5LikesAlex Racing Barracuda R2 & R3
10-31-2003, 10:21 PM
#6331
Originally posted by JIMC
Thanks Dave!!!
Thanks Randman!!!
I'll keep you guys posted as to how the build is going.
I also ordered the mid span arms for the tighter twisty track we will probably run, carpet by the way , and the short steering post set so I can run with out the gearbox covers.
I called the LHS and had them order a Protoform Alfa 2.0 to go on the car also!!!!
Not sure how I'll paint it up, but I have some ideas bouncin around....Spaz Stix has a killer new orange anodized color....hummmmm....maybe some Allclad chrome
Jim Crider
Team Crider Racing
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ON THE WAY-----Barracuda R2
HPI Pro 2.. Penguin & Hot Bodies
HPI Sport 2
HPI Nitro RS4
Calandra CarpetKnife
Tamiya F103RS
Thanks Dave!!!
Thanks Randman!!!
I'll keep you guys posted as to how the build is going.
I also ordered the mid span arms for the tighter twisty track we will probably run, carpet by the way , and the short steering post set so I can run with out the gearbox covers.
I called the LHS and had them order a Protoform Alfa 2.0 to go on the car also!!!!
Not sure how I'll paint it up, but I have some ideas bouncin around....Spaz Stix has a killer new orange anodized color....hummmmm....maybe some Allclad chrome
Jim Crider
Team Crider Racing
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ON THE WAY-----Barracuda R2
HPI Pro 2.. Penguin & Hot Bodies
HPI Sport 2
HPI Nitro RS4
Calandra CarpetKnife
Tamiya F103RS
10-31-2003, 10:25 PM
#6332
Originally posted by Randman
On that Alfa 2.0, I ran the body and really didn't like it, thats the same thing quite a few others have said as well, I'd recommend the Losi Alfa instead, gives an all around better feeling car, and still has gobbs of steering.
On that Alfa 2.0, I ran the body and really didn't like it, thats the same thing quite a few others have said as well, I'd recommend the Losi Alfa instead, gives an all around better feeling car, and still has gobbs of steering.
??? Really..?
... I rather Like the 2.0 Alfa...it has gobbs of turn in and steering.... I have used the Losi Alfa and I find that it's a bit on the narrow side for the Barracuda R2
-Dave
10-31-2003, 10:28 PM
#6333
Originally posted by JIMC
I tried the New Tamiya Translucent dark blue with the chrome behind it and got a nice blue anodized color,
I tried two coats of blue.....I'd try just one coat next time
Jim C
I tried the New Tamiya Translucent dark blue with the chrome behind it and got a nice blue anodized color,
I tried two coats of blue.....I'd try just one coat next time
Jim C
Tamiya clear colors are rather nice aren"t they
But you ought to see the new Stuff that they have out now.....Frost colors
Frost Purple
Frost Green
Frost Orange
Frost Yellow
they came out this week and I saw the way that they looked at the Tokyo Hobby show......
Very very nice
-Dave
10-31-2003, 10:28 PM
#6334
Dave,
by any chance you gonna answer your PM?
Dan
by any chance you gonna answer your PM?
Dan
10-31-2003, 10:31 PM
#6335
Originally posted by JDM_DOHC_SiR
??? Really..? ... I rather Like the 2.0 Alfa...it has gobbs of turn in and steering.... I have used the Losi Alfa and I find that it's a bit on the narrow side for the Barracuda R2
-Dave
??? Really..?
... I rather Like the 2.0 Alfa...it has gobbs of turn in and steering.... I have used the Losi Alfa and I find that it's a bit on the narrow side for the Barracuda R2-Dave
10-31-2003, 10:33 PM
#6337
Originally posted by Randman
It does have a ton of steering, but no traction on the rear end I thought...
It does have a ton of steering, but no traction on the rear end I thought...
But I have found that if you trim down the rear wing and don't use the de-fusers on the wing you will actually be able to get the rear to rotate a bit more
-Dave
10-31-2003, 10:40 PM
#6338
Originally posted by JDM_DOHC_SiR
... It has tones of both
But I have found that if you trim down the rear wing and don't use the de-fusers on the wing you will actually be able to get the rear to rotate a bit more
-Dave
... It has tones of both
But I have found that if you trim down the rear wing and don't use the de-fusers on the wing you will actually be able to get the rear to rotate a bit more
-Dave
10-31-2003, 10:51 PM
#6339
Originally posted by Randman
I tried that body back to back with my stratus 2.0, and there was a huge difference. The stratus doesnt have as much steering (thats obvious) but it was very well planted. The Alfa 2.0 had a lot of steering, but the back was sliding all over the place. The Losi Alfa seemed to be right in the middle, it had a lot of steering, but the back end was planted as well.
I tried that body back to back with my stratus 2.0, and there was a huge difference. The stratus doesnt have as much steering (thats obvious) but it was very well planted. The Alfa 2.0 had a lot of steering, but the back was sliding all over the place. The Losi Alfa seemed to be right in the middle, it had a lot of steering, but the back end was planted as well.
IC... you ought to try the New Ride MKII or the GT350 Chevron body
but the Buggatti is still my favorite all around... that thing is fast and has grip everywhere
-=Dave
10-31-2003, 11:43 PM
#6341
Think I'll have to try the Mk II since everyone will be getting the GT350 now where can I get one.... 
I've been using the Alfa 2.0 for some time now, I like it's steering but not sure about rear end grip. If I'm having problems with setup I sometimes go back to my old 300M, which is just nice and neutral. It just feels a little slow getting into corners though when I use the 300M.
So Dave you going to PM me with what I want to know?
now where can I get one.... I've been using the Alfa 2.0 for some time now, I like it's steering but not sure about rear end grip. If I'm having problems with setup I sometimes go back to my old 300M, which is just nice and neutral. It just feels a little slow getting into corners though when I use the 300M.
So Dave you going to PM me with what I want to know?
11-01-2003, 02:40 AM
#6343
Tech Master
Hi Dave,did you find the number for me yet,also can you get the PM?
Thanks.
Thanks.
11-01-2003, 08:55 AM
#6345
I think the MKII is Ride's own version of the Dodge Stratus. If I remember correctly what I saw in the Japanese Mag.
Steve Wang
Steve Wang