My local rc track is going to turn there indoor track into a oval dirt track for a once a month race during the summer season. I have a T4 that I bought for parts that the chassis was modified for oval racing. The right side of the chassis was cut-off past the battery case and the battery was moved to the left of the chassis. I have everything to put it back together and was wondering if all you oval racers have some idea what class I could use the truck for? I know some of the racers are planning on running the losi eight late model, but I am not sure what other classes are out there? Any input would be helpful

Thx.

Well, depending on the classes they are running, I would say like stock truck or mod truck. At our track I run a T4 with a 27t with bsr or crc foams. I run a losi xxxt also I run it with either 13.5 or 10.5 in it. I like the trucks better than the touring car latemodels. The suspension soaks up the imperfections. You have to play with the springs and stuff untill you find a good setup to that track. The T4 is a good stable oval platform though. Good luck.:dude:

yea find out what the track is running and then set up for that.

thx. for the replys. I posted this subject on the local forum where I will be racng and no one else seams to be interested in running electric. Looks like everyone is considering the losi eightL or gas truck. I also have a gt2 that I may convert to a late model?

I run a 13.5 in my t4 you just have to find out what classes are going to be run at your track then tune for that class the T 4 is a great oval runner if tuned right and with a 13.5 is fast have fun and good luck

Well if everyone at my track runs gas truck. I was wondering if there is any advantage to putting a conversion kit from speedys racing parts? And what does it do? Lower CG?
Thx. for input

save your money use some associated shock spacers or fuel tubing in your shocks and you'll be doing the same thing , the only advantage to the speedys set up is a larger variety of shock springs to choose from

Thx. disruptor. So I should use some limiters inside the shocks right. Not outside. I know this seams like a dumb question. But figured I'd ask.

yes on the inside but to many and you will not have much travel on your shocks

sbrady is correct just try to measure the size so they will be equal on both

I have run my T3 in the gas truck class before and did well. If you do too well expect complaints from the gas drivers.:(

I will say this. We have been running 10.5 as a 19t/mod truck class. Both myself and a fellow racer were turning times competitive with the gas trucks. In fact Wade drove with the gas trucks and was doing well, but the gas trucks are heavier in a shoving/hacking match. It is always a hoot to come out of the corners with the front end in the air while turning low 6's. Electric life is Great!:dude:

We run modified trucks at TEA's Hobbyshop (http://www.teashobbyshop.com) and all of the fast guys are running unmodified chassis and suspension. Would offset weight, shorter left arms and shorter shocks make a difference? Hard to say, but I'd be willing to say it's negligable. My T4 has B4 shock towers, truck front shocks in the rear and TC3 shocks in the front and I don't get around the track any better than the guys running stock suspensions. The battle for TQ is always within 2 laps between the top 5 drivers, usually 10+ trucks showing up every night.

I have a RC10T3 I built for Dirt Oval. I've been wanting to move the battery to the left.
Any ideas?
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I have a RC10T3 I built for Dirt Oval. I've been wanting to move the battery to the left.
Any ideas?
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If I were to do it I'd cut down the side of the "tub" and fasten in Associated battery trays to the left of the stock battery tray.