GT class--buggy-based on road!
05-10-2011, 02:37 PM
#5972
As most of you know, The GT class for the Texas Biggie is sponsored by IGT Hobbies, and with the recent confusion on class rules, myself and Bob Ingersoll have came up with a simple set of rules, since this is a "True Open" class, but still room for some basic rules. They are posted below.
Next year we hope to offer 2 classes, a "Spec" class and a "True Open" class, and the "Spec" class will be based on the rules that Juan (JLock) developed a few years back.
A "True Open" class allows current 1/8 GT owners and new racers the ability to "run what the brung" without having to buy new equipment. We just want to build up the racer base first, then we can split to a "Spec" class.
Thanks to all IGT Hobbies, Texas Biggie, and SWCS supporters, and we hope to see you at the race!
Next year we hope to offer 2 classes, a "Spec" class and a "True Open" class, and the "Spec" class will be based on the rules that Juan (JLock) developed a few years back.
A "True Open" class allows current 1/8 GT owners and new racers the ability to "run what the brung" without having to buy new equipment. We just want to build up the racer base first, then we can split to a "Spec" class.
Thanks to all IGT Hobbies, Texas Biggie, and SWCS supporters, and we hope to see you at the race!
CONGRATS !!, very nice and simple rules ... wish you the best on the event !! ...
Even when im not on the road of "full open" as it allows a "race of wallets" (high end onroad or rally engines, centax clutches, etc), i do believe that "as a starting set of rules", being full open is a good thing as will bring more cars to the track ... once you have enough driver volume, go down on fine tuning the OPEN and SPEC classes ... anyway, good luck !!
Last edited by Tabushi; 05-10-2011 at 03:28 PM.
05-10-2011, 03:35 PM
#5973
Congrats Bill on your 1st set of GT rules set in stone.
There're a lot like ours, with the exception of you leaving the door open for racers to run with centax/slider or adjustable clutches, buggy/truggy chassis mount wings and driver assisted electronics = D-Boxes.
Other than that, you’re getting close to something solid there.
Good luck with that.
There're a lot like ours, with the exception of you leaving the door open for racers to run with centax/slider or adjustable clutches, buggy/truggy chassis mount wings and driver assisted electronics = D-Boxes.
Other than that, you’re getting close to something solid there.
Good luck with that.
05-10-2011, 03:41 PM
#5974
Congrats Bill on your 1st set of GT rules set in stone.
There're a lot like ours, with the exception of you leaving the door open for racers to run with centax/slider or adjustable clutches, buggy/truggy chassis mount wings and driver assisted electronics = D-Boxes.
Other than that, you’re getting close to something solid there.
Good luck with that.
There're a lot like ours, with the exception of you leaving the door open for racers to run with centax/slider or adjustable clutches, buggy/truggy chassis mount wings and driver assisted electronics = D-Boxes.
Other than that, you’re getting close to something solid there.
Good luck with that.
05-10-2011, 03:49 PM
#5975
At the risk of starting another 7 page war here, gonna say what needs to be said.
D-boxes are for guys that can't drive without them,
Have fun & smile!
D-boxes are for guys that can't drive without them,
Have fun & smile!
05-10-2011, 05:20 PM
#5976
Yes, I changed the shock towers and bought a set of GT1 shocks to use on it. You will also need all the body post stuff and front bumper stuff to complete it. The only issue you will have is that the hinge pins for the upper arms are a little short and don't pass all te way through the onroad shock tower. I have some that were longer and had to space them up. If you can find some hinge pins about 42-43mm long, that will solve the issue.
05-10-2011, 05:24 PM
#5978
05-10-2011, 05:38 PM
#5979
Tech Adept
very nice body
05-10-2011, 05:42 PM
#5980
i did the same with an old 777sp2wc chassis, i just punched holes in the chassis and used a tekno rc motor mount and a rcmonster battery tray (tekno rc will also work). some of my friends used my buddy's rcmonster mikes conversion. i use a 17t pinion mod1 with a mmm2200kv anf hyperion battery and get temps around 12-135 on motor and 110 on the esc....what conversion did u use. and ill post pics if ud like
05-10-2011, 07:16 PM
#5983
jrz93,
Just got through testing the car again with a 15T pinion. It definitely woke the car up some. Temps were still 106F degrees on the motor and 94F degrees on the ESC. Now, just need to tune the suspension some more and maybe try that 17T pinion you are using.
Just got through testing the car again with a 15T pinion. It definitely woke the car up some. Temps were still 106F degrees on the motor and 94F degrees on the ESC. Now, just need to tune the suspension some more and maybe try that 17T pinion you are using.
05-10-2011, 07:20 PM
#5984
05-10-2011, 07:32 PM
#5985
For Kyosho, 17/44 is the ticket for small tracks, larger tracks need a 20/44, but you'll need to put a fan on the motor. http://www.igthobbies.com/CASTLE-CRE...ROUD_p_66.html
Last edited by JLock; 05-11-2011 at 06:24 AM.