OK cool, thank you for the info!
I picked up the body and some stiffners to give it a try.

I hope that did not come across as me bad mouthing the body, that was not my intent at all.

That's not how I took it at all... Your comments sounded positive to me about the body with some concerns that can be easily resolved.

Nope not at all. I agree with everything you said. Just wanted to share a simple fix.

I have used this body for a while now (PFM10) with stiffeners and it's awesome! Prior to this body, the NSX was king, no longer!

Try it but you must use the stiffeners.

I will only switch once the 918 or c6 vette come out in a 190.

You can find em, I scored one from a local hobby shop. Just ordered the McAllister Corvette Daytona Prototype to try as well.

what is the most popular motor for this class

ROAR Approved 21.5 brushless motor (no tuning rotors, must use OEM rotor 12.3-12.5mm); refer to “Stock/21.5 Spec” type motors from ROAR Approved Motor List

Specific motor is really up to you, I know a lot of guys like the Trinity's and Reedy Sonics. I have a Reedy right now but will either buy another Fantom or Trinity D4

This is my first season running USGT, so it is a learning experience for me.
I run the spec (RC GRAVITY) tire and run into an issue that I am curious if anyone else has experienced.
After a few race days my tires are no longer flat, but semi ballooned, even at rest. If you push on them in the middle you can hear the tire trying to stick to the insert and or rim.

If you are running on low-to-medium traction surfaces, the tires actually work better with some ballooning. (It's probably the extra flexibility, rather than the shape, that makes them better.) If running on very high traction surfaces, the flatter tread squirms less, and will probably feel better.

I'm running tires right now that look like they should be on a motorcycle, but they still work great!

I know of at least one person who runs 26mm wheels to decrease this.

Does that mean the Gravity wheels are 24mm?
Any recommendations on a 26mm wheel.
Does he use the Ride (official USGT tire) with a 26m rim?

I'm slowly venturing into this class at my Local Carpet track and possible transition into outdoor.

I've read thru some of this thread on cars and bodies etc.

I understand that the NSX body has pretty high marks for handling and overall a strong choice for a body.

Is there a comparison chart someplace for the different types of bodies?


In my collection of possible shells, I have an HPI Supra, HPI Scion FRS, a KYOSHO NSX, and some other misc. bodies.

I know my club is somewhat relaxed and I don't expect to be on the podium as my area has some very fast drivers, but I was curious if there was ever a comparison done of various bodies and their characteristics back to back?



MOmo

Just pick one you like and go with it. It may take a bit to develop a set up but once you do, you'll be in the ball park for all bodies.

Myself and some others I race with don't buy into the "has more steering" mindset. Bodies can be a tuning aid, but one body handles different than another for a given set up. All you have to do is readjust your suspension the get the second body to handle like the first.

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