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Old 2003.08.25, 10:16 PM   #1
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Carpet: How much traction is too much?

I'm going to set up a track at work, and unfortunately the concrete floors here are way to slick. So, I bought a strip of office carpet from Home Depot, and it works... too well. Question: How much traction is ideal? The carpet I got (and I tried the back side too) gives absolutely no slip at all. Its like driving on tape. I know thats normally what you strive for in setting up a car, but shouldn't a good track surface allow for at least some over/under steer? I feel I should be able to power slide or flip the back around if I tried?

We have other carpet in the offices here that I believe is similar to Ozite (I think, never having seen it before anyway). It is almost like a felt type surface, and the car (an F1) drives very well on it, but if I push it too hard it will slide a bit. Is this how cars behave on Ozite? Should I try for this kind of carpet, or should I stay with the sticky stuff?

I hope this isn't a stupid question...

Oh yeah, and how different is the official "racing Ozite" from other Ozite brand carpets?

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Old 2003.08.25, 11:06 PM   #2
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Dizzy, where in Los Angeles do you work? There is a micro g2g in the west valley where a great group of micro enthusiast come to run their cars at a track set up in a parking structure. I have been to a few events and the guys that attend have been very helpful to the new mini-z owners.

Since you live in Los Angeles and are a member of this forum, I would like to help you out with your office track. Do not spend any more money on track materials. I will set you up with a track that gives you just enough traction and the right amount of slide. This track will not damage the plastic bodies and can be assembled very quickly and stored in a small area if needed. This track is going to be used for the final Mini-Z Cup race in Las Vegas and will be used in the new Mini-Z and Overland Cup races. You can race on a track just like the pro's.

If you send me an email, I can put you on the schedule to bring a prototype down to your work for you to test. I will be in many area's of Los Angeles visiting some of the large rc manufactures in the next few months. I am sure I can swing by your office after one of my meetings. You can email me at billigs@juno.com

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Old 2003.08.26, 01:53 AM   #3
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Try some foam tires on the concrete...they are cheap and might do the trick.
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Old 2003.08.26, 07:42 AM   #4
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Hey RCPMini-z, Why just help setup people from LA? We on the East coast like to do some racing too! What about a proto type for the cost of shipping?
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Old 2003.08.26, 01:21 PM   #5
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I second that, please keep us updated as to any new developments or if we can even "Beta" test some tracks.
Here in Florida the sun, humidity and rain can be brutal, especially if the track is left outdoors.
Pictures would be nice, since we are all eager to see the tracks and the walls.
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Old 2003.08.26, 03:21 PM   #6
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NT2 and Paulangelo, email me with your shipping address and we can work on sending a prototype track your way.

Minizracer, I know your listening. I already have a proto type track ordered for you.

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Old 2003.08.26, 07:27 PM   #7
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RCPMini-z, you got mail
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Old 2003.08.26, 09:34 PM   #8
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Dizzy, where in Los Angeles do you work? snip...
Thanks. I'm in Venice. I sent you some questions via email.

pianoman, I'd rather not have to tell everyone here that they have to get different tires... I'd prefer to run stocks. The concrete is a gloss finish in areas, has pits in others, so I don't think it would work anyhow...

Anyone else? Should the cars have a little slide on an ideal track surface? How is the Ozite Racing carpet different than the other Ozite carpets?

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Old 2003.08.26, 10:16 PM   #9
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i personally think that the ideal racing surface should have enough grip that its not impossible to drive on, but yes a little slide is fun and adds a new element to the driving/tuning element of races, so i would go with whatever you feel like it, and i would be honored to race on one of RCPmini-z's tracks so id use that.

good luck with whatever you try
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Old 2003.08.26, 11:34 PM   #10
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Everyone is using stock tires? Never mind then.

Good luck!

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Old 2003.09.27, 11:26 PM   #11
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CRC now has the Ozite racing carpet in 6' widths shippable economically by UPS. E-mail info@teamcrc.com for more info on this great racing surface now made more affordable in 6 foot widths.
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Old 2003.09.28, 09:56 PM   #12
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If your going for carpet get ozite, I race 1/10 scale carpet pan cars and thats the surface we use.
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