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Old 2005.01.28, 11:00 AM   #16
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Joe,

what class were you driving the prototype chassis in? My initial point is that I had been told you must run the stock chassis and bodies in all classes. I'm wondering if that has changed. and if it has, is it only in the open class?
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Old 2005.01.28, 01:09 PM   #17
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I run it in open and superstock. At this point, the plastic chassis MR02 is still a better car so no one's complaining...
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Old 2005.01.28, 01:29 PM   #18
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Thanks for the clarification! I think its good to have classes for the people to run the real wild stuff, and also have classes for those that want to keep it simple. I'm probably going to be swinging by to get a car tomorrow. I like how much the group is growing and is stable.
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Old 2005.01.28, 01:31 PM   #19
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whats the word on using lexan bodies (1/24 slot car bodies)? Is that allowed? I'd love to run a GTP type car.
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Old 2005.01.28, 02:47 PM   #20
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For open I guess it's ok. The rules are all kind of up in the air right now. I really like the Autoscales and how they look though. Just about every lexan body I've seen for these things is butt ugly
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Old 2005.01.28, 02:50 PM   #21
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Well clearly Joe, you and I are the only two sitting by a computer all day!

It'll be interesting to see how the rules come down. I'm gonna get an Mr-02 tomorrow, and plan to be there next Sat. for the race.
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Old 2005.01.28, 03:11 PM   #22
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Where are you getting it from? There are a few specified hopups that are "must haves".
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Old 2005.01.28, 03:15 PM   #23
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Q ball I,ll assume your in Houston and let you know we,ll have a track open this Sat aft if you want to put some time in without a race goin on.Wilcrest and 10 area.7138178035 Trey
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Old 2005.01.28, 03:23 PM   #24
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I was going to get it from hobby center in clear lake, or M&M. Not sure I can afford the "must haves" this weekend, but what are they?

Trey, What times do you think it would be? I'll have my 3 year old with me, would that be a problem? I'll try to call you at that number as I'm heading over tomorrow.

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Old 2005.01.28, 03:46 PM   #25
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Kids are fine! Kits tires are junk!!!!!!!!!!!!! need to a least get some 20 rear and 30 front or similar combo.We,ll have some loaner tires if you can,t get em.Next would be some rechargable nimh.15 min recharge systems at walmart and such go for about 20 or 25.With this you,ll be set for awhile. who be you?
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Old 2005.01.28, 03:58 PM   #26
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Trey, I know you ( a little) and you probably would recognize my face. I've stopped by the mini track once before. Also, I used to race touring cars with you and Joe over at Reflex. I live in Beaumont, and plan on driving over for the races.
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Old 2005.01.28, 04:04 PM   #27
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Tires are a must. I'm a big fan of ball diff, but some ppl actually like the gear diff... Carbon H-plate and damper disk system and you're pretty much done. The only thing left is front camber and toe bars. The beauty of Mini-Z is how simple it is to have a competitive car. The blingy rear pods are cool too. They let you mesh the gears nicer so you don't sound like an old Tamiya. Not necessary though.

For some reason the Rayovac IC3's seem to be the punchiest cell around. I still run whatever old NiMH I still have laying around.
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Old 2005.01.28, 04:08 PM   #28
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Rayovac IC3's.... are those the ones at Walmart?
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Old 2005.01.28, 04:54 PM   #29
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I think so. I need to get some myself.
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Old 2005.01.28, 05:58 PM   #30
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The more I learn

The more Im interested in running the minis. Sounds like a heckuva lot of fun.

Joe, you know me. You know what I like and my driving style. What kit should I buy? Can you give me a link, some pictures, tech stuff, something for me to drool over? lol

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