Community
Wiki Posts
Search
Old 12-31-1969, 04:00 PM
R/C Tech Forums Expert How-Tos and Guides
Last edit by:
Print Wikipost
Like Tree6563Likes

USGT

Old 12-31-1969, 04:00 PM
R/C Tech Forums Expert How-Tos and Guides
Last edit by:
Print Wikipost
Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-16-2015 | 10:16 AM
  #3556  
wwddww34's Avatar
Tech Elite
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,557
From: Dallas Texas
Default

Originally Posted by daleepp
QUESTION: Do you think that we should do a 190mm version of the Lexus LFA? It would have a few updates to the aero package as seen in the real world but would essentially be 90% the same, just narrower.

Thanks for you input and comments! Much apprecuiated.

Dale Epp - PROTOform
+100

I would love to see a 190mm version of the LFA body. It would also (more than likely) make the 2015 IIC 'Spec GT' body list.
wwddww34 is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 10:24 AM
  #3557  
robk's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tech Champion
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 8,314
From: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
Default

While 190mm is usually optimal the only thing I ever noticed about the 200mm Protoform corvette was that it was the best all around body. The width was never an issue for me.
robk is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 11:28 AM
  #3558  
rcwck's Avatar
Tech Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 479
From: Ohio USA
Default

Originally Posted by daleepp
QUESTION: Do you think that we should do a 190mm version of the Lexus LFA? It would have a few updates to the aero package as seen in the real world but would essentially be 90% the same, just narrower.
I only order 190mm bodies for USGT. I probably wouldn't have ordered the PFM-10 if I had known it was closer to 200mm mounted. I'm real glad I did try that body. The long hood, splitter and aero is giving me the balance I've been seeking. USGT is so competitive that I'm always searching for an edge. It looks a bit strange on a 190mm chassis but does offer additional safety for suspension parts.

I would like to try a 190mm Lexas. I had a 200mm one laying around on a drift chassis and gave it a try on the USGT car. It was very easy to drive, planted on the track but lap times were slower.

Please don't forget about us Detroit fans. I've been waiting on a C7(Stingray).

Thanks for your input.
rcwck is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 11:40 AM
  #3559  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 473
From: Morrisville, NC
Default

Originally Posted by Kevin K
So if you are running with the spec tires on 24mm wheels then a true 190mm body is what would fit and look the best.
+1

I would love a 190mm LFA body that I could run with 0-offset wheels.
kawi650 is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 12:03 PM
  #3560  
ViperZ's Avatar
Tech Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 625
From: Saskatoon, SK. Canada
Default

Make a 190mm LFA if you must, however please keep making more 200mm as well. I want to use 3mm & 6mm offset wheels. This is what I like about this class, it's more scale looks, otherwise we may as well race TC.

Looking forward to my PFM-10 when they arrive.

Thanks for taking input and listening to the end users Dale!

Last edited by ViperZ; 03-16-2015 at 12:30 PM.
ViperZ is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 12:38 PM
  #3561  
wwddww34's Avatar
Tech Elite
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,557
From: Dallas Texas
Default

Originally Posted by rcwck
Please don't forget about us Detroit fans. I've been waiting on a C7(Stingray).

Thanks for your input.
I asked Eric about the C7 Stingray, but Vaterra already beat PF to the punch and secured the license from Chevrolet to make 1/10 scale C7 bodies.

wwddww34 is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 12:53 PM
  #3562  
theproffesor's Avatar
Tech Elite
iTrader: (74)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,865
From: Lugoff SC
Default

I really liked my LFA, it handled pretty good. But I didn't like the really wide stance of it. A true 190mm LFA and the new PFM-10 would be awesome.
theproffesor is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 12:58 PM
  #3563  
Travis S's Avatar
Tech Master
iTrader: (46)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,376
From: Moline, IL
Default

Originally Posted by robk
While 190mm is usually optimal the only thing I ever noticed about the 200mm Protoform corvette was that it was the best all around body. The width was never an issue for me.
YES, bring that corvette body back please! I will beg if needed. I would be fine with the 200mm, but it in 190mm... I would feel like a kid on Christmas.
Travis S is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 02:54 PM
  #3564  
Tech Addict
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 638
Default

Originally Posted by Travis S
YES, bring that corvette body back please! I will beg if needed. I would be fine with the 200mm, but it in 190mm... I would feel like a kid on Christmas.
Travis S, rcwck & wwddww34;

I was so bummed out when I heard that Horizon (Vattera) got an exclusive on the C7 (in all of Corvette's formats - both race & street versions - in 1/10th scale) that I wanted to scream. Their exclusive may expire at the end of 2015 so maybe next year it'll be possible to do a PF version. Licensing has become a bigger issue than most people would ever believe.

But hey.....I've got all the measurements on the C7-R - I just need the legal "OK"

Dale - PROTOform

Last edited by Matt Trimmings; 05-19-2016 at 09:29 PM.
daleepp is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 02:57 PM
  #3565  
wwddww34's Avatar
Tech Elite
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,557
From: Dallas Texas
Default

Originally Posted by daleepp
But hey.....I've got all the measurements on the C7-R - I just need the legal "OK"

Dale - PROTOform
Nice C7-R. A very sweet ride!

BTW Kudos on this new promo video for the PFM-10...
+ YouTube Video
ERROR: If you can see this, then YouTube is down or you don't have Flash installed.

Last edited by wwddww34; 03-16-2015 at 03:14 PM.
wwddww34 is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 05:32 PM
  #3566  
Travis S's Avatar
Tech Master
iTrader: (46)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,376
From: Moline, IL
Default

Originally Posted by daleepp
Travis S, rcwck & wwddww34;

I was so bummed out when I heard that Horizon (Vattera) got an exclusive on the C7 (in all of Corvette's formats - both race & street versions - in 1/10th scale) that I wanted to scream. Their exclusive may expire at the end of 2015 so maybe next year it'll be possible to do a PF version. Licensing has become a bigger issue than most people would ever believe.

But hey.....I've got all the measurements on the C7-R - I just need the legal "OK"

Dale - PROTOform
The C7 would be great, but the body Rob and I were talking about and know for a fact it handles great (and looks sweet) was the 2005 C6-R that you released back in the day. Soooo I know you can't do the C7 but what about the C6-R re-release or this in 190mm. If you know how popular the OLD version of the Tamiya NSX bodies are in the GT class because of how well they handle. This body is up there with that.



Travis S is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 06:34 PM
  #3567  
robk's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tech Champion
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 8,314
From: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
Default

Originally Posted by Travis S
The C7 would be great, but the body Rob and I were talking about and know for a fact it handles great (and looks sweet) was the 2005 C6-R that you released back in the day. Soooo I know you can't do the C7 but what about the C6-R re-release or this in 190mm. If you know how popular the OLD version of the Tamiya NSX bodies are in the GT class because of how well they handle. This body is up there with that.



Oh mannnn................
robk is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 06:37 PM
  #3568  
pphaneuf's Avatar
Tech Addict
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 509
From: London, United Kingdom
Default

Originally Posted by ViperZ
Even the WGT class is all wrong limited to a hand full of Sophia, Gianna and what have you. That class should be full of LM prototypes an other real life extremely fast cars, be a 2s system, but no, its held to those few semi good looking bodies and crippled in power as to not upstage the TC class. Sorry I don't mean to go off like this, and I maybe all wrong on many things but I feel the RC world is all wrong when a F1 car is slower than a 17.5 Mazda TC.

I'm excited for this USGT racing and I hope it builds momentum to correct what IMHO is wrong with the RC car universe. A round of 13.5t for GT cars!
I hear you! Here in the UK, WGT is run with 1S batteries, but with boost, so it comes out about as fast as 13.5T boosted touring cars, or maybe even a smidge faster, and for a lot less cash (top end chassis go for £220 instead of £350, and 1S batteries are pretty much half the price of 2S ones).

Recently, they've allowed LMP bodies for WGT here in the UK, as long as they have split wings (no 12th scale style "wedge" bodies), let me tell you that people perk up and pay attention, and when they see the speed, it's quite the event!
pphaneuf is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 06:38 PM
  #3569  
Kevin K's Avatar
Tech Champion
iTrader: (32)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 8,854
From: In a land of mini-mighty mental giants
Default

Originally Posted by daleepp
But hey.....I've got all the measurements on the C7-R - I just need the legal "OK"

Dale - PROTOform
Just call it the PF-15R or PF-DM10 (Detroit Muscle) ya know....like the J71...lol

Last edited by Kevin K; 03-16-2015 at 06:51 PM.
Kevin K is offline  
Old 03-16-2015 | 06:39 PM
  #3570  
pphaneuf's Avatar
Tech Addict
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 509
From: London, United Kingdom
Default

Originally Posted by pphaneuf
Recently, they've allowed LMP bodies for WGT here in the UK, as long as they have split wings (no 12th scale style "wedge" bodies), let me tell you that people perk up and pay attention, and when they see the speed, it's quite the event!
Oh, by the way, Dale and Eric, if you'd bring back your beautiful Protoform Mulsanne, I'm sure we could do with some here...
pphaneuf is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.