thanks buddy.just for a little more info on the car,it will be coming with the new IRS nickle teflon coated shock,there big ring diff axle,and battery locator plates.i will also be contacting boca for the bearings.at this point in time i will be selling the car with an AE front end but i am working on a new front end for the car.the new front end will work similar to the AE with less slop and a little more adjustablility. i have alot in the pipeline for 1/12th.i have really been enjoying 1/12th racing and i think i will be putting alot more emphasis on the 1/12th product line.i look to really put alot of new inovative products out for the cars to give back to this end of the hobby that i really enjoy.

Has it been tested on both asphalt and carpet?

Hey All,
I am new to 1/12 scale (making the jump from touring car) and would like some help in gearing my CRC Gen X. What rollout would you recommend for a 9X1 motor on a medium to large carpet track. Any help would be appreciated.
-Kane
PS- And regardless of the post a few above mine please no comments on: "You should start with a stock motor!" I race a 7 turn in my touring car and when I raced my friends 1/12 scale one night with a 12 turn I found myself wanting more speed.

it was tested on carpet only so far.this coming weekend will be its asphalt testing.i will keep you posted

Will the brushless motors fit OK in the top plate?

i am making new rear pod plates(upper and aluminum side pods) to accomodate the brushless system.i used my old ones in the pic for testing only.the new set up will fit brushless with ease.

I want 1 for Xmas this year not next

if all goes according to plan,i will get things rolling in production after next weekends testing.christmas will be a stretch but they will be ready before the snowbirds.

parts support will be extremely good with this car.i will be running a very large volume of replacement parts with the first run.i dont want the "car specific parts" to turn anyone away.i am taking this very seriously and will not overlook the details.

Newbie question:

I drive the FTTC4 on foams with a zesty stock motor with foam tires.

Is a stock 1/12 much faster than this in a straight line (As I understand it the corning speeds are just higher)?

Are the 1/12 cars any more/less durable than touring cars?

Are the foam tires any more/less durable than 1/10 foams?

Section 8,
While touring cars are pretty tough, 1/12th is even tougher. They simply don't break. Generally, that's because there are so few parts in 1/12th cars. Touring racers are often bending dogbones, and breaking suspension parts. Touring cars cost twice as much to purchase, twice as many parts to repair/upgrade, they weigh more therefore the tires wear more, and 2 more cells to purchase so batteries cost more.

In a long straight line, a touring car would be pretty fast due to it's extra cells. However, on a road course, 1/12th is just as fast, or faster. Plus we race 8 minutes for the same price as 5 minute touring races

I think the popularity of touring cars is they are easier for new racers to learn on when they are practicing in the street, driveway, or parking lots. This is because of 4 wheel drive and 4 wheel independant suspension. When you have a touring car on asphalt, you can mash on the throttle and it will stay under control. With a 1/12th, you have to think about your throttle finger as much as steering. Otherwise you'll just spin out. That's why many people will tell you, "If you can drive 1/12th, you can drive anything".

Did anybody try the new Parma Speed 8 High Downforce? Is it good for modified or is it made for stock/19turn?

Thanks,

-Hugo

<<That's why many people will tell you, "If you can drive 1/12th, you can drive anything".>>

Words to live by for sure!!

the high downforce speed 8 will work in any class.i prefer a speed 12 for mod and the speed 8 or speed 12 for 19 turn.on asphalt i always prefer a speed 8.its something you will just have to try i guess.

ran the BMI DB12 today with the GTB and with the novak 13.5 motor among a full field of 19t , the car was really good and ended uo with a 64mm rollout and the motor still could go up ate least 3 more teeth, and still came off the track around 110 degrees. Qualified 5th in the A and finish 4th (I think),