Ray,
I'm also looking for at least 4 packs for me and jennifer for the fall/winter series.....the 2 newest packs we have are 9 month old (fuku packs from Mo that sat for 4 months with no charge).....all our other packs are 1.5 year old PMR (non green & orange). I would like to get the best I can afford.....lol

Hey guys sold my old 12th to buy a new one any one got any direction? dont feel like taping but i can and I want a t plate car. jimmy , what do ya have in da shop? Ray , you remeber what a pile of poop that car was, i wasnt dealin with it any more! New is better right? LOL

JImmy can get SMC through Horizon and MSA I think. Power Push too. He also might be able to get the new NOVAK batteries that Chicky runs. Only issue with Novak is you have to talk to Chicky to know what the numbers are on them.


And then-theres online-Kinetix and Hurricane are two I am confident in suggesting. I think yu'll find a lot of Gaters like KInetix, SMC and HUrricane. And if rumor is right-the new Power PUsh are awesome-but I havent tried any yet.

Ray,
I'm also looking for at least 4 packs for me and jennifer for the fall/winter series.....the 2 newest packs we have are 9 month old (fuku packs from Mo that sat for 4 months with no charge).....all our other packs are 1.5 year old PMR (non green & orange). I would like to get the best I can afford.....lol

Tamiya-holler at Dave Usnik-he is driving a CRC T-Fource and its a no battery tape T-plate car. Jimmy runs it too. Other options to have a t-plate and no tape is to buy a L3 or L4 and then convert it to a Powell chassis kit.

Ray

Tamiya-holler at Dave Usnik-he is driving a CRC T-Fource and its a no battery tape T-plate car. Jimmy runs it too. Other options to have a t-plate and no tape is to buy a L3 or L4 and then convert it to a Powell chassis kit.

RayYeah ray I have been talking to powell for about a month now, I was gonna convert my crc 6 pack car but decided against it. but it looks real good! and he was willing to cut a decent deal on it as well

Dont forget what BMI and Wayne are cooking up. I am sure Wayne will be at the Gate doing more testing-so maybe hold off untill you see it and talk to him. I am sue youve got to tape-em in-but not only will you be helping out Wayne-you'll have him to help with set-ups!!!

Hey all.

Ray, you talked about traction being up this last race. Any idea's why? Is it due to more and more people using Paragon? It was a bit more warmer in the room than normal.
In any case, I did a major tire change, went from Pink/F- Gray/R to Purple/F - White/R. I think I picked up about 2 laps from the prior race. The car rolled thru the center more and kept up the speed. That's one thing I always liked about the Rev 4. $peedMerchant.

Next race, I'm going to get Mog's car, and see what kind of performance I can squezzeeeee out of it. He won't be back until after the Honeymoon, when ever that ends :)

1/12 Fall racing: Let me throw out some names of who we hope to see.
Blackstock's, Vicky and Mike, Carruba, Longatiano, Mick, Fredrickson, Mackin, Markovich, Denton, Buran, Mog, Williams, maybe will see Bud out there too!

Once again, I had a good time racing, no I should say GREAT time. Joneser had more ponies, but felt impeled to hit about every board out there . . twice. We had some pretty good qualifing heats. In the 3rd round, I should have let you go like I said. I forgot that you sat on the line for a near enternity, after I left. I'm sure I held you up a bit but it did make for some really good racing.

Register Rice, mister check out . . . I would be tailing him for what seemed 4 or 5 laps, then he would just disappear! I guess that is what happens when you blink.

Dan with back to back B main wins, proof positive, never to give up.

Adam's, is the Real-Deal! Each week, getting better and better. Ray, just leave the 10th behind . . . let it go . . . move on . . . the Dark side is calling. :)

Later,
Pete

HOO HONG- What kinds of numbers can i get for around 60 bucks? I know that i can get some 1.175+ AND 400+ for around $55, is that the same thing you can get me?
-Buddy

I cannot even come close to touching that. That must be Kinetix!!

RayHOO HONG- What kinds of numbers can i get for around 60 bucks? I know that i can get some 1.175+ AND 400+ for around $55, is that the same thing you can get me?
-Buddy

Jimmy, a well, that sucks. Its the only Tues I can make. So I wait till Sept to race. I'll come anyway, wheel the car a bit with the mod. And get my Integy stuff and Jaco tires.

Got me some fresh new 444+ 1.166-ish batts for mod, hopefully, I wont be dumping as much this year.

Yep, they are Kinetix, good guess, and do you know if he takes paypal, if so i need to find someone willing for me to use their paypal account.
-Buddy

Eric-You wont care that its not a race night. we have a good ole time and most of us run between 150 to 200 laps. so plenty of testing to be done. I'll run some mod with ya if you want. I just finished redoing my Xray so it will be fun. Put a KO 2143 servo in it and put 1.25oz. of lead in it.

Ray

JImmy,

Please order me two of the NOvak #1780 GTX speed controls. They wont be available of course-but at least they will be on b/o.

Thanks,
Ray

you gotta have the best dont ya HOOO HONG?
-Buddy

Quantum 2 or GTX? Tough choice.:confused:

It's all aboout the benjamins-baby!!! Naaah-I just want smaller ESc so my cars balance out better. And I ike to use NOvak products. They have always had great customer support.

Ray

you gotta have the best dont ya HOOO HONG?
-Buddy

Yeah... that might be right - but mo money mo problems..... Seen that too many times in rc and real racing.

But from what I hear you are the man Ray..... Is that right???? for at least now....

LOL

Cannot wait to get up to the track again. Wish racing was moer often than every 2 weeks but the wait hightens the experience like it does with other things in our lives.

See ya later

MC "hammer" - nickname since I hammered the walls a little on my first time back out - body showed it too - but it recovered for now.

Mike,


The track is open Tuesday night from 5:30 till 10:00 PM for practice. This will give you more track time than on a race night. It is the best time to improve your skills and get help from fellow racers. Come on out, don't wait till next week.

Thanks,
Jim

Hey who is all going tuesday? I will be there!(dont worry no kids) Jimmy, do you have any miniT hopups in stock?

Mr. Tamiya-dont worry about your kids being there. Just watch them to keep there runs to like 7 to 8 minutes each time-I think outside of that-I had zero complaints about them.

Kewl thanks ray! but i need a BREAK!!!! so they are staying home

Beaner I planned on comming out and practicing, just hoped actual racing was more often. It is a little haul from Sandusky - plus Buddy going we have too hook in Norwalk and drive.

I plan on doing some major practicing Tues and tweaking.

Just hope chris restocked the parts I had to buy when I broke my car twisce - lol..... same damn part two runs in a row.

See you all out there Tuesday.

Is chris or the gang going to be spinnin any tunes?

Hammer down....

Will we be racing mini T's or BRP cars this season at the gate?

Yeah, Im pumped for tomorrow, See you there!
-Buddy

Hey anyone have a novak spy for sale? Let me know thanks! and or a novak XXL FM receiver for futaba, or similar small receiver for futaba

I hear ya on wishing racing was more often. I've always found practice to be beneficial between races, but with a TC3, there usually isn't much to play with since that car's been figured out for a while now. I can't wait until Corally releases their new tourer. I'm sure that will take some tuning to get it to be competitive.

Yeah, we'll be spinning your favorites...or mine. :devil: Music's rad, but it's also another subject for people to disagree on. We'll see what happens.

Man, the energy at The Gate is already starting to climb. For those who have been sitting on the sidelines, the time to come back is now. The Halloween race will be only two or three weeks after we start the fall season. That, in my opinion, is not enough time to get all the loose ends tied up, let alone shake off all the rust. :tongue: Of course, I really can't find a reason not to be here all year, but that's what being a bachelor is all about. :thumbsup: Or should I say being obsessed?

I think the people that have come out all summer are not only doing quite well, but have had a blast doing it. We'll have some new faces in the fall, and some familiar ones, who's practice will be evident, all looking to shuffle it up some. Not to mention, that the crew that has already been leading, appears to have raised the bar by switching to the xray fk in stock sedan. it has looked simply awesome in a number of hands.

I can't speak enough about the synergy that goes on down there. As competitive as many of us are, the high fives are prevalent throughout the night. As with anything there are hiccups, disappointment, and disgust, but the small victories are shared by more than just the person behind the wheel. That is what I am most proud of about our facility, and those who help to define it.

I think I am gonna shed a tear!:cry:

I have a xxl novak 27 fm for sale - the little one.

E-mail me directly and I will get you info and pic

tazmanmc@aol.com

Chris, I admire your enthusiasm and you inspire me!!!:freak:

Paul

Hey Guys,


Just a heads up, The Halloween Classic entry form will be posted by nights end. Keep an eye on the forum here so you can be the first one to get your hands on it.

Thanks,
Jim

Hey all,

I'm thinking about comming out tomorrow, and getting some practice in. My plan is to take Mog's 1/12 scale and "shake it down". I'd like to see if I can work thru his setup and lay down some competitive lap times. I think it will be interesting to drive another car, not tuned to my driving style.

Most likely see ya all tomorrow.

Later,
Pete

Chris-will you marry me!!

Chris is awesome, what else can i say?
-Buddy

Also, will you have copies of the entry form at the track?
-Buddy

Hey Guys,

I appologize for the delay on getting the entry form out, but I can't seem to get it on the forum. Hopefully by the end of the day Tuesday it will be up. Also I will have plenty of the entry forms printed out at the track for everyone to take Tuesday night.

Thanks,
Jim

I'll be there tomorrow. If I can crawl out of bed in the morning. I am still beat from playing with the big car at Beaver Run. And I can STILL smell all the burning brake pads. RC race track, all you smell is Paragon, real race track, all you smell is brake pads. :) mmmmmm....toasty!

Cool-I packed some Mod motors for tomorrow night in case I feel like breaking my Xray!!

Ray

Adam-I have the little cap head screws for your left hub if you need one.

Ray

Adam-I have the little cap head screws for your left hub if you need one.

Ray


Thanks Ray. Unoftunately I won't be a round for 2 or 3 weeks. I cut my pinky finger on my steering hand on a piece of broken glass. It cut a tendon and a nerve. Wendesday I am having surgery to repair it. I hope to be back soon though. Just a minor inconvenience.

OUch!! Sorry to hear that.Thanks Ray. Unoftunately I won't be a round for 2 or 3 weeks. I cut my pinky finger on my steering hand on a piece of broken glass. It cut a tendon and a nerve. Wendesday I am having surgery to repair it. I hope to be back soon though. Just a minor inconvenience.

Hey all,

Theres a rumor floating around that GP cells are going up in price soon. As Fall season is right around the corner-I would advise those who care as much about budget as performance to get your cells pretty soon. This is truly all the info I have on this right now. I just thought I'd give you local guys the heads-up.

I know Hurricane Motorsports is/was running a good deal for three packs of 1.165 packs.
The other rumour of a new batch of GP cells that will rpovide 1.19 voltage and 440 second runtimes is NOT true. sorry!!

Ray

I'll be there tomorrow. If I can crawl out of bed in the morning. I am still beat from playing with the big car at Beaver Run. And I can STILL smell all the burning brake pads. RC race track, all you smell is Paragon, real race track, all you smell is brake pads. :) mmmmmm....toasty! LOL! no burnt rubber? Love the smell of cam2 and burnt tires in the morning!

Spec Point Concepts Batteries is another good place to get good cells for great prices.
http://www.specpointbatteries.com/

Call Tom and tell him what you are looking for. Great guy, great batteries, great service.

see ya'all tonight for practice!

Hey anyone else hear the rumour that Josh cyrul bought The HobbyStop raceway tarck at the woodville mall? I just called hobby stop to get info on times and find out why there thread is gone and thats what they said, and he plans to open sept 1st. Any one else know if this is true?

Well, a night of practice, well at leat a few hours. Dan and I bailed early, and headed out to BW3s and got some wings and brew.

I made a few changes to the car, but really couldn't determine if it made me any faster. but it did handle differently. As Jimmy knows, I printed out my times and crashed JLap. The report I got before the crash didn't look that promising.

Times justs weren't up to racing times. I have to admit, that Mog's car, handeled well thru turns (very stable), but pushed quite a bit. He was also over geared. After discussions with him, after practice, he was recalled the car handling the same way. So I have the green light to tweek some. I just need to loosen up the rear a bit, perhaps with tire compounds or springs, and get the tires less the 2.05, and his roll out should be good.

His motor was very strong the first few laps, but then dropped off. Most likely due to undercycled batteries.

I also ran my 1/12 a few times. I stiffened up the side springs, and liked it. It feld less "mushy" thru the switchback, and more stable thru the sweepers. It seemed tp loosen up the car just a bit. I also went from Whites to Grey. I think going back to whites in the rear may just be the ticket.

I took a quick look at my TC. OHHHhhhh boy. A lot of work. It's still setup for oval, or at least there is a different color spring on each corner. The diff feels like it has sand in it, and Mogs batteries have been cycled more than my 6 cell packs. I do have a paint scheme in mind. Nothing like my last "halloween classic" body, but something a little different. It at least has been masked.

Hope to see you all next weekend. I hope to get some time to work on motors. Usnik, if your interested, call me later, and we can setup an evening to dyno, and tweek.

See ya later,
Pete

Josh is the new owner of the track at woodville.

Pete-I have always thought that the Rev3 responds well to small changes like side springs, front springs, damper lube weight, etc. but what really makes it fly-or be a bag is tire slection and tire size. ONce you find a combo it likes-stay with it.

I am a bit lost right now on set-up for both TC and 12th-so I better not talk too much till I figure out my own cars. :lol:

Alas,

After much planning, we are pleased to formally announce the running of 2nd annual Halloween Cassic here at The Gate. If you were with us last year, this needs little introduction. Regardless, here are some of the details.

- October 8, 9, 10
- Rocket round qualifying (four rounds)
- New Epic ROAR Stock handout motors (two per class)
- Personal transponders required
- Pit tables will be provided
- All ROAR rules will apply

The intensity is already growing among locals, and frequenters of The Gate, to find out who this fall's hot shoes will be in Cleveland. We are limiting the event to 150 racers, so please download one of the linked documents (below) and promptly, print, complete, and return it along with your entry fees to the address provided.

As always, feel free to hit us up with any and all questions that you may have.

Cheers,

Chris - seaball@hotmail.com

Jim - jim_racer24@yahoo.com

Acrobat File
http://www.clevelandcarpetracing.com/04ClassicEntry.pdf

or

Word File
http://www.clevelandcarpetracing.co...n%20Classic.doc

Practice night is getting really busy now!! I think the carpet bug has hit once again!!

Hope everyone leanrned some stuff and got there cars working better. Thanks Paul for dialing in my 12th scale. What you did dropped my laptimes with that car by nearly 0.5 second!!! 12.2 to 11.7!! NOw I just need to keep driving it so I can get used to it.