What about my first question Ian, nice tap dancing arround the real question


Like I said Greggie, Who Cares? I don't care, and therefore don't know. Batteries are of far less importance in Sedan than they are in 1/12th scale. I would assume by your post that there weren't any though.

Just to clear up a few things the TQ trophy WAS the biggest trophy.
not a plaque. but who cares we all got beat by a girl.lol
Mo

Just to clear up a few things the TQ trophy WAS the biggest trophy.
not a plaque. but who cares we all got beat by a girl.lol
Mo


Mo you are THA MAN!!! And yess we ALL got beat by a girl!!!

Hello,

I am not quite car guy, I am more into boats. I am also not from USA, but nevermind.

I looked all over the net to find some info about 12th scale RC cars. I need more info to get all started and maybe you can help to save me some time and money.

My electrical and modelling skills are not a problem, far from it, I have 15 years of successful racing behind me. The thing is where I live, we got now 2 permanent outdoor asphalt tracks. Spark was set since this is the second year we race small 1:24 cars in the winter session. I just succeeded mine to setup to run like on rails and FAST - talking almost 20 mph, which is quite a rush to run on 10 to 20 feet course ;)

So I tought a 1/12 scale car would be a great reflex learning tool in the spring and summer days from time to time. And what is more:

I have much experience with brushless motors and one motor and controller is lying around. It should be a very nice combo for 1/12 car with speeds of 60+ mph.
It might sound crazy, I read that already a mod motor on 6 cells in 1/12 on asphalt is a rocket. But I know what speed is, I ran boats at almost 100 mph, I am addicted to it! I also want to give the nitro guys some demostration, they are in serpent cars ... from 710 to new 950R. If I can find the traction, I think the small 12th scale should be very close to their performance.

I have the ability to programm the controller to have spool up time 1, 2 or more seconds to avoid too much tire spinning. And with long gearing it would take away some "punch", if we can say that.

I am particulary thinking of RC12L3 in stock form..

My setup would be almost 2 oz lighter motor than regular 05 mod and 6 cells which are 3.5 oz lighter than GP3300 6 cell pack. Controller is about 1 oz heavier than typical controller like GM V12 or LRP Quantum. Servo would be micro digital and also very small receiver and 5 cell 1/3AAA receiver pack.

Question(s): Would be the weight distribution OK? Do you think running about 4.5 oz lighter car would still be OK for traction or would there be too much difference between low speed traction (very little) and high speed traction (too much)?

Do you think RC102L would be better to cope with the power (same setup, maybe 8 cells then which same weight as 6 cell Sub C cells). Or would RC103L Touring be even better?

Since there is almost no source of spare parts where I live, what to you suggest me to look after? I am very cautios racer and with racing cars (6 seasons) I didn't braked anything, I know it sound almost too good... ;)

I also read about treating tires with silicone (grease?) and don't understand that? I should give much traction on the dusty smooth asphalt. If you can give me some other suggestions or help where I can get relatively cheap used Purple fronts and Pink rears I would be very grateful.


Best wishes and thanks very much for your help!

Miha

Mo you are THA MAN!!! And yess we ALL got beat by a girl!!!

Guys, she ran in my main and I finished ahead of her :thumbsup:

No word on my post? :rolleyes:

Can y'all recommend a mild mod motor for 4 cell 1/12th scale racing on a small, tight carpet track? Between the Cameleon 2 and the 17 turn Speed Gem Pro motor, which would y'all recommend? Any better motors out there in the $30 range?

Can y'all recommend a mild mod motor for 4 cell 1/12th scale racing on a small, tight carpet track? Between the Cameleon 2 and the 17 turn Speed Gem Pro motor, which would y'all recommend? Any better motors out there in the $30 range?

I ran the Reedy 19t quad mag spec motor in mod 1/12th friday night and it worked really well . :thumbsup:
Bob

So who going to the nat's in Or in july?

here is the flyer again For the US pan car chap's

http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=1028166

Ok we have new date for USPCC May 13 to 15th and the On-road nat's

Speedline Hobbies
Holiday, Florida
727.536.7223
October 6-9, 2005

new sign up for USPCC
http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=1244783

Davidl

I'm ready to go 1/12 racing. I have been running oval and I hate it. Where are you going racing this weekend.

Steve Dunn

Davidl

I'm ready to go 1/12 racing. I have been running oval and I hate it. Where are you going racing this weekend.

Steve Dunn
Steve, come up and race with us in fort wayne. Doors open at 9am. and racing usually starts at 12:30. Some of us will be racing mod and some stock. Hope to see you soon, Hoss!!! :wave:

Ok we have new date for USPCC May 13 to 15th and the On-road nat's

Speedline Hobbies
Holiday, Florida
727.536.7223
October 6-9, 2005

new sign up for USPCC
http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=1244783

As Taz mentioned, we have a new entry form/flyer for the US Pan Car Championships which will be May 13-15. We will also have the official schedule finalized within the next couple weeks as well and that will be posted on the race website which will be listed on the flyer as well. Hope to see many of you strolling down the Riverwalk next May!

I'll be there. Will Ron and Lee be there. I will be at Cincy on Saturday and Ft. Wayne on Sunday. What tires should I run for Stock. Also brand of wheel. It's been a while and I heard Grey and Purple dont work anymore.....

Steve

Hey Guys, how's it going?

Dragrace, Glad to hear your coming down satuday. It's nice to see some new faces now and then. I'm not sure what most of the guys are running in stock but the purple and grey combo should work just fine. In mod I'm running BSR double pink rears and purple fronts at the moment but just about anything works.

David, are you coming down this saturday. I need to seek revenge on you. I can't allow you to beat me again.

How's Platinum Hobbies? Thinking about going up this Sunday. Is anyone running mod or should I work on my stocker?

Ryan