Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > North American Regional Forums > Wisconsin & Illinois Racing
Trackside presents 'TRANS-AM' racing class! >

Trackside presents 'TRANS-AM' racing class!

Community
Wiki Posts
Search

Trackside presents 'TRANS-AM' racing class!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-05-2007, 06:08 PM
  #226  
Tech Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (8)
 
414MPH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: SE Wisconsin
Posts: 989
Trader Rating: 8 (100%+)
Default

Dave,
You got a PM... PM back if additional CAMARO secrets are required to help you shut down the MOPARS and FORDS.....lol

Camaros ARE the car to beat:
11/10 TQ Camaro WIN CAMARO Tues.
11/13 TQ Camaro WIN CAMARO Sat.
11/17 TQ Camaro WIN CAMARO Tues.
11/20 TQ Camaro WIN CAMARO Sat.
11/25 TQ Camaro WIN CAMARO Tues.
11/27 TQ Camaro WIN CAMARO Sun.
12/04 TQ Camaro WIN CAMARO Tues.

Looks like ALL races have been DOMINATED by CHEVY!!!!!!
414MPH is offline  
Old 12-05-2007, 07:23 PM
  #227  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Ridge_Racer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 445
Trader Rating: 1 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by dragracer72nova
Well I was planning on racing last night but.......with the SNOW we got driving over started to become a pain! So I take it the racing was good! How close was the finish?


414mph you got a pm.

Dave H.
Take a look
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up6_xLi5ziY
Ridge_Racer is offline  
Old 12-05-2007, 07:37 PM
  #228  
Tech Addict
 
Waltrip55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Posts: 578
Default

^^Awesome race
Waltrip55 is offline  
Old 12-06-2007, 07:43 AM
  #229  
Tech Rookie
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 10
Default setup

thanks for the info on the wheels and tires. Im just getting back into onroad racing, and would like to know if you guys can give any advice on setting up a tao4 for this class as far as like gear ratio's and suspension set ups. any info would be great thanks .
bhamer2 is offline  
Old 12-06-2007, 07:55 AM
  #230  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (22)
 
f1larry's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Posts: 2,268
Trader Rating: 22 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by bhamer2
thanks for the info on the wheels and tires. Im just getting back into onroad racing, and would like to know if you guys can give any advice on setting up a tao4 for this class as far as like gear ratio's and suspension set ups. any info would be great thanks .

I have not set my car up yet but from what the guys have been telling me is start with a final drive ratio of 6.9 and work down from there. As far as setup just start with a basic setup that has worked on the car and adjust from there.
f1larry is offline  
Old 12-06-2007, 10:25 AM
  #231  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (31)
 
Racer X79's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cocoa, FL
Posts: 416
Trader Rating: 31 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by bhamer2
thanks for the info on the wheels and tires. Im just getting back into onroad racing, and would like to know if you guys can give any advice on setting up a tao4 for this class as far as like gear ratio's and suspension set ups. any info would be great thanks .
I'd try pretty close to a GT3 type set up, I run(with the graphite shock towers)white springs/50 wt/2 hole piston in the front, blue springs/30 wt/2 hole piston in the rear, about -1 deg. camber all around, 5.5mm ride height all around, and try to achive .5 to 1 deg. toe in the rear. If you have the plastic shock towers, go down 1 step on the springs(blue/yellow). You're also going to need to space the front wheels out about 2mm each side to clear the steering hubs. Just a guess anyway, it should get you pretty close.

p.s.-If you run a Camaro, you're pretty much going to beat a lot of Mustangs and Cudas no matter what.
Racer X79 is offline  
Old 12-06-2007, 12:47 PM
  #232  
Tech Rookie
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 10
Talking chevy lol

CAMARO...dont make me laugh...no they dont make the body i really want some im gonna settle on the 66 mustang, there were to many camaros and cudas in the mix when i first saw the classes. The body I really want is a Trans am Firebird body...
bhamer2 is offline  
Old 12-06-2007, 01:26 PM
  #233  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Ridge_Racer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 445
Trader Rating: 1 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by bhamer2
CAMARO...dont make me laugh...no they dont make the body i really want some im gonna settle on the 66 mustang, there were to many camaros and cudas in the mix when i first saw the classes. The body I really want is a Trans am Firebird body...

Firebird eh? that would be a true underdog
Ridge_Racer is offline  
Old 12-06-2007, 01:39 PM
  #234  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (32)
 
Kevin K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: In a land of mini-mighty mental giants
Posts: 8,854
Trader Rating: 32 (100%+)
Default

PONTIAC....here is what that stands for

Poor
Old
Nit-wit
Thinks
Its
A
Cadillac
Kevin K is offline  
Old 12-06-2007, 01:58 PM
  #235  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (31)
 
Racer X79's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cocoa, FL
Posts: 416
Trader Rating: 31 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by bhamer2
CAMARO...dont make me laugh...no they dont make the body i really want some im gonna settle on the 66 mustang, there were to many camaros and cudas in the mix when i first saw the classes. The body I really want is a Trans am Firebird body...
Umm....a Camaro is a lot closer to a Firebird than a Mustang is...

I would also run a Firebird body if they made one, a 1969 or 1970 T/A would be awesome. Pretty much any 2nd generation F-Body would be cool too.
Racer X79 is offline  
Old 12-06-2007, 02:42 PM
  #236  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (114)
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Janesville, Wisconsin
Posts: 2,919
Trader Rating: 114 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by Ridge_Racer

Thank you Ridge_Racer!
Great Race.....Wish I could have seen it in person.
I hope to be there next Tuesday!
Dave
dragracer72nova is offline  
Old 12-06-2007, 03:28 PM
  #237  
Tech Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
snoopyrc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Tunnel Hill GA
Posts: 5,046
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by Josh H
Thats like walking into the playboy mansion and saying "what ...no fat chicks"
Actually ABC makes several shells that represent Trans Am approprate Datsuns of the late 60s and early 70's. The thing is you have to use their generic mini chassis in order to compete with a touring car otherwise the only thing you can mount them on is a Tamiya M chassis. I love those old Datsuns so whatever. Bring on the fat chicks.
snoopyrc is offline  
Old 12-06-2007, 03:34 PM
  #238  
Tech Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (8)
 
414MPH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: SE Wisconsin
Posts: 989
Trader Rating: 8 (100%+)
Default

I almost hate to admit it... but I am thinking of running TA @ Trackside this Saturday and skipping the Hurricain race at "the track" down on the boarder.

I think TA is more fun and it will be less expensive too .

Who all is running TA this Saturday, please help me make up my mind. The more the merrier .

MPH
414MPH is offline  
Old 12-06-2007, 03:47 PM
  #239  
Doc
Tech Adept
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 211
Default

I'll make it if i can find another doc to cover urgent care on sat.

Sheit, I thought road course was gonna be on sundays!



bruce
Doc is offline  
Old 12-06-2007, 06:46 PM
  #240  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (31)
 
Racer X79's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cocoa, FL
Posts: 416
Trader Rating: 31 (100%+)
Default

I'm in for Saturday, it was "suggested" to me that Tuesdays were getting a little late for the boy. Are there still 3 qualifiers and a main, and about what time have the races been getting finished?
Racer X79 is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.