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And one more video showing how they race in teams:
AutoramaKeymasterCouple more videos to the list:
AutoramaKeymasterCalling dibs on the SCX Ford Fiesta RS WRC “ST-RX43”:
March 29, 2016 at 8:33 PM in reply to: Upgrading the 2015 Formula GP car with the new SVQ-Slot chassis #9010AutoramaKeymasterLast minute rule change:
Group B racers: we have changed the maximum track to 66mm (originally 68mm). This was done to help minimize the numbers of crashes due to wheel contact.
February 11, 2016 at 8:57 AM in reply to: Upgrading the 2015 Formula GP car with the new SVQ-Slot chassis #8893AutoramaKeymasterAll,
One more note for this build: a spacer needs to be added between chassis and rear body post. Reason: using the Slot.it pod, the rear axle shifted backwards slightly and the crown gear hits the body.
Also,
New chassis shipment has arrived:
I will be at the club tonight (Thursday 2-11-16) and during the club meeting (Saturday 2-13-16), you can get yours then – cost is $25.
January 5, 2016 at 2:06 PM in reply to: Upgrading the 2015 Formula GP car with the new SVQ-Slot chassis #8823AutoramaKeymasterMarty,
That’s what I was expecting before running the car last Saturday but I was turning 3.7’s without even re-gluing the back tires (one of tires came unglued at the penultimate race and I didn’t fix it).
Ary.
January 2, 2016 at 3:22 PM in reply to: Upgrading the 2015 Formula GP car with the new SVQ-Slot chassis #8770AutoramaKeymasterAutoramaKeymaster[quote=8757]In the minutes it was incorrectly stated that the new Formula GP chassis needed the offset motor pod – that is not true – see Ary’s post on the new chassis for all the details. [/quote]
Mark, I deleted the bad info from the file and re-uploaded.
AutoramaKeymasterMark,
Yes, the car is legal but not a good choice. The chassis on that car doesn’t flex, it rocks from side to side — very poor design, I would stay away. Check after post#13, here: https://www.slotcarillustrated.com/portal/forums/showthread.php?t=79915
Fly racing for this series will be the best choice; the Alfa or the BMW.
AutoramaKeymasterAlright, The WRC thing was me … I had no clue it implied modern cars.
Disregard the WRC part for now, I will change it to Rally or something.
AutoramaKeymasterShawn,
Rich and Jordan are reviewing the list for the touring season. From what I could find, the only new models that can be added to the list are the Leon from Ninco and few Scalextric rally cars (that could be converted).
Ary.
AutoramaKeymasterWell, some of the models are hard to find ($$$) … we may need to run a few duplicates.
AutoramaKeymasterMy choices revolve around metal chassis setups:
– 1/32 class fitted with Plafit chassis
– 1/24 Scaleauto
– 1/24 BRM (any of the metal chassis models).
AutoramaKeymasterMark,
The Scaleauto cleaner added grip to the track, with the extra grip tires will wear quicker, more so if the car is being overdriven. What I did see on our last race were cars being over accelerated in turns. So, to answer your question: Yes, the cleaner is related to the tire wear issue but there were other circumstances which augmented the problem.
This is the first time in the club history that we have used any type of tire conditioner, unfortunately, without it, practicing for Waxahachie would be pointless – the foam tires simply did not offer any adherence. On my next track visits I will test other tire compounds, I’m certain we will find something more forgiving.Ary.
AutoramaKeymasterMarty,
Regarding the nylon lock-nuts: In order to use the nylon lock-nuts, in some cases, a longer screw is required. There is no mention in regards to what type of screws can be used, etc. Can screws be exchanged for longer/shorter versions? Scaleuato only or is that an open choice?
Ary.
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