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Anyone interested in running Spec Slash on Sunday? I plan to race.

wwddww34

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Here are all available race results for Indy RC World's Friday Electric Series:

1. 01-09-2015 - Race #1 Electric Series
2. 01-16-2015 - Race #2 Electric Series
3. 01-23-2015 - Race #3 Electric Series
4. 02-06-2015 - Race #4 Electric Series
5. 02-13-2015 - Race #5 Electric Series

Ihaveaquestion

I'm new to wheeled rc vehicles but my wife picked me up this associated 4.2. Will I be able to run here or do I need to buy a buggy or sct? Its the bone stock rtr package so Idk what rules and classes are. Bashing just isn't a lot of fun for me...I live right around the corner from Indy r/c I just found out lol.
Also, if I can run this rig, do I stand a snowball's chance in hell of actually being competitive or will I be outrun by everything?
I know I'm still learning but getting your balls kicked in doesn't do a whole lot for the fun factor.

mkiiina

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Welcome to the wheeled rc world!

A T4.2 (assuming here) would be in the mod stadium truck class. The class makes from time to time and can be pretty competitive. I have a 22T i need to dust off and run actually.

Yes you can be competitive with that platform but you will want to practice and play with the setup some to suit the track and your driving style. Its pretty rare that the out of the box setup works for a racing environment. The 3300 motor you have is about a 10.5 and should be just enough power to get you over everything but you may want to swap out the esc and motor at a later date for something that is more adjustable.

Last item would be tires. The stock tires are great for all around running but for racing you might want to get a set of holeshots, dirt webs, or something in a soft small pin.

Hope this helps!

Ihaveaquestion

Great! Thanks for the help!
Is there even a such thing as a decent budget motor esc combo that's worth a darn?
I have actually been looking at the dirt webs maybe I'll go ahead and pull the trigger on a set.
Question about tires on stadium trucks...should I always run knobs in the rear and ribs up front like it came or should I change that?

mkiiina

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Check out the hobbywing gear (the extreme stock would be a good choice imho). A sensored set up is what to look for, something in a 10.5-8.5 turn would be a good choice. Much hotter than that and its hard to put the power down. Used is always an option as well.

Way back when ribs up front was THE ticket, more recently I see guys running the same tire all the way around. Gives more forward traction and helps the car turn in better. I forgot to mention that I really like barcodes/suburbs as well.

If you really want to get into racing and avoid a good bit of that nonsense, get a 2wd brushed slash. Indy runs an excellent Spec class (had 20 trucks last week!) and it becomes all about the driving because everyone has the same gear.

BrianTx01

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If anyone has an interest in a stadium truck class let me know...I can dust off my T4.

Mr. McGoo

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I would dust my T4 off as well for Friday night racing!

gofast072

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Do we have to bring our own chairs or is there chairs there, been awhile since ive been down there i know there is tables and power.

steve_dunlop

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I still need to get down there to run some laps. What are the best days to get track time without the fast guys beating me up?

rfleck

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There are plenty of chairs. No need to bring yours.

Rodarbal

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Ok, our Spec Slash class down here hasn't taken off yet, but a question was raised today concerning stock, available Traxxas SC tires. From what I know, depending on which Slash kit you get you'll end up with one of six tires. Or was there ever only one tire sold in the 2wd Slash RTRs? There are three tread patterns and two compounds. Are all of them legal at Indy or are the S1 compounds, Kumhos and BFGs banned?

Not sure if this is a complete list, but this is what I found:

• #5871 Tires, off-road racing, SCT dual profile 4.3x1.7- 2.2/3.0" (2)/ foam inserts (2)
• #5871R Tires, Ultra soft, S1 compound for off-road racing, SCT dual profile 4.3x1.7- 2.2/3.0" (2)/ foam inserts (2)
  
• #6870 Tires, Kumho (dual profile 4.3x1.7- 2.2/3.0") (2)/ foam inserts (2)
• #6870R Tires, Kumho, ultra-soft (S1 off-road racing compound) (dual profile 4.3x1.7- 2.2/3.0") (2)/ foam inserts (2)
  
• #6871 Tires, BFGoodrich® Mud-Terrain T/A® KM2 (dual profile 4.3x1.7- 2.2/3.0") (2)/ foam inserts (2)
• #6871R Tires, BFGoodrich® Mud-Terrain T/A® KM2 , ultra-soft (S1 off-road racing compound) (dual profile 4.3x1.7- 2.2/3.0") (2)/ foam inserts (2)

Turns out the tires I've got are the 6870 (non-S1) Kumhos. Had them for years for bashing and definitely not grippy. LOL. I would hate to push for a spec class that I don't even have the right spec tires for.

wwddww34

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RJ, Yes your Kumho tires are OK for the Spec Slash class. The topic of "What are 'Stock Slash Tires'" came up at Indy RC World. The answer was in this chart provided by Traxxas. So basically if your tire and wheel are not listed in this Traxxas Chart, then it's considered illegal for the class.

mkiiina

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And for the record the Khumo's are the bomb diggity.

mkiiina

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Last race of the series tonight! Who's coming out?