I’m a 1/12 beginner and I’m learning new things every time I hit the track. This weekend I found out the importance of proper tire prep/maintenance. I trued my own set of tires for the first time. Also glued and maintained them myself. I read hanulec mention somewhere deep in this thread that after a run or two to ‘reglue the tires and cut them’. That didn’t make sense to me until this weekend.

The tires I cut (purple stripe spec) were really fast. But after the first qualifier run, they wore down a bit that the glued edge became a tiny lip. I sanded the lip down (the glue face was still in tact and not broken in any places) and the tires just kept their consistency throughout the day (obviously adjusting the ride height to 3.5mm, accordingly) . this is black CRC carpet at 360v2 in NY

Thank You to this thread for being kind to beginners. 1/12 is a really great class.

Just my 2 cents but if you plan on running often it would be better to have 4-5 sets. Ride height doesn't change and car will be way more consistent. It actually saves money because tires don't wear nearly as much on the first run as they do after several soaks. 5 sets could last 2-3 months versus a set per day. Then you have all week to do proper maintenance since tires are such a huge part of the game. Get your soak time and dry time down and you will be able to compare changes also. Running the same set over and over will make the car drive different each time out and probably be slower each time out in spec. When they sit all week and you barely skim them it's like always being on fresh foam. Good luck

So, bring 5 sets of tires. One for each Q and one for the main, and one set for practice? That way no setup or ride height issues?

Then true at home and reset ride height for the next week?

I think all of my local tracks are running spec purple stripes so that's very doable for me. But I think that 3 sets will be fine. 1 for practice, 1 for q's, one for the main.

How do you usually dope your tires through the day?

For sure you need at least two set of tires even for club race. They definetly are biggest part of car setting.

I am returning from a long break and the black carpet is pretty cool for grip but the tire situation is a headache. I actually think I prefer old grey carpet for club racing.

The critical thing is to sand glue edge square after every run and if you run on a track with corner dot you need to check for glue chip or cracks. You can try cleaning the tires between each run with motor spray, lighter fluid or naphtha.

Naptha is much cheaper than lighter fluid.

Zee Nyc,

My car is a dinosaur. Straight out of 2011.

Top Rebel 12 just plain works.

Hey everyone,

It was reported that this wiki couldn't be edited for some time. We think we fixed the issue, but can some of you try making an edit to the wiki and letting is know if it works on your accounts too?

Not sure about the headlight decals, but here is a link to some sweet window decals for the body.

https://www.genesisrcraceway.com/sho...th-body-masks/

Thanks.

For those of you running on CRC black carpet and want to try a rear solid axle. Don't waste your money on a aftermarket axle! Yokomo came out with a very smart product that you only replace the diff rings and it makes it solid.
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I saw that but no one has it stock yet. I did talk to AMain and they said they will be carrying but no ETA. We will have to play the waiting game in mean time, unless someone can design one and have it 3D printed.

I have a 3D printer....