VW Golf TDI (Hatchback)

All my gear and 42-44MPG in the city! 50+ on highway

Can't wait until the track is ready

But Honda does not have the torque that a blown motor does. Look no further than the S2000. Looks great, revs to the moon but it has so little torque that commuting in anything resembling stop-n-go would kill the clutch. Maybe that is why they upped the displacement to 2.2L. For a while there it was like "4 cyl no big than 2L"

But I want to buy a lil car that I can modify. I buy a Honda I can put a turbo on it or bore it out till it breaks. I buy a Cobalt, I'm screwed because it has a blower and that stuff is way too expensive to mess with.

Best GM engine ever made was the Quad 4 in HO or W41 trim. 180-190HP 180 ft. lbs. and will rev to 7400 for some more then spirited driving. They marketed the GTZ as an affodable M3 and they were not all that wrong. Then they kill that motor and come out with the eco thing. Still no variable valve timing or anything cool. Just a blower on one model.

Anyways is there a name behind the screen name or just someone that is in the know as a diehard GM guy?

VW Golf TDI (Hatchback)

All my gear and 42-44MPG in the city! 50+ on highway

Can't wait until the track is ready


My old 91 GTZ got 36 city and 32 highway...yes that is typer right. And was rated at like 24/26. It cost under 100 bucks to do the mod and reved alot freeer too. Pays to know guys that raced that engine for GM.

I was looking into a TDI Jetta when I was looking for a new car but I couldn't find one with lower miles. They all seemed to be in the low to mid 100,000 range for late 90s. Must have done something right.

Same thing for Honda Civics.

-Rich

I was looking into a TDI Jetta when I was looking for a new car but I couldn't find one with lower miles. They all seemed to be in the low to mid 100,000 range for late 90s. Must have done something right.

But I want to buy a lil car that I can modify. I buy a Honda I can put a turbo on it or bore it out till it breaks. I buy a Cobalt, I'm screwed because it has a blower and that stuff is way too expensive to mess with.

Best GM engine ever made was the Quad 4 in HO or W41 trim. 180-190HP 180 ft. lbs. and will rev to 7400 for some more then spirited driving. They marketed the GTZ as an affodable M3 and they were not all that wrong. Then they kill that motor and come out with the eco thing. Still no variable valve timing or anything cool. Just a blower on one model.

Anyways is there a name behind the screen name or just someone that is in the know as a diehard GM guy?

This is acutally my real name (imagine that!!). All the info I mentioned is from various readings and a (very) basic understanding of engines and the compromises that are made when designing such things. And yes I do work for GM. Wish I was "in the know" but oh well.

They marketed the GTZ as an affodable M3 and they were not all that wrong.
They were wrong there, just as wrong as they were with the Citation X-11, which was also billed as a BMW killer.
Best GM engine ever made was the Quad 4 in HO or W41 trim.
Best GM engine ever made was not a 4 cylinder.

Sorry, I just couldn't let those two statements stand...

-Sean

Citation X-11... Hee hee hee!

-Rich


They were wrong there, just as wrong as they were with the Citation X-11, which was also billed as a BMW killer.

The best engine GM ever built, and was probably ever built, is the small block V-8. Durable, reliable, easy to find parts and cheap to modify. Not very far behind is the 3.8L V-6 i.e. Grand National.

Where'd the Larry's thread go?

Where'd the Larry's thread go?

Thats what i was gona say so......... Larry should have the carpet in some time last week but should come this week......I think :confused:

I hope they are ready soon, i'm itching to drive my TC.

I talked to Jess last night and he said that the new rug should be here this week. Lets hope. I really want to start racing again. :)

The ultimate RC hauler


right up there with the 1991 Chevy berret GTZ, IMHO


















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The ultimate RC hauler


right up there with the 1991 Chevy berret GTZ, IMHO


















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That is too much Ben. But you need to make sure to go to Cali to get one though.

My first car was a 1988 Pontiac LeMans (pause for laughter) hatchback. You really had to work to fill up the back end with the rear seat down. The Aztek (again, pause for laughter), while leaving a lot to be desired, does have ample room for everything. They are expected to lose upwards of 70% of their value over the first 5 years of ownership. Sooooooo.....the message is wait for a used one to come up and get it for next to nothing. You might get laughed at but you will have paid less money for more vehicle than anyone else on the road.

Yeah those Azteks are ugly little buggers, but they are actually a nice, functional ride once you get past the looks!

Thers a new thread just for the BS about real cars so post all the other stuff but larrys info on the other thread.


Thanks Tony

Thers a new thread just for the BS about real cars so post all the other stuff but larrys info on the other thread.


Thanks Tony

Well leave it to someon not to notice all the people commenting on are Larry's people. Thus this is the place for Larry's racers to talk. Yes at times soem things might not be about R/C but that is what makes it fun is you can talk to fellow racers about everything.

Speaking of everything......I am considering acquiring an air compressor to aid in cleaning my cars after a heat/main. While I am grateful to those who have let me use their's, in particular Tony Piggott, I would like to get one of my own. Is there a brand that is exceptionally good or bad?? Oil or Oil-less??

I can always take this discussion over to the Real Cars if desired.

hey SPRagan

the one that I have that is pretty good for everything from cleaning off the car to air brushing to small air tool use is the husky one from Home Depot .. it was like 88 bucks on sale or something like that .. it goes to 100 psi has a regulator built in so you dont have to buy one .. the one that I got had a plastic coil air hose and a few general home attachments with it .. I got the attachment and fittings kit as well as a small air line dryer .. and set it up so the hose can be quick disconnected .. with the air line dryer so it packs easier .. I'll take some pics later today and post em .. along with the item number ..

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hey SPRagan

the one that I have that is pretty good for everything from cleaning off the car to air brushing to small air tool use is the husky one from Home Depot .. it was like 88 bucks on sale or something like that .. it goes to 100 psi has a regulator built in so you dont have to buy one .. the one that I got had a plastic coil air hose and a few general home attachments with it .. I got the attachment and fittings kit as well as a small air line dryer .. and set it up so the hose can be quick disconnected .. with the air line dryer so it packs easier .. I'll take some pics later today and post em .. along with the item number ..

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Thanks for the info. I think I know the one of which you write. Is it the one with the 4 gallon pancake tank and the 2 HP compressor?? My constraints are size (fit under tonneau cover of my truck bed) and current draw in that I will eventually get a generator that must also fit under the cover and those that size are limited to around 2000 watts. The model number will be appreciated. :)

So, how about dem Yankies?

Loins? I think a lot of us try to avoid loin cloths. :p

-Rich


So, how about dem Loins?

I was in Toledo today. I talked to Larry and he said tha tthe new rug was shipped out yesterday. Hopefully we'll be racing in 3 weeks.

hey SPRagan .. I dont know what is going on but its not letting Me do a regular reply so i cant post a pic of it right now .. but its not the pancake one .. that one is actually louder than the one that I have .. Mine is model number FP204500AV its a regular looking sausage shaped tank .. stands about 15 1/2 inches tall .. 16 inches deep and about 8 1/2 inches wide with the quick disconnect fitting on the compressor .. its a 100 psi max, 0.7 scfm @ 90 psi, 2 gallon tank .. I have a pic of it with the attachments and the small line dryer in place .. ( line dryer is good for doing airbrushing work with the compressor .. and for taking it in and out in those winter months so that water doesnt get sprayed onto your chassis and no that wasnt experience that was forethought on My part it does collect the water in the winter months especially when the compressor is stored in a garage) the line dryer is part number MP513801 from Campbell Hausfeld .. I'll get the pic up soonest for you

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MATRIX XRS,
fits three guys, enough stuff for Cleveland for a week and goes pretty good,
and surprises you when you hang a corner. We have used it so much as a "race car" that I already put 21,000 miles on it!! Great car, fun to drive.

Not scared to use my real name,
James Reilly :devil:

Multi Purpose post:

Larry's, Hmmmmmm. A good place to race. Okay I can deal with that... The only place to race..... That used to be the reason. Don't get me wrong, the staff at Larry's is top notch, but the racing went down hill pretty fast last year. Driving an hour to race with the same 5 people just doesn't mean much anymore. I hope that this year the competition will stay consistant and challenging. There were a few race days last year after a long drive, the 1/12th scale guys had to go home due to a lack of attendance. Can't wait 'till some of the other tracks closer open up just so that I can save some gas going to the track. Mixing it up a little is nice sometimes.

Oh yeah, here's my car. Well one of 'em at least.

97 Bmw M3. Fit all my crap and Gregs for a nice road trip to Columbus last year. Dinan Stage 3 suspension, Dinan supercharger, Shrick intake and Cams, B&B TriFlow exhaust, AA flywheel and clutch, Kinesis K28 and K28R wheels wrapped with Nitto 555extreme DR's. Lots more in there too, just too much to list. Been sittin since last winter due to a driveway mishap.

Thanks,
Tim

Hey Reilly and Stamper , theres a thread to discuss your "real rides" . LOL

I cant wait for Larrys to get the new rug down , there and Toledo will be the "HOT" spots this winter in our area , like Tim said , friday racing is tough to get out that way , so Toledo saturdays and Larrys sunday .
not scared either ........ Bob Cates :dude:

Ok...Hmm, Tim I have to disagree with you, as far as last season on Sunday's, the 12th scale turnouts were very good and competitive. I seem to remember you having to work to stay in the A a couple of times anyway! LOL.

We look forward to another fun fast season with the racers as well Bob, thanks for the suggestions and support!

Not scared to use my real name,
James Reilly


not scared either ........ Bob Cates :dude:

Me neither... Alec Baldwin ;)

I only raced once or twice on Sundays last year and only finished one half of a points race. I remember at least twice last year, I TQ'd by more than 2 laps and didn't run the main because of grumbles in the pits.

I primarily raced on Friday at your place last year. You ran the races on Sunday, Nick and John ran it on Friday. I don't care about any of this anyways. Maybe the rcscrewz track that is 5 minutes from my house and Toledo where it is a real fight to get into the A will better suit my needs. The other think, and the only thing, that bothered me is that the carpet is glued down there and it makes for a totally different feeling track than anywhere else. It makes it interesting to practice there and then go to a big race and the car has to be completely changed due to a lack of traction. Most of the time my car was too aggressive for Larry's carpet and the extreme stickiness to it.

Tim

What kind of carpet are they laying at Larry's? Ozite or the FanFare?

Columbus is getting a carpet track and hobby shop on the East side off of I70
and Brice Road (first exit east on I70 outside the I270 outer belt).
They are awaiting approval from the city of Columbus for the shop and track.
Everyone in Columbus is eager for it to be there.

I believe he ordered the carpet from CRC. They are the only distributor for the grey stuff.

Dennis you know I,ll be there on most Sundays. I hope enough 18 scale racers come out so we can have some real fun. And one more thing. A Monte Carlo SS gets you to the track safe and fast. And it can hold all my gear, and sometimes Mac or Daves gear too.

Any ideas for tires on the new carpet? I think most used Plaid/Purple before or somewhere close.

Same tires should work. I think that the new paragon Traction Action will be the sauce to have though.

well I hope rubber tires make a comeback. my real ride 2004 300 h.p. ss Impala

well I hope rubber tires make a comeback. my real ride 2004 300 h.p. ss Impala
Chris,

e-mail me..... tsuga1@yahoo.com

I think rubber tires would be great, seems like it would cut down on the cost for everyone!

I'm not sure I agree with that. I spent way more on tires when we ran rubber, trying different tires, rim widths, inserts, etc. It cost me way more to be competitive. With foams, at least you know that Plaid fronts and Purple rears will make you competitive. Just tune the car from there. If you are chunking foam tires, there are things that can be done to help eliminate that. First, cut the tire down some. I know that seems like a waste of money, but just think of it as if the factory put too much on in the first place. Second, flair your front fenders out so that it can glance off the tire rather than sink into it like a razor blade. Third, run a foam front bumber. Fourth, I always put a bead of super glue around the side of the rim where it meets the foam so that the side bite doesn't pull the foam from the rim.

I think rubber tires would be great, seems like it would cut down on the cost for everyone!

Actually it costs a lot more to run rubber tires on carpet than foam. For some reason rubber tires loose their grip on carpet after just a few runs.

You can get 2-4 weeks out of a set of foams depending on how much you run. You'll be lucky if a set of rubber tires hold their grip for 6-8 runs.

Rubber tires should be for asphalt only. Due to the coarse surface you don't notice the tires fading from run to run like you do on carpet.

MCH--Will we be seeing you on Fridays?

I think I'd like to try Friday's at Larry's, but my time for remotes is so limited. I have also been thinking about alternating weeks between Larry's and Toledo. I'd like to support both this winter, but can't really race 2 days a week. Larry will probably do another local Sunday series that will draw us all up there for a few weeks in a row. Maybe I'll do one of those?

And of course, I'll be at all of the Carpet Racing League races. Maybe stock and mod 1/12th?

I'm going to try to run both tracks too. I need to get ready for teh champs. After that I'll be running a lot of oval to prepare for the Snowbirds. :thumbsup:

Friday October 1st and Sunday October 3rd, Another fun and competitive season at Larry's will begin.

New carpet, more lights in the pits, more pits,

and the largest {just expanded yet again to own the whole building), selection of discount racing stuff in the country.

I will be race directing on Sundays and at least the first few Fridays. Hope to see you then!

traction stuff will be the FX2 Paragon. I hope that is the right name for it.
no smell stuff. No more jack the gripper.


and thanks Keith for the anti-tire chunk tip.
-Dennis

The new sauce is Paragon Traction Action. From what I've heard its almost as good as old skool paragon.

They make pre-glued takeoffs now so there would be no tire war. What set-up? for foams (stiffen the car up and grab a whole lot of throttle). Hell what is a foam tire(smells like rubber when you guys are truing them). Give me a break, just wrap rubberbands around some plastic rims. :rolleyes: there were more people when rubber was at Larrys, and I haven't seen those numbers since. Sell someone else on the foam stuff. :mad:

Larry's is a foam tire carpet track. Thanks for your opinion though.

I believve the number thing you are talking about really was due to the fact that there was no where else to race during that time period. Captive audience. But too, we're ok with our numbers and have seen much growth over the last year especiaally on Sundays.

I hope to see you out sometime anyway even though we are a foam tire carpet track. :)

Larry's is a foam tire carpet track. Thanks for your opinion though.
When did this change? He has always been "run what you brung!"

Well when clevelands done. attendance will drop (as always). There is one thing i can say about rubber tires,1. you can control ride hieght 2. it seems that foams with all that rubber content wore the track out worse than rubber ever did. :) So there are other tracks in the state that run rubber with decent turnouts and i try them. I dont care how far i have to drive :thumbsup: good luck