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Old 12-01-2012, 09:37 PM
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Sorry that I couldn't make it last Wednesday guys, I was busy working.

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Old 12-02-2012, 07:43 PM
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Hi, this is my first post and i have a few questions about the on-road racing. I know its on Wednesday.
What time does it start?
What time does it normally end?
I know the only class i'd probably fit into would be vintage (i have 2003 xxx-s losi), but for class requirements the other thread lists a certain kind of tire. Is it a thickness requirement (or limit), or is it an actual brand?
What does non-ramping mean for the motor?
And lastly, does the hobbyplex sell the vintage bodies (if they do) how much do they go for?
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Old 12-02-2012, 09:00 PM
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Welcome to the forum! On Wednesday Racing starts at 7 with registration prior to that. It is good to get there a little early (I try to be there by 630) to get everything set-up and ready. I usually get done between 1000 and 1100 depending on the night.
The Vintage class requires specific tires on specific wheels as well as a novak 25.5 brushless setup. I believe the plex has the bodies and they would be in the $20-$30 range. Spec speed controls (Like the Novak GTB) don't allow you to adjust the timing which is what used for the VTA class. You could use your car in the other touring car classes, Vintage is more about the style of the wheels/body and the spec motor/esc. http://www.usvintagetransam.com/
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Old 12-03-2012, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Z3kedog
Hi, this is my first post and i have a few questions about the on-road racing. I know its on Wednesday.
What time does it start?
What time does it normally end?
I know the only class i'd probably fit into would be vintage (i have 2003 xxx-s losi), but for class requirements the other thread lists a certain kind of tire. Is it a thickness requirement (or limit), or is it an actual brand?
What does non-ramping mean for the motor?
And lastly, does the hobbyplex sell the vintage bodies (if they do) how much do they go for?
Just to expand on Stephens info.

Tires: HPI 26mm in the front 31mm in the rear ( numbers on website)
Get a Novak 25.5 and you are good.
Yep. The plex has most of them.
XXX-S setup
Long parallel links
SOFT springs 40-30 oil
2* camber
That will get you started.

Check out this starter site:

http://www.battlefieldraceway.com/VTA4noobs.html
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Old 12-03-2012, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by kwkride
Sorry that I couldn't make it last Wednesday guys, I was busy working.

Keep up the good work!
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Old 12-03-2012, 06:45 AM
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I am setting up a TA-06 for Gt with a borrowed tekin 21.5. Any recommendation for starting gearing? Should I do anything to wear in the new tires before my 1st race?
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Old 12-03-2012, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by SCStephens
I am setting up a TA-06 for Gt with a borrowed tekin 21.5. Any recommendation for starting gearing? Should I do anything to wear in the new tires before my 1st race?
I'm running blinky on a tekin ESC, FDR 4.0, add motor timing to temp. w/ fan
No pre-prep, "just full sauce & make it work" (overheard Kenny quote)
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Old 12-04-2012, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SCStephens
I am setting up a TA-06 for Gt with a borrowed tekin 21.5. Any recommendation for starting gearing? Should I do anything to wear in the new tires before my 1st race?
Like Bernie said on the gearing... 4.0 to 4.2.. As for the tires; they usually are best brand new then fall off a little and stay that way for quite some time. So if you wear them in you will lose the best traction the tires will have... put em on and run em!!
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Old 12-04-2012, 05:15 PM
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Thanks guys, mounted a rear wing tonight . Now to fix my vta servo and solder motor wires. Damn job is interfering with my race program
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I'll add to that - be ready to play with rear toe and anti squat. For some reason the xxx-s was always very sensitive to that in VTA. If it is loose in the rear and your tires are right - don't be afraid to put lots of toe in into it (via the hubs) and the inner hinge pin options can make a big difference too. It is an easy car to change anti squat on in the back and getting it right can really make the car come alive.

In the front I usually ran the arms parallel to the chassis.

The xxx-s can still be very competitive at a club level on everything but a very high bite layout. It is a great low maintenance club car as long as you can get parts. It was a favorite of mine for quite a while.
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Just to expand on Stephens info.

Tires: HPI 26mm in the front 31mm in the rear ( numbers on website)
Get a Novak 25.5 and you are good.
Yep. The plex has most of them.
XXX-S setup
Long parallel links
SOFT springs 40-30 oil
2* camber
That will get you started.

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http://www.battlefieldraceway.com/VTA4noobs.html
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Old 12-05-2012, 02:01 PM
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It's WEDNESDAY!!!!!

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Old 12-05-2012, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by HobbyPLEX
It's WEDNESDAY!!!!!

Tim Ski
And on cue I get a call that the kids have the flu.

Maybe I should hide at the track.... Don't want to start a Pandemic.

Now to figure out how to sneak my racing stuff past the wife?
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So after Xmas when we start the new series is there any interest in changing TC classes slightly to better match some TCS classes? It would be cool to be better prepared when TCS arrives. I'd just like to get my setup down and get used to the speeds I'll need to run. For those that don't know the classes I'll give a short breakdown.

GT3 - silver can or 21.5 no boost - so basically our USGT class
GT2 - 17.5 no boost
GT1 - 13.5 no boost

I'll be racing GT1 for sure and possibly GT2 (if I can find a Tamiya tub car to borrow) so I'd be up for either 17.5 or 13.5.

Any interest?
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Old 12-08-2012, 11:26 AM
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Sorry it took so long to reply. Thank you SCStevins and C&B RC. 10 or 11 is a little late for me, but if its not on a school night I'll do my best to be there. See you guys then and have fun racing!
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Old 12-08-2012, 11:30 AM
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Also a thank you to Jasons56 (sorry didn't see your post till after I posted the first one)
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