Thunderbunny

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**checking pockets for $.02** I kinda like that small Utah track! The only thing I'm wondering, is why are y'all running 2-speeds? You could convert a regular single speed buggy, + 9port :-) , and the right suspension set-up = $$$$$$$$

jmoneym

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Geeze I was thinking samething, no need for 2speed.

Jspeed

Wow, all this talk of guys running 9 ports and mod on-road engines in GT cars....
What's keeping ya'll from just moving up to the "F1 of R/C" 1/8 on-road pan car?

jmoneym

iTrader: (357)

Really

Because some choose to do so.

MantisWorx

iTrader: (28)

Love the discussion we were having but we all know what is about to happen so I am going to sign off. please PM me so we can continue Or anybody else!!

3....2.....1

Jspeed

No really.... that's not an answer.

If you have to resort to running a $$$ 9 port in a GT car at races, why not just race in the 1/8th scale pan car class with the big boys?

jmoneym

iTrader: (357)

Good discussion, I'm not technical about engines. But I like running both 7 and 9 ports. Both clutched the same. Only difference for me is 9 has better top end. I usually gear down 1tooth on the spur for 7 port to get the same top end.

jmoneym

iTrader: (357)

Northeast we run open GT, so don't ever see using a 5 port. As tracks are big.

jmoneym

iTrader: (357)

There are big boys in GT, 1/10 and 1/8. Why do you keep flaming things. We get it you like racing GT's with 3 ports, so have fun.

I can only speak to my area open GT is only preferred.

Jspeed

Jermaine,

You must be misunderstanding my question, because I’m not flaming anyone.

I was just trying to understand why anyone would spend big money on a 9 port on-road race engine, send it to a “engine mod” guy for more tweaking and drop it in a buggy based GT chassis, when awesome 1/8 scale on-road pan cars exist for those engines.

I’m just asking a simple question, in the hopes that some of the “pro & sponsored” guys racing in the GT class will answer.

Why aren’t you “pro & sponsored” guys racing your $600 to $800 on-road engines in the chassis & class they were actually designed for?

jmoneym

iTrader: (357)

First your was post was not poised as a question, really a continued sarcastic way to protest your opinion on open GT.

I'm not a pro or sponsored, but really doesn't matter. For me racing GT is fun and not as fragile as 1/10 and 1/8 but I want the the same speed without the headache of cutting tires constantly and other things that are involved with the other classes.

TerribleTy

Same reason I bounced Lol. Here we go step back and watch

Jspeed

Thank you, finally an honest answer without any personal attacks made against me for asking why you don't want to race in the 1/8 scale on-road pan car class with a 9 port on-road pan car engine. Thanks again

FastPete

iTrader: (44)

I have a ISON motor will work well at my home track LH, but I may get a modded motor to, for bigger tracks and even LH. Cause my car will handle like a 1/8 Yes Mike Lyday its gonna be fun.

British Menace

Hehe ... I can see you are openly optimistic about your new car Pete.
Should be a fun year with all the new cars and experience gained from past years of running GT bearing fruit I feel.

I have put quite some effort into building my car and also hope to see her do well on the circuit.

Regards
BM