Race Factory In NC

[Ron Zee]

Opps, now I got it right, let's "chat!"!!!

[losiXXXman]

Thanks Ron. I'll be posting here from now on. Hope everyone esle makes the migration OK. Of course NC always seems to have the top threads anyway, should be no one getting lost !!

[losiXXXman]

By the way, whose belted x-patterns are you talking about? HPI?

[jtn]

Ron - You plan on coming up to this track? I might bring my 1/12 or maybe the BRP up there?

[cheerwhiner]

I'm telling you guys Mini T................. give me a reason to buy it!

[cheerwhiner]

who is comming tonight and will be there around 9:45?

[kartrun]

Dang it Ron, you beat me to it! Was going to start this thread but was kinda reluctant. anyways, cheer, I'll be there tonight along with Kelly. See you there?? Brad

[kartrun]

Wes, the x-patterns are from HPI. You know, I still really never figured out why we have all these seperate threads for tracks in NC. When we had the Tarheel state thread we could talk about EVERYTHING all in one place and never had to jump back and forth between threads looking for answers. Oh well, that was a long time ago and what do I know. :rolleyes: Brad

[Ron Zee]

Sorry Brad, had to do it. Anyhow, don't know when I'll get there, maybe next week. Of course, tomorrow, you know where I'll be.

[losiXXXman]

Thanks Brad. I'm going to have to get a set of those I guess. All I have right now are some proline factory mounted lp slicks. I wasn't sure who made xpattern sedan tires, as X pattern makes me think of some Losi OR tires from the early 90s. :) Wes

[cheerwhiner]

I do know that Hungate's in Cary does stock the x pattern HPI tires both hard and soft compounds....... which should I get? I still would rather race Mini T but hey if 1/10 is in I could just do that.

And yes I will be there tonight at 9:30ish, have to go to work tonight. I am scheduled for next Friday but I will ask to no longer work on Friday nights. I can probably switch with somebody next Friday so I could race then, not sure. Find out on Monday when my department manager gets back.

I am 100% serious about racing Mini T. Get the one that the track owns with the hop ups and drive it around the track, its perfect. You can get a groove going with it, something I couldn't get with 1/10 scale. Plus there are no walls on the outside of the track yet and 1/10 scale cars doing "battle" could get interesting!

I'll get those pics up in a few hours need to use a different machine with a particular port on it for my camera.

So if anybody is going to be there tonight around 9:30 to 10pm I'll see ya, I WILL have my tt-01 and everything I need to race too ('cept the x pattern tires, I am gonna spell tyres now F1 style :D )

btw this facility has WiFI!!! Not sure if it is set up for patrons or what but that is awesome since I have that on my laptop at home and school already :eek:

[npresme]

Just a suggestion.

If you are going to buy tires, buy foams. If this track is so tight, foams are going to handle SO MUCH better.

I know someone ask on another thread, "why foams, want they be faster than rubber tires" That is a loaded question, why you ask. Yes, foams on carpet will be faster because you can actually control the car. Traction its you friend.

3 weeks ago, just for fun, we ran rubber tires on carpet cause it rained just before our main. It was like driving a Lambo. in the snow.

Plus with rubber tires you still need to use traction compound, It is more important with rubber tires that with foams.

Also for the guy that went and ran yesterday, which compound rubber tire did you use?

As for x-patterns on carpet, waste of money!

[cheerwhiner]

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[nomac]

thank you pressy!

thanks for the pics cheer!

does anyone have any fut or Jr 75 band crystals? i think i lost my case at the track last week.

[cheerwhiner]

gentlemen,

I went to apex r/c today and some stuff i was selling sold. So I had $40 in credit.

I bought a Mini T.

Its stock right now, I literally only have AA batteries in it. I WILL HAVE IT TONIGHT!

So I am very much planning on racing the little truck instead of 1/10. I will probably sell one of my cars now.

I'll get some hop ups tonight at the race factory for it, need a better battery and of course some race shocks.
See you all tonight.

[losiXXXman]

npresme -

Will foams really handle better on carpet if you cannot use traction compound? The talk is that compound will not be allowed. Without compound, isn't foam going to be slicker than rubber?

[bmelton]

What's the race days here. It looks a like a cool track to do some 1/12 racing on. Will have to check it out.

[nomac]

b....the first official race nite seems to be scheduled for next friday.(oct 29..i think)

XXX....foams are better no doubt. if the owner will allow, you can use wintergreen or regular alcohol to clean the tires. then take some good tac 2 inch tape and pull the rest of the debris off. that'll help but a low oder compound is better.

[Dee]

Hey Guys.

Nice looking track! Where is it? I raced my Mini T for the first time at Laso last week and had a blast. Was wondering what it would do on a road course....

[kartrun]

Rocket, go to www.redjacksraceway.com , there is directions on their site. Cheer, well, I guess it was obvious I was a no show tonight. I appologize, Kelly messed up her back today at work so I had to stay home at the last minute to help her out. Hate I missed it. Well, going to try to go tomorrow night if anyone is interested. Let me know. Brad

[Ron Zee]

Foams are much better on carpet than rubber but on the other thread, I saw that rubbers were to be used. Like I said, on Nahunta those HPI tires worked really well. But hey, that was 6 years ago, what do I know.

Wether you use rubber or foam, if no compound is to be the way, then I suggest saving up for a set of tire warmers. I know a few drivers that have them and they really like the way they work.

And yes Anthony, 3 weeks ago the main was run on the carpet due to the rain, but from what I understand, the reason you guys ran on the rubbers was because very few people had foams. That was voted on by the drivers in that class that day, not something forced on the drivers by me.

Nice pictures by the way, but I see one potential problem. Road Rails suck. They virtually promote drivers to jump them to make up time, they are constantly moving when hit,( well at least with 1/10th cars) and you can't seem to round off corners with them very well. Hmmm,,, maybe with the smaller cars and trucks they'll work better.

[nomac]

uhhh...ron, i uh...totally agree. lol

[cheerwhiner]

oh yes Mini T all the way. Ran it with AA batts then a battery pack....... like another car!!

Well I may stop by tomorrow night again and pick up some more hop ups!

[kartrun]

Cheer, glad you were happy with the mini-t. Just wait till you see the 1/12th scales on that track, it will blow your mind. ;)


Later, Brad

Davis Modifieds
Team Trinity
Camen Racing
Fusion Batteries



:rolleyes: What's B up to??? :rolleyes:

[losiXXXman]

I may try and drop by tomorrow evening or night and run a few batteries. I hope that I can negotiate the track with my sedan, as it does look pretty tight for that. Maybe I'll see you guys there. Later..

[cheerwhiner]

weeeeeeeee jumping the mini t on the same ramps set up originally for my T3 and B3!

don't want to get it too dirty.

[kartrun]

Weeeeeeeeeeeee, driving the 1/12th scale with the motor I built for the nationals. :p Just picking on you cheer. Have a good time with that thing but don't break it.


Brad

Davis Modifieds/Team Trinity/Camen Racing/Fusion Batteries

[cheerwhiner]

i could be over at 10ish tonight but unless anyone responds i won't

there is somekind of football game going on then lol

[kartrun]

I'll be there, planning on racing tonight. See you there??

Brad

Davis Modifieds/Team Trinity/Camen Racing/Fusion Batteries

[nicke6817]

Hey all-
I'm new to the area (Winston-Salem), and was wondering if there are any tracks near me. All of the ones seem to be close to durham and central NC. Id prefer something thats 30 mins away from W-S. I race on-road electric, but would give off road a try if thats all thats close. Thanks.
Nick

[dbracin]

Hey all-
I'm new to the area (Winston-Salem), and was wondering if there are any tracks near me. All of the ones seem to be close to durham and central NC. Id prefer something thats 30 mins away from W-S. I race on-road electric, but would give off road a try if thats all thats close. Thanks.
Nick


You might check out Trinity Tech Talk, there are several threads there that discuse off-road in the Triad. Or you could check out the Regional Forum here, there's a thread for Kernersville on-road racing.

[cheerwhiner]

Brad I missed ya, showed up at 9:40. Went ahead and purchased the upgraded shocks and some 30wt oil, didn't plan on driving the mini T at all just had it with me.......wanted to just see Brad.

Anyway its soooooo much better with the better shocks. Like a different truck! And there were about 3 other mini Ts out there so I got to race a little too.

[nomac]

i tried to find the place last night. i figured since coming from the wood was right on the way. but the traffic was crazy!!! and since i had no clue where i was...i bolted and came home. shame tho...i was so close. i would like to catch up with someone who knows the way. that way i can just follow them there. all it takes is once and i got it! so if anyone don't mind...i'd like to see the track sometime. (hopefully before friday)

[kartrun]

Pete, I'll be glad to go up there with you any time this week. I'm free all week long. Just let me know when, it doesn't matter. Tim, made a post about last night on the Durham thread, check it out. I applogized for missing you last night.

Brad

Davis Modifieds/Team Trinity/Camen Racing/Fusion Batteries

[cheerwhiner]

alright i will probably show up this friday at 9:30 (still got to work this Friday as far as I know) but on Saturday I get off work at 6pm :D I will be there on sat for sure!

[losiXXXman]

I won't be out to race this Friday, have to work. Do plan on checking out the track sometime during the week though. Will there be races on Friday the 5th ?

[f1racefan]

With Durham rained out 8 of us went to test at TRF(thanks to all who went).
Friday will set up by 5pm start racing around 7.
Will set up as many classes as requested. 1/12th gearing start point of 20/96.
1/10th start at 22/128. Foams/rubber work ok.
Please remember NO compounds. Need to find a Mini T connection that allows a transponder hookup.

[kartrun]

Gees, wish someone would have let us all know on here :rolleyes: :p

[losiXXXman]

Don, When you ran 128/22 what car was this on ? (Need internal ratio). Just need to get an idea where I need to gear as well...

[baddtwodeebone]

Cheer...Thanks for the great pics dude!!!! Looks like some serious indoor fun in Cary on the 29th! And yeah Brad...I beleive you man...can't wait to see your 1/12 pan car tear it up!

Dave S.

[kartrun]

Thanks Dave, welcome back! Hope you had a great trip my friend. Gonna try my best to drive the wheels off that ol' 1/12th scale of mine. I'm a bit rusty but I'm sure after a couple of times out there it will all come back to me. Been a long, long time since I raced 12th scale seriously but its always been my thang' so I should be alright, we'll see! Looking forward to Friday night. anybody got some saddle packs I can run in the 12th?? Mark??? :o Let me know and I'll do my best to have the car ready for Friday. Thanks! Brad

[cheerwhiner]

guys i will see you on friday night around 9:45.................... i shall have the mini t with me. It'd be cool to get transponders for them as well but i don't care just want to drive it 'round!

[Race Factory]

Thanks to all the folks who showed up on Sunday to get a feel for the track.

We will begin racing this Fri and every Fri afterward.
We will play it kind of loosely this Fri with start times, not knowing for sure when the racers from Durham and Chapel Hill areas get home from work and can get over to the track. We will poll people on Fri for start times for the future.

Directions to the Race Factory:
coming from Durham/Chapel Hill area - take I40 east, exit at 291. Go to the 2nd light and turn right onto Maynard Rd (McDonald's is across the street.) Go to the 2nd light and turn right onto Chatham St (about 1mile from McDonald's). Go 3/10 of a mile and turn right into the Race Factory.

If coming in on Hwy 64 the best bet would be to come all the way until 64 intersects with US 1. Go under the overpass and get on 64/1 North. Get off at Walnut St, cross back over 64/1. Stay on Walnut St until you get to Maynard Rd. There is a Barnes & Noble on the left and Cary Mall on the right. Turn right onto Maynard and go to the 3rd light. Turn left onto Chatham St and the Race Factory is 3/10 of a mile on the right.

Any questions, cal the store at 919-460-8797.

Jack...

[kartrun]

Jack, this is Brad. Welcome to Radio Control Zone!! Was wondering how long it would take you to post on here. We all are looking very forward to racing Friday, can't wait! Trying to get some of the guys interested in the slot car thing too. Anyways, welcome aboard! Brad

[npresme]

Question for Jack.

If the interest continues to grow for the carpet, would there be a chance of a bigger track? I know myself and a few others are looking for another place to race on either a Fri. or Sun. so that works great for us.

[cheerwhiner]

well i got CVDs today from Hobby Masters- it was that or wait forever to get them. However, that is all I got from them- Jack gets my business for all parts :D

[Race Factory]

Question for Jack.

If the interest continues to grow for the carpet, would there be a chance of a bigger track? I know myself and a few others are looking for another place to race on either a Fri. or Sun. so that works great for us.


That's a good question. I am certainly open to the idea. We will have to see how it progresses.
Sounds like a politician's answer, huh?

Jack...

[npresme]

Hey no problem. No need to stick the neck out just yet.

I know some track owners that should take up politics. LOL

[kartrun]

:rolleyes: I know some drivers that should too :p :D

[nomac]

hey jack this is pete. i'm a friend of chris berrier. he told me you had something in the works over there. he's been out of the rc loop for a couple of months. but i made sure to tell him that you were ready to race rc's. he sounded pretty hype. (besides being sick an all) he said he'd be in contact with ya soon. see ya at the races! ;)

xxx....that combo sounds alot like a xxx-s. if it is then the internal ratio is 1.83:1.

press'...i'm with you.

kartrun..."i swear i had NO...relations with that woman!" :p

bad...glad to see your back. you would have been proud of the mission on carpet saturday. it was feeling pretty racable! dude, you've got to come to the wood at least once! we can caravan together. it'd be good to go with a couple homies instead of driving the whole distance by myself. :o

[Ron Zee]

Coming from Goldsboro then, would I be getting off the same exit you mentioned earlier or is there another way? I'd at least like to see the place sometime.

Don, I called AMB not too long ago for Laso Raceway because the radio system in the Min-T's is the same thing in the Carisma cars. Wanna see? look at the wheel on the mini's transmitter and it says Carisma. Anyhow, the tech man told me that the personal transponders can go up to 8.5 volts with room to spare, so hooking it into the main battery pack with either a plug setup or hard wiring it will work. On my Carisma F-1, I used a female plug off of an old servo extension wire and solderd it to the battery lead. Now I can hook up and remove my Personal whenever I need too. In fact, all 4 of the F-1's running there are doing the same thing. :cool:

[Race Factory]

Ron - yes coming from the east on 70, once you get to Raleigh, get onto the Inner Beltline heading west. Follow it as if you are heading to the airport or further west. Still get off at exit 291.

Pete - Tell Chris to come on over. Haven't seen him since Garland's earlier in the year. Do you know if he's still racing slot cars also? I've been so busy since moving into the new place I haven't been able to make any of the monthly regional slot races so don't know if I've missed him at any of them or not.

Jack...

[dbracin]

Please give specific's on the mini-t classes.

stock= Box stock? Any mods allowed? What tires?

mod= Any modification puts you in this class? Tires?

6 cell packs for both?

Do you have tires and batteries in stock? What other parts
do you stock, bearings/shocks/cvds ?

[Ron Zee]

Ok, hopefully soon I'll be able to go there. See Ya!!

[cheerwhiner]

Here is my Mini T so far:

-Dynamite 6 cell pack
-Bearings in all hubs
-Losi Racing shocks
-Losi CVDs

so even if we don't race the mini T class it still has all the "necessary" upgrades :)

http://www.brentroad.com/photos/00343846.jpg

and to answer one of the questions, Jack has many parts for the Mini T in stock including bearings, shocks, bodies, batteries, all types of tires too. He also stocks parts for some other cars and kits as well, including the Mini T. However CVDs may be hard to get now as per Horizon Hobbies :(

[KanaiDude]

Sorry to but in here, can anyone tell me where people are racing 1/10 nitro touring cars lately? Is Goldsboro my best bet?

Thanks!

[kartrun]

Kanai, we have a very, very competitive field of nitro touring cars in Durham. Very fast and friendly guys there. You can also run at rosewood but I think they are switching to carpet next weekend. Hope this helps. Brad

[NCSpeedRacer]

KanaiDude - You have PM

Ha everybody - I'm siked about Friday - We'll see yall there

[nomac]

kanai..there should be some nitro guys this sunday at doo-ham. and this saturday is the LAST asphalt race for rosewood.

[cheerwhiner]

I am planning on working on my TA-04 at home tomorrow afternoon however I could go out to The Race Factory instead if anyone wants to. Let me know, I really need to fix my ta04 and tomorrow looks to be the time to do it. I will be there on Friday night and Saturday after 6pm too.

[kartrun]

Well, in case nobody noticed, we have our own forum now. You can thank me for the move. Us NC racers have always had more threads and posts of anyone else so I thought it was time to dedicate a forum to us. Anyways, I'm the moderator, yippie skippie Just thought you guys would like to know. Later! Brad

[Race Factory]

Well, in case nobody noticed, we have our own forum now. You can thank me for the move. Us NC racers have always had more threads and posts of anyone else so I thought it was time to dedicate a forum to us. Anyways, I'm the moderator, yippie skippie Just thought you guys would like to know. Later! Brad


Thanks Brad.

Looking forward to the race tomorrow. I open the doors at 4pm in case anyone wants to come over early.

Jack...

[tarheelquality]

OK, who's ready yo go racing tomorrow? How many 1/12ths do we have?
I have mine ready and will have my Mini T

[cheerwhiner]

good news fellas....... worked today, get off of work tomorrow night at 7pm!! I will have the mini T and plan to RACE it. I will bring my tt-01 as welll. TA04 will be fixed soon, couldn't get to it today............. glad i went to work, made about $80 in 5 hours :)

so see you at 7PM!

[Ron Zee]

Hmmm,,, maybe I can try getting there depending on the "little ghouls" running around. Most places around here are doing their Halloween thing Fri. night. Might go out with my neice. We'll see. Anyhow, If I can get there, I'll try 1/12th stock. I'll bring my BRP truck too.

Also, Earlier Brad said exit 287 off of 40, and you put exit 291. now which is right coming from the Goldsboro area??? I'm bad with directions. Road signs, buinesses, buildings, trees, all that sort of thing is needed for a wacko like me.

[kartrun]

Ron, I was talking about coming from Durham.

[f1racefan]

World's coverage at:
http://www.teamorion.com/live/results-cars.asp?id=157
Will set up around 5PM.
Will have a list of possible classes:
Mini T Box Stock
Mini T Stock
Mini T Mod
Micro 1/18th Stock
Micro 1/18th Mod
1/12th Stock
1/12th Mod
1/10th Stock
1/10th Mod
If you have a spare or extra Transponder from your Nitro cars please bring them.

[npresme]

How many are planning on running 1/10th scale TC'S? Stk. 19t or mod. is ok by me. Just trying to get an Idea before I drive 2 hrs.

[cheerwhiner]

man in class i'll just be daydreaming about tonight anyway..........................well time to get all my stuff together. I'll check in today and see whats going on the message board every so often.

[Cosmo]

Anyone know if there is a web site for the track? Went to the one Ron posted earlier but could only find slot car stuff. Mainly I want to know dates/classes. Glad to see some 1/12 running again. Might have to buy a new one now...

[dbracin]

Anyone know if there is a web site for the track? Went to the one Ron posted earlier but could only find slot car stuff. Mainly I want to know dates/classes. Glad to see some 1/12 running again. Might have to buy a new one now...

That was the correct link. The hobby shop specializes in slot cars. Their just getting into R/C racing.

[cheerwhiner]

yup tonight is the first r/c gettogether

i hope mini t classes take off

well see you all tonight, hopefully at 7 (praying other ppl show up to work tonight......I worked last night which i wasn't supposed too)

worse case see you at 9:40ish :cool:

[Race Factory]

It is exit 291 off I40. Go to the 2nd light and turn right onto Maynard Rd. Go to the 2nd light again and turn left onto Chatham. Go 3/10 of a mile and The Race Factory is on your right. Phone is 919-460-8797.

The web site is still all slot cars. Haven't had an opportunity to add the R/C stuff yet.
We will be racing every Friday night.
We haven't posted anything about classes yet as this will be the first race tonight. Basically we'll run what everyone comes in with and can decide what classes appear to be the strongest in turnout.

Jack...

[Ron Zee]

Well, I'm gonna try it. Leaving now at 4:00 If not there by 10, ain't gonna make it!!

[NCSpeedRacer]

I hope to be at Jack's by 7:00 but you know how Raleigh/Cary traffic is that time of day. See yall there.

[nomac]

look for me in the 7:30 to 7:45 range.
bad...do you mind bringing some extra crystals? 75 band AM. or a spare radio if you got one...thanks. :D

[Cosmo]

That was the correct link. The hobby shop specializes in slot cars. Their just getting into R/C racing.

But does anyone know where to find the R/C schedule? I guess I'll have to do it the old fashioned way and call them...

[cheerwhiner]

this post comes to you courtesy of jack's wireless network at the track :D

[losiXXXman]

Hey Cheer, if your not busy wrenching.. hows the turnout? I couldn't make it, was supposed to work, but wife is still wretching from "all day "Morning Sickness"". Hopefully she will have recovered and let me come play next Friday...

[baddtwodeebone]

Hey you all..some fun Fri. nite huh! Real nice, clean facility and the guys who run it showed a lot of hospitality. Thanks to Don for bringing the computer. Mark P. is there anything you CAN'T drive?

Have a great weekend

Dave S.

[jtn]

Yeah, we definately had a good time out there tonight.
Mark- good race in 1/12th.

[tarheelquality]

Great race tonight, Mini T was a blast, 1/12th was fun too, sorry about getting in everyones way, maybe I will have my car sorted a little better next time. Super race track, Jacks a great guy with a great facility. Jack I will try to remember to bring a brush for that column next time. I will be back in probaly 2 weeks, though maybe sooner to practice.

[cheerwhiner]

never found my CVD axle pin but a body pin cut to size will fit- should i heatshrink my CVDs??

great fun. glad i got a mini T now.

I'll get pictures up this weekend sometime. time for bed....

[kartrun]

Guys, had a BLAST tonight!! Mark, thank you, thank you, thank you!! Congrats to all the winners. Still can't beleive I won the main by 6 laps even after loosing at least 2 while my crew, Mark and Justin :D fixed the car. Thank you Don for running the races and for my entry and thank you Jack and The Race Factory for the gift certificate!! Oh I'll be back for sure! See some of you on Sunday! Brad

[axrayed1]

Had fun guys just wish John had found the body rubbing earlyer I thank we would have had a good race. I thank I know where I'll be on friday nights.

Billy I don't know how much you want to put in a car for Will but I have a xray for sale.
Mark

[Ron Zee]

I came, I saw, i raced, I had a blast. Went a little longer than I thought it would, but definatly had fun. Almost like the old Chapel Hill days. Only now there's places to sit and plug things in!!LOL

Let Justin run my mini X-Ray, and he whooped up on the other HPI cars in the mini class. My 1/12th ran way better than I ever thought I could drive it. Just as quick as Marks and Johns but the driver needs a little more work. Lap times were as fast as theirs, but the consistancy was for shizzle. Something to work for.

I will definatly be back there again. Only, Jack, Please, keep me away from the slot stuff!!

[NCSpeedRacer]

Me and Will had a blast last night. I think I had the tc3 hooking up pretty good. Had a few laps in the low 6's. If I could do that consistently I would be thrilled but I know its just gonna take practice. We will definately be back again.

Brad - congrats on your "mini" victory. Can't wait to see you runnin' some 12th scale.

Mark - Thanks for the help and advice - I'll talk to you about the x-ray later

Pete - I'm glad you showed but next time I want to race Yomama too my Jamaican/Chinese friend. Man, can't take you anywhere.LOL

A big thanks to Jack and Don.

[Race Factory]

Thanks to all those who showed up to race last night. Hope everyone had a good time.
We will have the scheduling more organized in the next several weeks. There was a birthday party going on which made things(on my end) take a little longer than planned.

Ron - we'll keep you away from the slot cars (NOT).
Don - thanks for running the program.

Jack...

[nomac]

glad to see the first night was a hit! cheer...it wasn't a waste. just hangin with you all made it more than worthwhile. motor builder and national champ(mindblown) had a killer nite!!! you go brad!

ron...thanks for the car. it's now in about 50 peices! i think bad will like it.
mark...see ya tomorrow ok?
jack...glad to have met you...i'll be back! and as far as i know, chris will be too!
billy...hey...she started it. hope we have the same wait staff when i go back. those chicas were fun!

gotta go for now!

"There's a fine line between performance and failure....YO MAMA straddles that line!"

[f1racefan]

Great fun. Will start next week at 7:00.
If I know you will be late just email me details so we try to get done by 10.
First ever heat of 1/10th at TRF'

[cheerwhiner]

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[Cosmo]

Can someone give me some setup advice for the track? I'll probably be running 1/12 mod.

[nomac]

nice going cheer! i love the pics! but next time do you think you could let the MAMA pose for a snapshot? lol! P.S. DA MISSION IS READY!!! johnny at Custom Hobbies had just what i wanted! (it's nice not to burn bridges....you never know who mighjt do something nice for ya!)

billy.....like i said earlier......she started it!

[sphua]

http://www.brentroad.com/photos/00341542.jpg


http://www.brentroad.com/photos/00341543.jpg

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where is this track located?

[tarheelquality]

In Cary on Chatham st between Durham St and Maynard.

[kartrun]

Can someone give me some setup advice for the track? I'll probably be running 1/12 mod.


Cosmo, this was our first time racing on the track BUT talk to Mark (axrayed1), he might can give you a starting point even though we ran 1/12th stock. Oh and as far as your IM to me goes, we run at the RC Speedway located at wheels. Been there since we quit running in Chapel Hill, where have you been???? :p Website is located at www.thercspeedway.com
Later!

"Mini-D" :D

[Ron Zee]

Ok, for one thing, the track has been changed unlike it shows in those last few pictures. That coloum is not in the track lane anymore. There are road rails and corner dots arond it now. Maybe they'll show up in my pics.

Had fun, talked to my freind Jimmy W today, says he might go to at least look as e has to work on Sat. mornings,, but he was interested in the slots!

More later, Ron Zee

[JimmyMac]

I'd love to do some 1/12th Stock out there. Just gotta find a way to make it out there by 7pm start time. Get off work at 4:30pm. So I gotta figure out how long it takes to get through traffic and into Cary. Exit 291 isn't too far off. Closer than Durham. Ron, was the driver faster goin there than Durham?

Jimmy Mac

[Ron Zee]

Oh, definatly. I went from here at 4:00 and got there about 5. Left last night from there at 12 and got home at 11:45. But, the car was going a little faster then. Traffic wasn't too bad as most were heading outta Raleigh when I was going through it. Got a little heavier as I got into Cary, but if I can do it, you can too!! :cool:

My Knife was using purple fronts and gray rears, and there is NO traction compound allowed. So, if you got 'em, bring some tire warmers. I'm sure it'll help. Other than that, you drive semi-easy the first 2-3 laps, then it'll hook up fine. Then again, as time goes on and a few more laps are put on the track, rubber should build up a little and traction should be helped by that.

[cheerwhiner]

got the ta04 back together, maybe it will work now for 1/10 action

dropped one of my hub bearings out of the mini t, its in the garage somewhere :(

[Race Factory]

KilRuf,

Not sure where you are coming from but exit 291 seems to be the easiest. If coming from the west, exit and go to the right. If coming from the east, exit and cross over I40. You will go to the 2nd light and turn right onto Maynard Rd. Go to the 2nd light again and turn left onto Chatham St. Go 3/10 of a mile, the store is on the right.
If you have any questions, just give me a call at 919-460-8797.

If you are gonna be a little late, give me a call and we'll see about holding things up a bit.

We do want to have a consistent start time every Friday, these first several weeks may be varying somewhat as I need to know when you guys can get over here. Also don't want you guys having to wait around all night to race the mains, unless of course you want to.

The store is open Fridays until 11pm but I do stay open later if we are racing either slots or now R/C.

Jack...

[JimmyMac]

Sounds good Jack. I'll just make sure I have some batteries charged for my 1/12th scale before I head up on a Friday night. This way I can just plug up the battery and go right when I get there. I've done that several times at the Wood.. hehe..

Is 12th scale still 8 minute heats? 3mm ride height rule? Catch yall L8Rz

Jimmy Mac

[losiXXXman]

How many showed and ran in 1/10th? Was it too tight to drive clean, or just exciting door to door racing?

[cheerwhiner]

I think 3 ran 1/10 scale, I will also do this on Friday. No more than 5 or 6 on that track is possible though! They got spread out, some banging going on though. Really the track is perfect for micros and mini T, 1/12 does well. You MUST have your 1/10 dialed in reallllllly well it looked like or you will be very slow. Brakes are a must! all about traction

which reminds me: running 1/10 scale with belt system, should i use a front one way at this track?

what tires did the 1/10 class agree to use?? I will have my car ready for that class Friday night. I'm showing up right at 4pm to practice :D

btw found that mini T bearing in my garage. phew. Still need to shrinkwrap my CVD joints, I made another CVD pin out of a body post pin :D

another question: should I run a p2k2 or monster stock pro? I'll experiment but what do you all think? If it was Durham no question but this is a lot tighter and smaller!!


Jack, YOU ARE THE MAN FOR OPENING THIS TRACK UP! I will do everything I can to promote it. I was happy with the first night turout- every class was adequatley filled :cool:

[nomac]

XXX...the 1/10th guys had a pretty good night. they had VERY good manners for the first night. but wait 'til the 2nd & 3rd date. :D . i plan on being there myself for 1/10th..should be fun!

cheer..you can use whatever tyre hooks up. i think nearly all the 1/10th guys used foams. purple/purple or pur-orange/purple. you'll have to ask xrayed. and whatever you do...don't ever use a one-way on carpet, especially a track that small! no matter what the skill level.....one-ways just aint consistant.and go with the p2k2. more tork.

bad...the 1/12th is almost ready (thanks mark...thanks brad!) just need to find some way of dampening the rear pod.oh, and get a body. see ya friday!

[losiXXXman]

Cheer, yeah I'm with Nomac definately no-oneway ona track that tight... They are best for tracks with high speed sweepers and flowing lines. Not the hot setup for tight twists with 180 degree switchbacks. I hope my wife feels well by Friday, I want to come out. But I'll have no foams, just run what I brung...

[nomac]

hey XXX...i think i may have some left. if they make your car feel raceable then you can have 'em. do you run losi? if so, i have some plaids that'll be ideal. the only catch is that they're street weapon rims. but i have the smaller hexes so you should be fine.

mark...sorry bud. i'll bring your change down friday. sometimes these girls get my mind going in 20 different directions. now you see where i get TEAM YO MAMA from. :D

[Race Factory]

Yes there were 3 running 1/10th.
Sounds like more due this Friday. I know some of my regular slot racers have gotten TC3's. Two of them have run r/c before, the others are new to it but picked up slot cars real quick.
We may have to divide up into some sort of beginner and non-beginner races. Don't want you guys having to dodge the newbie's ( I do enough of that in slots, it's a challenge for sure) and want the newbie's to get their feet wet and get some skills built up. This will also help with the number of cars on the track in a given race.

Jack...

[nomac]

Good call!! :D

[kartrun]

Jack, It's simple...novice touring for the newbies, stock touring for the "pro's". By the way, how much for a mini-t Jack??? Don, you still got any??? Later! Brad

[nomac]

brad..got all the PM's. looks like the girls are coming down off the sugar rush. gonna play some AVP then sign off. nite y'all.

billy...you were right. i had a hard time at work saturday. but the indigestion i had from that hot-dog kept me awake. LOL

[cheerwhiner]

thanks guys, i went ahead and ordered another ball diff so i will have it... only had gear diffs before, then bought a one way and 1 ball diff for use at durham.

also bought an mx-3 radio and TAMIYA TRF SHOCKS. Soooooo I'm ready for 1/10 action too. I'll get tires later, probably going to do NOVICE class anyway since I am still a novice ;)

[axrayed1]

Don't worry about it Pete.

OK guys I ran purple rear tires purple orange front tires with a 8.35 finel drive and my tires are cut down pretty small. Just don't go crazy and try to get to fast run out of the track and hit a kid.

[JimmyMac]

And if you want to hit a kid... hit Ron....

[Race Factory]

Brad,
Mini-t's are $149.99. I have blue and red.

[Cosmo]

Cosmo, this was our first time racing on the track BUT talk to Mark (axrayed1), he might can give you a starting point even though we ran 1/12th stock. Oh and as far as your IM to me goes, we run at the RC Speedway located at wheels. Been there since we quit running in Chapel Hill, where have you been???? :p Website is located at www.thercspeedway.com
Later!

"Mini-D" :D

Last I heard you weren't going to open up this year. How much longer are you going to be running? I've decided to wait until spring to get back into it. I have too much other stuff to buy this year....

But, hopefully I can finally come out of retirement...

[cheerwhiner]

well if the ball diff doesn't arrive on time i'll put a gear diff on the front of the ta04. I am still racing the mini T anyway. Hopefully those parts arrive, I will have them for the next race. I just want to get some kind of set up for that other car!

[Ron Zee]

Seems a lot want to try running 1/10ths, just remember, that the key with them is going to be handling, not speed. 1/12ths were great, going to run it again this weekend, and I'm hoping to get a guy to come with me with a 1/12 Yokomo touring car. That is the car to get I think. If I could, I would. As for the Micro class, I think I'll be driving my X-Ray this weekend. But,we'll see.

Jimmy, just head down 40, get off 291 and bear right. Go to the second light and turn right. Go to the second light again and then turn left. Before you get it into second gear, the place is on the right.

Or, come by here and we'll go together. Hey the T-birds a lot nicer than the Blazer.

[Voodooboy52]

Hey guys
I may be dropping in friday night, to watch n stuff. Race Factory, did you mention a possible dirt track? I stopped in and talked to someone there, but they said it was way down along the road.

[Race Factory]

I would like to do a dirt track yes. With winter coming on though it's getting pushed to the rear of things to do. I am looking at one spot close by.

Jack...

[JimmyMac]

Ron, I won't beable to leave Friday until after 4:30pm. I doubt you would want to wait for me... :( I'm not free all day like you.. hehe. But if you want to wait.. I could get to your house by 5pm.

I would more than likely run my Yokomo 1/12th since the chassis is thinner than the RugRAt. Being as how no traction compound is allowed... the thinner chassis will allow more flex.. which in turn=more traction.. :D Oh, and I also have that body that LeadFoot painted for me. I could run that!!

Anyways.. we'll see later in the week...

Jimmy Mac

[nomac]

ziggy...the 12th scale caw is ready! all you need is a radio and set trims. it has an rx in it already. nes something or other. i think it's from one of your jr's or airtronics.LKM ok? once everything's setup (hopefully before the heats) it will get it's maiden race from the zig-ster himself!

brad...i should be able to send the info now that we're back up. i tried filling it out and sending..but no luck.

mark...i'm running green fronts and pink rears on the 12Lf. what setup did you use on your car last week. i haven't piloted a 12th scale in 10 years...i'm itching to give it a go. just don't want it to keep flipping over everytime i take a corner. :D be in touch with y'all a little later.

[axrayed1]

Pete I'm running purple fronts grey rear, #20 AE front springs, blue center spring with 30wt oil. I have a steel T plate in my car.
I don't know if I am going to make it friday I have a new ovel car coming tomarrow and I have to get it put togather and setup for sat.

[Ron Zee]

So far, if you want too, I'll be here until about 5 anyhow. Don't want to go too early you know. I might start looking at the slots again.

Right now though, it looks like 1/12th for me, possibly the mini too. We'll see.

[JimmyMac]

Okay then Ron... I'll give ya a call sometime Thursday night to make sure. I'll bring down the RugRat. I don't feel like hooking up the Yokomo. Everything is on the Rat. You dirty Rat you.... I would bring my Micro.. but I think the battery is dead. Been 2 years since it was last charged... hehe... How bout Mini Z??

[nomac]

thanks mark. that should get me in the ballpark. i'm trying to get there early as possible.need all the 12lf practice i can get. but if the green fronts are hooking up too much then i'll put a narrow bead of Ca on the outside edge of the tire. if that don't help then i guess i better get some purples. what kind of oval car is it?

[Race Factory]

So far, if you want too, I'll be here until about 5 anyhow. Don't want to go too early you know. I might start looking at the slots again.

Right now though, it looks like 1/12th for me, possibly the mini too. We'll see.

Ron,
Come on over early. You know you want to check out the slots some more. I'll let you run one or two of them.

Jack...

[cheerwhiner]

ok fellas.............what about swaybars for 1/10?? front? back? help!! I have a complete set, just want to have a good base set up for when I arrive on Friday, cause I won't have time to change around too much!

[nomac]

try the car like it is first. we don't use compound for grip, so i doubt swaybars are needed. i've yet to tune with them on carpet.

[cheerwhiner]

thanks pete you help me so much :D I hope my TRF shocks and transmitter and ball diff arrive on time to use, if not i'll be ready to dabble with 1/10- might not race it but drive it some. Mini T of course will be ready!

[nomac]

tell me bout it. now i see why i quit running pan cars! putting the bodies on these things is H*LL!!!! i never did like the body mounting part of rc. i could almost throw thig across the room! by the time i get it mounted...it'll have too many scratches and holes to even look worth anything.

[axrayed1]

Looks like I'll be racing friday night so Pete I thank I have some purple fronts you can use.

[nomac]

preshate it mark! i'm beginning to think that i need to upgrade this chassis or get a new car! the protoform ascrara body fits too low. it bumps everything! the rear pod, the dampener post....even the speed control & receiver are too high! man...todays pan cars are just that... flat as a pan. :D . so i hope i didn't frankenstein it too death. it'll run but it aint pretty. :o

[npresme]

pete- I got a 12L3 i will sell? Got an IRS rear axle,, clamping hub. The car is PERFECT!

[nomac]

just found out what's wrong with the front end. the front strut is the standard strut...what would help with clearance is to use the angled mounts...my bust!!!
pressy...thanks dude but i'm die-hard touring. the 12lf deal is for bad. i just wanted to get it in fair condition so it'll be trouble-free for him. but if i was to get a 12lf for myself, i think i'd go with that new reflex. that thing is SUPER flat! the front end is a little delicate but i've dealt with those frontends before.

[cheerwhiner]

spreading the word on the NC State student forum site, all those geeky engineers and all...... we have r/c threads on there.

anyway all I need to do is heatshrink my Mini T CVDs and I'm set for Friday. Still bringing my 1/10 car but it may not race- parts probably won't arrive that I want to use.

Also I need tires for the car...... Jack what do you have for sale? 1/10 scale foams that is.

I put some decals on the Mini T to tell it apart from the others, I will also get an odd colored antenna tube for it.

[Race Factory]

spreading the word on the NC State student forum site, all those geeky engineers and all...... we have r/c threads on there.

anyway all I need to do is heatshrink my Mini T CVDs and I'm set for Friday. Still bringing my 1/10 car but it may not race- parts probably won't arrive that I want to use.

Also I need tires for the car...... Jack what do you have for sale? 1/10 scale foams that is.

I put some decals on the Mini T to tell it apart from the others, I will also get an odd colored antenna tube for it.


I've got purples and orange/purples in stock.

[JimmyMac]

Jack, nice of you to invite my ride (Ron) early so I can't make it there.. haha... I see how you guys are.... ;) :p

Jimmy Mac

[JimmyMac]

Mark, not goin to VA Saturday. I have to work..... Sorry I didn't call back. It's late and I just got home from work. Gotta do that over time to pay for a new Yokomo.. hehe..

JMac

[Ron Zee]

On my 1/12th, it was purple fronts, gray rears. On the Micro X-Ray, it had Orion Foams, medium fronts, hard rears. My BRP truck will be running the stock foams it came with which I think is blue/orange fronts, blue rears. The Carisma F-! I messed with last week had rubber tires.

Hmmm,,, I could run MIcro, BRP if John and Ray show up, 1/10th touring with the TC3, Mini-Z as there's a separate track for them too, the Carpet Knife 1/12th, And my Carisma if enough of them came out too. Dude, 6 classes. I got way too many cars.

Give that call tomorrow night Jimmy. If you keep getting a busy signal, try e-mailing me. Jess might be online then.

[JimmyMac]

Thats okay Ron, I'll just swing by real quick after work and see whats up. Right now I'm tryin to get my 1/12th scale batteries to charge!!! They won't even trickle charge... :rolleyes: I guess I'll be ordering 4 new batteries soon....

[Ron Zee]

Hey, I got a WHOLE bunch of 4 cell SPEC packs!! Real Cheap!!!! LOLOLOL

[tarheelquality]

Mark, do you have that top plate I need for the 1/12th? if so let me know how much and I will try to get Brad to bring you the money Fri and get it from you. I wont be there this week but want to make sure I am ready for next week.

[jtn]

I haven't heard from Ray on whether he is going or not. I will try and call him later. BRP class would be fun though. I know they are the same size as the X-ray and the RS4 but I think they are quicker and just wouldn't seem fair, I was able to do a lot of playing with Justin last week and I still kept running him down.

[cheerwhiner]

Ron you need a pit crew now! 6 classes, but see that is what I want to do just run every class :D

Looks like my order is in town right now, so I should get it today if they leave it outside (IT IS RAINING) So hopefully I can get stuff together tonight after work and arrive tomorrow with parts installed and race 1/10 scale. We'll see.

I'll get those tires tomorrow then as well. More than likely I won't race 1/10 tomorrow but wait another week. It depends on how well practice goes ya know?

[Race Factory]

Jack, nice of you to invite my ride (Ron) early so I can't make it there.. haha... I see how you guys are.... ;) :p

Jimmy Mac

On the contrary, if Ron leaves early this would be a good opportunity for you to develop a sudden illness so you would have to leave work early. Nothing is better for sudden illnesses than a car ride. Scientifically proven, backed by government funding, etc...

[axrayed1]

Tom I can't find the cars I might have given them away already and don't remember sorry.

[nomac]

hey bad....you think you're gonna make it tomorrow? if so do you have any 4-cell packs? there's a possibilaty i can break up a saddle pack or two. in all i should be able to make 3. see ya at jack's. trying to get a head's up tonite cause i wont be on line tomorrow. when i get the off i'm getting the kids and heading out.

[tarheelquality]

OK, just gotta figure out where I can get it, CRC dose not list it on their web site.
Jack, I am going to try to find the part number, when I do will you see if you can get it and how much it would be? Also, can you order CRC tires ? ot other 1/12th tires?
Thanks,
Tom

[tarheelquality]

Jack, the part is CRC 1338 tweak plate 6 pack, also called graphite cross plate.
Thanks

[kartrun]

Is it just me or are you guys not getting email updates about new posts?? This site has been acting weird since they made some changes the other day. Mark, any chance I can run the mini-t again tomorrow night?? Man that was fun last week, would love to do it again. Pete, see you tomorrow night. Did you ever get that application filled out? Billy, I'll bring my associated for you to check out. Jimmy, see you tomorrow night also....unfortunately :p :D j/k Ron, guess I'll have to put up with you tomorrow night too :p Looking forward to it! See you guys there! Brad

[baddtwodeebone]

Hey Pete...Sorry man...I don't have any 4-Cells laying around. I do have a 2000 6-Cell you can cannibalize if you want. I'm not sure I'll make Jack's tomorrow nite...if I do it'll be to just check in for a few...saving my $$$ for Doo-ham on Sunday...looks like good weather!! Be back later tonite...have to help my son with a online REAL car search!

[axrayed1]

Brad I don't thank I am going to make it tomarrow night I'm just to far behind
my 12th scale is half together and I havn't even looked at the xray.

Billy Steven dropped that charger off to me if I don't see you tomarrow I'll bringing it to you sunday

[kartrun]

Mark, no biggie, but thanks anyways. :)

[nomac]

brad...i have it printed out. i'll just give you the info tomorrow.

bad...shame you might not be able to make it. you're the whole reason why i'm coming. i really wanted to see the 12lf get scooted around by your hands. but no biggie, we can hook up at doo-ham.

[JimmyMac]

Well I guess Ron will be taking me up there tomorrow night. So catch yall then. My 1/12th scale will be slow due to bad batteries. But hey, it's all for fun! :D Would love to bring my Touring car as well. But I doubt I'll have it finished in time. But who knows... See yall soon....

JMac

[losiXXXman]

Nomac -
Will the street weapon rims fit other cars since you have the smaller hexes?? I don't run Losi.. Not sure if I'll make it due to wife's health. If it's not trouble bring a set and I'll try to hook up with you if I can. I'll have a blue 350Z body on my sedan... hope you all don't mind me running this body... it's all I have!!

[nomac]

it's quite alright. bring what you have.we're kinda informal anyways. we mainly want racers to watch the ride height so it wont tear the carpet. i'll bring the rims and hexes.

[Race Factory]

Jack, the part is CRC 1338 tweak plate 6 pack, also called graphite cross plate.
Thanks

I'll check it out this morning as I'm placing an order today.

[jtn]

Jack - I suspect that you are going to have to get the CRC parts directly from Calandra. I think Horizon does carry some of there parts but not too many. All last winter I had to order directly cause no one in the area could get me the parts.
http://www.teamcrc.com/

[Race Factory]

Jack - I suspect that you are going to have to get the CRC parts directly from Calandra. I think Horizon does carry some of there parts but not too many. All last winter I had to order directly cause no one in the area could get me the parts.
http://www.teamcrc.com/


Correct you are. I just checked and Horizon doesn't stock that item. I will have to order directly from Calandra.

[jtn]

If you are able to get the parts, I would like to know.... would be nice to have a CRC dealer here in the area.
Oh yeah..they have some nice hop-ups for the Mini-Ts too!!

[cheerwhiner]

alright gang got my parts in, we'll see if i can set up a 1/10 scale car today. I'll be there before Jack waiting to get in!! (Um actually I get out of class at 2:20 and have nowhere to go before then so um yeah.............)

I'll visit apex r/c in the meantime I guess :D

[Race Factory]

alright gang got my parts in, we'll see if i can set up a 1/10 scale car today. I'll be there before Jack waiting to get in!! (Um actually I get out of class at 2:20 and have nowhere to go before then so um yeah.............)

I'll visit apex r/c in the meantime I guess :D

I'm already here Tim.

[cheerwhiner]

so if i just show up anytime........ alrighty then :D Be there at 3ish, need to pick up heatshrink for my Mini T CVDs and thats it

hmmmmmm 3pm to 11pm is that TOO long to play with r/c cars? No.

Hey guys I was going to borrow my sister's camcorder but then i remembered my camera can take video (without sound) that is already in mpg format and perfect to upload to my Internet space. So tonight I'll take some little videos of our races. I mean no sound but come on electric cars don't exactly sound all that cool anyway.

now nitro...............

If you DON'T want to appear in any video, either your physical person or your car(s) please let me know. I don't think this will be a problem but hey I respect y'all. They will be stored on my personal webspace and the ONLY link to them will appear on THIS FORUM SITE ONLY FOR YOU ALL TO SEE.

[NCSpeedRacer]

Waassssup! Will and I will be at the R. Factory around 7 so please don't start racin' without us if we get hung up in traffic. I cycled all my packs last night so they just need a bump and I'll be ready. I have lost a lower spring mount for a HPI shock if anybody has one I can borrow for Will's ride. I hope we have more touring cars tonight. See yall tonight. :cool:

Billy

[cheerwhiner]

I'll have all my parts with me, plenty of shock parts but they are Tamiya. If they work then you may use them. I'm really going to try 1/10 tonight but Mini T is priority (read: the only reason I bought the Mini T was to race at this track!)

[nomac]

no 1/10th tonite. i'm gonna give this little 12lf a go. see ya in the 5 'o clock range. (if not earlier).

brad...you still gonna bring some MVP's? or at least one stocker. the only thing i have to practice with is a 13 turn. :eek: . that way i'll have some 27 turns to run come sunday. P.S. can i leave an arm or two with ya? gotta have some fresh ones for next week-end. thnx!

are there gonna be many rosewood guys going to charleston next week? just seeing what my chances are of makin the A-main. :D

[kartrun]

So tonight I'll take some little videos of our races. I mean no sound but come on electric cars don't exactly sound all that cool anyway.

now nitro...............




Lord have mercy on your soul Tim :D . Electric don't sound cool???? Have you ever heard a 6,7,8,9 or heck even a good 10 turn spooling up down the straight??? If that is not cool sounding I don't know what is. You newbies, you guys kill me.......... :p ;)

[cheerwhiner]

um sarcasim

i'm here now guys

[Ron Zee]

Jimmy Mac and I will arive soon,, I hope. I mean, I will be in a Fix Or Repair Daily type of car.

Anyhow, I'm set for BRP, F-1, Micro, 1/12th pan, 1/10th touring, or 1/16th tank. Hmm,, which to run?????

[DBWalker]

Waassssup! Will and I will be at the R. Factory around 7 so please don't start racin' without us if we get hung up in traffic. I cycled all my packs last night so they just need a bump and I'll be ready. I have lost a lower spring mount for a HPI shock if anybody has one I can borrow for Will's ride. I hope we have more touring cars tonight. See yall tonight. :cool:

Billy


Billy---i have a hpi rs4 mt truck, and some of the parts trees have extra stuff on them that are not used. let me know what hpi vehicle you have, and if there is anything that will work with your car, you are welcome to them free of charge. all those extra pieces i can't use just take up space in my hobby corner of the garage. i live in new bern, so i could give them to ron zzzzzz to be delivered. you think he might do it for a pizzzzzzzzza? :D

ron zzzzzz---let me know if that sounds like a good deal. :) also, is the tcs schedule posted for 2005? i can't dind it on tamiya's website. thank you..

[tarheelquality]

Jack, how about letting me know what the parts would cost through you? If you are going to become a CRC dealer thats great, if you would have to order online through their regular web site at retail don't worry about it.
Thanks

[cheerwhiner]

OK guys the site is being slow. Sorry I didn't race, 1/10 for sure next week will be ready. Man 1/12 class is faaaaaaaaast!

Here are some videos: you will need to copy and paste the links for now

www4.ncsu.edu/~temckean/tenth.MPG

www4.ncsu.edu/~temckean/tenth1.MPG

www4.ncsu.edu/~temckean/tenth2.MPG

www4.ncsu.edu/~temckean/tenth3.MPG


www4.ncsu.edu/~temckean/miniT.MPG

www4.ncsu.edu/~temckean/miniT2.MPG

www4.ncsu.edu/~temckean/miniT3.MPG

www4.ncsu.edu/~temckean/twel1.MPG

www4.ncsu.edu/~temckean/twel2.MPG

www4.ncsu.edu/~temckean/twel3.MPG

www4.ncsu.edu/~temckean/twel4.MPG

[baddtwodeebone]

Hey Guys....sorry I missed last night. Hope you all had fun and didn't break anything
:-). Dang HPI....got a set of "soft" rear tires for the Micro RS4 only to find out there was one rear and one FRONT when I opened the bag. Passing by Goldsboro on the way back from Greenville today. Hopefully they might have a full set of soft rears. See you all at Durham tomorrow!

Ziggy

[nomac]

no problem bad. we'll see ya sunday! um...the 12lf is gone. it had too many issues to deal with. i spent 7 days getting it prepared then another 4 hours at the track. it really didn't work out. and there was NO way i was gonna put you thru the torture of fooling with that car! so i sold it for $10! (big profit huh?) cheer said he'd search around for one. and when he gets a good deal, he'll let me know. but the 12lf's are tha joint! the racers are getting faster and smoother. mark, brad...thanks for the help. just had a rough nite. first that god-awful traffic, then the little sceeter actin up on me....whew! my mind and body were just TIRED!
billy....you guys still gonna make it sunday? i hope so. don't look like i'll try for fasttrac next week. i aint too happy with the thought of facing that traffic. i'm a country boy...i like a little less hustle 'n bustle in my life. :P
jimmy...glad you made it out. you were looking goood out there. if it wasn't for that problem in the main.......
well gotta do the mommy stuff now an pick up all these cheerleaderz.....see ya sunday.

[cheerwhiner]

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[sedanracer8]

just wondering what time you guys got done with racing last night. Looked pretty fun at least I know my nephew had a blast playing with the slots and watching the "bigger ones" as he called them. He wasn't satisfied with the slots he wanted to be with the big boys haha. LOOKS like i got a new excuse to play with R/C.

[Race Factory]

just wondering what time you guys got done with racing last night. Looked pretty fun at least I know my nephew had a blast playing with the slots and watching the "bigger ones" as he called them. He wasn't satisfied with the slots he wanted to be with the big boys haha. LOOKS like i got a new excuse to play with R/C.

I think we finished up around 10:30 or so.

Glad your nephew had fun running slot cars.

Jack...

[nomac]

thanks for the links cheer. have you seen any reflex 12's yet? although they both look like some trouble-free cars.

[jtn]

Had a good time last night. Thanks for the gift certificate Jack!! I know Jimmy was faster in the main but my car was working pretty good all night and that made it a lot of fun to drive.
Hey pete....if you get a carpet knife, I may be able to help with the setup...

[nomac]

jtn......i don't have a 12lf yet. me and cheer are looking for one. i'd prefer a reflex 12 tho. the 12L i had last night was a bear to setup. altho i couldn't help looking at your rolling chassis last nite. trying to get bad setup with one, but i want it to be user-friendly.(what 12 scale is. lol). i read the specs on my speedo and it recommends an Rx pac when using 4-cell. the bec is barely above 5 volts. but if i find a good roller at a good price, i'd like to share set-ups with all you guys.....'cause y'all were quick.

btw. i didn't know we got gift certificates at jacks?!? how come we don't get 'em in doo-ham? not meaning no static...just curious.

[kartrun]

Hey guys, had a BLAST last night racing micros. Ron, thanks again for letting me run your little xray. It drove oh so nice and made it easy for me to TQ and win the main. Hey, two weekends in a row. ;) This micro stuff is pretty fun! Pete, let me check with Trinity and see what kind of price I can get a reflex for, I'll let you know. By the way, not every class gets a gift certificate at the RF, just the class with the biggest field. If Don gave out certificates in durham it would have to be for free entries or something because the shop is no longer as we knew it. Just an FYI. Brad



Sneek Peak: www.davismodifieds.com

[nomac]

ok , buddy!

[cheerwhiner]

Brad, site looks promising. Coming soon! Anyway that XRay 1/18 had no competition!!

Pete, I'm not looking for another car but if I see one I would tell you. Don't have the $$ right now. Besides plenty of competiton in the Mini T class

also Pete Mika Hakkinen is racing DTM next year http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/roadracing/13807/

I will certainly race 1/10 on Friday and probably the Mini T- I just want to ensure that the linkages will NOT snap off, thats it. :D

[cheerwhiner]

Jack don't forget www.one18th.com

and that goes for you too Brad and any other micro people! Mini T too of course :D

[tarheelquality]

Jack, I went ahead and ordered my part from CRC, let me know if you are going to become a CRC dealer though, they have some great stuff for 1/12th, mini t and various touring, plus their tires seem to be preety good. I have a set of their Mini t turnbucles on the way, maybe that will cure the pop off syndrome.

[kartrun]

Thanks Cheer. And you are right, I had no comp last night, what you trying to tell me?? :p My mark still stands as the one to beat in mini-t, is that not good enough??? lol :D ;) Just messing with you. :) Brad

[cheerwhiner]

http://www.teamtrinity.com/cars/reflex12/reflex12.asp

(Angel's singing...........)

[lowbugit]

Nomac I have a 1/12th rugrat rolling chassis I can sell for 100.00. Its a nice car ran real good a The Wood last winter. Kevin Mac.

[jtn]

Jack, can you get Parma 1/12th foam tires?

[cheerwhiner]

mmmmkay the dampening of my front shocks on the Mini T is related to how tight they are screwed on to the shock towers..............

[nomac]

thanks lowbugut but that's a little too rich for a used sceeter. :D

boy, the last 24 hrs of hunting were crazy! these little cars are pricey. i acually found a FKT X-ray priced cheaper than a 12L4! :eek:

[Ron Zee]

Had a good time again, thanks for letting me launch one of the slots into space, Gonna go out and try to get rid of the excess cars I have to get one of those ballistic missles. Anyone wanna Tamiya Sherman Tank? LOLOL

Brad, did you say it went quicker in the main than in the first heat? I dropped 2 teeth on it's pinion. Definaly cooled the motor down. I just hope we can get more of them running out there. Looks like the best sized cars for that track. There's your rules for that class too. Dead stock out of the box except foam tires, stock motors. The motor dosn't come in an X-Ray, so I used a stock one out of my RS4 Micro.

Hope to see you again next week.

[lowbugit]

Nomac If you don't want the car and it is to rich for you thats fine, but the car itself is worth every penny. Good luck finding a GOOD car that will work reliable for 40.00 dollars. You get what you pay for. Kevin Mac.

[JimmyMac]

Had a blast out there. Took some time to figure out the 1/12th scale. But it just ended up being something very simple. Dual Rates.. haha... Ended up with an olive (AE Green) spring for center shock and .020 for fronts (or .20?).

Anyways, I hope to get my BSR foams trued up before Friday. They won't chunk out like Jacos or TRCs. I have yet to try out the Parma ones.

Well the RF was a very nice, brightly lit, and clean place. The people are very nice too. Looks like a good place to go on a Friday night after work to wind down. The atmoshere is friendly and it's all about fun. I plan on bringin my TC4 next time. Maybe.. just maybe my Micro to test out. But I won't race it. Could I race a MiniZ against the Micros? It would be just for fun of course....

Anyways... very nice place Jack... catch yall Friday. I'll bring my digital camera this time... L8Rz

Jimmy Mac
Mark.. read Durham post...

[Race Factory]

Jack, can you get Parma 1/12th foam tires?

Yes I can. Fronts are in purple and magenta. Rears are pink, white and grey.
At present the purples ande grey's are in stock.

I will be ordering tomorrow morning and will receive the order Wed morning.

Jack...

[JimmyMac]

Mark P just bought Tim's IRS RugRat for $50. Only 2 runs on it. Even has the IRS lowered rear pods and small ring IRS axle. Standard AE front end reamed out for smoothness with no binding. You can find a deal if you shop around.....

[lowbugit]

Jimmy I guess you are assuming mine does'nt have all those things and more. It sure ran up your rear end last winter, but you always like to bust my chops whenever you think you can just because I never have bowed down to the local God like so many others do. Selling any car for 50.00 dollars is an indication of what that car means to you and not how good it may be setup. I know I sold the one I paid you 200.00 dollars for for 50.00 cause I did'nt want it anymore not because 50.00 is what is was worth. Thanks for jumping in to bust the chops again but the wether Tim gave his away or not means nothing why don't you sell him one of yours for 45.00 .

[nomac]

dude calm down! had i known you'd be such a hothead i'd never replied back to ya! people like me, jimmy, ron zee, and mark hook each other up all the time! i'm no novice! i'm not jumping on the first deal that comes to my plate. i pretty much know what cars are worth what....and i know what I want to PAY for. you may think your car is gold, but others may not. besides....i'm buying a car FOR A FRIEND!!! and i wanna make sure the thing is on the up-n-up. (sheesh!!! and i thought I ATE TOO MUCH SUGAR!! :p ).
for your info.... i bought a car from ron for $10!!!! and i sold it for just that!! oh and guess what....i can find a GREAT car for UNDER $40. (God.....some people :confused: )

besides, i don't think anyone here wants to bust your chops...but guess what....you did it to yourself with those last couple of posts.

[jtn]

Hey Kevin - I am interested....what comes with? - John

[jtn]

oops.....forgot the it..... I meant what all comes on\with it?

[nomac]

jtn...if it was what i was eyeballing all friday nite then it's a sweet deal. need to buy a new radio (my first ever FM after 17 years of rc!) so i'm a bit behind the line right now (poverty line that is) so i can't get it. hate i didn't mention that to lowbugit earlier. but i believe as soon as you throw it on the track it'll be fast right away!

[Ron Zee]

Too many cars. It's getting to hard to keep up. Jimmy mac, you were right about the slots/rc/slots thing. I give up.

Anyhow, I'll be selling a BRP truck for 50.00. It comes with the servo mounted and a stock motor.

I hope to come again this week, and I'll be running my 1/12th or the X-Ray.

[JimmyMac]

Kevin, I knew you were gonna reply like that. And sorry if it came out wrong. I didn't mean to "take away" from your "sale" or anything. But if Nomac "only" has $40 to spend... then I'm just "simply" saying that there are other deals out there. No need to push a $100 car on a person that doesn't have that kind of budget. Basically I was just demonstrating that deals can be found if you look hard enough. Tim's RugRat was just an "example". Sorry once again.

And as for the "god" deal. I never said I was. Nor do I boast to be a local god. I just enjoy helping people out as much as I can at the track. I do it as a hobby. And never quit my class and sell all my stuff just cause I can't win, or win all the time. Any time Steve B or Brandon show up... they almost always got me beat. But hey... I keep on racing! :)

And John North.. you were fast and out qualify'n me! I guess that now makes you the God!! ;)

Mark P, I have the RugRat here at the house now. I paid Tim $50 for it. Are you sure you still want it? Ray could really use it!! Comes assembled with the RugRat chassis. Old style "yellow" small ring IRS diff. Spare AE 12L3 diff. Spare 12L3 chassis. Spare "thin" Shooters chassis (a yokomo copy for asphalt). Spare upper and lower arms. Spare upper arm hinge pins. The "thick" TBar is mounted. But it comes with 2 "thin" TBars for asphalt. AE blue aluminium screws and standoffs already on the car. And an assortment of tires. Some okay.. some not soo good. And no body. $50 is a great deal for this car. But it's for a good cause. Tim really needs the money for college. That's why he's selling his stuff dirt cheap. I bought my old TC3 off of him for $80 about a month ago.

Anyways... Sorry if anything came out wrong. Catch the rest of yall Friday...

Jimmy Mac
the local mortal racer...

[axrayed1]

Ya I still want it I have to replace Steves 12l that I used to build my rugrat and I want to build a ovel car.

[jtn]

Hey Jimmy - I hardly think my first win in 1\12th makes me a god......lol....lucky maybe. You were way faster in the main, you just had some bad luck, with the help from Mark P........lol.

Pete - yeah I have had a couple carpet knifes now and want to try out a T-plate car. I am selling my 2nd carpet knife rolling chassis for $75 if anyone is interested.

[lowbugit]

Jimmy I was just making an offer I do not no what kind of a budget anyone has. I have been racing for guite sometime and have almost never won so once again your statements are wrong. I left because I was not happy there and no other reason,that does'nt make John a God because I have already done it as well and it did'nt make me one.

[jtn]

Yes I can. Fronts are in purple and magenta. Rears are pink, white and grey.
At present the purples ande grey's are in stock.

I will be ordering tomorrow morning and will receive the order Wed morning.

Jack...

Jack - Can you order me a pair of White Rears.

Thanks- John

[Race Factory]

Jack - Can you order me a pair of White Rears.

Thanks- John


John,
The whites are not in stock.

[jtn]

Jack - ok thanks - I have a couple of new sets of greys right now. I can wait until the Whites are in stock.

[Ron Zee]

I'll be there running my 1/12th and maybe the X-Ray. Too long of a wait though. Can we have another race day?? LOLOL

[Race Factory]

I'll be there running my 1/12th and maybe the X-Ray. Too long of a wait though. Can we have another race day?? LOLOL


What have you got in mind?
Would anybody else be interested in adding a 2nd day?

Jack...

[JimmyMac]

Sorry once again...

Anyways... is the track open during the week nights just for practice? And is there a fee for practice? Just curious. Maybe one night during the week if I got bored I might head up there. Wouldn't mind playing around with my old Micro RS4 if I can get that thing to run again.

Jimmy Mac

[Ron Zee]

Oh man, if i could, I be racing everyday! But, seeing as the cash flow is limited, I guess I'll have to suffer until Fri. night. Come on Jimmy, my X-Ray needs some competition! lolol

[Race Factory]

Sorry once again...

Anyways... is the track open during the week nights just for practice? And is there a fee for practice? Just curious. Maybe one night during the week if I got bored I might head up there. Wouldn't mind playing around with my old Micro RS4 if I can get that thing to run again.

Jimmy Mac

The track is open for practice all week long during regular store hours:
Mon - closed
Tue - Thu - 4pm - 9:30pm
Fri - 4pm - 11pm
Sat - Noon - 11pm
Sun - Noon - 6pm

Track time is $6 Sun - Fri all day, or night. $10 all day Sat.

Jack...

[cheerwhiner]

Guys I may not be able to make it on Friday...... bunch of nOObs at work decide not to come to work. And they of course got fired. SOoooooooooo I may have to work extra hours this week, and thus Friday night. The only good thing is that without other people selling things, I have made more in two days in comission than I usually make in 2 weeks!

I SHOULD be there on Friday though, we'll see. If I do have to work, I'll still come in at 9:45 ish and watch- I just won't bother bringing anything to set up!

If no work then same as usual, this time I'll race. The 1/10 scale car seems to be OK and the Mini T just needed a shock rebuild. When I originally put the aftermarket shocks on, I did it at The Race Factory while borrowing other people's tools and I did a horrible job. I still want captured ball cups on it though if possible- if those ball cups just pop off no sense racing yet.

Till then!

[cheerwhiner]

Hey Badtwothebone/Dave....... I just bought an Emaxx on ebay so definite No to your Stampede.

If anybody wants a B3 buggy let me know- Pete you want it back??? I have some other stuff for sale now too. Radios and a charger.

Hey Jack if it is OK with you can we sell stuff in the pits? I know you have a shop set up and I just would like to make sure this is OK with you. I have a box of stuff that somebody else, including beginners, would probably love to look through.

-Tim

[LEADFOOT]

john, why not go for a CRC T-fource?

I'm all for anyone buyin' AE stuff, but I gotta support the CRC team! :D

[jtn]

Josh - I am partial to CRC also. They have great parts support and really good customer service everytime I call them for something. I have been thinking about the T-Fource for awhile now......probably could get a conversion kit for my knife.....

BTW - Great Job on that body. :cool: Do you currently have any?

[LEADFOOT]

not yet, I did paint the boss's World's bodies ;) and have some here for the Cleveland to do still. Maybe I'll get one in return, right now I'm just gettin the bodies... :D

As far as conversions go, the Red "full kit" is P/N 1327 $89.99, and the regular conversion kit is P/N 1326 - $64.99. :cool:

[jtn]

Thanks - Next time I order from them I plan on getting one of those bodies.
I think I read on their forum that you need that conversion plus a few other parts to convert a carpet knife cause it doesn't have a t-plate.

[cheerwhiner]

stopped by the track today with a friend to show him around, and a lot of the Mini T hop ups have been sold. I hope this means more people will be coming out to race- all the foam tires were gone!

[nomac]

well, my 10th is ready. i start cycling batteries tomorrow. gonna see how to shape this up. will be too much of a strain to do both cary and rosewood this weekend....and then there's charleston! all so far away! there's like 10 off-road tracks within an hour radious from me...but only like 2 on-road tracks.and the closest one is 1 1/2 hours away!! :p .

man!!! i need more touring choices in MY neck of the woods! somewhere close by where i can slam about 30 pacs down , to get a GOOD practice session, and not worry if i had enough cheerwine & snickers to stay wake comming home.LOL! does anyboby have any leads? don't get me wrong...i love racing with you all....but i'm starting to wear down from all the driving. 400 miles every weekend is nuts!! :eek:

[Ron Zee]

I'm still waiting for the AE truck to come. Until then, I think the X-Ray'll do for me for now. That and maybe the Carpet Knife. I need to get some new rubber on it though. too many cracks in the rea rims.

[Ron Zee]

How come it seems every time I try to order something, the place is always out of stock on most of what I wanted? Very depressing.

[Ron Zee]

Hmmm, Brad, can I run your car around a few times to see what a "beginners" car goes like before I plunge in?

Also,, Jimmy and John N, are the cars you talked about earlier still up for sale? Steve D is looking for one. AGAIN. I think he'd prefer an ASSC. car, but he did express interest in the Bloody Knife.

[kartrun]

Ron, sure, no problem. She'll do mid 4 second laps around the uphill track. ;) You racing tomorrow night???

[jtn]

Ron - I still have it. I sent you the info.

Mark P. - you gonna be there tonight?

[axrayed1]

John I'll be there I hope I can get there in time to race.

[LEADFOOT]

nomac....turn to the darkside and drive offroad!

[cheerwhiner]

eh probably won't race my mini T 'cause I DROVE IT OFFROAD and its really dirty. I'll just race 1/10

See y'all later

[nomac]

leadfoot...i just MIGHT get back into it sooner or later. would love to get my B3 back from cheer, but there's no place in-doors to race. but if there is a track.....i'd drive up 1 1/2 hours from thomasville. but my main focus is touring. i'm doing some browsing on-line at the moment for an HPI Pro-4. ;)

i REALLY miss the old ACRC track in greensboro. i've yet to find a track like that. :o

[Race Factory]

John I'll be there I hope I can get there in time to race.

What time do you think you'll make it? Can probably be persuaded to wait for you.

Jack...

[nomac]

not comming tonite y'all. there's just too much on my plate. plus the misses gotta work outtages. sry bad, didn't think i'd get swamped like this but....you know what happens when ya plan stuff! :mad: hope to see some of y'all at the wood saturday. :)

[LEADFOOT]

john,

I have like 12 CRC EVO's at the house if you want one. They come clear or custom painted! :) :D

[jtn]

Josh - I definately want one. Let me think about whether I want one painted or not :cool: ........John

[axrayed1]

Jack I'm leaving work at 6 so I should be there by 7.

[Race Factory]

Mark,

Ok great see you then.

[cheerwhiner]

had fun tonight. Today was the first time I was able to finish 2 quals and a main race without breaking anything at all. Granted my rear diff was not correct but it started that way!

Thanks to those who let me drive their cars. TC4 and a 1/12. Very cool :D

See you all on Friday

[axrayed1]

Had fun guys was a little scared to run the 10th scale main turned out to be fun.
Jimmy we got to get to work on our rugrats can't let john make us look that bad.

[jtn]

Was a lot of fun tonight....good to see the 1/12th and 1/10th touring class grow in size.
Jack - Can you get me two pairs of the Parma 1/12th Gray rears?

[jtn]

It's not you guys.......it's the RugRat!! :eek: GO CRC!! :cool:

[cheerwhiner]

Jack, I'll send you a private message soon with parts i need for that buggy, possibly other stuff too......

[Race Factory]

Was a lot of fun tonight....good to see the 1/12th and 1/10th touring class grow in size.
Jack - Can you get me two pairs of the Parma 1/12th Gray rears?

I'll put them on the order.

[baddtwodeebone]

Hey guys.....great fun last nite! Sure would be great to see all those Mini-Ts again though like the first nite. The 1/10 main was WILD for sure...just have to get the XXX-S geared a little different. Live and Learn!!

Ron Z...thanks for the tip on doctoring up the front Mini-T tires. I'll try that when I get some foams.

Jack, when you place your order, can you get me a pair of soft rubber tires for my RS4 Micro?

Thanks and have a good weekend!

Dave S.

[Race Factory]

Yeah the 1/10th main was definately a show.

I know several of the mini-t racers would not be here last night.

Dave-I'll order the tires for you.

Jack...

[Race Factory]

I'm ordering a 1/12th for one of my slot racers. Can you guys give me a recommendation for battery pack for it? Mark told me something last night but I lost the paper it was written on.

[jtn]

Jack - 4 cell GP 3300's. Not sure where Mark gets his batteries from, but I usually get mine from http://www.promatchracing.com

- John

[tarheelquality]

Jack, Promatch are good or if you want preassembled race packs try here http://www.fusionbatteries.com/ they are the ones I use and they seem to hold up great. Ran one pack all night Friday with no run time or voltage problems, just let it cool and recharge. I think I charged it 5 times Fri.
Tom