Originally Posted by
badKarma
so why are all the experianced racers that run 17.5 not running 13.5? I dont understand? if your not a beginner, then step up to the next level...
look can someone just answer this...if you have been in the hobby for years and have a great deal of set up knowledge and driving skill, THEN WHY STAY IN 17.5? why not tackle the challege of 13.5??
Because 17.5, especially when there are a group of good drivers, is fun as hell to run!! With good drivers in a 17.5 class the racing is tight, and the lap times are close.The slash took off like it did because it was a fun class, not because it was the fastest thing on 4 wheels.You can have the same fun in other classes by simply bolting in a 17.5 and fighting the urge to make it faster than it needs to be.I think a much simpler approach would be to either ban, or limit timing advance/boost speedo's in sportsman level stock/17.5 classes.