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Forum: Electric On-Road
11-23-2021, 04:01 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

Any of them, now with a gear diff too. All...

Any of them, now with a gear diff too. All depends on grip level.
To add something. we went open gear when the A12 and new X-Ray came out. The fixed gear we were running didn't fit and slight...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-22-2021, 04:37 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

We use that same USGT spec motor on the rubber...

We use that same USGT spec motor on the rubber tires. This will sound crazy but my current gearing is 63 pinion, 67 spur. The track is 90 x 40.
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-17-2021, 04:55 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

The new G3 rubber tires changed the balance of...

The new G3 rubber tires changed the balance of the car with more rear grip. Getting tires isn't much of a problem and more outlets are coming on line daily. These really only work on carpet as per...
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-26-2021, 05:47 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

Halloween Classic is in the books and GT12-R was...

Halloween Classic is in the books and GT12-R was a hugely competitive class. 21 drivers raced (a few more signed up but didn't make it) and it took a fast 31 lap run to make the A. The pole was a 32...
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-22-2021, 04:10 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

You are correct, but we saw guys spending $$$ in...

You are correct, but we saw guys spending $$$ in novice class to hop up cars to no avail. We just didn't want the temptation.
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-21-2021, 05:05 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

When we made our rules for the class at the Gate...

When we made our rules for the class at the Gate we set the weight at 750 total and a 50g body weight min. This was to try and keep racers from feeling the need to go off the end on light weight...
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-11-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

That is correct, front or rear.

That is correct, front or rear.
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-11-2021, 05:45 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

A couple of bodies that work with 172 width are...

A couple of bodies that work with 172 width are the Montec Akura and the PF C8.
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-17-2021, 02:24 PM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

Good to see you guys join the fun. My GT12R is...

Good to see you guys join the fun. My GT12R is currently on a 63/66 with the USGT spec motor. Crazy ratio but the motor is all torque and no rpm.
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-15-2021, 05:33 PM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

Wr did have 66 spurs. I don't know if we still do...

Wr did have 66 spurs. I don't know if we still do though.
Forum: Electric On-Road
09-01-2021, 04:53 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

Motors don't care. it is the speed control that...

Motors don't care. it is the speed control that cares. 1s requires a special esc with a booster built in or a esc that can use an external booster (not all will work that way). Check your local rules...
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-28-2021, 04:00 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

I think that guy went on to win the Birds with a...

I think that guy went on to win the Birds with a legal body though. Slamming looks cool on some bodies though.
Forum: Electric On-Road
08-22-2021, 04:43 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

About the only common thing is A: It's a 1/12...

About the only common thing is A: It's a 1/12 scale. B:. It has a GT style body C:. Almost everyone runs it as a 1 cell D:. 21.5 for the motor. After that it adapts to the locals.
US Indoor Champs...
Forum: Electric On-Road
04-02-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

I would also start with the diff. Some can drive...

I would also start with the diff. Some can drive the spool on the rubber tires but tip toe the first few laps. Their advantage later may not make up for what they loose up front. I sauce and wipe...
Forum: Electric On-Road
04-02-2021, 04:24 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

If the track is green then start with the rear...

If the track is green then start with the rear side springs soft. On the CRC they were .45 mm (their softest) but in the outer position. There are two locations for the springs in the rear cross...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-30-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

I like The Akura. I like the look of it also over...

I like The Akura. I like the look of it also over the C8.
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-30-2021, 05:04 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

My current set is close to 600 laps on the fronts...

My current set is close to 600 laps on the fronts and over 1000 on the rears. The gluing I do is to protect the outer edge from crumbling away. That may be a setup issue but several racers at our...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-25-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

I did do some cutting on new ones. Out of spec...

I did do some cutting on new ones. Out of spec that Scott sent us. I can't tell you the rpm but it was moderate and normal traverse speed. My machine is all manual so it is a feel thing. They ...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-12-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

As I posted, I glue the sjt front tires. I find...

As I posted, I glue the sjt front tires. I find the steering more consistent.
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-11-2021, 04:44 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

I actually don't sauce. I clean using SXT just...

I actually don't sauce. I clean using SXT just after a run. Put on and wipe off right away. You are right about the glue. Outside edge and I use the puddle method on a piece of foil. I let it dry...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-10-2021, 04:26 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

What that setup would do is kill steering on a...

What that setup would do is kill steering on a foam car. That is what actually needed to be done. There was so much front grip that the rear was not planted on corner entry. So kill the entry by...
Forum: Electric On-Road
03-09-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

I run the crc on the rubber tires and on black...

I run the crc on the rubber tires and on black carpet. I run right at 1 degree of camber. 5 reactive with 1 shim in back. A little less than 1 degree per side of toe out on the Hudy setup station....
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-26-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

Rollout with the Gravity USGT spec motor we are...

Rollout with the Gravity USGT spec motor we are seeing 97 to 102 (mm). On black carpet and the rubber tires.
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-23-2021, 05:12 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

Bill: My car (CRC) is 751 with the newer 8500...

Bill: My car (CRC) is 751 with the newer 8500 battery (which is 18g heavier that the old 8000) and a 14g weight. The rubber tires are slightly heavier than foams and my body trimmed out at 51. We...
Forum: Electric On-Road
02-18-2021, 05:10 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 169,681
Posted By old_dude

Three things have changed in our rule set since...

Three things have changed in our rule set since we started a couple of months ago. We originally had fixed gearing (spec Gravity 21.5 USGT Motor). With a couple of new cars not being able to have...
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