No politics here, just RC related talk for either local track.

I know Jesse, Ted, Andrew and myself plan on running some laps at Riders today.
Anyone else going to come out and play? I'll bring the generator for those who need power. I should be there around 2:30 or so.

I hope to be there this afternoon to. Jeff wants to get some wheel time.

Question.........

How many of you are planning on going with Associated's new TC-4 when it's released??

Question.........

How many of you are planning on going with Associated's new TC-4 when it's released??


Not I said the Fly!! I think I'll wait till either the price drops down, or I just need a new car..

If I can swing it I'd like to have one when it's released

I sticking with my old TC-3. I'm just going to buy enough indoor stuff to get by. I like out door better. :)

I imagine I'll stay with the old Tamiya, but that new car looks pretty sweet.
It even has some of the same features as my EVO3 has like the ball end hindge pins!

Fred - I left an old set of tires for Andrew at Rider's (at the RC counter), you can pick them up next time you're around.

see you Sat...
Denney

I posted this on the GLRC thread, but maybe I'll get a quicker answer here.

I received my booklet from the U.S. Indoor Champs today,
but it seems I'm been out of "the loop" a little to long because I
need to know what one of the classes are.

1/12 Modified.........
1/12 Masters.........
1/12 Stock............
Stock Touring........
Masters Touring.....
Modified Touring.....
Trinity T Spec.......???????

It states "Personal Transponder" $80.00

So, what exacty is Trinity T Spec.???
It also says the entry fee for stock or masters is $60.00. Sooooooo....... to use a personal transponder will it cost us an extra $20.00, or is it an additional $80.00???

Anybody have a clue as to what that "T" class is,
and have an explantion of the transponder thing???

John - I'd guess that means they'll have personals for sale for $80. Extra entry fee wouldn't make sense.

T-spec is Trinity's new "cheap" touring car kit/class using Street Spec motors & batteries. $159.99 list price for the kit, $199.99 with body, motor & battery. One of the guys was running one at Riders. Looks like a TC3 clone.

Yeah, I think you're right. He highlighted some things in a really dark blue color, but when I held it up to a light I can sort of make out something about extra stock motors and personal transponders must be paid for at time of entry. I think thats what it says anyway.

Oh, and Kevin....... Thank you

Fred,
You have a PM

Question.........

How many of you are planning on going with Associated's new TC-4 when it's released??
Well, my intentions were to get a TC4, maybe a brushless system or that spiffy Novak discharge tray on top of it. Even went so far as to order the car since I had the money set aside. BUT- of course I had to cancel the order and once again put MY plans on hold because of someone else... Not mentioning any names though...:mad:

in gonna stick with my tc3 util i need a new car

Jesse,
I'm looking at getting a couple of Orion Revolution (V2) / Atsushi Hara motors.
What brushes should I get?
The Enduro Motor Brushes or the Sprint Motor Brushes.

Jesse,
I'm looking at getting a couple of Orion Revolution (V2) / Atsushi Hara motors.
What brushes should I get?
The Enduro Motor Brushes or the Sprint Motor Brushes.

Fred- Get the Enduro Brushes they are the 15 to 30 run brushes. The Sprints are one to five. I usually only use them for big races.
Jesse :thumbsup:

I have a Monter Pro motor that has lost it's punch. I run runit with a cut and I just installed 767 brushes. Anyone have any tips I they can share with me. On that same note my binary is starting drag.

Thanks, thats what I got.
I'm ready for some asphalt, this cold and snow stuff is starting to suck.

Thanks, thats what I got.
I'm ready for some asphalt, this cold and snow stuff is starting to suck.
By George, I think I agree with you!!

I have a Monter Pro motor that has lost it's punch. I run runit with a cut and I just installed 767 brushes. Anyone have any tips I they can share with me. On that same note my binary is starting drag.
Jimmy,
If you've cut the comm and put new brushes and springs on it and it still has no punch? It may be time to get your cans zaped. I think Jason has a magnet zapper.

I have a Monter Pro motor that has lost it's punch. I run runit with a cut and I just installed 767 brushes. Anyone have any tips I they can share with me. On that same note my binary is starting drag.

hey jimmy i'm noticed the same problem with my motors but i think its my batteries that are dropping off instead i just got a new battery(1.165v) and its out performing my older batteries(1.188v) does anybody know how many runs the gp3300 batteries are good for or the best way to maintain them?

hey jimmy i'm noticed the same problem with my motors but i think its my batteries that are dropping off instead i just got a new battery(1.165v) and its out performing my older batteries(1.188v) does anybody know how many runs the gp3300 batteries are good for or the best way to maintain them?I noticed my Batts were doing the same,so I tried a few different ways to maintain them. when your done for the night discharge to 5.40 volts per pack,then let them sit all week. When you are ready to charge them, First dump them with a set of light bulbs WITHOUT a cutout box until they get warm or the lights have been out for 15 min. then if they are warm let them cool to room temperature then charge them. this seems to work and I haven't had any problem charging them at 7 amps.repeak at 8.5 amps.

Hi, everyone.

I'm from Fort Wayne, IN. what do you guys run, when, where?
I come up to GR from time to time, and would like to run. I run touring stock, mod, 1/12 stock and mod.

Thanx,
Karl

Heres a link to are web site http://www.wmrcracing.com/and heres are link on hobbytalk .Hope to see you some time http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=100558

Karl,
I think most of the sedan drivers are racing at the Hub in Lansing right now.
However, WMRC does have a 8 to 10 driver turn out for 12th scale.

Hi, everyone,

I'm from Fort Wayne, IN. what do you guys run, when, where?
I come up to GR from time to time, and would like to run. I run touring stock, mod, 1/12 stock and mod.

Thanx,
Karl.

Good news Karl, (That will save you 50 miles...)
Hobby-sports.com (formerly RnL Hobbies) in Portage Michigan is going to carpet this spring... We are moving the clay to the outdoor track and going to new crc fasttrack ozite.

Oval........Wed
Stadium...Sat
Touring....Sun

As the clay track gets tore down and the carpet put in Jon and I will be taking pictures and will be posting all the progress here on hobby talk.
All of us at Hobby-sports.com feel that this will be an awesome change and bring in on-road guys to a former off-road facility.
The carpet track will set a new standard for on road racing.
Watch for more on this later...

Hollis......

Will the new track be open during the Fall/Winter season as well as the Spring/Summer season? If so...... I'd like to say it's about time the Kzoo-Battle Creek area finally gets indoor carpet back again. How long has it been now, 8 or 10 years?? Congratulations, what a great idea!!!!

John Warner

Thanks John,
Im so excited I can't stand it...
I cant even keep a secret...

Jon says if the racers keep showing up he will go year round, I know how busy people get in the summer...Hope to see you fast gr guys down once its all done....


I think the riders carpet track closed in 93, so we have been without on road for around 12 yrs...

Do you have an idea of what the track dimension will be?

hey

when are we going to clean out the track?

john

are you racing any where? do you think you will run this summer?

80 x 40 right now

80 x 40 right now
That will work.

Dustin, Jason, Pete and Doug.
It was nice seeing you guys, sorry I didn't get a chance to visit longer.
Tony and Marty,
Thank you for your hospitality.

Way too funny!

hey

1. when are we going to clean out the track?

john

2. are you racing any where? 3. do you think you will run this summer?
(1) That's a good question!
(2) I'm not at the moment, although I'd sure like to.
(3) Yes, I'll be running electric something somewhere!

Way too funny! I was thinking the same :thumbsup:

I'm thinking Jackie Gleason here. :wave:

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Mich. State Cheap Champs March 13th At Hobby Hub Raceway,in Lansing.
Mich. State championship Feb. 27 at Larry's in Sterling Heights.

Lots of great racing going on in the next few weeks.

Ok I am finaly going to get a sedan to race but I am not sure what to get.What What do you like and why?

Ok I am finaly going to get a sedan to race
but I am not sure what to get.What What
do you like and why?

I like the associated TC3/4 because it's a car
that you can compete with at all levels of sedan
competition and associated has great parts availability.

i like the schumacher mi2. the part are very avalible, i just call up the store and have them order the parts i need. i like running a smaller companies car, they are more personal if you call them up, or see them at big races.

the tc3/4 is a good car and a lot of people are running it. the important thing is to get a car you like. there five to 10 cars i would conciderif i wanted a new one.

i would get something that wont cost a lot to get into...like a tc3. you can find them cheap all over. they still work well and you will have parts t the hobby shop.

Or perhaps you could get a Diggity Designs XL-R8.
Like the one I'm picking up tonight.

Fred I sent you a PM.

Dave,
I would be happy to.
Fred

Ahhhhh....... The old hidden message!

Which reminds me....

Jesse & Steven..... check your PM's if you would please. :cool:

Hey guys,
What's up ?
Long time, no see. Hope to see all of you soon again!

Mike