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Ran the NTC3 for the first time - Nexus - 08-04-2005
DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 Wrote:Nexus,
Now you make me ask..... what does your guy at the track charge for a set of GQ's?
GQ - $15/pair or $28 per set....it might be less by a dollar or two...i just can't remeber offhand.
The Twisters go for about the same amount...$15/pair or less.
Either way it's not a bad price because it's zero tax and zero shipping
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 - 08-04-2005
Yep. not bad at all.
Rcdad, if you're still reading this....when I came across 80-94 from IN to IL Weds, that construction traffic getting onto 80westbound back terrible. I jumped onto 294 north, got off at 159th and right back onto 294 south. Then you can just exit back to 80. You have to pay some extra tolls, but man did it save sitting in that line of trucks!!! It was almost back to Halsted St. Hope it will be lighter on a Sunday morning, but you do get the MI return traffic going thru there on Sundays.
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - RCDad - 08-04-2005
Yeah, 80-94 is always a huge mess. Nexus what do they charge for the set of foams at the track?
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - Michowski - 08-04-2005
get these http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=jaco&FVPROFIL=++
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - RCDad - 08-04-2005
Michowski Wrote:get these http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=jaco&FVPROFIL=++
Problem is I'd pay more in shipping than the tires cost to get them by Saturday.
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - Michowski - 08-04-2005
but when you see the performance difference they make its gonna be worth that extra money.
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - RCDad - 08-04-2005
Ok this may sound like a dumb question but will the wheels/tires from an electric TC3 fit on a nitro TC3?
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - RCDad - 08-08-2005
Are there upgrades (besides tires) that will make the car better on the track?
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - Notochord - 08-08-2005
front and rear sway bars. for better handling. body,wing, suspension, motor or engine, rims?? maybe lighter parts, keeping your car cool. ive never had an onroad car except for an xmod. but all those kind of things helps on real cars
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - Nexus - 08-08-2005
RCDad Wrote:Ok this may sound like a dumb question but will the wheels/tires from an electric TC3 fit on a nitro TC3?
I'm not sure I understand the question fully...
do you mean premounted foams or premounted rubber tires?
Quote:Are there upgrades (besides tires) that will make the car better on the track?
For basics all you should need are optional springs and swaybars. Everything else you can just adjust on the car itself. There's no reason a box stock NTC3 or TC3 can't work well....you just have to know how to set the car up.
Tinley is closed this week but a lot of racers will be at AJ's for a Trophy race on Saturday.
The biggest thing when you start racing instead of bashing is knowing what to change based on what you car is doing. Practicing on in a open parking lot is never that great. The surface is dusty or has rocks everywhere and without a predetermined layout you really are not testing the cars handling abilities.
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One thing I would suggest is go to AE's website and download the pdf of NTC3 and TC3 setups that suit your needs. I'm pretty sure you will find something that will give you a better starting point.
http://teamassociated.com/racerhub/setup/0setups_onroad.htm
Yes...those are pro drivers running usually on higher bite tracks and mod motors but as a basis for a standard setup they usually work pretty good.
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - RCDad - 08-08-2005
Nexus which track surface should I be looking at, "foam tires, smooth asphalt"?
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - Nexus - 08-08-2005
RCDad Wrote:Nexus which track surface should I be looking at, "foam tires, smooth asphalt"?
Which car are we talking about...
If you are looking for the TC3 you won't find any outdoor foam setups....It's not really run many places except this area. The standard for outdoor eletric racing is rubber tires. We just run foams here since it's not big sanctioned racing events.
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - RCDad - 08-08-2005
So "foam tires, smooth asphalt" is actually an indoor track?
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - RCDad - 08-08-2005
Well I went ahead and ordered two sets of Jaco 3040's and two sets of 3142's from the guy in Honk Kong.
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 - 08-08-2005
And for S**ts and giggles I ordered from Twisters. I love to gamble.
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - RCDad - 08-08-2005
Probably an even gamble
Now Team Associated used a Protoform Stratus body at the ROAR Nationals so I'll probably order one of those
Does the NTC3 use a 190 or 200 mm body?
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - Nexus - 08-09-2005
RCDad Wrote:Probably an even gamble
Now Team Associated used a Protoform Stratus body at the ROAR Nationals so I'll probably order one of those
Does the NTC3 use a 190 or 200 mm body?
All 1/10th scale nitro touring cars run 200mm
Electric TC is 190mm
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - RCDad - 08-09-2005
I think I'll paint it some bright color like yellow or red so I can see it easier. I'm headed to get some new glasses this weekend
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - RCDad - 08-09-2005
Hey what is the difference between the BRP Anti-Roll bar kid and the blades. Also, do these really help with the blades?
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 - 08-09-2005
Nexus Wrote:All 1/10th scale nitro touring cars run 200mm
Electric TC is 190mm
Nexus, do many (any) electric guys use 200mm bodies and offset wheels or do they keep the shell at 190.
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - maxximum_44 - 08-09-2005
Nexus, what kind of engines are you guys running at tinley? do you guys have a stock and mod class or is it an open class. I've got two outdated serpents (impulse & 705) that need mills.
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 - 08-11-2005
Rcdad, my Twisters arrived today. That was about 5 days turnaround time. Now need to order offset rears. The 30mm's touch the radio tray on my RS4 and I don't want to modify the box.
Also got my shells for rcboyz (ebay) 2 for $43 shipped and got them in 5 days also. Time to start laying out a paint job!!
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - RCDad - 08-12-2005
Sweet, you going to Tinley on 8/21?
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 - 08-12-2005
No, we have family business to conduct 8/21. But I do want to get there.
Ran the NTC3 for the first time - RCDad - 08-12-2005
If all goes well I'll be bringing this with me except mine has all the gpm aluminum upgrades and a picco .15 engine.