Realistic Touring Car 17.5 Open
1. Brushless Motor –
a. 17.5 turn (Open to all brands, must be in original condition).
b. Motor timing - Adjustment allowed (Sensor board modification NOT ALLOWED)
c. Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the motor is not allowed (Ceramic bearing and rotor modification is NOT ALLOWED).
d. Wires of speed controller can be soldered directly to motor.
2. Brushless E.S.C –
a. Open "Blinky" E.S.C (Timing and turbo functions NOT ALLOWED)
b. Battery wires can be modified at the bottom of connecter to accept other types of speed controller connecters. Wire length must exceed 3cm.
c. Any attempt to modify or to influence the ability of the E.S.C is not allowed (Inclusive of adding additional capacitors and other E.S.C influencing device.) Only battery plugs can be changed.
3. Tires, Rims and Inserts –
a. Open rubber tires only (NO sponge tires are allowed)
b. REALISTIC SPOKES rims only (Any brand so long designed for Touring Car application).
c. Tire warmer and tires treatment allowed.
d. Only 1 set throughout the race including final (Tires will be marked each round with sticker or colour)
e. Replacement for damaged wheel (Eg. Cracked, broken) is allowed but subjected to approval from Race Director.
4. Bodyshells –
a. Only realistic 1-10 Sedans, BTCC, Japan Touring, Japan GT, Rally, Drift, bodyshells are allowed.
b. NO touring car type bodyshells example ProtoForm M6, Dodge, LTCR, Mazda GX, Blitz...
b. Original Wing that comes with the bodyshell is allowed.
c. Must be 1-10 scale 190-200mm.
d. All car bodies must be painted and complete with decal sticker.
5. Drive Train & Transmission –
a. Open Final Drive Ratio.
b. Must be 4WD either Belt or Shaft Driven.
c. Gear differential, One Way Diff is allowed.
6. Chassis –
a. Open to all 1-10 touring cars and brands (Bath Tub, Carbon, Aluminium all accepted).
b. Cars have to retain original wheel drive concept, no 4WD of twin motor configuration will be allowed.
c. Any form of driving aid is not allowed to be use. (Eg. Gyro, Active Steering Assist Unit)
h. Min Weight - 1500g (Ready to race with transponder and bodyshell)
7. Batteries –
a. 2S 7.4v LiPos, 6.6v LiFes, NiMH are allowed (Only hardcase or enclosed type batteries).
b. Shorty packs are allowed.
c. Tamiya oval type LiPos allowed, Square type LiPos allowed.
d. Resting voltage of 2 cell LiPo should be NOT MORE than 8.44V.
8. Race Format and Condition -
a. All cars’ weight will be inspected after each race.
b. 3 Rounds of Heats (5min)
c. Fastest Time Qualifying (FTQ)
d. 3 Finals for A Main (2 best out of 3)
e. 2 Finals for B Main (1 best out of 2)
f. 1 Final for C Main
g. Top 3 fastest cars will be inspected by Race Organizers (Motor, battery, ESC).
Important Remarks: NO house transponders provided. Racers are required to bring/buy their own.
Realistic Touring Car Motto:
Realistic Touring is to reintroduce the very successful SSGP concept powered by open Brushless System and open 17.5T running Zero Timing. NLC is introducing this as a new class which emphasizes on realism speed with beautiful real car bodyshells and spoke wheel combo. If you have LEDs its even better to make your ride outstanding which is why we have approved for minimum weight of 1500gsm. Time to Pimp Your RC!
