pn medium slick rear: Marka 15 slick Motor-Kyosho xspeed 4100 Batteries-speed house Front Springs-red T-Plate-soft carbon Motor Mount-RM Dampener (If applicable)-nexx racing Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- Gearing-10tooth 64p Notes- |
Class-box
Date-9/30/25 Location-Omaha Race Time-5:38.555 Fastest Lap-3.929 Chassis-mr04 MM Body-c7 corvette Wheelbase-98mm Tires-front: pn medium slick rear: Marka 15 slick Motor-white cap Batteries-speed house Front Springs-stock black T-Plate-stock Motor Mount-stock MM Dampener (If applicable)-na Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- Gearing-7 tooth Notes- |
Results
Class- Box Stock Date- 9-30-25 Location-Omaha, NE Race Time- 5:14.624 Fastest Lap- 3.871 Chassis- MR04 Body- Mclaren 12C Wheelbase- 98MM Tires- Kyosho 30 low height front Marka V1 10 Slick rear +1/+3 offsets Motor- Stock Batteries- Kyosho Speedhouse Front Springs- Green T-Plate- Kyosho FRP 6M Motor Mount- MM Dampener (If applicable)- Stock Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- 5k Gearing- 7T Notes- Finally had a great run, feels good after issues with other cars. I like this body! https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...b603af0e67.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...7078ee497.jpeg |
Class- Stock
Date- 9-30-25 Location- Omaha, NE Race Time- 5:18.088 Fastest Lap- 3.881 Chassis- PN2.5 Body- Jomurema Wheelbase- 98MM Tires- Kyosho 30 low front Marka 10 Rear +1/+3 Motor- Stock Batteries- Kyosho Speed House Front Springs- MR04 Stock black T-Plate- Kyosho Carbon soft Motor Mount- PN V4 Dampener (If applicable)- PN Disc Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- Dry Gearing- 8T Notes- In under the wire! Had a great run going and then the rear wheel fell off. Had to scramble to get another started. This car can go faster but I was having problems, had been running PN KSM tires and then tonight couldn't keep it from traction rolling so I had to go back to Kyosho. Got the motor mount to try something new, this might go back to being the Pro Stock car, not sure yet. Tinkering is almost more fun than racing. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...7e6c057f40.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...dbad465c5.jpeg |
Class- Porsche Stock
Date- 9-30-25 Location- Omaha, NE Race Time- 5:48.228 Fastest Lap- 3.964 Chassis- MR03 Body- 911 GT3 Wheelbase- 90MM Tires- Kyosho 30 Low Marka V1 10 Slick Motor- Stock Batteries- Fujitsu Front Springs- Stock T-Plate- Kyosho 6H Motor Mount- RM Dampener (If applicable)- R246 Shock Dampener Fluid (If applicable)- 100 Gearing- 7T Notes - Tried the wide front end with 0 offset wheels and maybe like it better? Read way back into the Mini Z thread and someone recommended it so I gave it a shot. Got lucky sticking the landing on a barrel roll or two. Stay out of the wall and this car is a lot of fun to drive, just tricky! https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...3a3cbe2f72.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...ef3f000f1.jpeg |
Sadly no results for Pro Stock. Really struggled driving the Evo (MR03 5600) on the tight track. It was way more fun when I had a bigger track set up. And then tonight the motor failed. Seems like something came loose inside it? The rotor is catching on something. Don't know how often that happens but kind of sucks. I had some runs but it was a week or two ago and wasn't fast so I'm going to skip that one for now.
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