thanks i appreciate the input. guess i should try to start cleaning my tires more times than not. aside from one race, i've never cleaned my tires

The first part is absolutely right. However, the second part isn't correct in my experience. A lot of the "gunk" that's clogged in the tires is going to be little bits of foam and traction compound. What this will do is make the tire sticky (which often results in more grip). But most importantly, as I just mentioned, it makes the tire sticky which in turn can make the car act odd and do things like start to oversteer.

Most good drivers who are cleaning tires are doing so to have a consistent tire run to run and very often to take away the sticky feeling which feels like increased grip. If you're searching for grip on a carpet track I would suggest not cleaning your foam tires run to run.

Blue 2inch wide masking tape works good at cleaning tires as well.

+1

Are you guys doing back to back runs on the same tyre and cleaning themy inbetween?

I try not to. I run specs and use five sets. Rotate every round time permitting.

Much less time spent adjusting rideheight that way.

I know I have seen one before...

What are you guys using instead of a receiver pack? I know there are "boosters" or whatever that let you run a regular 2S ESC with a 1S car like the 12th scale....

I searched on A Main and couldn't find it....I am sure I am looking for it the wrong way...

Same for me generally,just wondering when you would want to clean a tyre.

Clean right away after turnmarshalling

I just use SXT sauce to clean mine, keeps them from drying out

I couldn't find a booster on Amain either, but this is what I would have bought had I not purchased a 1S ESC.

http://www.hobbywingdirect.com/produ...-dc-dc-booster

i think i'll use this avenue...not a fan of having to use a liquid and towel, basically making a mess.

Here is the Hobbyking version:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html
It says 1A, but tests at about half that... which is fine for most 1/12 scale servos.

I have a spare Hobbyking and an old Novak (which is larger, but has more output current) that I can bring to FastLane next Sunday if you want to give them a try.

how do you guys saucing

always the same the front tire 50%

I see the trick whit maskingtape

Place dauber on tire, turn tire.