Looks good.
It needs a hoon in a 'Vette to chase....

looks fantastic that does, so you going to VTA it with the boys?

Very nice MrChodes!

May have to rename you Ming The Merciless

Hi guys new to this and was thinking of joining the VTA race series.

I had a budget and just wondering what cheap esc motor combo is recommended for the class and also is it possible to have a 1972 Nissan Skyline HT2000 as a body options too?

Just bumping up the VTA rules for anyone needing clarification

Most 21.5 combos with blinky mode will do the job, its just a matter of setting the rollout and setting the car up to handle the way you like
Unfortunately the Japanese cars are not allowed but there are plenty of bodies to choose from on the list.
Im sure there will be one or 2 you like the look of on there

would have to say no to the bodies, the specs for the class are on the front page

virtually any 21.5 combo works, we pretty much have every sort available. Im running Juststock esc and apex motor.

There really isnt a "standout motor + esc" combo, just go with what you can afford and work from there.

Bumping up the latest Rules and Bodies list.. this remember is VTA Trans Am Class NOT GT so we run the Bodies as per the real TA style and in the same spirit..

Just moving the Body and Rule List up for any newbies that cant find them....... I get regular PM's on Rules and Bodies so doing this now and then keeps the site informed without having to trawl the thread for the Rules and Bodies lists...

REPOSTED:
Here are the current "Generally Accepted" Club rules as they stand around several Australian clubs at the moment to give you an idea..

Chassis Specification:
Any 1/10 4wd or Fwd sedan with 4 wheel independent suspension.

Weight Specification:
1500g weight

Body Specifications:
Any 190mm or 200mm body. 1960 to 79 Either HPI or Others suitable, SMA has made variation to include Australian Muscle.. No Slanted or modern Japanese cars etc..

Tire & Wheel Specifications:
Tires-Any treaded HPI Vintage #4793 Fronts # 4797 Rears
Wheels- Any HPI Vintage 26 Front 32 Rear Example #3815 Fronts #3820 Rears

Five or Eight spoke wheels available in various colors. 0mm offset front wheels and 6mm offset rear wheels are intended for 26mm width fronts and 31mm width rear tires. 8-spoke Vintage wheels from #3805 through #3814, 5-spoke Vintage wheels from #3815 through #3822 and Vintage stock car wheels from #3854 through #3860, Vintage Wheel CC Type #33472 and #33473, Vintage Wheel DTP Type #33474 and #33475 are all legal wheels.

Ride Height Specification:
Minimum ride height is 5mm.

Motor Specifications:
21.5 + 2s lipo batteries No tuning rotors, must use OEM rotor 12.3-12.5mm (Motor itself can have timing as per approved 21.5 list) Check the ROAR List HERE http://www.roarracing.com/approvals/...lessmotors.php

Approved ESCs:
No Timing Just Stock or Blinky ESC ROAR approved spec software or USVTA list
Some popular Types but not limited to include;

#Hobby Wing Just Stock
#Hobby Wing 120 with Blinky
#Speed Passion Just Stock
#Novak Kinetic with Blinky
#GTB Just Stock
#Reedy Just Stock

For More ESC Options Check ROAR List HERE http://www.roarracing.com/?page_id=737

Race Specification:
5 minute qualifiers
5 minute mains

Battery Specifications:
ROAR approved hard case batteries Check ROAR List HERE http://www.roarracing.org/?page_id=259


... UPDATED BODY LIST WITH THE NEWEST BODIES AVAILABLE ...

HERE ARESome Body's and part numbers available for VTA from various manufacturers

Bolink part numbers:
BL2262 '68 Chevrolet Camaro
Also known as RJ Speed Part # BOL2262
BL2263 '65 Ford Mustang
Also known as RJ Speed Part # BOL2263
NEW # BOL2287 1970 Plymouth Wedge Road Runner
NEW # BOL2257 1969 Dukes of Hazard Charger
NEW # BOL2264 1964 Cadillac
NEW # BOL2265 1974 Tallageda
NEW # BOL2286 1972 Mercury

HPI part numbers:
17510 - 1970 Plymouth AAR 'Cuda
7494 - 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
17531 - 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28
17508 - 1965 Ford Shelby GT-350
17519 - 1966 Ford Mustang GT
104926 - 1966 FORD MUSTANG GT COUPE BODY
105106 - 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER BODY
100639 - 1967 CHEV CORVETTE -Painted Black Body
100473 - 1967 CHEV CORVETTE -Painted Blue Body
NEW 107201 -1978 PONTIAC TRANS AM Body

Note:
For the HPI Mustangs which are not provided with a spoiler:
A lexan spoiler of 16mm total height from trunk deck, and overall chord of 20mm is allowable. All other bodies must use the spoiler included with that specific body set. Built in spoilers may not be enhanced. 17546 - 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 (scale wing ok)

Parma part numbers:
10196 - Parma 61 Chevy Impala Body
10143 - 1969 Z28 Camaro
10141 - 1970 Boss Mustang
10113 - 1970 'Cuda

Pegasus Hobbies part numbers:
NEW PGH4000 - 1964 Chev Impala
PGH4001 - 1970 Camaro SS
PGH4002 - 1970 'Cuda
PGH4003 - 1970 Mustang

Protoform part numbers:
#1526 - 1971 Javelin SS

McAllister Racing part numbers:
#286- 1969 Mustang body

RC CAR KINGS:
#RAE719 - 1978 Smokey and the Bandit Pontiac

Great Vigor:
#210119 - Holden XU1 Torana
After May the A9X will be Released!!

Exclusive Collectibles:
#2006B - Ford XY GT Red
#2010B - Ford XY GT Gold

EUREKA:
#MUSCLE5 - Holden SLR 5000

Any more news on the release of the A9x body?

Late June Early May Pete thats the latest update from the Distributor...

Ode to Memories of VTA...

Sitting at my Window raining heavy time goes by' as I sit there memory takes me to another time I sigh... Remembering Ol Backdoor and Wayward doing battle I wonder whether WAllowing Whales car's doing with its little bloody rattle...

As I sit there reminiscing of Backdoors evil thud I start to think of Punchy we lovingly call Scud! As he smacks into the barrier with a ping and crunching bang, I think to good ol times with that great VTA gang,,,,

missing the vta something fierce at the moment
will we get to race again this month
DAMN HOPE SO

A few of us are building cars for VTA at WSRC. Can't leave you guys to have all the fun !!

11 in VTA last night great racing guys.. well done to all the hard core... Some good racing considering the track was cold the cars did very well.... Backdoor was in his element....