http://images19.fotki.com/v193/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3118-vi.jpg
http://images12.fotki.com/v237/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3153-vi.jpg
http://images56.fotki.com/v1601/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3216-vi.jpg
http://images53.fotki.com/v1610/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3184-vi.jpg
http://images56.fotki.com/v1602/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3215-vi.jpg
http://images12.fotki.com/v240/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3198-vi.jpg

http://images19.fotki.com/v207/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3248-vi.jpg
http://images12.fotki.com/v240/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3202-vi.jpg
http://images19.fotki.com/v193/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3449-vi.jpg
http://images112.fotki.com/v589/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3206-vi.jpg
http://images54.fotki.com/v514/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3464-vi.jpg
http://images54.fotki.com/v202/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3434-vi.jpg

Nitro Late Model:
http://images56.fotki.com/v701/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3324-vi.jpg
http://images19.fotki.com/v193/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3335-vi.jpg
http://images56.fotki.com/v1601/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3254-vi.jpg
http://images12.fotki.com/v200/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3286-vi.jpg
http://images54.fotki.com/v202/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3336-vi.jpg
http://images54.fotki.com/v552/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3302-vi.jpg

Electric Late Model:
http://images56.fotki.com/v713/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3419-vi.jpg
http://images26.fotki.com/v957/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3418-vi.jpg
http://images110.fotki.com/v571/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3385-vi.jpg
http://images114.fotki.com/v1605/photos/6/1370366/8885528/IMG_3373-vi.jpg

Nice, great pictures as always!

Results: Http://www.DirtRunners.com

Challenge Flyer
Http://www.dirtrunners.com/documents/Challenge_2010.pdf
Results
Http://www.dirtrunners.com/documents/Mains%2007-11-2010.htm
Records
Http://www.dirtrunners.com/documents/OutdoorRecords_2010.htm
Standings
Http://www.dirtrunners.com/documents/Standings%2007-11-2010.htm

Also added electric late model oval and broke out 2wd short course mod and 4wd short course mod in the online registration form.

Top notch photos Ryan, they get better each race.

Thanks for the quick turnaround on results Nick!!

Thanks buddy, I found a better spot this time around to get up-close shots.

what time do sign ups start at station 2, would like to go, cant seem to get on their site for fees and classes.

Rub a dub dub, Bob you have a pm

Rub a dub dub, Bob you have a pm

Back at ya.

Wayne-
Ill be away on vacation missing the next race and not having computer access to preregister for the next. So heres my pre-registration for August 1st.
Slash Oval
SC Mod
EDM

All on Spektrum and PT 3726303.

Thanks

Are we allowed to run say Proline rims with spec slash tires? It just popped into my head and I can't remember if we had a discussion on this or not. Stinks having C.R.S. at a young age.

Are we allowed to run say Proline rims with spec slash tires? It just popped into my head and I can't remember if we had a discussion on this or not. Stinks having C.R.S. at a young age.

As the rules are written, no.

Straight from the rules on the website as found at: http://www.dirtrunners.com/documents/Rules/Outdoors.pdf

"Wheels/Tires: Limited to the tires and rims that come stock with the kit only (Traxxas Short Course Tires and Rims specifically made for the 2wd Slash, E.G. different rims front and rear, S1 compound is specifically not allowed). You may remove the chrome from the rims and dye to desired color and/or paint rims. When racing indoors, electrical tape may be applied to any of the 4 tires to reduce traction. (Updated April 2010)"

As the rules are written, no.

Straight from the rules on the website as found at: http://www.dirtrunners.com/documents/Rules/Outdoors.pdf

"Wheels/Tires: Limited to the tires and rims that come stock with the kit only (Traxxas Short Course Tires and Rims specifically made for the 2wd Slash, E.G. different rims front and rear, S1 compound is specifically not allowed). You may remove the chrome from the rims and dye to desired color and/or paint rims. When racing indoors, electrical tape may be applied to any of the 4 tires to reduce traction. (Updated April 2010)"

JW that's quick and easy answer

Lucas Oil Off Road Racing– Salt Lake City
From Miller Motorsports Park, Utah.
Sat, Jul 17 4:00PM
1 hour
56 SPDHD

JW that's quick and easy answer


Doubt that anyone would have an issue with it, but if someone did, they would be in the right.

JW that's quick and easy answer

Tugg Speedman you'r still my client , I'm going to get you that Tivo . :tongue::cool:

can anyone help here?

i have a orion advantage battery charger that doesnt seem to be working and im trying to find where to send it for repair :freak: anyone have some info on this
thanks in advance:thumbsup:

can anyone help here?

i have a orion advantage battery charger that doesnt seem to be working and im trying to find where to send it for repair :freak: anyone have some info on this
thanks in advance:thumbsup:

I would start here.

http://www.teamorion.com/Contact

been here and it leads me to horizon hobbies

been here and it leads me to horizon hobbies

Don't know where you bought it, but Horizon services Orion products.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Repairs/Request/

ill try customer service romorrow after work ,thanks bob

ill try customer service romorrow after work ,thanks bob

Good luck!:cool:

Looks like I'm gonna need more than luck to get the charger fixed horizon hobby only does warranty support on Orion products was told to find a independent repair shop probably better off throwing it in the trash, nice support from a major brand!:dude:

Looks like I'm gonna need more than luck to get the charger fixed horizon hobby only does warranty support on Orion products was told to find a independent repair shop probably better off throwing it in the trash, nice support from a major brand!:dude:

'Warranty service' on a lot of these kind of items is French for 'product replacement' - if it breaks during warranty they give you a new one, after warranty you're on your own. A lot of this stuff is not really field repairable today. It might be worth your while opening it up and seeing if you can see something obviously wrong (wire off, burnt component, or something like that) and if so fixing it yourself. Otherwise, it's usually pitch it and buy another one.

I was just on HPI's website and they have out now a 1/12 mini trophy truck. Looks really cool as looks go. Has two faux spare tires a driver and co-driver

Anyone been near the track? Wondering what its condition is. Want to do some G9 testing tomorrow.

Anyone been near the track? Wondering what its condition is. Want to do some G9 testing tomorrow.

What time you planning on going up ?

What time you planning on going up ?

I'm thinking late afternoon 3:00-4:00. If another time works better, let me know.

I'm thinking late afternoon 3:00-4:00. If another time works better, let me know.

post #2222 deuces wild !!!:cool:

Bob there is a PM shooting your way as I type !

Bob there is a PM shooting your way as I type !

Answered:thumbsup:

Answered:thumbsup:

one more time

one more time

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I was just on HPI's website and they have out now a 1/12 mini trophy truck. Looks really cool as looks go. Has two faux spare tires a driver and co-driver
I saw that. Looks pretty cool, not much smaller than the Slash, but more realistic in terms of the track width to wheelbase ratio...

I'm thinking late afternoon 3:00-4:00. If another time works better, let me know.

The Tekin system for my buggy finally came and I'm thinking of stopping over the track later on too to shake the rust off. Hope to see you guys there. :thumbsup:

The Tekin system for my buggy finally came and I'm thinking of stopping over the track later on too to shake the rust off. Hope to see you guys there. :thumbsup:

Tim,

looks like we will be there more like 12ish.

Tim,

looks like we will be there more like 12ish.

No prob, Bob. I prolly won't get there til 3 or later.

Videos posted from July 11th in the usual place. http://www.youtube.com/tobamiester . Enjoy :)

Videos posted from July 11th in the usual place. http://www.youtube.com/tobamiester . Enjoy :)

Thanks T:thumbsup:

This may seem simple to you guys but I am having trouble getting traction with my RC10T4. When I was using it I did ok, but with my 8 year old daughter trying it for the first time in the last novice race she did a lot of donuts and she got discouraged!
It has the stock silver springs in the front & green in the rear. I have the battery as far back as I can get it. I put a stockstar 27 turn motor in it. Should I just get some more aggressive tires? Maybe lighter weight oil for the rear shocks?

This may seem simple to you guys but I am having trouble getting traction with my RC10T4. When I was using it I did ok, but with my 8 year old daughter trying it for the first time in the last novice race she did a lot of donuts and she got discouraged!
It has the stock silver springs in the front & green in the rear. I have the battery as far back as I can get it. I put a stockstar 27 turn motor in it. Should I just get some more aggressive tires? Maybe lighter weight oil for the rear shocks?

Your spring combo is right. Try 35wt oil in the front shocks and 25wt in the rear. -2* camber rear, -1* camber in the front. Make sure the slipper isn't too tight. You could also try laying down the rear shocks and/or standing up the front shocks a little more. Step pins were just about the only rear tires I could get to work well on the Dirt Runners clay. I hope this helps.

Pre-regs for July 25th.

Bob:
Sprint Car, Spektrum, PT 6197826
Nitro Late Model, Spektrum, PT 3587421
Open Monster, Spektrum, PT3844649
SC Mod Off-road, Spektrum, PT5500146

Stephen:
I/8 Scale, Spektrum, PT9522671
Slash Off-Road, Spektrum, PT5500146
Nitro Late Model, Spektrum, PT6236878

This may seem simple to you guys but I am having trouble getting traction with my RC10T4. When I was using it I did ok, but with my 8 year old daughter trying it for the first time in the last novice race she did a lot of donuts and she got discouraged!
It has the stock silver springs in the front & green in the rear. I have the battery as far back as I can get it. I put a stockstar 27 turn motor in it. Should I just get some more aggressive tires? Maybe lighter weight oil for the rear shocks?

Throttle control is hard for adults with 2wd on a low traction track, let alone an 8 year old. Loosen the slipper, add as much rear toe in as you can (use a 2 degree rear toe hub if Associated makes one - I think they do), and set the radio so that when she pulls full throttle she only gets 75 -80% of full power. Also adjust the radio if it has it to use some negative throttle expotential so it is easier to control the throttle as she first pulls the triggerIt's better to go slow but not do donuts in the beginning. Soft rear Proline Calibers (M3) will also help. I think -2 degree rear camber will help with cornering, but at the expense of straight line traction, which is what you need more of when you are first starting out. With 2wd truck you can run right up to 0 camber to keep the tire flat in a straight line, at the expense of some sidebite.

Once she gets the hang of controlling the throttle, you can go back to a more normal, balanced setup.

Wayne,
Please pre-register me for Sunday.

1/8 E-Buggy Offroad, Spectrum, PT#7447626

Tim Merelo (I think as of yesterday you finally got the hang of pronouncing it right. :thumbsup: It's 3 syllables: "Mur-El-Oh" lol)

Thanks!

man this thread has been awful quiet
any of you vetrans think that grooved foams will work on our oval ?

man this thread has been awful quiet
any of you vetrans think that grooved foams will work on our oval ?


Ray, they have tried them in the past with little success, unfortunately. If the track was blue groove and less sand then it would be a totally different story.

even back when trackmaster jim gave us a blue groove track there was still some loose stuff on the track because of the mixture of dirt we buy and foams never hooked up. you would have to sweep the track he gave us many times during a race day for them to work and there is no way to get the track he gave us unless you use the compactor (it broken)for many hours during the race summer. If your having trouble with your LM or other car traction wise bring it over and let me lookman this thread has been awful quiet
any of you vetrans think that grooved foams will work on our oval ?

:beatdeadhorse: Just cause I haven't seen it for a while :tongue: