JACO tire news
10-12-2005, 10:02 AM
#181
Originally Posted by Jack Rimer
They are saying that the tires are not ROAR legal. That's funny,the tires have won 3 ROAR Nationals in the past year. Last time I checked 3700's and 3800's weren't legal either, but you can run them. I believe it is a misunderstanding. These are not capped tires. Once the powers that be find out more about the tire, they may change their minds. We will see.
I am totally shocked if this is honestly going to be the case. We have been running the 2-Stage tires for a few weeks now and there is nothing else I would rather run. Not one broken wheel and the performance is just perfect.
With just over a month they really should be making this sort of thing very public. We are readily buying more and more tires to prepare for this event only to find out we need to go back and purchase another product.
Jack: Have the old compounds been updated with the new wheel? I would hate to go back to Parma =)
10-12-2005, 10:12 AM
#182
Originally Posted by Nick-C
Has this been stated on-line somewhere?
I am totally shocked if this is honestly going to be the case. We have been running the 2-Stage tires for a few weeks now and there is nothing else I would rather run. Not one broken wheel and the performance is just perfect.
With just over a month they really should be making this sort of thing very public. We are readily buying more and more tires to prepare for this event only to find out we need to go back and purchase another product.
Jack: Have the old compounds been updated with the new wheel? I would hate to go back to Parma =)
I am totally shocked if this is honestly going to be the case. We have been running the 2-Stage tires for a few weeks now and there is nothing else I would rather run. Not one broken wheel and the performance is just perfect.
With just over a month they really should be making this sort of thing very public. We are readily buying more and more tires to prepare for this event only to find out we need to go back and purchase another product.
Jack: Have the old compounds been updated with the new wheel? I would hate to go back to Parma =)
I haven't seen a broken wheel in several months...the newer Jaco wheels are holding up beautifully
10-12-2005, 10:14 AM
#183
All the tires are mounted on the same wheel. You may want to contact Mr. Bill to let him know how you feel. I don't think they realize that these tires are in widespread use, not just a one-off for team guys.
10-12-2005, 10:28 AM
#184
I already made a post over on TechTalk concerning this. I can see this blowing up in our faces now.
Getting Jaco tires has always been hard for us this time of year, imagine how bad it's going to be when everyone has to go re-buy a month before the champs. Half the field will be running Greens & Blues
Getting Jaco tires has always been hard for us this time of year, imagine how bad it's going to be when everyone has to go re-buy a month before the champs. Half the field will be running Greens & Blues
10-12-2005, 11:42 AM
#185
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Originally Posted by Nick-C
Has this been stated on-line somewhere?
I am totally shocked if this is honestly going to be the case. We have been running the 2-Stage tires for a few weeks now and there is nothing else I would rather run. Not one broken wheel and the performance is just perfect.
With just over a month they really should be making this sort of thing very public. We are readily buying more and more tires to prepare for this event only to find out we need to go back and purchase another product.
Jack: Have the old compounds been updated with the new wheel? I would hate to go back to Parma =)
I am totally shocked if this is honestly going to be the case. We have been running the 2-Stage tires for a few weeks now and there is nothing else I would rather run. Not one broken wheel and the performance is just perfect.
With just over a month they really should be making this sort of thing very public. We are readily buying more and more tires to prepare for this event only to find out we need to go back and purchase another product.
Jack: Have the old compounds been updated with the new wheel? I would hate to go back to Parma =)
Mr. Bill said it back on 5-10-2005. On the indoorchamps site's forum.
http://www.indoorchamps.com/XMB/view...p?tid=7&page=1
In the entry form he sends out with the rules all it says is foam tires only.
10-12-2005, 12:36 PM
#186
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INDOOR CHAMPS 2005
:P NO 2stage JACO TIRES
Guess I can stay home....Seems pretty stupid to not allow a foam tire that you can buy already. All hobbyshops have to do is order it!!
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INDOOR CHAMPS 2005
:P NO 2stage JACO TIRES
Guess I can stay home....Seems pretty stupid to not allow a foam tire that you can buy already. All hobbyshops have to do is order it!!
EA
10-12-2005, 01:18 PM
#188
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You know how ernie thinks, if he can't win-ban what is kicking his butt!
10-12-2005, 01:26 PM
#189
Let's not jump to conclusions. Perhaps it is simply a matter of Mr. Bill not being familiar with the tires. Sometimes what you don't know about can be intimidating. Let's see how this works out.
10-12-2005, 01:44 PM
#191
Originally Posted by Scott Fisher
Guys: This is one race. I am not defending any decisions, but it is one race. IF the decision holds and you can't run wraps, then just run something else. Jaco, TRC, Parma CRC etc all make foams that work equally well.
10-12-2005, 02:00 PM
#192
Originally Posted by Scott Fisher
Guys: This is one race. I am not defending any decisions, but it is one race. IF the decision holds and you can't run wraps, then just run something else. Jaco, TRC, Parma CRC etc all make foams that work equally well.
Why on earth would you want to take a poke at the Average Joe by taking away a product that helps make racing more economical. The only motivation I can detect here is either what Jack has stated or simple "Ernie-Business". Either way the only people this will hurt is us, I am pretty sure Jack's going to be fine either way.
Nick
10-12-2005, 10:26 PM
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This is what Mr. Bill's reply was.
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posted on 13-10-2005 at 12:38 AM
INDOOR CHAMPS 2005
WE AT THE CHAMPS WOULD NEVER DO ANYTHING TO MAKE THING HARDER FOR THE RACERS. WE ALWAYS TRY TO DO T IS BEST FOR THE RACE.
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posted on 13-10-2005 at 12:38 AM
INDOOR CHAMPS 2005
WE AT THE CHAMPS WOULD NEVER DO ANYTHING TO MAKE THING HARDER FOR THE RACERS. WE ALWAYS TRY TO DO T IS BEST FOR THE RACE.
Last edited by Brian Anthony; 10-12-2005 at 10:41 PM.
10-12-2005, 11:24 PM
#194
Jaco wraps isnt leagel in europe either, it was banned as soon as the EFRA members heard about them. increasing investments and more complicated for the racers was some reasons.
10-12-2005, 11:49 PM
#195
No, protecting GRP was the reason.....has nothing to do with costs or increased complicity....
Sorry, but this is pure politics......anyone who can't see it, makes Stevie Wonder think he has 20/20 vision....
Later EddieO
Sorry, but this is pure politics......anyone who can't see it, makes Stevie Wonder think he has 20/20 vision....
Later EddieO