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Ran the NTC3 for the first time - 08-03-2005, 07:45 PM
It fired right up. Either it was easier to start or I'm getting better at starting them

I can tell this is one RC that you need alot of throttle control. You give it too much gas and it just fishtails and you loose all control.
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08-03-2005, 08:26 PM
The right tires means everything.
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08-03-2005, 09:07 PM
I could definitely use some new tires. This car has been run on the street alot.
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08-03-2005, 09:30 PM
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The right tires means everything.
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08-03-2005, 09:33 PM
I forget which RC guru article said that "good tires can help a poor setup more than any setup changes can do to help overcome the wrong tires"
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08-03-2005, 11:19 PM
God that is so true..... Tires are 80% of the handling

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08-03-2005, 11:24 PM
The right tires are the biggest factor in tuning I think.
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08-03-2005, 11:47 PM
my list is

1. tires
2. setup
3. driving skillz
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08-04-2005, 05:56 AM
Ok, so what tires should I get?
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08-04-2005, 07:29 AM
More "magazine wisdom":

Visit the track you intend to race and ask the fastest guys what tires they're using, and then use the same.

You have communications via email with the Tinley race director, maybe he can suggest the best set for that pavement. After that changes based on track temp will come into play.
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08-04-2005, 07:46 AM
I'm going to have to get these things overnighted from Towers if I'm going to use them Sunday.
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08-04-2005, 07:54 AM
Why not buy some premounted foam tires (locally) in various shores and return what you don't use/need?
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08-04-2005, 08:07 AM
Return what you don't use?
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08-04-2005, 08:11 AM
Buy various tire compounds, see what the track recommends, use those, and return the unused tires back to the store for a refund/credit.
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08-04-2005, 08:28 AM
Would they use foam tires in a parking lot like that?
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