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10-27-2016 | 04:38 PM

#5461

scirocco14

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Originally Posted by NutDriver

We're working to re-establish on-road racing at The Hobby Connection/Easley Racing Complex in Easley, SC. We've got 10 or so regulars in USVTA and are working to build the USGT class. Low traction asphalt is a whole different animal than the steal-your-shoes traction at Thunder R/C. :-)

I'm one of those 10...last week I ran my USGT car in the 17.5TC class (and won). The USGT tires work pretty damn well on the untreated asphalt.

Mark

10-27-2016 | 06:15 PM

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If you get Easley up and going let me know. I miss racing out there, but not the drive. hehe

10-27-2016 | 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyMac

If you get Easley up and going let me know. I miss racing out there, but not the drive. hehe

We'll be there Saturday, the 29th. ON-road races every other Saturday. We'd really like to get some more USGT cars there.

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10-27-2016 | 07:19 PM

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Racing starts at noon....or 12:30...........or 1:00...........or.......

10-27-2016 | 07:57 PM

#5465

Scargoes

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I'll be happy to run my favorite body again. Competing for DFL but looking good doing it.

10-27-2016 | 07:59 PM

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I would like to see some manufacturers produce some lamborghinis. Im running an old hpi murcielago and its awesome in usgt. However they are now impossible to find.

10-28-2016 | 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DARKSIDE

the whole point is I honestly can not understand anybody complaining about a R/C class with this many choices in bodies....really....It blows my mind that several companies with different prices and different designs and different styles that all have bodies on the list...and you cant find one legal body you like?....that's pretty stupid to me.....its not a fact that the list is perfect?...but it is a list that as loyal USGT racers should follow....example...I like the 200mm Ford GT body by PF, but its not legal...even with me making it work on my TC7....so do I get on the forum and complain?...no I find another body I like and run it...see simple

guys if you really have a legit issue with the USGT, or USVTA....send a pm,email, or call...but don't come here....cause we have all heard it and if a change is going to come, it will because common sense came into play. Lets work to constantly build the class by getting more racers to the track, not complaining about a body

So about the Ford GT, I know it was a 200mm one, but I am curious as to how it handled for you. I've been sticking with Tamiya's bodies, but I SERIOUSLY want to try the Ford GT when the 190mm version comes out. How did it feel on your car? Good balance of downforce? More steering? Stability? Just wondering, to get some idea of what to expect when the time comes...

10-28-2016 | 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Grizzbob

Bob I have run one of the 200mm Ford GT on high grip track the body wasn't balanced it has very good steering g but the rear lacks grip with the wing that is included with the body. The wing that is included is only 1" wide at its cord IMHO not creating enough rear down force. That's in USGT 10mm wing up kick height. I have replaced the wing with a PF high downforce wing also the wing that is included with the body sits flat This body was designed for a WGT car they have 2" wide foam tires that generate more rear grip then touring car tires have. I took the body off that race day but with the wing replacement I will try the body again next week.

10-28-2016 | 05:57 AM

#5469

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Originally Posted by vivo quevas

This body was designed for a WGT car they have 2" wide foam tires that generate more rear grip then touring car tires have.

It was designed for WGT-R, 200mm pan cars, yes, but with F1 style rubber tires, not the super wide WGT/Pro10 foam tires. I race the UK variant of WGT with foam tire, the rubber tires feel like it's on ice in comparison, so it shouldn't be that far from touring car tires...

10-28-2016 | 08:51 AM

#5470

danny250r

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Would the hpi Saleen s7 body be legal to race in this class ??

10-28-2016 | 09:05 AM

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According to the official rules, nope even though it was an actual GT car that participated in actual races with the ALMS and LeMans.

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10-28-2016 | 09:41 AM

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http://www.usvintagetransam.com/rules/

10-28-2016 | 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by danny250r

Would the hpi Saleen s7 body be legal to race in this class ??

This falls under the discontinued body rule. HPi stopped making it. That is why its not on the list.

So feel free to run it , if you can find one.

10-28-2016 | 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SpidarX

I would like to see some manufacturers produce some lamborghinis. Im running an old hpi murcielago and its awesome in usgt. However they are now impossible to find.

http://deltaplastikusa.com/10th-scal...y-diablo-200mm

Also: (this is a gallardo, the http address is apparently for something else)

http://thebuildrc.com/1-10-nissan-sk...-red-1049.html

10-28-2016 | 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by glennhl

I blame the USGT guys because most clubs will stick with their rules since that is what you will have to use if you go to a big race. They should have never listed the DP bodies to begin with for GT racing. That was their big mistake. And now they are allowing bodies like the Mazda Furai concept car, that's just stupid.

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Originally Posted by SpeedySST

Wow. To me this sounds like you're telling us to shut up if we dont like it.

Here's the thing: we're doing it our way. Everybody complains about everything, so I know I don't care anymore. The rules are what we want to see. If you can get your track to do it your way, more power to you.

In the past we have listened to complaints, and all it gets us is more complaints.