Associated RC10L3O Forum [Archive]

ILv2Xlr8

11-13-2001, 02:08 PM

Here's a quick tip.
Many have complained that the L30 has way too much steering, even with the dual rate at its minimum, and some have even removed the servo saver and are using a servo arm to reduce the steering.
Those with computer radios can adjust for this, but if you do not have a computer radio, there is another quick tip that you can do to help get rid of some of the steering by placing your caster shims on the rear of the arm.

RC10 GuyAZ

11-14-2001, 07:33 PM

One of the things that I changed is under the front suspension, theres a black block spacer and when your tires wear down, the front end draggs, so you'll have to buy new tires. To change this, buy these thick silver washers, made by associated. I think they call them body washers?! but put two of those under each spot where the bolt goes and you'll be set! I forget the part #, but I know its in the low numbers, like 4,000 something.

Patrick :cool:

ILv2Xlr8

11-16-2001, 02:07 AM

An interesting tip, you could be talking about these:
#3323 Associated #8 Thick Aluminum Washers in pack of 12 for $1.45 at Tower.

You could also do that trick to raise you front ride height if you cant make it through tech when your track checks you and you're too low.

ILv2Xlr8

11-16-2001, 02:38 PM

You can also get an offset steering block to get rid of steering sensitivity.

Associated Offset Steering Block (2) #8421 $1.90
Associated Stub Axle w/Retainer Clip (2) #3213 $2.39
Associated Ball Bearings Front (2) #3655 $10.99

RC10 GuyAZ

11-17-2001, 01:02 AM

What kind of tire traction do you guys use? I use Sticket on purple dot tires all around.

Patrick :cool:

ILv2Xlr8

11-19-2001, 02:54 AM

Everyone at my local track runs foam tires, and most use the liquid tire conditioners such as the $7 a bottle stuff from trinity. I don't think they allow us to use adheasives for traction compound, because it probably tears up the carpet surface, and many would be using aerosol cans of adheasive and stuff that could get lethal with 100 people using it in an enclosed area. Although, they do allow the motor cleaner sprays, huh, I'd have to verify it with the owners. Currently I don't use the liquid tire soaking stuff, because it's way too expensive. I heard that some use Hawain Tropic 45 sun tan oil to soften up their foams.

RC10 GuyAZ

11-19-2001, 09:46 PM

I run at parking lot races at the Gilbert Hobby Town is AZ. Its acually very nice surface, no bumps, and relatively smooth. I'd say that its a medium bite track. Anywayz, heres my setup:

Front springs: .020" L/R
Front Camber: -2 degrees
Micro shocks: 30 weight oil (ASSOCIATED)
Blue springs
Left spring cranked over untill leval with threads
Right spring cranked over untill 2 threads are visible
Center Shock: 40 weight oil
Silver spring
1/4 spacer
Gearing: 29/116 (64 pitch)
Motor: Trinity GM3
Axle Height: 2 up
Battery Placement: 1/4" in from the edge
Dodge Intrepid Body

Electornics
Hited Lynx FM
Futaba S-9404 servo
Cyclone 2
GM3
KMR Batteries (http://www.kmrbatteries.com)

Have fun.......althought it just looks like you and me are the only ones that post here! lol

Patrick :cool:

RC10 GuyAZ

11-19-2001, 09:47 PM

Oh yeah, and I run purple dot tires F/R!

Patrick :cool:

RC10 GuyAZ

11-20-2001, 05:22 PM

Hmmmmm.......I think that if you change the title of the thread to "Pan Cars", we might get more than just you and me posting in here! Cmon guys, post here if you have an L3, be heard!!!!!

Patrick :cool:

ILv2Xlr8

11-26-2001, 02:14 AM

Where do you get your sticket tire treatment?

As far as rubber tires goes, I've always used Simple Green or some old nitro fuel, or diesel fuel from my gennerator.

RC10 GuyAZ

11-26-2001, 05:10 PM

I get mine from Hobby Town Usa. There are many different types of tire "sauce". Theres Sticket, paragon, trinity red dot, and a few others. Just ask one of the guys there for some tire sauce and they should know what it is......hopefully. Paragon works good when the track is warm, or in the summer. Sticket works great all around, but works the best in the winter. I used the trinity stuff and it didn't seem to work very well for me.

Patrick :cool:

ILv2Xlr8

11-27-2001, 12:54 AM

I wonder what home-made recipies for traction compound are out there.
I'm always looking for ways to cut cost as I'm the ultimate economy racer.
If I could avoid using the $7/4oz stuff for something cheaper that works just as well, that would just be more $ to spend on tires, batteries, and other necessary things.

ILv2Xlr8

12-04-2001, 01:49 PM

I've found a few good setups from the snowbird's site here (http://www.snowbirdnationals.com/_setup/tocproto.htm)
such as the following setup for the L3O:

Carpet Oval Stock
Name: MIKE VALENTINE
Track: SNOWBIRDS
E-Mail: MSV3875@AOL.COM
Home Town: DANBURY CT.
Home Track: NONE
Car Type/ Brand: ASSOCIATED 10L3O
Track This Exact Setup Raced At: SNOWBIRDS
Class This Setup Raced In: 1/10 STOCK OVAL 6 CELL
Body - Brand/ Type: PROTOFORM 1997 GRAND PRIX
Wing Type: THUNDER
Wing Mounted - Pod/ Body: BODY
Wing Placement Behind Rear Axle: 1.25
6cell/ 4cells: 6 CELLS (4 CELL SUCKS)
Motor Used: HANDOUT
Pinion/ Spur: 1.85 ROLLOUT
Battery Placement: ALL THE WAY OUT
Front Tires: LF GREEN, RF BLACK
Front Tire Diameter: 2.20
Front Stagger: NONE
Tire Traction Used: TRINITY, TRINITY
Right Front Caster: 2
Right Front Camber: -2.5
Left Front Caster: 0
Left Front Camber: +1
Front Ride-Height: LOW
Bump Steer/ Acreman: NONE
Upright Mount A-Arm Positions: STOCK
In-Line Axles: YES
Front Springs: 20 ASSOCIATED
Front Kingpin Used: WOLFE LONG
Rear Tires: WHITE
Rear Tire Diameter: 2.25
Rear Tire Width: 2.00 STANDARD
Rear Stagger: NONE
Rear Shock - Long/ Short: STANDARD
Rear Shock Brand: ASSOCIATED
Center Shock Spring: SILVER ASSOCIATED
Center Shock Piston: #2
Center Shock Oil: 35
Side Shock Oil: 35
Side Shock Springs: LR SILVER, RR BLUE
Rear Dampner Used: NONE
T-Plate Used: ASSOCIATED .075
Offset Read Pod: NO
Amount of Left Rear Weight:
Date: October, 2001

ILv2Xlr8

12-04-2001, 01:51 PM

Asphalt Oval Stock Setup
Name: Harley Abelson
Track: University
E-Mail: harleyabelson@aol.com
Home Town: Sarasota Fl.
Home Track: University
Car Type/ Brand: L30 Bias Chassis
Class This Setup Raced In: Stock
Body - Brand/ Type: 2000 Monte
Wing Type: 1 3/4" air dam
Wing Mounted - Pod/ Body: na
Wing Placement Behind Rear Axle: na
6cell/ 4cells: 4 cell
Motor Used: Green machine
Pinion/ Spur: 108-37
Battery Placement: far left and 1 hole back from front
Front Tires: RF-Pur. LF-spec green
Front Tire Diameter: RF-2.46 LF-2.44
Front Stagger: .02
Tire Traction Used: Red Dot, Red Dot
Right Front Caster: 0 degree
Right Front Camber: -3.5
Left Front Caster: 0 degree
Left Front Camber: +1
Front Ride-Height: no. 0 shim or assoc. thick washer
Bump Steer/ Acreman: none right,a hair toe in left
Upright Mount A-Arm Positions: servo flipped and forward
In-Line Axles: yes
Front Springs: RF and LF green progessive
Front Kingpin Used: B3
Rear Tires: Spec Greens
Rear Tire Diameter: 2.44
Rear Tire Width: Full 2"
Rear Stagger: None
Rear Shock - Long/ Short: Short extended assoc long standoff
Rear Shock Brand: Assoc-touring car
Center Shock Spring: Green
Center Shock Piston: #2
Center Shock Oil: 30
Side Shock Oil: 20
Side Shock Springs: Silver
Rear Dampner Used: na
T-Plate Used: .063
Offset Read Pod: Yes,wide spacer on LR
Amount of Left Rear Weight: Set Flat
Date: October, 2001

Comments
Standard height shock mount.Purple RF spring also used.#2 down rear ride height to start.Long front wheelbase,standard rear.Front set to 0 toe,if car hooks out of turn add toe in.I use 10 degree front mounts alot-gives you more turn in.

ILv2Xlr8

12-04-2001, 01:53 PM

Asphalt Oval Mod Setup

Name: Mike Boylan
Track: Race Rock Oval Race
E-Mail: RCThunder@aol.com
Home Town: Holiday, Florida
Home Track: University Speedway
Car Type/ Brand: Associated L30 / factory team chassis kit
Track This Exact Setup Raced At: Race Rock Oval Race
Class This Setup Raced In: 19 turn mod 4cell
Body - Brand/ Type: Protoform Pontiac
Wing Type: Thunder Big One
Wing Mounted - Pod/ Body: Pod
Wing Placement Behind Rear Axle: about an inch back
6cell/ 4cells: 4cells
Motor Used: 19 turn Chameleon
Pinion/ Spur: 29 / 100
Battery Placement: All the way in the rear
Front Tires: TRC purple right / TRC pink left
Front Tire Diameter: 2.30
Front Stagger: none (reverse slightly)
Tire Traction Used: Red Dot, Red Dot
Right Front Caster: 2 degrees
Right Front Camber: 3 degrees negative
Left Front Caster: 2 degrees
Left Front Camber: 1 degree positive
Front Ride-Height: 1 small spacer/ washer
Bump Steer/ Acreman: Front Acreman - servo mounted forward
Upright Mount A-Arm Positions: left all the way up/ right in the middle
In-Line Axles: yes
Front Springs: Purple Wolfe
Front Kingpin Used: Associated 9110
Rear Tires: TRC platinums
Rear Tire Diameter: 2.30
Rear Tire Width: stock - 2 inch wide
Rear Stagger: none
Rear Shock - Long/ Short: Short
Rear Shock Brand: HPI
Center Shock Spring: Green Associated
Center Shock Piston: Medium
Center Shock Oil: 60 weight
Side Shock Oil: 25 weight
Side Shock Springs: Silver Associated
Rear Dampner Used: none
T-Plate Used: Associated stock .063
Offset Read Pod: no
Amount of Left Rear Weight: 6.5 ounces heavy
Date: October, 2001

FastDad2

12-21-2001, 06:14 PM

Before the board changed there was quite an active Pan Car Forum, I run an RC10L3T with a Porsche GT1 shell, Pan Cars seem to be a bit of an underground run car. Is Jerry L still around?

ILv2Xlr8

01-08-2002, 05:13 PM

I don't know who Jerry L is, so I can't tell ya.

Duno what the deal is, but most of the racers must not go to this forum as I would expect it to more popular than it is.

My latest ad on to my L3O to allow me to use monster sized pinions is a rear axle bearing bracket that moves axle back 1/8"

Kimbrough Offset Rear Bearing Bracket for the 10L PN#180

highroller

01-14-2002, 03:02 AM

Had my 10L3 since 98, before that it was a 10LSS. For several months I was tempted to buy something else, car had a severe push no matter what setup was used. Removed the stock axle spacer, tried different front springs, different shock oil & springs, tire compounds, you name it, it was tried except for a few things.
Used the t-plate spacers, added a washer so rear pod was even with main plate, slotted (.75) t plate 3/8 in and installed an extended pod plates.
The basic setup works for the asphalt and carpet tracks I race on.
Usually 80 wt oil in center shock for asphalt, and 40wt for carpet with a .63 t bar unslotted for aspalt, 1/8 for carpet.

RC10 GuyAZ

01-17-2002, 10:46 PM

More on the way!

Patrick :cool:

TC3 Benjammin

01-29-2002, 12:18 AM

I'm thinking about buying an RC10L3. I won't be racing oval, just playing around.

Where do you guys buy your bodies? The kit doesn't come with one, so i'm looking around. Thanks!

TC3 Benjammin

01-29-2002, 05:49 PM

BTT!:D

ILv2Xlr8

02-05-2002, 12:52 PM

My LHS has plenty of bodies to fit the L3O.
Nearly all the body manufacturers make ones that can fit it.
My personal preference is the Protoform Pontiac Grand Prix.
As far as online vendors go, Stormer Hobbies, and Tower sells them.

iadevil

02-07-2002, 11:06 PM

I was wondering what everyone has found to be the best way to keep the battery pack inside the car and not skidding down the straightaways next to the car, more than likely resulting in getting hit by another vehicle as it passes? I have, on more than one occasion, had to retire from a race because my battery has flown out of the car and then proceeded to be hit and split.

Mongoose420

02-10-2002, 09:30 PM

Ah move'n on up. Got my buddies L30 w/ ADX 6 cell chassis. Anyone got a website addy for ADX? I figure i'll do pretty good. Got my tekin g-12cIII and micro reciever to slap in her with a phantom team stock motor.

ILv2Xlr8

02-12-2002, 02:36 AM

iadevil, most use a strong straping tape.

I personally use 3M Hook and Loop Fastener which is also used commonly for cable bundling, harnessing, and wire fastening.

ILv2Xlr8

02-12-2002, 03:46 AM

Originally posted by Mongoose420
Ah move'n on up. Got my buddies L30 w/ ADX 6 cell chassis. Anyone got a website addy for ADX? I figure i'll do pretty good. Got my tekin g-12cIII and micro reciever to slap in her with a phantom team stock motor.

What you going to run on?

Mongoose420

02-12-2002, 04:29 AM

carpet flat oval.....eh i'll just play with it. Ive got 2 weeks ;)

iadevil

02-12-2002, 10:37 PM

Thanks for the info. Right now I'm using battery tape, the non stretchy stuff. Been holding okay until the last race and my battery broke loose twice. Was just wondering if there was a better way. Guess there really isn't.

Mongoose420

02-12-2002, 11:00 PM

the graphite battery hold down w/the risers on the L3O seems to be the hot ticket. Even the 2wd stock cars(DS cars with graphite chassis, mid motor ect) are use'n it strait off the L3O.

whitetigeraz

02-19-2002, 10:18 PM

hi just found this site this is really cool.... i run a 10L3O on a flat track... here is my setup for a flat asphalt track...
.022 left front spring
.020 right front spring
purple tires up front
i use 2 #8 washers up front and 1 #8 in the rear for caster
run 1/2 neg camber
0 degrees of toe

in the rear i run all blue springs with 30 wt associated oil
i run purple tires in the rear

this setup works pretty well for me... i hope it helps some of you out there....

thanks : whitetiger

whitetigeraz

02-19-2002, 11:25 PM

hey rc10

i run at Hobbytown in Gilbert... it is a good track... ive been running my tourer waitin for the temp to come up some but thursday i will bring out the L30 to run... and as for the traction compound this will sound funny but i use gojo creamy hand cleaner on my tires.. it opens the pores in the foam and cleans the dirt out. i have used them all stick-it ,,, paragon and the trinty stuff and i found the hand cleaner works the best.. and its cheap lol...

Whitetiger

:p

whitetigeraz

02-22-2002, 01:14 AM

wow not to many on here reply much... just got back from racing... i need to get fm radio... lol . ok cstch you all later

whitetiger

ILv2Xlr8

03-06-2002, 04:20 PM

I guess I've slacked some on posting on this board.

I made a NEW updated blank setup sheet for the RC10L3O and it is available in two formats:

HTML format (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/eamunevar/RCstuff/blanksetup.htm)
PDF format (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/eamunevar/RCstuff/blanksetup.PDF)

Feel free to use these sheets and post your setups for different tracks here in this thread.

My latest setup for the Hobbytown Indy Raceway (http://www.hobbytownindy.com) is available at this link for the 6 Cell Sportsman Stock (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/eamunevar/RCstuff/HTindysetup.htm) Class.

Mongoose420

03-06-2002, 11:46 PM

oh i made a mistake refering to the batter brace. Its of the Switchblade 10. Its a fiberglass plate with slots cut into it to recess the battery. You will need to buy the plate and stand off seperatly(about 12bucks) and drill either 2 or 4 holes into your chassis and one hole into the battery plate. But you batteries will not move. Also the standoffs are aluminum so take some shrink wrap and inulate them so if you battery shifts you dont risk a glitch or a short.

Mongoose420

03-06-2002, 11:48 PM

Oh and i did find the ADX webiste. http://www.autodynamix.net Check it out. If your a tweaker and want some more adjustments check it out the 6 cell chassis kit is about 90 bucks tho.

ILv2Xlr8

03-07-2002, 12:31 PM

Does anyone here use the Niftech (http://www.niftech.com) pinned axle and slotted diff rings in their cars?

Whats the advantage of the pinned axle and the slotted diff rings?

whitetigeraz

03-07-2002, 11:56 PM

the only advantage i think is with the blue anadozied axle the pinned diff keeps the diff rings from slipping... i used it and didnt like it. i went back to the original diff.....

whitetiger

ILv2Xlr8

03-08-2002, 07:38 PM

Is the diff ring slippage really a problem?

whitetigeraz

03-08-2002, 08:40 PM

i reaaly dont see a problem with them slipping.. but i have seen guys at the races having problems with them ... but i think they are not building them correctly...

whitetiger

jugg2

03-21-2002, 11:57 AM

hi there i just bought an l30 and i put tekin g 10 in there aslo which engine should use i want to a mod motor becasue i want to go fast alo which pinion shoukd i use? how fast do your mod cars run

ILv2Xlr8

03-28-2002, 12:08 PM

jugg2,
Is this your first pan car?

I'd start out with a stock motor such as the Trinity P2K,GM3 or Associated MVP.

If you really want to go with a mod motor and all the maintainence and equipment you'll need to go with it, than I'd suggest the new Trinity's.

Start out around a 1.8" roll out with 27/112 pinion/spur gears and 2.4" dia tires. To go extremely fast, try a 2.35" roll out with a 28/90 gearing, but becareful this doesn't over gear your motor.

b3man

05-17-2002, 02:34 PM

woulld anybody want to buy my ft l3 oval for 120? lmk

aeb3man_44

05-17-2002, 10:07 PM

would you trade for a xxt?

b3man

05-18-2002, 08:00 AM

nope i want to sell it, and i aready havee a truck

cabo

06-19-2002, 02:34 PM

HEY GUYS HOW FAST CAN BE ONE OF THESE CARS USING A STOCK MOTOR AND WHAT IS FASTER OVAL CARS OR ON ROAD CARS IM TALKING ABOUT FLAT PAN CHASIS

THANKS:confused:

RC10 GuyAZ

06-26-2002, 10:21 PM

Hey white tiger, I run at Gilbert also. Are you running in the point series on thursday? Come say Hi, I'm Patrick. I have the Red with silver flames body.
Cabo- Pancars with a stock motor go about 35-45, depending on how you gear it. Not sure what you mean by whats faster, on road or oval. If you mean touring car and Pan cars, definetly pan cars.

Patrick :cool:

OvalRacer33

06-27-2002, 10:27 AM

I am interested in buying an L3, but I don't want to spend the money if there is going to be an updated or newer version of the L3. Does anyone know if Associated is coming out with a new oval car?

flomofo

07-01-2002, 09:36 PM

is this car a lot faster then a tc3 albeit maybe not in the twisties

RC10 GuyAZ

07-02-2002, 02:22 AM

The L3 is designed to be used in oval racing. The TC3 is designed to be raced in road course. These two types are pretty incomparable. Associated does, however, make an L3 Touring, but I've heard that they're a pain to tune, and the foam tires for road course get eaten up quick. If you want to run Road course, get the TC3. If you want to fly and run oval, get the L3. I own both cars and think they are both excelent, but not to be run for what they wern't intended for.

Patrick :cool:

highroller

07-21-2002, 04:38 PM

Cado,
Speed will vary upon the size of the track. Of the 3-4 tracks that I race on in New England speed varies from 50mph avg 42 to close to 88mph avg 68mhp for 6cell modified. The fastest is a banked asphalt track with close to a 750 ft centerline. Speeds have been increasing to the point that this year we have decided to run 4 cell and we'll still just slightly slower. Check out www.collectracing.com. Go to the Route106 Racepark. The other tracks are K & N Speedway in Conn, Big Boys Toys in Tauton, MA and RC Speedway in Fairfield, Me.

Some tracks are running TC in both onroad and oval configurations.

jt queen

07-22-2002, 08:38 PM

I am new to this pan car sport racing have built an L 30 oval car. I am having problem with esc is there a way you can power the esc seperate from the car . I want to run 4 cell but all my esc's say they are for 6 cells and up. Do i have to buy all new esc's or is there some kind of trick or something like a seperate way of providing power to the esc :confused:

highroller

07-31-2002, 11:07 AM

jtqueen,
you will need a new ESC that can handle down to 4 cells. Even with those some are using a receiver pack (5 50n size) to provide power to the steering servo when there is not enough voltage or battery dumps.

jt queen

07-31-2002, 08:43 PM

Thanks for the reply .How do i hook up the extra battery to the esc ? i used to live in Portsmouth N.H. for four years I was stationed at Pease AFB 83-87

highroller

08-01-2002, 02:10 AM

For most Competition ESC you can power the steering servo, esc and motor from 1 battery. In the case you notice insufficient steering, motor cuts of or servo doesn't respond under hard accerlaration a receiver pack may remedy the problem. Depending on manufacturer of the ESC when you use a receiver pack you remove the positive plug from the connector and insulate it to prevent a short. The battery pack for receiver goes into the battery slot on the receiver.

Maverick Racing

08-11-2002, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by RC10 GuyAZ
What kind of tire traction do you guys use? I use Sticket on purple dot tires all around.

Patrick :cool:

Nobody has sticket except us in arizona..its made by B&B and hobbyclown in gilbert is i think the only people who carry it.

Maverick Racing

08-11-2002, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by whitetigeraz
hi just found this site this is really cool.... i run a 10L3O on a flat track... here is my setup for a flat asphalt track...
.022 left front spring
.020 right front spring
purple tires up front
i use 2 #8 washers up front and 1 #8 in the rear for caster
run 1/2 neg camber
0 degrees of toe

in the rear i run all blue springs with 30 wt associated oil
i run purple tires in the rear

this setup works pretty well for me... i hope it helps some of you out there....

thanks : whitetiger

Man youd think youd have a serious push running both hard springs front and rear.

Especcially @ hobbyclown in gilbert, i run you setup except wolf red spring on the rf, wolfe purple spring on lf

On the side shocks i run a gold left and blue right, it helps it corner a little better.

Maverick Racing

08-11-2002, 01:51 AM

Originally posted by ILv2Xlr8
Does anyone here use the Niftech (http://www.niftech.com) pinned axle and slotted diff rings in their cars?

Whats the advantage of the pinned axle and the slotted diff rings?

I broke a niftech, but everything else i got from niftech is awesome.

MORTER MAN

09-05-2002, 11:54 PM

hey guys i might buy an L3 oval kit and i am wondering how much people like it i race my rustler and dont do to good and one day i broke it and my friends let me barrow there L3 and it was like magic i won 2 place that day and got a big fat metal and well guys i want more metals and so i am wondering if i should buy one?:confused:

ILv2Xlr8

03-20-2003, 09:43 PM

Go for it!! Its a popular car for oval racing.

The ROAR Region 5 Paved Oval Championships are going to be held in town here at the Major Taylor Velodrome July 4th., 5th., & 6th. 2003.

For more information about the oval race, check out http://pdxracing.sytes.net/

ILv2Xlr8

03-22-2003, 01:51 AM

I just realize I never posted any pics of my L3O here, so here it is...

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/eamunevar/pics/RC/Car20Side600dpism.jpg

although, it's not exactly accurate anymore since Tony Stewart switched to chevy, and newer paint scheme and such...

Maybe I'll have him autograph it and sell it on e-bay or something like that...

TRX250

03-22-2003, 03:18 PM

Hey, those setup sheets are from my old track. They tore it down and we are now racing a few miles away. Mike Boylan runs our track and I race 6-cell Stock. I finished 3 rd and was racing against some of the Pro's on the Bad Dog Racing team.

ILv2Xlr8

03-22-2003, 08:16 PM

At least you have a new track close to you.

They closed our local track...
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/eamunevar/pics/RC/Car20htism.jpg

:-(

Is your new track setup the same as your old one?

TRX250

03-23-2003, 02:25 PM

Actually we have two new tracks. Bad Dog racing has built a huge banked oval track and the track we are currently running on is in a parking lot. They change the layout every week.

rcmania67

06-02-2003, 02:55 AM

I have a TC3, XXX-s. Now I want to get a direct drive but, I was wondering, can we convert foam tire into street tire?

highroller

06-08-2003, 05:57 AM

Proline made a set of wheels that allowed you to run Striker and Road Hawg tires. You have to raise the body or open the wheel cutouts.

I now have 3 oval chassis L3 stock, L3 with adjustable battery tray and another in L4 form (without blue anadizing). I now use the L4 upgraded chassis for mod racing and the L3 adj for 19 turn and the sotck L3 for stock (I call it a 10L3 1/2). Difference has been being able to go into turns harder and exiting more agressively without the chassis becoming unsettled. I was thinking of changing the other chassis over using the Irrgag front end.

Maverick Racer

06-09-2003, 01:14 AM

http://www.jphracing.com/Page.cfm?InfoID=2633

The best upgrade you can ever make to your L30. The new 03' edition is bar none the best oval car that I have ever run. I run for Swift RC, and if you have any questions you can e-mail me at JPHRacing@aol.com my name is Dave.

http://www.jphracing.com/Page.cfm?InfoID=2629 more info on the Car and all the drivers, setup's, pics...

MORTER MAN

06-13-2003, 04:54 PM

Hey all just wanted to share what I hae on my L3O
novak GT-7 [JUST GOT IT WHOOOOO HOOOO]
green mechine III moter
futaba magnum JR. radio
kodak max body that looks great I will try to get a pic of it latter
and I jsut got some trinity 4 cell race matched 3300 batteries
what set up's do you guys have? just wondering
any tips?
I have only been racing for about a year now and just ogt this car like 7 months ago and I am still in novice but then again we had stoped racing for the winter and it just started back up so I should be out of novice soon. before I was useing dynamite sport 1500 6 cell packs cut to a 4 cell pack.it sucked because that was the rule. you could only use those. but they lifted that rule and I just got the 3300 so now things should change. and I also have that GT-7 now so that should help. any tips? I have a race this sunday.
PLEASE HELP ME OUT
Patrick:(

MORTER MAN

06-16-2003, 04:59 PM

man this form is dead.any way I got 5th in the first heat and 5th in the other and 7th in the a-main

Maverick Racer

06-16-2003, 06:44 PM

Cool sounds like you had fun, What class did you run?

I ran saturday night, I qualified 2nd in 4-cell pro mod and finished 2nd, had a first place car and one mistake on my part put me out of winning it.

you guys should post pics of your cars. I run for another company but the car is a converted l3 to the Maverick Oval Chassis. Here is a link to my pictures:

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=2115157&uid=880341

David Wert
Swift RC products
Silva Concepts

pumpkinfish

06-18-2003, 01:23 AM

I just bought the new Protoform Monte Carlo HD body. The track I run at is a flat tri-oval shape in a parking lot almost like a Pocono with a long front straight. Do you think the stock spoiler will be fine or do I need a bigger spoiler?

Maverick Racer

06-19-2003, 12:38 AM

you sould be running the spoiler at about 1/2 of its origional height and running a wing, like one of the thunder small wings.

pumpkinfish

06-19-2003, 03:05 PM

This is my first time in oval. I have been running touring and monster trucks. I noticed that ILv2Xlr8 doesn't have an add-on wing. Can you point me to a link of a wing that I'll need?

Maverick Racer

06-19-2003, 08:46 PM

www.snowbirdnationals.com

under the pic of the hot girl in the t-shirt, there is a link for thunder wings. If you are racing in mod then get the big one, if you are racing in stock get the small one.

Btw that page for the Snowbirds race in flordia, has been going on for years, and last year it was decalired as the largest RC car race in the world ever with over 750 entries. It was crazy, just to let all you oval guys know if your going to go to any big rc race, that race is the biggest, baddest out there. If you look throught the pictures you will see Tony Stewart showed up to hang out for a few days. You will even see me in my sponsor booth. Support mike and show up, it dosent get any better then that.

highroller

06-22-2003, 06:12 AM

You may have to ask around to see what works for a wing and experiment with positioning it. I use the BRP Pro Flow wing for stock or the mini Bi Level Wing, for mod or where more downforce is needed the Thunder wing is the only way to go. When using a Wing cut down the spoiler height to reduce excess drag or eliminate when possible, some tracks only allow spoilers - so use the maxium height needed (according to rules). Some guys will cut or change the wicker (side dam) to change the amount of downforce - the idea is to have the right balance.

Have you tried the new body mounting kit from Darkside yet?

Maverick Racer

06-22-2003, 08:07 PM

Yah I saw the prototype one that eric had two years ago at the birds. I thought it was to bulky and heavy then and I still am sticking with my opinion now. It works great, but weighs a bit more then the wire and buttons, and thats too much for me.

pumpkinfish

06-29-2003, 01:00 PM

Can you guys provide any links to setup sheets for flat ovals raced in the parking lot? I am really struggling with a bad push around the corners. I loose all my time slowing for the corners. I have tried out some of the local guys setups, but I just can't get it going. Thanks for any help!

losiking_18

06-29-2003, 10:22 PM

Im looking for you not wanted l3 stuff like tures and spare stuff lmk what you have
thom-barth@excite.com
thom

highroller

07-04-2003, 12:43 AM

pumpkinfish,
When I first got mine, 98/99 very few guys were running 10L so I had to experiment- also a bad push.
1.Got rid of the wide axle space, used 1/32, washers type (BRP) to just have enough clearance - also tried different width hubs.
What really worked
A. Use 2 mounting screw add 1-2 1/4 washer so rear pod is even with main chassis (loosen rear bite a little).
B. Front springs (stock may not give that middle point tuning) Wolfe purple LF, Black RF along with the Wolfe Kingpin set.
Side Shock- 30 wt Assoc silicon oil Blue(Assoc) spring on left, Red/Orange Right - orange is for more banking
Center shock- 10L hard anadized 40-80 wt (heavier on asphalt) w/black or green spring (gold on asphalt).
Tires -Carpet Jaco 4103 (blue) whites rear, 19t mod blue/black -gray rears Asphalt (banked) BSR LF-grn L, RF-org L, LR-Narrow grn L, RR-Wide Grn R.
Body-Protoform: Pontiac 2000 HD or Monte Carle 02 HD
Spoiler/Wing- varies width class & rules use what gives the best balance of traction. less drag. Get rid of spoiler is wing is enough or use spoiler.
Caster Front 2 degrees neg RF, 1.50 - 2 pos LF space 1front, 1 rear LF, 2 front RF or 1 &1 for less banking.
Final setup is going to vary with personal feel, you may be better running the offset pod setup and moving batteries out, spring & shock rate may be a rate or 2 softer.

EvaderRacer76

10-23-2003, 05:55 PM

I was thinkning of buying a L3 Touring, but everyone keeps telling me to get a TC3 instead. I want a car that can go really fast and I won't really be racing it, just running it with my friend's tamiya. Help me out here

thanx

highroller

11-30-2003, 06:18 AM

Any pan car type chassis is going to be hard to run on an unprepared surface or you can add tires/rim like the Proline or Duratrax street tires which ruins the body outlines causes wheel openings need to be enlarged. You'll have problem with ground clearance, traction or both. With the TC3 Racers you won't encountered that problem and only for $20-$30 more.

big will

12-08-2003, 05:51 PM

is this a good car for a beginner. because i have been thinking about geting one i already have a rc10t3 & a traxxas ruslter but i want to go on road. i have had my ruslter for a year and the t3 for about a mounth i haven't even raced eather of my trucks yet .but i plan to race the t3 in jan. but i have been thinking about geting an on road but i don't want to spend so much$$$ could somone help me find an on road car but not for a high $$$ but it has to be rase able

ofnabugproman

01-02-2005, 02:50 PM

1/10 Team Associated RC10L3O oval racing sedan. Car comes with: 2- Trinity 1400mah Spec battery packs, Duratrax Streak ESC rated to operate with even mild 12t modified motors, Trinity Street Spec 21 turn motor used for legend/spec racing, 1 GMVIS Graupner racing battery carrying case, 3- 4 cell Sanyo 2400 matched battery assembled racing packs using Deans connectors, some exceeding 1.162avV. The motor has Trinity No Solder leads attached to it. Car also comes with 16 Sanyo 2400mah individual cells by New Wave racing cells rated at sport voltage around 1.132avV and B&T Racing cells. To charge the 2- 4 cell Trinity Spec packs, a Dynamite Vision Peak charger will be included as well as the box that it originally came in and any accessories in that box. The car comes with a Parma Black painted Proto-form Dodge Intrepid body that still needs trimming and one hole mounting modification. 1 Reedy 1200 mah receiver pack will be included which doesn’t pertain to the car but I have no use of it. The Green compound Jaco tires are in almost new condition. Package comes with all the small tools included in the kit, kit instructions, pamphlets, 30wt shock oil, grease etc., 4 body clips, 1 Robinson (new) spare racing gear, a Schottky Diode is included and should be installed on the motor, spare screws, and adjusting parts and various other accessories. This car is in excellent condition and has only been run on the track 1 time, and on my carpet a few times and has never seen the pavement. All this car needs is a radio and someone who wants to have fun. Car will be going on ebay in 1 week if not sold. WOuld trade for NIB 1/8 buggy kit, nothing used please. Best reasonable offer. Pckage is worth over 430.00. supersportster60@aol.com if interested. Might sell anytime.

ofnabugproman

01-02-2005, 02:54 PM