BudBartos
02-15-2005, 10:10 AM
Wow good idea !!
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View Full Version : BRP 1/18 scale BudBartos 02-15-2005, 10:10 AM Wow good idea !! k1m 02-16-2005, 07:17 PM Joedriver: Now that's using your head! Nothing better than finding some good use for something that's no longer needed. Unless it's free too, that's even better! I scored some old firehose that was to be thrown away that we used to set up a track in parkinglots. It didn't work well for 1/10 scale trucks, but I bet it would work for 1/18 scale. Easy to dismantle, haul and store also. Send us some pics if you can! :thumbsup: diamond_dave 03-02-2005, 09:41 PM anyone know Bud Bartos email? i have some questions about setting up my mini-t. email it to me at berettaracer_69@hotmail.com BudBartos 03-02-2005, 11:00 PM I sent a mail on what could be done with your truck. rayhuang 03-04-2005, 02:15 PM Hey Bud, Are you selling battery packs for the SC18? I need a pack for mine. Also-are you guys running new motors in the SC18's in stock? Last time I raced one it was still the Parma slot car motor. Sorry-been out of it for awhile. Hope to make a Friday night race with my car before the season ends. Ray Micro_Racer 03-04-2005, 02:19 PM Ray -- Do you have the new V2 chassis? The new V2 takes the 2/3A cells, Bud has both the AA and 2/3A. We still run the Parma slot motor in stock, but a new Pro-Stock class is comming! rayhuang 03-04-2005, 02:28 PM Cool on the motors. I have the original chassis and I thought I might just modify it to run the 2/3 cells. The original AA pack is still in the car soldered in. :eek: Me thinks it DEAD as dead can be now. BudBartos 03-04-2005, 08:48 PM Ray >> That would be cool if you could come out and run. It's a good time :) rayhuang 03-08-2005, 10:48 PM Bud-I got the tires and batteries. Thanks. I'll try and get a few cycles on the packs and maybe hit Strongsville with the car. Its in pieces now getting it chnaged over to narrow saddle packs. I'll post a pic when I am done. TangTester 03-08-2005, 11:38 PM Ray, You should go to classic this weekend!!!!!! The oval is a blast! rayhuang 03-09-2005, 12:15 AM I bet it would be fun-but I will be in my car going to Michigan saturday evening. JoeDriver 03-15-2005, 02:59 PM Here are some pictures of the track. I kept 4 cars running for 1 1/2 hours for a youth group at a church basement. Most of my pictures were blurry, but here are some that came out. I ordered a wireless color camera that I will mount in one of the cars and it transmits to a TV monitor. I'll let you know how it works. I am thinking of ordering the TrakMate IR lap counting system for $500.00. It requires mounting a tiny circuit board in each car that points up out of the windsheild and sends a unique signal to sensors mounted overhead at the Start/stop gate. Has anyone used one of these? See it at http:WWW.infoserv.net . Joe Driver JoeDriver 03-15-2005, 03:06 PM The complete link to the lap counter is WWW.infoserve.net/oss/slotcar/index.htm Sorry the pictures are so small-it was the only way I could get the files small enouph to post with my picture program. Joe Driver RAFster 03-21-2005, 12:02 AM FWIW, Noticed Big Lots was advertising the foam interlocking mats that some use for 18th scale track surfaces. Theirs is $8 for four (4) 2x2 foot mats and 8 borders. They are 1/2 inch thick and are non-slip design. Don't know if they would have them in your area or not. wcrotty 03-22-2005, 11:08 AM I would hold off on the TrackMate system. It uses lasers as a counter and is not that reliable. There is a new system coming out soon that uses the RFID technology and works great. Every driver can get there own transponder and program all the car information on the tag. I'm a beta tester of the product and it works great. http://www.corespeedway.com okracer 03-22-2005, 05:38 PM how far are you from haveing this ready to sell and how much do you think it will cost okracer 03-22-2005, 05:41 PM you can get the foam blocks at sams and walmart also wcrotty 03-22-2005, 06:16 PM The counter should be ready in a couple weeks and costs $499. It comes with 6 transponders. The software is included. rayhuang 03-23-2005, 10:38 PM Do any of yu guys have pics of modifying the SC18 to run saddle packs? I dont think I can do it without making the Main chassis super fragile after I dremel in the tape slots. If this is a no can do thing-Bud-send me a V2 conversion then. Donald Deutsch 03-23-2005, 11:15 PM Ray. you need the conversion to do it right. Micro_Racer 03-24-2005, 12:01 AM All you need is some foam in the middle of the battiery tray. I used foam from insulation. rayhuang 03-24-2005, 01:04 AM Ray. you need the conversion to do it right. okee dokee. man-I was so close to finishing it too. BudBartos 03-24-2005, 05:32 PM Ray V2 conversion on it's way to You. JoeDriver 03-25-2005, 02:08 AM How are you guys holding the saddle packs in on the SCV2? I want to be able to change packs quickly since I am renting out the cars. Thanks. Joe Driver Micro_Racer 03-25-2005, 08:12 AM I use tap rayhuang 03-25-2005, 04:30 PM Ray V2 conversion on it's way to You. Got it-thanks!! matthew_z 05-03-2005, 02:32 PM Hello All, Thought I'd come to the SC-18 gurus for a question -- good sources of aftermarket bodies for SC-18? Like Bud's options, but I'm actually looking for a MINI Cooper (BMW) and Rover Cooper (Classic) body that I can shoe-horn a SC-18 into.. Take care, matthew Z. BudBartos 05-03-2005, 03:55 PM Don't know of those being available!! matthew_z 05-03-2005, 05:57 PM Hey Bud, Ouch! Way to rain on my parade! Just kidding. You've always been a straight shooter here, so it doesn't hurt THAT bad. Anyhoo, do your old adapters for HPI micro RS-4 work with the V2 chassis? I realize the "SC-18" aftermarket field is a tad narrow, but micro RS-4 compatibility should open my options a tad. BTW, this is the guy who talked to you last year about getting an SC-18, and held off while awaiting the V2 release. Still wanna build a Mach 5 and Shooting Star body, it's not fair that Mini-Z owners get all the fun there.. Take care, Matthew Z. BudBartos 05-03-2005, 10:24 PM Yes the old adaptors will work with the V2. BadSign 05-03-2005, 11:27 PM Hello, I was wondering what the width of the GTP body is at the wheel wells. Thanks! BudBartos 05-04-2005, 09:35 AM 4 1/2 " wide. vBulletin® v3.8.7, Copyright ©2000-2012, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
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