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11-05-2006 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by SlowerOne
...and may now start to roll, Brian, as the TC guys have got themselves into a looney-loop over the number of cells to run - 4 in Japan, 5 now in Europe, and 6 in the US (so far!). It's looking more and more as though people will now do 'something else' in the summer, and 12th in the Winter - or all year round in Florida!
I hope you, OD and Jason won't forget Europe as a market - we'd all love to have your cars available, especially in the UK. The UK 12th market has quite a high average age, but it also means there is a bit of money available, and 12th isn't exactly expensive. A 12L is about £140, and a Corally 12X is £300 retail - so plenty of scope! OK, do I have to beg now?!!
12th rocks - or is there an echo in this thread?!!
I hope you, OD and Jason won't forget Europe as a market - we'd all love to have your cars available, especially in the UK. The UK 12th market has quite a high average age, but it also means there is a bit of money available, and 12th isn't exactly expensive. A 12L is about £140, and a Corally 12X is £300 retail - so plenty of scope! OK, do I have to beg now?!!
12th rocks - or is there an echo in this thread?!!
As for seeing OD12s in Europe, that is quite doable on an individual basis. I'm still a teeny tiny company compared to almost any other car maker on this thread, but I do know how to ship.
And just so Jason and Brian don't have all the fun, we are working on a few ideas too
Just stuff to make your 1/12th scale experience more enjoyable. 
1/12th does indeed rock! (there's that echo again!)
11-05-2006 | 10:27 AM
cool deal od.when am i gonna get some pics punk!! 
i agree on slowing tc down a bit.i have been testing with 4 cell TC and they are a little slower but handle better than 6 cell.most guys that dont want 4 cell TC are stock racers.19 turn 4 cell is faster than stock 6 cell and mod 4 cell is faster than 19 turn 6 cell.stock will just be eliminated.speed is cool but handling is also.i choose a little less speed and better handling
i agree on slowing tc down a bit.i have been testing with 4 cell TC and they are a little slower but handle better than 6 cell.most guys that dont want 4 cell TC are stock racers.19 turn 4 cell is faster than stock 6 cell and mod 4 cell is faster than 19 turn 6 cell.stock will just be eliminated.speed is cool but handling is also.i choose a little less speed and better handling
11-05-2006 | 10:29 AM
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1...0/IMG_2638.jpg
I have seen several racers use this center shock mount idea (mostly on the bottom attachment point). I gathered the parts and tried it but I ended up with a "V" in my center shock as the bottom captured ball wouldn't allow the shock body to pivot up far enough to match the angle of the shaft. Does everyone just shim the bottom of the shock up a BUNCH or am I missing something else? The "V" in my shock was enough that I could feel the shock grind when I compressed it. Fo r the time being I have just removed the captured ball and am using the standard AE ball cups and studs despite thier play.
Along with this, I am wondering how much change or what change to expect shimming the shock up will have. I am running a 12L4 with the CRC shock shown in the picture above.
I have seen several racers use this center shock mount idea (mostly on the bottom attachment point). I gathered the parts and tried it but I ended up with a "V" in my center shock as the bottom captured ball wouldn't allow the shock body to pivot up far enough to match the angle of the shaft. Does everyone just shim the bottom of the shock up a BUNCH or am I missing something else? The "V" in my shock was enough that I could feel the shock grind when I compressed it. Fo r the time being I have just removed the captured ball and am using the standard AE ball cups and studs despite thier play.
Along with this, I am wondering how much change or what change to expect shimming the shock up will have. I am running a 12L4 with the CRC shock shown in the picture above.
11-05-2006 | 10:45 AM
Originally Posted by andrewdoherty
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1...0/IMG_2638.jpg
I have seen several racers use this center shock mount idea (mostly on the bottom attachment point). I gathered the parts and tried it but I ended up with a "V" in my center shock as the bottom captured ball wouldn't allow the shock body to pivot up far enough to match the angle of the shaft. Does everyone just shim the bottom of the shock up a BUNCH or am I missing something else? The "V" in my shock was enough that I could feel the shock grind when I compressed it. Fo r the time being I have just removed the captured ball and am using the standard AE ball cups and studs despite thier play.
Along with this, I am wondering how much change or what change to expect shimming the shock up will have. I am running a 12L4 with the CRC shock shown in the picture above.
I have seen several racers use this center shock mount idea (mostly on the bottom attachment point). I gathered the parts and tried it but I ended up with a "V" in my center shock as the bottom captured ball wouldn't allow the shock body to pivot up far enough to match the angle of the shaft. Does everyone just shim the bottom of the shock up a BUNCH or am I missing something else? The "V" in my shock was enough that I could feel the shock grind when I compressed it. Fo r the time being I have just removed the captured ball and am using the standard AE ball cups and studs despite thier play.
Along with this, I am wondering how much change or what change to expect shimming the shock up will have. I am running a 12L4 with the CRC shock shown in the picture above.
11-05-2006 | 11:25 AM
oops. I guess mark paynes website doesn't like me. Any of the pictures on his site that show his center shock show what I am talking about.
www.12thrc.com
www.12thrc.com
11-05-2006 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by protc3
cool deal od.when am i gonna get some pics punk!!
i agree on slowing tc down a bit.i have been testing with 4 cell TC and they are a little slower but handle better than 6 cell.most guys that dont want 4 cell TC are stock racers.19 turn 4 cell is faster than stock 6 cell and mod 4 cell is faster than 19 turn 6 cell.stock will just be eliminated.speed is cool but handling is also.i choose a little less speed and better handling
i agree on slowing tc down a bit.i have been testing with 4 cell TC and they are a little slower but handle better than 6 cell.most guys that dont want 4 cell TC are stock racers.19 turn 4 cell is faster than stock 6 cell and mod 4 cell is faster than 19 turn 6 cell.stock will just be eliminated.speed is cool but handling is also.i choose a little less speed and better handling
You hit the nail on the head, it's about the balance of speed and handling, a little less speed and better handling can make for better racing because the car is more drivable. I've been busy keeping team cars on the track and other every day work but my OD/BMI car is on the bench and I will post pictures when its done.
I'm setting it up for mod carpet, hoo boy!!
11-05-2006 | 01:39 PM
thats cool OD.im gonna be running carpet mod so i can get a a good setup for the car for the snowbirds.Paul Wynn and Billy Easton will be running my 1/12th car at the birds and i gotta find a good setup for them.im up in the air right now on which class im gonna run.i gotta make up my mind soon
11-05-2006 | 10:19 PM
Originally Posted by protc3
cool deal od.when am i gonna get some pics punk!!
i agree on slowing tc down a bit.i have been testing with 4 cell TC and they are a little slower but handle better than 6 cell.most guys that dont want 4 cell TC are stock racers.19 turn 4 cell is faster than stock 6 cell and mod 4 cell is faster than 19 turn 6 cell.stock will just be eliminated.speed is cool but handling is also.i choose a little less speed and better handling
i agree on slowing tc down a bit.i have been testing with 4 cell TC and they are a little slower but handle better than 6 cell.most guys that dont want 4 cell TC are stock racers.19 turn 4 cell is faster than stock 6 cell and mod 4 cell is faster than 19 turn 6 cell.stock will just be eliminated.speed is cool but handling is also.i choose a little less speed and better handling
.You tried the new parma 12th scale shell yet? Just wondering since I know you like the regular speed8 alot.
