2012 Mini-Z GTG Season (Chat)

[RFick73]

This is the Forum that you all can use to comment on the Proposed Track Layouts Etc.

Talk smack, ask questions and just generally chat about upcoming or GTG's in the past!

Let's make the 2012 GTG Season/Year the best one yet!!!

[RFick73]

I posted up the New Years day Layout.

Hope to see ya all out there on the 1st!

[Gonzo007]

I was wondering, since the last meet was a little smaller. Could we run the same track layout at the next meet? I really enjoyed that one, and I think some of the other members that couldn't make the last meet would also like it.

Thanks

Colin

[RFick73]

I don't see why not?

It was a nice fast layout for sure!
Saves me from making another layout & gives Kevin a bit of time to come up with the next layout! =)

[DaveW]

I second that. It was a great layout and I'd run it again.

[gctkaz]

Hi everyone,

xmodcanuck found me on mini-zracer and told me about this place. I am a complete RC newbie, just bought a MA-010 ASF on a Nissan Silvia S15 Formula D and waiting for a TX.

How newbie-friendly will the meets be? I am so newb that even if I had a transmitter I probably wouldn't be able to turn in the correct direction, ever. I've even screwed a yogurt lid to the front of my chassis because I expect to crash a lot, and I would feel bad if I damaged my own or somebody else's body...

I'm hoping to spend more money than I ought to at CRC, and if anybody has a beater body to sell I think I could learn to drive with a little less anxiety :)

Hope to meet some of you, around March or so if meets will still be happening!

[RFick73]

gctkaz,

First of all, don't wait till MARCH!
Come out this Sunday!

For more details, see this posting: http://www.competition-rc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3299&postcount=4

Bring out your car, I am MORE than sure one of us will have an AM radio we can lend you to let ya run your car with for a while at least.

Or if not, again, I'm sure someone would be willing to lend you there car to try a few laps on.

Quite honestly, the layout we have for this GTG will work quite well for you!
It's rather wide throughout the whole run.

All of us started where your at, our group is pretty open to all levels of driving, we have some newbs, some more experienced, and then a pro or two amongst our midst's! ;)

Do what you can to make it out to at least meet some of us and we can give you tips & tricks for driving and maintenance of your car.

I hope to see ya out @ the track!

[gctkaz]

Thank you for the welcome, Rick.

I possibly have plans for this coming Sunday already, I will try to confirm tonight. The car is a 2.4GHz ASF, so I don't know if you guys will have an extra radio. IF my TX gets delivered tomorrow AND my original Sunday plans get postponed, I would love to drop by if the rest of you don't mind risking some demolition derby.

I might be able to make it to the February meet, it's just that 12th is getting a bit close to a crucial exam later in the month. I'll see how it goes.

By mid-March I should have my 1:1 vehicles insured so making the trip from UBC can be more enjoyable. See you guys soon.

[RFick73]

It's Ryan, but I get Rick a LOT!
I've also been called much worse! ;)

I actually have an extra KT-18 that may work for you for that day!

It's odd that an 010 has 2.4 though, but no worries...
Just bring it out!

Do what ya can to even pop out for an hour or two.
I sent you an e-mail with the Newsletter notification.
So you have the address, a google map & my Cell #.
No excuse to not come by for an hour! ;)

I understand if you can't make it out.

We're trying for GTG's every 3-4 weeks year long.

Keep an eye out on this forum & your e-mail for other notifications.

[xmodcanuck]

It's odd that an 010 has 2.4 though, but no worries...
Just bring it out!

MA-010 is the AWD. You're getting it confused with old school MR-01.

And, Geoff, I second the welcome. Come by for any amount of time if you possibly can. The more, the merrier.

[gctkaz]

What a way to embarrass myself, sorry Ryan! I knew it since I saw your name at the bottom of the event posting before I replied, even. Don't know how that came out.

Good news, nothing is happening on 15th so I will try to come out for the full day this Sunday if I can borrow a 2.4 radio! I have a pile of batteries so I should be able to support myself there. I might visit CRC later on if they are open and see if I can pick up some wheels and tires.

The car I have is this one (http://www.kyosho.com/eng/products/rc/detail.html?product_id=106685), but in white with racing graphics. Kind of wish I got the red one now...

So hope to meet you on Sunday Ryan, Dave, and others!

One thing that worries me though is that I haven't run the car yet, and I installed a bunch of aluminum parts including a servo saver which was a total b!tch. I think everything should be reassembled properly but I haven't been able to test it. Oh well, find out soon!

-Geoff

[DaveW]

As Ryan said.
All are welcome.
It wasn't that long ago, all I did was provide a rolling road block for all to fear (I had a black slow moving car on a black track. Not to hard to figure out).
Now they still fear me cause I still get in the way =).
Come on out.
As Ryan said has a radio that should get you going.
Test out that car and those mods.
It's always fun.

[TheSteve]

Geoff - you gotta start some where, there is no better place then these Mini Z meets. Its also very nice to have someone more experienced verify how your car is working.
It will seem a little overwhelming at first but that won't last long, we're all just there for fun.

I'll be there with my "fleet" - yes I have been acquiring new toys at a rapid pace...

[RFick73]

MA-010 is the AWD. You're getting it confused with old school MR-01.

And, Geoff, I second the welcome. Come by for any amount of time if you possibly can. The more, the merrier.

Yeah, that I was!!! *Duh!

Dude, my brain is so muddled right now. Durrrr!

I need a vacation!!!

[cowboysir]

Geoff, no one cares about incidental collisions and scuffing bodies...just ask Dave about the numerous times he's hit me for no reason at all.

Seriously though, if you start with a stock car and focus on driving the line instead of "racing" you'll be more than fine...it's a good time meant for a fun gathering of RC enthusiasts.

[cowboysir]

Weather isn't going to cooperate...I'll have my fingers crossed for the Feb meet.

[TheSteve]

Weather isn't going to cooperate...I'll have my fingers crossed for the Feb meet.

Was tons of snow last night in Surrey but the main road are all clear. Its a long drive for you if conditions get ugly though.

[DaveW]

Roads are clear. Slight dusting tonight. No snow forecast till Monday and I know they're NEVER WRONG!
Make it if you can - don't blame you if you bail - it's a long drive to Whistler.

[cowboysir]

It's more about work (my business shovels snow) so after finishing 930ish I get cleaned up and race down there for 1230ish. With a snowfall expected for the highway this evening that'll make life difficult for the way back.

Have fun today guys.

[gctkaz]

Thank you for organizing, Ryan, and thank you to Dave & Mario & Simon & Vince & Steve & everyone else for your sportsmanship and tech advice. I hope I can have my tuning worked out a bit better for the next meet and I will work on my skills too. I felt very twitchy on the steering today, among other things.

It was tons of fun. See you next time!

[TheSteve]

Wicked time today, I had cars that worked!

Archive that track layout, pretty sure everyone loved it!

[RFick73]

Yes, I had fun too!

I really gotta get my car back up to where it used to be!

Perhaps some different foam compound in the rear so I get more tracktion this time is in order!

That and I'm going to have to change the fronts now too as our gluing job didn't really hold up. =(

Keep an eye out for me getting back up in the polls again soon!!!

Maybe I'll stop loaning it out all the time for long periods and get an actual club loaner...
We can all talk about that at our next meet...

As of the next meet, the club should be on par for the 1/3 payback of the new track pieces & club transponders.
(Which I've lost one already!? Who has it, please speak up if you have a loaner transponder from me...)

[cowboysir]

Ryan,

before you go and buy a "loaner" give me a buzz because I'm thinking that I'll pare down my fleet of cars (since I'll probably only need 2 loaner cars for Whistler now)

That'd mean I'd have 2 Ex10 TX with modules, a KT18/MR02 asf package available and a couple different cars available.

No big hurry to sell stuff so no stress to chat about it...I'm going to give my neighbor first chance because it'd be nice to convince him to share the gas money heading south once in a while. (he races SC trucks in Bellingham so it'd a shorter commute)

Looking forward to the next meet!

[Teamcsimon]

Ryan,

before you go and buy a "loaner" give me a buzz because I'm thinking that I'll pare down my fleet of cars (since I'll probably only need 2 loaner cars for Whistler now)

That'd mean I'd have 2 Ex10 TX with modules, a KT18/MR02 asf package available and a couple different cars available.

No big hurry to sell stuff so no stress to chat about it...I'm going to give my neighbor first chance because it'd be nice to convince him to share the gas money heading south once in a while. (he races SC trucks in Bellingham so it'd a shorter commute)

Looking forward to the next meet!

Any AWD asf r/c unit?

BTW anyone has one for sale? wanna convert my awd to 2.4Ghz.

[KhabraDBR9]

Can we make the next meet sometime in between Feb 11th to 19th?

[RFick73]

Geoff,

The next GTG is on the 12th.

See the post below.
http://www.competition-rc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3259&postcount=2

Be sure to follow the 2012 Announcement thread.
http://www.competition-rc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1078

[KhabraDBR9]

oops, thanks

[RFick73]

The Feb 12th GTG has now been posted with a proposed layout!

Check out the post in the 2012 Announcement thread >>HERE<< (http://www.competition-rc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1078)

I think you'll all agree, it should be a nice fast layout.
Hope ta see y'all out at the track!

[TheSteve]

Where is the Ryan "signature" overpass?

[RFick73]

LOL.. I think we'll only run an overpass every few layouts.

I still want Dave to make us a loop!!!

[gctkaz]

As long as we never have open intersections, please!

Really looking forward to the next meet!

[DaveW]

I agree there will be some fast lap times this outing.
Even more so if we could get some banked corners!

[TheSteve]

There will be a few of us running our cars "stock" this weekend, basically meaning pretty much all Kyosho other then wheels/tires(we will be using rubber tires only) This includes using the box stock Kyosho motors that were included with the chassis. Anyone else wanna give it a try?

[gctkaz]

I'd rather not overhaul my AWD, but my 2WD is pretty much stock except for knuckles, bearings, and a 8T pinion. I can swap these out pretty easily.

How do you guys do it quickly? Do you keep a complete stock rear end that you just bolt on?

[TheSteve]

Well bearings I consider a stock item, same with the 8 tooth pinion as its included with any MR03 kit.
As long as you have the stock Kyosho motor just run it as it is.

[Teamcsimon]

Just finished convert my 2 AWD to 2.4 ASF and put a new coat on one of them- Mini Cooper. It's ready to hit Bak Choy, anyone interested in having a exclusive Mini Cooper class race, bring yours out tomorrow!

[RFick73]

I may just have to pick myself up a mini cooper body!

What wheelbase are they?

Anyone got a line on a good deal for a paintable White or Yellow & Black Mini Cooper body?

[Mark]

Had a total blast today! Cant wait for the next gtg:)

[TheSteve]

Me too, wicked time today! I'm ready to charge the batts and get back on track!

[RFick73]

We had a grand total of 16 guys toss a car on the track at one point or another throughout the day.

I think we had about 14 at the same time but not everyone has a transponder yet.
Also, if any one borrowed a transponder from me a meet or two ago, please let me know as I am already missing one of the two that I purchased for club loaners.

I want to thank y'all for coming out! Without you we wouldn't have such a great turn out at these GTG's!

Don't forget to reply back to the contest thread with your submissions for Group/Club names!
There's a years worth of free GTG entries & an awesome Charger up for grabs for the winner!

[cowboysir]

Long range forecast for whistler is calling rain. Looks like I might make the march 4th gtg...fingers crossed.

[TheSteve]

I will be there!

[Mark]

Im in !! Cant wait

[FocusOne]

I should be able to make it as well, looking forward to it!!

[DaveW]

This is great!

Come one come all.
wanta see another good turnout!

[FocusOne]

Just got my hands on a 2.4GHz system. Hopefully I'll have it installed in my MR-02 for this race!

[RFick73]

And why arn't you doing that like, right now!?!?

[FocusOne]

LOADED with projects and homework -__-'

Gonna do it tmr night, but I'll need to do some soldering so that's what I'm worried about.

[RFick73]

Ah, I hear ya.

I personally suck at soldering.
Bring it with, I am MORE than sure there are a few guys that can solder it up properly for ya to get ya up & running.

[FocusOne]

yeah, I got this soldered into another non-mini-Z, so gotta unsolder it and transplant it into my MR-02.

Since I'm gonna show up around 1:30ish I'll want to have it done before that, but yeah, if I have any trouble I'll bring it!

[FocusOne]

Just posted a "help me" in the "electric" section of the forum. I'll be bringing the car regardless, hopefully I'll be able to get this car running.

[gctkaz]

I'm topping up my batteries in my C800S. Tomorrow I'm bringing only my TN160, we'll see if it's any good!

I hope to be there a bit earlier than usual, I would like to goof around a bit on the track with my drift car and buggy before it gets crowded.

[RFick73]

Track setup starts @ 9am!

[FocusOne]

It has come to my attention that I need 20 front/rear tires. If anyone has a set of 20 narrow and wide they wouldn't mind parting with, please bring them tomorrow and I'll buy them off you.

[gctkaz]

It has come to my attention that I need 20 front/rear tires. If anyone has a set of 20 narrow and wide they wouldn't mind parting with, please bring them tomorrow and I'll buy them off you.
I have 20* narrow and 25* rear, but they ain't Kyosho... treaded GPM radials, so they might suck. In fact tomorrow will be my first run on RCP using them, but I can bring a set if you want.

[TheSteve]

Batteries are charging.

[FocusOne]

I have 20* narrow and 25* rear, but they ain't Kyosho... treaded GPM radials, so they might suck. In fact tomorrow will be my first run on RCP using them, but I can bring a set if you want.

Sure, bring 'em! I've always believed to have softer tires in the rear, but maybe I'll give this set-up a try. will you be using that setup? I'll ask how it works for you when I arrive and I'll see.

[gctkaz]

I just remembered I gave Ryan several pairs of GPM wide 20* radials, maybe you can get a pair from him if he brings them. One thing to note is that I am RM on my 2WD but I don't get a lot of opportunity to run on RCP so it might still be a few more months until I find my balance!

[RFick73]

Here's a Picture Montage from Marty, Our host from last weekends Demo in Langley.

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zo2pSe0vjE&feature=youtu.be

[cowboysir]

nice posing of cars...its obviously a setup because dave isn't running into anyone!

How did it go...anyone catch the Z-bug?

[RFick73]

LOL.. Ah Cowboy... :rolleyes:

Yeah, we had some fun with some pictures....

We had about 10 guys on the track.

Marty, our host, picked himself up a MR03 & is ordering some 50cm track through me.
It sounds like 2 or so guys in his complex are running out to grab a car as well.

They will probably be setting up their own little group.

He will most likely join us from time to time, and we can join them in turn in the bigger room once in a while,.

I'd also like to start to rent the larger room in Guildford every few months for a larger layout.

[RFick73]

April 1st is our next GTG Y'All!

Be there!

So long as we have a good turn out, we will be voting on the club's name!

Be sure to submit on the appropriate thread, PM me, or bring it with you on the day of!

See ya at the track!

[gctkaz]

Yes! Always looking forward to the next meet, and I usually end up ordering some stuff afterwards from what I learn that day at the track.

I will be out of town for the few days before but I think I will be back on the 31st so I should still be able to make it!

[FocusOne]

*sigh* don't think I'll be able to make it then

[RFick73]

FocusOne,

Unacceptable!!! :mad:

You will be there! :)

[RFick73]

The proposed layout's been posted up.

Hope to see y'all out @ the track!

[FocusOne]

Hey, sorry, but where do you "post" the track layout? I don't see it

[RFick73]

http://www.competition-rc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1078
Are you able to see a Closed Thread in Meets & Special Events for:
2012 Mini-Z GTG Season (Announcements) (http://www.competition-rc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1078)

That is where I place them.
It is closed but I am sure I used a non member to view the posts there.

Let me know!

[FocusOne]

Ugh, looks like there's a group meet for a school project tomorrow, so I won't be able to go. Let me know who wins the naming contest!

[cowboysir]

Got work this morning...snow to the valley. :(.

[TheSteve]

Sorry guys, I can't make it today.

[cowboysir]

Read over at MZR there might be a gtg soon...?

[RFick73]

Yup.

On the 22nd in Newton.
Keep an eye out on MZR for deets!

[xmodcanuck]

On the 22nd in Newton.

I thought it was going to be in Langley???

[RFick73]

Yeah. It's in Langley. :/

My lifes such a jumble right now.

sorry guys. Posting to come soon!

[DaveW]

Wow. Now I'm confused. =)

[gctkaz]

I'd love to come to the April 22 meet, there is a chance I won't, since my scooter is in the shop for maintenance and I don't want to take a bus for 2.5 hours. I might take out a temporary insurance on my other scooter, but that's only if I don't sell it in the next few days.

Plus I would need to leave around 3pm if I do show up.

[RFick73]

It would be nice ta see ya out but I hear where your coming from!

Leaving @ 3 still gives ya plenty of time to run throughout the day!
Don't forget we're at a different location this Sunday!

Hope ta see ya out @ the track!

[gctkaz]

Just found out I will be lunching with family tomorrow, so I won't be at the meet. Bummer, was really hoping to try the stock AWD gear diffs and springs on RCP. I have been running ultra-tightened ball diffs front and rear and hard springs for drifting and didn't bother changing anything for track racing so I wonder if that was what was causing my car to handle so poorly all this time. I had tons of cornering problems and on straights it seemed like hitting a bump in the track would launch my car off in another direction. Hope to run with you next time.

[FocusOne]

Aww, I was hoping to borrow some 94mm gears off you for mine. Was gonna race w/ my yellow skyline body. Anyone able to spare me one? I may need a matching spur gear and motor mount (my AWD only came with one gear setting (short).

[gctkaz]

Aww too bad, because I think I have an extra set of Atomic 94mm spurs that I never use since I run 90mm exclusively. I just put in an order at EGRmart too, since they dropped the price on the Kyosho 90mm aluminum spurs for a while, and I finally pulled the trigger. Needed to get a new main chassis for my AWD just to have at the ready, but you can bet I'm going to run this one until it breaks into two pieces.

[RFick73]

Had a great time yesterday.

Sorry I didn't join in as much as I woulda liked to, I had a nasty headache. Silly thing...

Our next GTG date has been altered to June 3rd.
Hope ta see y'all in 4 weeks!

[RFick73]

I am looking for thoughts on changing up the next two club GTG's.

Currently the two next dates are:
June 3rd in Newton & June 10th in Whistler.

I'm toying with the idea of rolling both GTG's into one on the 3rd.

Who can make it on the 3rd if we decide to do that?!
I am MORE than willing to help organize carpools as I know I'll need to hitch a ride myself!


Can you make it on the 3rd to Whistler?
Do you need a ride or have some seats available?
Should we just stick to the posted dates for a GTG 2 weeks in a row?

Thoughts?

[gctkaz]

If I drive my car, I can take one passenger. I live near UBC so I can pick up in downtown or slightly further east...

[DaveW]

Road trip! right on!
Can't wait for a gtg in whistler. Wanta see what I missed out on last year. (I think I hear some BBQ calling my name. =)
Throw down some RCP and I'm there!
If you want it here (Newton) on the 3rd and up there on the 10th, that's cool too.
Post up what works for you and I'm confident the powers that be will get something together!

[cowboysir]

So that makes:

Geoff
Ryan
Dave x2
Me

Sounds like one of my new staff might be keen to try it out.

More than likely doing an underground setup. There's going to be some moving trucks in and out of the neighborhood that weekend.

[Mark]

Maybe????