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Post by falcon on Apr 13, 2011 20:04:47 GMT -7
1. Is there any class other than the NF/C where the 4 gear chassis is used?
2. If there is other classes can the Blue Drag arm be used?
I found door-slammer is possibly the only other. I looked at the HODRA rules and didn't find any such classes. I have built a couple 4 gears using this arm and they are wicked fast compared to other arms.
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Post by bondoman2k on Apr 13, 2011 20:36:33 GMT -7
Doorslammer class is the only other class at this time. At least as far as the NTRA goes anyway. People have suggested that the 4 gear car become a 'larger' part of the NTRA, and I can go along with that. For me personally, this has become my favorite kind of chassis, mostly because with the added length of the wheelbase, a lot of diecasts can be used to make resin bodies from. At least it's a LOT easier to 'transform' them anyway. And yes, you CAN make these cars , as they say, "Stupid fast"! Just look at what my Doorslammer ran at the recent NTRA proxy race at Sam's track (qualified with a .6660 at over 20 mph). Also, look for the post from tjetsgrig on here about how fast he made one go. Granted, his was modified a lot more than mine, but my times weren't too far away from his. MPH, now that's another story! His was WAYYYY faster!  Blue Drag arms are legal in that class, I believe the rule states 5.0 ohm arms or higher. Mine has a vintage (New Old Stock) Tuff Ones arm with JL dark blue and white magnets, running an original type Aurora chassis (bought new from Jag Hobbies, they are still available there). I am building several more cars for this class, all with different arms and some new AW chassis, and even one ORIGINAL, vintage, non mag-traction chassis just to see the differences in each. I have several Tuff Ones arms (red tip, green wire), a few Mean Greens (one American Line green tip, gold wire), one vintage (green tip, green wire), a 'newer' Blue Drag (blue tip, gold wire), and an original (blue tip, green wire). Guess you could say I have a "Doorslammer R & D Program" going here...LOL!. As you can see, I LOVE this class! ;D So, basically, only two classes for the 4 gear, NFC and Doorslammer, and actually I think the Blue Drag would be legal to run in Gasser class (because of the ohm reading on the arm) but I'm not too sure they work very well in a Tjet chassis, since they were designed for the 4 gear, and have a lot different torque and top speed rating. I've never heard of anyone even trying it either.  But at present, only legal in Doorslammer. Didn't confuse ya, did I? ;D Hope not. Guess that's WAY more 'detailed' than you asked for, huh? (you'd almost think I actually KNEW something about this now wouldn't ya..LOL! ;D) Ron (Bondo)  |
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But at present, only legal in Doorslammer.