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Forum: California Racing
05-13-2020, 10:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,703
Posted By nimble

I talked to the landlord and got the OK to run...

I talked to the landlord and got the OK to run racing in the back lot! Awesome, now just need to get done everything needed to make it happen.
Forum: California Racing
05-06-2020, 12:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,703
Posted By nimble

The owner of the empty lot said can't do it,...

The owner of the empty lot said can't do it, whatever reasons, bottom line, not happening. The good news is Sacramento County is lifting its restrictions on May 22 to allow non-essential business...
Forum: California Racing
04-30-2020, 12:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,703
Posted By nimble

Given that I was turned down for a PPP loan since...

Given that I was turned down for a PPP loan since I don't pay myself and rent is still due (landlord gave 12% discount this month -- gee thanks)
I am looking into doing a "drive-in" outside on-road...
Forum: California Racing
04-12-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,703
Posted By nimble

I have been putting my efforts on my full-size...

I have been putting my efforts on my full-size car projects since racing is 'non-essential', but paying the rent is still essential according to the landlord! MF
I have thought about trying to...
Forum: California Racing
03-11-2020, 11:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,703
Posted By nimble

I was hoping to have it up by tomorrow, but I am...

I was hoping to have it up by tomorrow, but I am not even close. I'm still waiting for the County to issue a permit which can take 6 weeks, and probably longer now with county employees working from...
Forum: California Racing
03-08-2020, 10:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,703
Posted By nimble

What car do you want to run? The track layout...

What car do you want to run? The track layout has a banked oval and three stories, more like a slot car track, so it may not work for normal on-road cars that require a flat pancake track.
We...
Forum: Racing Forum
02-14-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,973
Posted By nimble

Can you adjust the ride height of your car? Or...

Can you adjust the ride height of your car?
Or really, the front bumper needs to be raised up or removed, same for 1/10 on road cars, they have a big front overhang with their bumpers.
Forum: California Racing
02-13-2020, 10:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,703
Posted By nimble

Thanks for the thumbs up! As an update, I have...

Thanks for the thumbs up!
As an update, I have now signed the lease for a 3300sf space that is permitted to allow r/c racing, and moving in now. I've had to scale back the plans quite a bit, but...
Forum: Racing Forum
02-11-2020, 12:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,973
Posted By nimble

Found another 1/10 track, looks like 24x50, if...

Found another 1/10 track, looks like 24x50, if you have 6ft wide lanes, there are four deep.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joFYI0xkii0
Forum: Racing Forum
02-10-2020, 06:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,796
Posted By nimble

Turf is "designed" to hold that sand, so me...

Turf is "designed" to hold that sand, so me thinks it will not be easy to get the tire dust out of the track. Sounds to me like the facility needs ventilation.
Forum: Racing Forum
02-10-2020, 06:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,973
Posted By nimble

well yeah, it is an off-road track. But it is a...

well yeah, it is an off-road track. But it is a 1/10th scale, so looks like I can fit a 1/10th scale track in my 60x30 space!
I saw in the comments the lanes are 2-meters wide.
Forum: Racing Forum
02-09-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,796
Posted By nimble

Turf has sand put in it to hold it down, do they...

Turf has sand put in it to hold it down, do they still put in the sand for r/c tracks? Older tech was to use shredded tire pellets.
Forum: Racing Forum
02-09-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,973
Posted By nimble

Here is one of the tracks I've seen with two...

Here is one of the tracks I've seen with two stories. A good sized track in a small space. Are those 6ft wide lanes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oftDdsmQ6jU
Forum: Racing Forum
02-05-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,973
Posted By nimble

Any comments on the two tracks in the first post?...

Any comments on the two tracks in the first post? They seems ok to me, the first one more interesting. The hobbytown track looked boring IMO. ;)

I did a scale mockup of a 3 story layout. My...
Forum: Racing Forum
02-01-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,973
Posted By nimble

1/12 on-road track layouts

I'm looking for idea on track layouts for a small 60x30ft track, suitable for 1/14 or 1/12 on-road cars.
My searching didn't find a whole lot really. I think it would be cool to do some multi-level...
Forum: Racing Forum
01-27-2020, 04:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,954
Posted By nimble

I've seen a few videos with the camera on the...

I've seen a few videos with the camera on the car, and it does look it might be viable to drive them this way. You don't get great peripheral vision though. For a small track, there is not much...
Forum: Racing Forum
01-23-2020, 12:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,954
Posted By nimble

After playing with the A959 I've determined the...

After playing with the A959 I've determined the steering is just too poor for real racing, and it was already a compromise going smaller than 1/10 which is easier to control. The newer 144001 looks...
Forum: Racing Forum
01-20-2020, 07:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,954
Posted By nimble

I've read conflicting opinions on foam vs rubber...

I've read conflicting opinions on foam vs rubber tires. Do they make super wide rubbers tires like these 1/12 foams?
Forum: Racing Forum
01-16-2020, 01:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,954
Posted By nimble

I was looking for a way to mount these 1/12 pan...

I was looking for a way to mount these 1/12 pan car wheels to this 1/18 scale buggy. I am thinking of using the 1/18 scale buggies as one of my track cars. The smaller size makes for a smaller...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-10-2020, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By nimble

Right, I can see it that way too. But then I have...

Right, I can see it that way too. But then I have to replace the bodies also but might be easier to replace though.
Actually I do plan to increase the strength of some parts, and have the shock and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-09-2020, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By nimble

Full Body vs Open Wheel

I've been watching racing videos a lot, and I have an impression that the open-wheel buggies are less likely to crash than the trucks.
This might be I'm just watching more experienced drivers, but...
Forum: California Racing
01-02-2020, 12:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,703
Posted By nimble

I'm going to do an on-road flat track. Thinking...

I'm going to do an on-road flat track. Thinking to paint the concrete with some epoxy non-skid to give it some grip. Outdoor will be turf off-road course with jumps and all that.
I will have a...
Forum: California Racing
12-28-2019, 09:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,703
Posted By nimble

So it is looking like I will get a 8500sf...

So it is looking like I will get a 8500sf building that connects to the outdoor space. I have a lot of artificial turf I can use for the indoor and/or outdoor track. It is an old football field,...
Forum: Racing Forum
12-26-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,954
Posted By nimble

The landlord has now offered me a 8500 sf...

The landlord has now offered me a 8500 sf building next door that has the dirt lot behind it!
So I'm quite excited now about having both an indoor and outdoor track.
I think I'll make the outdoor...
Forum: Racing Forum
12-21-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,954
Posted By nimble

There does not need to be a pit area, which does...

There does not need to be a pit area, which does take up a lot of space. Since everyone runs the same cars supplied by the track,
It is all driving skill, like spec miata racing, or more like super...
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