Hey Hookupsxxx4, where are you from? Some guys come from Medina to race at our track. Check out our thread. http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=90352.

hi! im a student at the university of akron and im looking at getting into racing. i have a T3 that i used to bash with with friends at the local baseball field in cleveland. i have some pretty decent electronics and i think i might like to race stock or mild modified. can you guys give me any tips on shock oil wt./springs, gearing, or tires? keep in mind that i know associted's sytem of colors and not losi's. im going to be going home this weekend and heading to the closest decent hobby shop (mentor! geez!) and im gonna pic up some stuff.

my gear is as follows (i picked some of this stuff up in preparation for the upcoming season):
AE T3 (mostly stock)
JR XR3i
Pro-Match 3300's
Millenium Pro
Novak GT7

i still need to replace my recently fried trinity x-star.

so please, any help on the shocks, tires, or gearing would be greatly appreciated.

one last thing... as i am a college student away from home, i dont have a car. if there is anyone coming from or passing through the downtown/university parts of akron and willing to pick up a passenger please let me know.

-mike

I'm still lurking here. I love to come to medina and watch. I hope someone can post a scedule or class list. Last time I went to the track last year the park gates were closed....

anyone heard naything yet??

matt

I was wondering my self. It is almost April. Two years ago, I think they started in the last week. Anyone have the number to Medina Hobby?

Jerry

330-723-0255

Thanks for the number. I will give them a call on Wed. to see what is going on. Plus, I need to order some parts.

Jerry

does anyone know what a good gearing for the track would be. i have a t3 wit a p2k2. also im thinking of getting a xxx or xxxt. which is a better class? (or are associated machines the way to go?)

lets see a t3 with a p2k2 i think i was around 20/87 or 21/87, been about 2 years sense i ran one there. my monster is at 18/87 in my t4 and my sons t3 is 19/87.
there are a lot of losi's there, and there are amonug the fastest so i think i would be called a losi track. but i have seen some t4's do very well there.

later
matt

thanks. duely noted..

Hello guys.

Almost time for racing.Bill and I have not made time to get together.But we will have a race schedule very soon.

Our first race will be on April 30 racing will start at 5:00pm sign-up at 3:00 practic starts at 2:00-4:30.


thx Chris Kohout

If you need any questions answered please call the store at 330-723-0255

Hello, I am very new to the whole R/C thing, I live in Akron and have recently bought a RC10 GT truck. Is this something I can show up and race? And if so is "stock" good enough to race with, and if not what do I need or should I do to get it ready to race (that is if you do race them there)?

Thanks,
Eric

I'm thinking of offering to "pit" for someone there at medina . Someone like me who has no one to help out and noone to pit for them.

I do have access to many electric chargers and experience with electric cars and trucks so I would prefer electric, but would help a nitro if needed. I would need "trained" haha

Do you think anyone is interested.?

Is electricity available yet? If so Is there poles down the side by the creek so we can plug into? So we do not need to bring 400 feet of extension cords.

Thanks

Estew09,
Welcome to the world of R/C. Your stock RC10 GT will be fine to start out racing with. Although I race electric, they do have a fairly large class of gas trucks at Medina. The first race (I think) is on Sat. April 30th, with the track opening at 2:00 pm and racing starting at 5:00pm. Bring a table, chair, small light for your table, & all your stuff. There will be plenty of fellow racers to help you out w/ any questions!
My name is Jason (I also live in Akron) & I race electric buggy class......don't hesitate to come find me if you need anything! Good Luck & Have Fun!!!!!!
-Jason M.

hey jason, im mike and im a student at the university of akron. i need some help with tuning on a t3. im me if you can at slackr612.thanks in advance.

Hey Mucho, thanks for offering the help. I will definately try to make the first race even if it is just to see how it all works. If I go I will look you up, what kind of buggy do you race so I know who to look for? Second, what is the "basic" survival gear for a first timer? Like I said I bought my truck about a month ago so I pretty much have my truck and fuel. ANY help would be appreciated... like what kind of spare parts are the most needed, will stock tires be ok, you know all the stuff a true newbie needs to know.

Hey Mucho, thanks for offering the help. I will definately try to make the first race even if it is just to see how it all works. If I go I will look you up, what kind of buggy do you race so I know who to look for? Second, what is the "basic" survival gear for a first timer? Like I said I bought my truck about a month ago so I pretty much have my truck and fuel. ANY help would be appreciated... like what kind of spare parts are the most needed, will stock tires be ok, you know all the stuff a true newbie needs to know.

estew09,
No problem. I race a Losi buggy (pearl white w/ blue flames). I usually pit towards the far side of the parking lot (away from the track) with 3 or 4 other guys.

As for basic survival gear, I'm assuming your truck has a pull start engine. If not, make sure you bring a starter box (or whatever you use to start with) & plenty of fuel (so that you can get several practice runs in). Make sure you have fresh batteried in your radio. Probably the most broken spare parts are suspension arms (front & rear), & hub carriers/steering knuckles (front & rear). Try to have at least 1 extra set of each if possible. If your truck has the stock steel tie rods, bring a couple extra if you can, just in case. Later on you may want to purchase titanium ones (if you decide to race often), as they are much stronger.

As for tires, your stock ones will probably be O.K. for your first time out, but take a look at what the fast guys in your class are running. Typically there is usually only 1 or 2 tire types that work well. Also, don't forget your tools (at least the basic ones: wrenches, allen wrenches, screwdrivers, etc. to fit all the nuts/bolts on your truck in case you need to make an adjustment or replace a part.

That should get you started! Look me up if you need anything!

Later-
Jason M.

Thanks Mucho, like I said any help is welcome. By the way is there any other tracks close to Akron? I live in Springfield kinda over by the Rubber Bowl. Or at least somewhere to run other than my back yard?


Thanks,
Eric

Can someone post a map or directions to the track?

Personal transponders used?

Any other helpful info would be great.

I can give you directions. From sandusky you would take 250 to 18 and keep going East. 18 into Medina to 42 north. go north to the BP station (regan parkway) turn right (east) and you go down there less than a mile to regan park (on the right). I think it is at the speed limit sign. It is kinda up hill drive way.there wasn't much of a sign. Drive back into the park, at the y vear right and you will see the track way back in there.

Thanks.....

I just have to figure what I want to run.

I know trucks are a big draw but I started way back in the early 90's running buggy and if there are enough of the class I might run one of those - electric for me.

Will there be power for us or use the old car battery for juice?

mc

I've only been ther 2 or 3 times, last year and the year b-4 they ran 1/8 buggies, stock and mod electric truck, nitro truck and electric buggies too. Last year they had 2 classes of monster trucks as well.

Maybe someone from the shop or track will list a classes and rules list. thanks

I was wanting to pit for someone who neede it, cause I don't really have anything worthy of racing. I would love to race elecrtic monster truck against the nitros though. Prabably get beat too...

Thanks.....

I just have to figure what I want to run.

I know trucks are a big draw but I started way back in the early 90's running buggy and if there are enough of the class I might run one of those - electric for me.

Will there be power for us or use the old car battery for juice?

mc

There are plenty of electrics buggys. We had turnouts from 6 to 15 plus each week. Also, personal transponders are accepted.

Mr. Shields!..........My Hero!

Thanks for the info.

Looking forward to coming back out and racing for something to do this summer.

mc

Wow.....Mucho is alive? I thought he had vanished....no carpet racing anymore. I hope she is good!

SOOOOO, do any of you know if there are any other tracks aroun Akron other than Medina?

SOOOOO, do any of you know if there are any other tracks aroun Akron other than Medina?

Greentown is in Canton, but it's rumored they're finished? I also heard of another small track east of Akron (Tim are you lurking?). Maybe Tim will answer with more details.

Mr. Shields!..........My Hero!

No Mucho, you're my hero. Now you'll have to mentor me in the ways of the Losi!

Wow.....Mucho is alive? I thought he had vanished....no carpet racing anymore. I hope she is good!

It seems strange everyone is racing where you don't frequent, doesn't it? lol

Will the track be open any time soon for test and tune? Man, I can wait to run some off road.
Jerry

Hookupxxx4- Medina's track is at Regan park. It is a public park open to all. I do not know what condition the track is in though. Medina City Hobby? should have all the information that you need.

Wow.....Mucho is alive? I thought he had vanished....no carpet racing anymore. I hope she is good!

Joneser!
Of course I'm alive big fella! Just takin' my post Indoor Champs break from on-road a little earlier than normal. Trying to get ready for off-road, but between work & a few other things I'm trying to do, it's going a little slower than I'd have hoped. Should be ready for the first race at Medina this month.

.........and yes, she is. ;)

Hope all is well at "The Gate". Drop me a line when you have time. My e-mail is muchomadness@yahoo.com

Later,
-Jason
:thumbsup:

It seems strange everyone is racing where you don't frequent, doesn't it? lol

Funny how that works, isn't it. Joneser is just a superior being. A man's man. The wind beneath every racer's wings. The glue that holds all of the hobby together. The pillar of the R/C community.

And also....................my hero.

Joneser! J/K :p Love ya man! Sometimes I just feel this overwhelming need to be extremely sarcastic......all the time.

Later fella!
-Jason

Jason- What are you racing this summer? T-Maxx???

Jason- What are you racing this summer? T-Maxx???

I will be running the new XXX-JM2-BA edition. In case you didn't know, the "BA" stands for Bad A$$. Come on, man.........if you were cool enough you'd have one too. Everybody's got one.

What are you running Mr. Torinogt1971?..........a hornet with a 9 single & a wide front bumper?:tongue:

Will you be there on the 30th? Stock or Mod?

Peace Out Fella!
Later-
Mucho

What basic set-ups are you guys using on stock truck for losi or associated.

Like to get a starting point and go from there.

Medina have decent prices on T4's and MF2 XXT?

Might run up Saturday and spend a little $$$$ at the shop if they have good prices. Just need a truck and tires/etc - have all the running gear ready to go.

Thanks!

mc

One last thing - what max battery can we run - I assume and hope it is just 3300 for now.

Thanks

MC

MuchoMan-I do have a Hornet, an 8x1, with oil filled shocks. I do not have a 32 pitch pinion to match though.


30th???????????????? Not sure of anything at this point. Maybe 1/8th and Gas truck................

Going to make my return to off road, I am going to run a t4. Stock or Mod? Tires, springs, shocks, it's been a long time.
thanks
chuck

Going to make my return to off road, I am going to run a t4. Stock or Mod? Tires, springs, shocks, it's been a long time.
thanks
chuck

Chuck! My Hero!

Good to hear from you! Are you going to race at Medina?!?!? Sweeeet!
I don't run a T4, but I'll try & get back to you w/ a starting set-up. Most guys there run stock, but since stock truck is more boring than watching concrete harden (j/k :p ), hopefully there will be a bigger mod class this year. I'm sure a few other guys snooping in on this thread can offer advice too. Fellas? Help a brutha out!

I still need to get you a stack of those "Chuck's Cafe" coffe cups. I'll see what I can do! Anyhoo, glad to see you wanna come play in the dirt.


Later,
-Jason M.
:cool:

Going to make my return to off road, I am going to run a t4. Stock or Mod? Tires, springs, shocks, it's been a long time.
thanks
chuck

Hey Chuck,

I heard the good news yesterday. It'll be fun having you pits. I would buy the spring kit for the truck so you are covered.

As for setup, the box setup is supposed to be pretty good. I would start there. As for tires, I would assume Edge fronts (stock), holeshots, T2000's (Losi), and maybe the new snake eyes (Proline) or king pins (Losi).

Looking forward to the abuse. See you in a couple of weeks.
chuck

Will the track be open any time soon for test and tune? Man, I can wait to run some off road.
JerryTrack is open(when its completed) to all and anyone anytime(except race days) its in a public park like the other guy said, nothing beats free practice!!!!!!!

Heys guys,
Does anyone know if old dogbones work in the MF2?
Thanks,
Jerry

Hookups-The old dog bones will work in the MF2, if you use old/xxxt type out drives. You will need to shim the diff when using the old out drives.

Guys - what type of mf2 set-ups are you running? Springs, tires, gearing stock, shock oils, prefered motor and any other information? Been out of off-road for a few years and a goos starting point would help me.

Anyone going to practice this weekend if it the track is ready? Looks to be a decent weather one.

Should have the truck ready to go by the end of the week.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

mc

I'm thinking about going this week end if the track is ready. I will work on set up there.
Jerry