Just curious if others would be interested. My Dad cannot handle 13.5 much less a 6.5 brushless system so I thought maybe this class could be carried over to off-road.
What cha think?
Michael
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Re: Quicksilver Class in Off-Road?
Hi Michael,
We already have a class! It's called retro - but basically just stick a silver can into something not too modern and you can join in. I personally race in this class and have a Tamiya Subaru Brat. It's good fun and I'm thinking about also getting a lunchbox for even more laughs... Speak to James (Ming) next week and get some 'Retro Racer' stickers from him to stick on the buggy!
Cheers,
Scott
We already have a class! It's called retro - but basically just stick a silver can into something not too modern and you can join in. I personally race in this class and have a Tamiya Subaru Brat. It's good fun and I'm thinking about also getting a lunchbox for even more laughs... Speak to James (Ming) next week and get some 'Retro Racer' stickers from him to stick on the buggy!
Cheers,
Scott
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Better still - stick the "Retro Racer" stickers straight on Norman!!
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Hi Mike,
Following on from Scott's post - the class is called is 'Retro Racers' and would be perfect for Norman. The racing is more about having fun than winning. The class is for off-road cars originally manufactured before 1996. As there are now a wide selection of re-released Tamiya models currently on the market - availability of cars and spares is excellent. I ran a re-release Frog and Vanessa's Lunchbox; this year, I'll be trying a Falcon and possibly a Thundershot.
Here's a link to the racing from last summer on YouTube (retro and modern buggies).
http://www.youtube.com/user/MrHailMing
If your dad likes the look of this, I'd be happy to advise him on a suitable choice of buggy.
Cheers
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Following on from Scott's post - the class is called is 'Retro Racers' and would be perfect for Norman. The racing is more about having fun than winning. The class is for off-road cars originally manufactured before 1996. As there are now a wide selection of re-released Tamiya models currently on the market - availability of cars and spares is excellent. I ran a re-release Frog and Vanessa's Lunchbox; this year, I'll be trying a Falcon and possibly a Thundershot.
Here's a link to the racing from last summer on YouTube (retro and modern buggies).
http://www.youtube.com/user/MrHailMing
If your dad likes the look of this, I'd be happy to advise him on a suitable choice of buggy.
Cheers
James
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Re: Quicksilver Class in Off-Road?
norm for the win !!!!!
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Hmmm...I think it might be best to get him a Clodbuster.
I am going to have a look at that HotShot as it was a dream car when I was young. I had grasshoppers, Hornets and Blackfoots through my time. I just might take you up on this class too but I do love racing my Traxxas Bandit and Rustler against the RC10's. It does quite well but it is totally hopped up though. Just need to get a graphite chassis for them.
Thanks guys.
I am going to have a look at that HotShot as it was a dream car when I was young. I had grasshoppers, Hornets and Blackfoots through my time. I just might take you up on this class too but I do love racing my Traxxas Bandit and Rustler against the RC10's. It does quite well but it is totally hopped up though. Just need to get a graphite chassis for them.
Thanks guys.
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Re: Quicksilver Class in Off-Road?
Hi Mike,
I've just got a newly built ReRe Hotshot in a trade. Simon Mitchell ran one last year with good results.
A Clodbuster would be cool, but not sure it would fit under the transponder bridge
The Traxxas Bandit qualifies under the rule of pre 96 - Richard Dobson used one over the summer, but found it a bit lackluster. If you want some excitement, you can't go far wrong with a Frog or a Brat in my opinion
James
I've just got a newly built ReRe Hotshot in a trade. Simon Mitchell ran one last year with good results.
A Clodbuster would be cool, but not sure it would fit under the transponder bridge
The Traxxas Bandit qualifies under the rule of pre 96 - Richard Dobson used one over the summer, but found it a bit lackluster. If you want some excitement, you can't go far wrong with a Frog or a Brat in my opinion
James
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Re: Quicksilver Class in Off-Road?
The brat rocks! Just whistle 'the unknown stuntman' whilst you are nudging people out the way!
I have been watching the wild willy vid on youtube and might see how much pocket money I have by the summer....
I have been watching the wild willy vid on youtube and might see how much pocket money I have by the summer....
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Scott,
The Wild Willy is ace - despite it's tendancy to wheelie everywhere, the handling is really good. I'd also recommend a Lunchbox - as with the Wild Willy - they're great fun and quite raceable (if you can stop laughing - that is).
James
The Wild Willy is ace - despite it's tendancy to wheelie everywhere, the handling is really good. I'd also recommend a Lunchbox - as with the Wild Willy - they're great fun and quite raceable (if you can stop laughing - that is).
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THen I just might race my Bandit but I still want that Hotshot. Hail, thanks for the offer of the one you have but I just love to build them from kit. It has been 15 years or is it MORE? since I built one from kit so I am overly excited about oppening plastic bags and snapping the parts off the parts tree. LOL.
I will bring in my bandit to show you all how I have uprated it. Not to much is stock and it seriosly does well with the RC10 guys on astro with 8.5 power. Took a long time to get it dialed in but once you do it is indestructable.
So I take it Rustlers are raceable too?
Michael
I will bring in my bandit to show you all how I have uprated it. Not to much is stock and it seriosly does well with the RC10 guys on astro with 8.5 power. Took a long time to get it dialed in but once you do it is indestructable.
So I take it Rustlers are raceable too?
Michael
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Re: Quicksilver Class in Off-Road?
Hi Michael,
Would love to see the Bandit - you know where to find us - in the corridor at the bottom of the stair well.
As you know - the Rustler is essentially the same as a Bandit - so I don't see a problem if you fancy giving it a blast.
James
Would love to see the Bandit - you know where to find us - in the corridor at the bottom of the stair well.
As you know - the Rustler is essentially the same as a Bandit - so I don't see a problem if you fancy giving it a blast.
James
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