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05-10-2010, 08:55 AM
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RCGT weight , Part 2
All,
Since I started this thing, I'll take a stab at it.
1. I move that the minimum weight for the RCGT class for "The Track" Summer Series be established at 1420 grams, ready to race.
2. I also propose that this weight be used throughout the summer series and be subject to further reduction at the end of the series.
All in favor say "Aye"
All opposed say "No"
Aye - Rod
Since I started this thing, I'll take a stab at it.
1. I move that the minimum weight for the RCGT class for "The Track" Summer Series be established at 1420 grams, ready to race.
2. I also propose that this weight be used throughout the summer series and be subject to further reduction at the end of the series.
All in favor say "Aye"
All opposed say "No"
Aye - Rod
05-10-2010, 10:25 AM
All,
Since I started this thing, I'll take a stab at it.
1. I move that the minimum weight for the RCGT class for "The Track" Summer Series be established at 1420 grams, ready to race.
2. I also propose that this weight be used throughout the summer series and be subject to further reduction at the end of the series.
All in favor say "Aye"
All opposed say "No"
Aye - Rod
Since I started this thing, I'll take a stab at it.
1. I move that the minimum weight for the RCGT class for "The Track" Summer Series be established at 1420 grams, ready to race.
2. I also propose that this weight be used throughout the summer series and be subject to further reduction at the end of the series.
All in favor say "Aye"
All opposed say "No"
Aye - Rod
05-10-2010, 10:49 AM
Aye.
05-10-2010, 11:27 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: 2.5 Miles South of Pentagon, Light years from reality
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RCGT weight reduction
Greg,
1. I was trying to get to the idea that after the series is run , and we have a summers worth of experience at the 1420 gram level, we may want to reduce it further.
2. There may be a further reduction in TC weight by ROAR after the summer on-road Nats, and I understand that this summer Vegas IIC will probably use a weight limit of somewhere around 1400 gr . As the rest of the RC world goes lighter, we should be prepared.
3. FYI - I piled all the components for a RCGT car on a scale.(rolling chassis, 17.5 motor, Tekin RS ESC, Futaba servo,Spektrum DSM receiver, 4 mounted X-patterns, 5000 MAH Lipo battery, transponder and painted HPI GT body). Using a XRay 009 rolling chassis it came up to a 1368 gram vehicle. This was with all steel drive train parts, fasteners and metal shocks. You can see that at 1420 grams there is still a lot of "fat" in the weight standard.
Sorry for any confusion,
Rod
1. I was trying to get to the idea that after the series is run , and we have a summers worth of experience at the 1420 gram level, we may want to reduce it further.
2. There may be a further reduction in TC weight by ROAR after the summer on-road Nats, and I understand that this summer Vegas IIC will probably use a weight limit of somewhere around 1400 gr . As the rest of the RC world goes lighter, we should be prepared.
3. FYI - I piled all the components for a RCGT car on a scale.(rolling chassis, 17.5 motor, Tekin RS ESC, Futaba servo,Spektrum DSM receiver, 4 mounted X-patterns, 5000 MAH Lipo battery, transponder and painted HPI GT body). Using a XRay 009 rolling chassis it came up to a 1368 gram vehicle. This was with all steel drive train parts, fasteners and metal shocks. You can see that at 1420 grams there is still a lot of "fat" in the weight standard.
Sorry for any confusion,
Rod
05-10-2010, 01:49 PM
i say we just have fun 
05-10-2010, 02:27 PM
+1
really looking forward to rcgt starting up this weekend....
and as far as open tc/regular tc... i am definitely in as well
last weekend it was good to see another person trying out a 5.5 at the track i.e. Mr Poochy who was running pretty fast laps.... will join you this weekend in mod
really looking forward to rcgt starting up this weekend....
and as far as open tc/regular tc... i am definitely in as well
last weekend it was good to see another person trying out a 5.5 at the track i.e. Mr Poochy who was running pretty fast laps.... will join you this weekend in mod
05-10-2010, 03:59 PM
I'm for it also.. in fact I wouldn't mine it be even lighter 
05-10-2010, 04:09 PM
Who are these clowns ?
Miss all you guys , been offroading , pics are past weekend at LCRC.
Miss all you guys , been offroading , pics are past weekend at LCRC.
05-10-2010, 04:25 PM
For the last two week I was running mine RCGT with 1475+ anyway. I probably won't lower it as the car is very good and balanced.
05-10-2010, 05:43 PM
+1
really looking forward to rcgt starting up this weekend....
and as far as open tc/regular tc... i am definitely in as well
last weekend it was good to see another person trying out a 5.5 at the track i.e. Mr Poochy who was running pretty fast laps.... will join you this weekend in mod
really looking forward to rcgt starting up this weekend....
and as far as open tc/regular tc... i am definitely in as well
last weekend it was good to see another person trying out a 5.5 at the track i.e. Mr Poochy who was running pretty fast laps.... will join you this weekend in mod
05-11-2010, 03:56 AM
who is in for practice on friday
05-11-2010, 06:37 AM
Kash thats a nice tent you got think I can barrow it this weekend ? ps nice fing hat!!
05-11-2010, 08:31 AM
Greg,
1. I was trying to get to the idea that after the series is run , and we have a summers worth of experience at the 1420 gram level, we may want to reduce it further.
2. There may be a further reduction in TC weight by ROAR after the summer on-road Nats, and I understand that this summer Vegas IIC will probably use a weight limit of somewhere around 1400 gr . As the rest of the RC world goes lighter, we should be prepared.
3. FYI - I piled all the components for a RCGT car on a scale.(rolling chassis, 17.5 motor, Tekin RS ESC, Futaba servo,Spektrum DSM receiver, 4 mounted X-patterns, 5000 MAH Lipo battery, transponder and painted HPI GT body). Using a XRay 009 rolling chassis it came up to a 1368 gram vehicle. This was with all steel drive train parts, fasteners and metal shocks. You can see that at 1420 grams there is still a lot of "fat" in the weight standard.
Sorry for any confusion,
Rod
1. I was trying to get to the idea that after the series is run , and we have a summers worth of experience at the 1420 gram level, we may want to reduce it further.
2. There may be a further reduction in TC weight by ROAR after the summer on-road Nats, and I understand that this summer Vegas IIC will probably use a weight limit of somewhere around 1400 gr . As the rest of the RC world goes lighter, we should be prepared.
3. FYI - I piled all the components for a RCGT car on a scale.(rolling chassis, 17.5 motor, Tekin RS ESC, Futaba servo,Spektrum DSM receiver, 4 mounted X-patterns, 5000 MAH Lipo battery, transponder and painted HPI GT body). Using a XRay 009 rolling chassis it came up to a 1368 gram vehicle. This was with all steel drive train parts, fasteners and metal shocks. You can see that at 1420 grams there is still a lot of "fat" in the weight standard.
Sorry for any confusion,
Rod
05-11-2010, 08:34 AM
The Track's RCGT Summer 2010 Point Series
Start Date is May 15, 2010.
Start time is 1pm.
General Rules
Class:
Any 1/10th scale 4wd Touring Car chassis
Body: Any realistic body. HPI and Tamiya bodies are preferred. No Protoform "race” bodies.
Tires:
HPI #4790 X-Pattern Radial Tire 26mm D-Compound (base spec tire)
HPI #4490 X-Pattern Radial Tire Pro Compound 26mm (stickier compound for improved traction)
HPI #4495 X-Pattern Radial Belted Tire Pro Compound 26mm (sticky and belted tire, Stock inserts only.- Wheels: Any 26mm non-dish wheel.
Motor: Any ROAR legal 17.5 BL or 27T brushed
ESC: You may use the LRP SPX (max setting of 5), Tekin v203 (NO boost or timing), and older ESC’s.
Battery: Any ROAR legal 7.4v lipo or 6-cell nimh.
Weight: 1420 grams on all cars.
Tech: A tech station will be established at each race to enforce the series rules. Let’s all please demonstrate good sportsmanship and adhere to the rules above. This is a hobby for all of us and fun should be our main priority.
Points:
Based on a 100 point system for mains only.
1st place = 100 points
2nd place = 99 points
3rd place = 98 points, etc.
Bonus points for:
1 bonus point for attendance
1 bonus point for TQ
2 bonus “style” point for 2 mounted body accessories, i.e. mirrors, wipers, exhaust, etc. No exceptions.
1 bonus point for winning concourse
Each racer will have 3 throw outs.
Schedule:
Round 1 - May 15
Round 2 - May 29
Round 3 - June 12
Round 4 - June 26
Round 5 - July 10
Round 6 - July 24
Round 7 - Aug 7
Round 8 - Aug 21
Start Date is May 15, 2010.
Start time is 1pm.
General Rules
Class:
Any 1/10th scale 4wd Touring Car chassis
Body: Any realistic body. HPI and Tamiya bodies are preferred. No Protoform "race” bodies.
Tires:
HPI #4790 X-Pattern Radial Tire 26mm D-Compound (base spec tire)
HPI #4490 X-Pattern Radial Tire Pro Compound 26mm (stickier compound for improved traction)
HPI #4495 X-Pattern Radial Belted Tire Pro Compound 26mm (sticky and belted tire, Stock inserts only.- Wheels: Any 26mm non-dish wheel.
Motor: Any ROAR legal 17.5 BL or 27T brushed
ESC: You may use the LRP SPX (max setting of 5), Tekin v203 (NO boost or timing), and older ESC’s.
Battery: Any ROAR legal 7.4v lipo or 6-cell nimh.
Weight: 1420 grams on all cars.
Tech: A tech station will be established at each race to enforce the series rules. Let’s all please demonstrate good sportsmanship and adhere to the rules above. This is a hobby for all of us and fun should be our main priority.
Points:
Based on a 100 point system for mains only.
1st place = 100 points
2nd place = 99 points
3rd place = 98 points, etc.
Bonus points for:
1 bonus point for attendance
1 bonus point for TQ
2 bonus “style” point for 2 mounted body accessories, i.e. mirrors, wipers, exhaust, etc. No exceptions.
1 bonus point for winning concourse
Each racer will have 3 throw outs.
Schedule:
Round 1 - May 15
Round 2 - May 29
Round 3 - June 12
Round 4 - June 26
Round 5 - July 10
Round 6 - July 24
Round 7 - Aug 7
Round 8 - Aug 21
05-11-2010, 09:15 AM
Is there a set gear ratio to run? As in nothing higher than 5.5 and nothing lower than 5.0 for example?