As Hankster requested,here's the new Official Hobby World thread for 2004! Please keep it clean!
-George

Woohoo 1st question!

Ok, I just picked up an L3 with the L4 conversion off of Ebay. It comes with Green Rears, and I think 1 red, 1 purple, and maybe 2 blue fronts. I will have to double check.

Anyway, what tires do you guys run and could anyone give me a general direction the color ratings as far as hardness and other differences? I know about as much about oval as I did 5 months ago about touring which is exactly jack and crap lol. But there is alot more sources of info out there on touring than there is oval. That I have been able to find anyway.


Thanks,
Eugene G.

to run 4 cell stock you can run a number of tires. a good starting point would be 4 purples. as for a tire chart it varies between manufactors such as trc and jaco I personally like TRC tires. the jaco break easy and the foam peals off the rim.

you can get a tire chart off Trinity's website you need to go here

http://www.teamtrinity.com/tires/trc.asp

bsr tires info,

Green 30+/-
Medium compound recommended on medium traction carpet tracks.

Blue 50+/-
Medium/harder compound, recommended on extremely high traction carpet tracks and on asphalt tracks.

White 30+/-
Soft compound, recommended for rear tires on low traction carpet tracks. Works well in modified racing on the rear.

Gray 35-40
Medium compound recommended on medium traction carpet / abrasive asphalt tracks. Low wear / longer lasting.

Pink 30
Soft compound recommended on low traction asphalt tracks and as the inside front or rear on low bite carpet tracks.

Double Pink 35
Slightly firmer pink, recommended on low traction asphalt tracks and more abrasive tracks.

Purple 40
Medium/hard compound recommended on high traction asphalt or carpet tracks. Low wear / longer lasting.

Double Purple 45
Hard compound recommended on high traction asphalt or carpet tracks. Low wear / longer lasting.

Red 50
Hardest compound recommended on high traction asphalt tracks. Good for right front. Lowest wear / longest lasting.


BIGDON

Thanks guys.

I just double checked and this what it has....


Rears are green compound and fronts are 1 orange, 1 blue, and 1 green.

A new beginning, we've got John on here now too! Sweet.

Version 2.0, what are the new enhancements George ;) lol
Looks like good weather for Friday, very warm during the day and cooling down at night, if the forcast holds, the track's gonna be fast!

Eugene G- Sounds like it has Spec tires on it. If you're going for the "El Cheapo" route on the car,the Spec rubber's a good start! But most,if not all,of the stock guys stick to the good rubber.
What class are ya planning to run w/that car?

Shawn-New enhancements? Hopefully more racin' & raggin' than complaining! lol
-George

The "Invasion of the Dodges" has begun!

-George

George,
I plan on starting in 4 cell stock in a couple of weeks. I should have the car tomorrow and then a few weeks practicing with it before trying a race out. I am looking for some more fun besides the TCs. :) Depending on how much fun/how easy I pick it up will decide where I go from there, lol.

On my 19t car I run ALL purple ( T R C ) and one red on the right front.

Version 2.0 wahoo. Fresh start ..cool

But most,if not all,of the stock guys stick to the good rubber.


So...what's the good "rubber"? TRC, BSR, JACO, etc. or whatever I can get a set to use and practice with fast like before Friday. J/K Also, if HW has is in stock?

George, those Dodge's look nice, but this Chevy's gonna be in front of them... ; )

http://home.comcast.net/~shawnleary/redsox2.jpg

Shawn I hope those numbers are painted on since you are jumping up to 19t hate to see you loose those numbers HA HA HA !!!!!!!!!

Its all paint dude. ;) You don't mean lose them like you did your track record??? ;)

Can't wait for some 19t.

Atleast a fellow ga. driver has the record ha ha ha !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BigDon,
Best of wishes on your upcoming surgery. Let us know how its goin. :thumbsup:

Rcgen,
Gonna hit Branford on the 16th, Come on and Run The Truck! Bring the HW crew. Gimma a holler if your game!
Later :cool:
leehelander@bellsouth.net

Military Duty that weekend gota play with Uncle Sam...I was planning to run last Sunday but the wife got called into work due to some computer virus.

How about it for the rest of you guys...Bradfords only 1.5 hours from here great concrete oval...it'll keep you on your toes.

Plus you have to meet the owner Mr Scott

Full racing weekend:
Friday - HW onroad, oval (prospec, stock, 19t, legend)
Saturday - Strickland oval
Sunday - HW onroad (elect/nitro) & oval

How many can you attend and still have fun

where yall at

where yall at
Jacksonville Florida. a.k.a. Redneck USA...lol

So...what's the good "rubber"? TRC, BSR, JACO, etc. or whatever I can get a set to use and practice with fast like before Friday. J/K Also, if HW has is in stock?Eugene- The good stuff is what you've mentioned: TRC,BSR,JACO,etc. IMO,the Spec rubber is a bit too hard & crappy whereas the "good stuff" is a higher grade of rubber. Look closely at a TRC purple tire vs a Spec Blue. The surface on the Purple has more of an open pore construction than the Spec tire. Also the rubber is a better quality than Spec.
I've practiced my car last Sat & Sun in 19t trim using Spec tires. They handled pretty good,except I wore the crap out of the fronts! The car may have been better w/good tires. The tires that HW carries (good rubber) are TRC's with the hideous yellow rims. They are more expensive than Specs,but if ya want to play,ya gotta pay! :(

Junkman- click here! http://home.comcast.net/~shawnleary/hobbyworld/
The directions are on the site.
-George

Military Duty that weekend gota play with Uncle Sam...I was planning to run last Sunday but the wife got called into work due to some computer virus.

How about it for the rest of you guys...Bradfords only 1.5 hours from here great concrete oval...it'll keep you on your toes.

Plus you have to meet the owner Mr Scott
Hope to see some of you guys the 16th. Mr.Scott is one of the coolest HS owners I know..:dude:
C-ya's Friday night.. http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wave.gif

I need some of those bright yellow wheels,how much r they at HW?


Kevin's RC Oval Site/Branford RC Speedway (http://www.kevinsrc.tk)

Hurricane Racing how is it going??

Deep Blue Hmmmm anything like deep thought??? All is good ready to run Friday to try the new speedo see if that solves my problem....Always have been slow but this stuff lately is killing me. See ya there

Slow ??? I thought it was just the driver?? Ha Ha !!

I should of seen that comming. Maybe the speedo will make me a better driver too

I should of seen that comming. Maybe the speedo will make me a better driver too
LOL !!! :thumbsup:

Hurricane Racing check your PM!

Atleast a fellow ga. driver has the record ha ha ha !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:thumbsup: Ya ha!!! :thumbsup:

hey John do you remember that kid Patrick that used to race with us he hung around with me???? well he wants to come and race but his charger crapped out on him and he needs to buy batteries. he has the money for the batteries but not a charger. do you have a spare he could use for the night?

DaveP- I usually carry a Millenium w/me for a spare (and to knock Pilgrim over the head when he steps out-of-line! lol) If ya want,I can charge batts for him Friday. LMK
-George

cool I'll call him and let him know

It won't be in GA hands for long ;) ;) Hopefully anyway <fingers crossed>

Is everyone going to run 19t? I was planning to move from spec to stock. Who all is planning to run stock for the next series?

I AM RUNNING STOCK AND SO IS EUGENE G

Is there racing at HW on Mother's Day? I was at the store (103rd) and saw a sign stating racing sunday May 23 and it listed the different classes. It was hand written and on the car side. Go figure...well...it's a start...:-)

Anyone planning to race at Strickland's on saturday? I am planning to but need to know the tire combo.

Kevin check PM

Myself and Joe are going down Saturday I believe Jerry is also going, see you there,pink rears purple fronts.
Phillip

It won't be in GA hands for long ;) ;) Hopefully anyway <fingers crossed>

That's what I like to hear.......... Big Words... Hope you can back it up.

Look forward to racing all the new people who are going to be running 19t.

I don't think the track record will last long ( the first race ) after going to any 19t motor.

Hey guys i am running all four tires purple and i was wondering if you guys think is would be better to get some reds too. or is there not a big difference in stock oval. Another thing...my wing is level with my roof but its placed to the left of the car more then the center...will that make a big difference. i put the holes straight but i attach the wing to the chassic and its not in the center like it would be if i attached it to the body. :freak: Anyways is it better to run the wing on the chassic or the body?? thanks guys!!!!!! :wave:

mike :thumbsup:

Well, the car is here.....mighty nice looking too. :)

Hmmm, there may be a future in this oval thing lol.

It won't be in GA hands for long ;) ;) Hopefully anyway <fingers crossed>
lol lol lol !!!

hey John do you remember that kid Patrick that used to race with us he hung around with me???? well he wants to come and race but his charger crapped out on him and he needs to buy batteries. he has the money for the batteries but not a charger. do you have a spare he could use for the night?
Dave I have an old charger if he wants to buy it. Its one one the old small trobo chargers.

How many races are races are left in this series and is the 19 turn class going to be any 19 turn, machine wound or hand wound or is it going to matter. Just courious I need to replace my C2 anyhow I think there all slap worn out......

How many races are races are left in this series and is the 19 turn class going to be any 19 turn, machine wound or hand wound or is it going to matter. Just courious I need to replace my C2 anyhow I think there all slap worn out......
Two more weeks. The 19t arms we will probley have a meating about friday.

Hurricane Racing check PM Check agian.

Got four new locals getting into the 19t pool, gotta start the smack talking early. Hype it up a little. ;) Seeing Jerry and Phil battling these last few Friday nights has been a blast. Can't wait to get in their way.

So how many are going to be left in stock? I know Chris is and I am starting out there, but wondering about moving up to 19T for next series......that is as long as I can get around the track in decent times.


Any other boards or sites with good oval info? There are tons of places I read up on touring but I havent seen too much on the oval end of things.

new92


http://www.rc-oval.net/issues/Aug_02/Black_Book.htm try this alot of chassis info and also the site has more on it also to fill the brain up with.

BIGDON

Thanks Don! That's exactly like something I was looking for.