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Hi Ritch81, presumably you're referring to the forthcomming Iconic Cup racing. I'm racing there with a TA04 too (in the standard Sport Tuned class). Presumably thats what your thinking of. I've had a practice at West London already and found the gearing needs to be as high as possible, with the 25/26 teeth it was mega slow compared to others who said they had very large pinions, even up to 32T. So I've bought the largest 04 pinion I could get which is 29teeth from Modelsport and found the 29T only 'just' fits on mine. I think the person with the 32T had fitted a 48DP or similar so incorrect teeth mesh AND he burnt a motor out too!! I haven't tried my car with the 29T on a track yet but Im sure its the right thing to do. I'm going to the Broxtowe Iconic fun meet next weekend (like many others that are taking part in the Iconic Cup), to get another practice run. Highly recommended mate. I'm very easily found even if you ask for Smitchos. Hope that helps mate, and good to see that other TC members are attending race meets. Regards, Simon

Send Malcolm an email or message Super Gripper via TC, they're both super lovely peeps! - 'Please contact (Malcolm McDougall) at Tamiyatruckfest@gmail.com with any questions.'

Well that's another year over of visiting the Tamiya Race Circuit at Snetterton Park. Certainly plan to return next year. Now that the venue have spent lots on the shop refurbishment, it will soon be the turn of the rc track and facilities. The shop have now RE-OPENED THE RC DEPT. IN ONE OF THE REFURBISHED AREA'S. See you all next year!

Mr Fog, very briefly, BRCA membership gives a few benefits to any rc'er, but primarily it includes third party insurance when using your rc, so a serious recommendation, whether you're a racer or simply a park basher. If your car hits a person or even someone's dog, they can sue you. Many of us fellow TC members now have BRCA membership, at £17 per year. It covers us for using public parks (and beaches), in addition to using race clubs (either on race days or fun/open days). Just a recommendation mate.

Just a quick note to remind and confirm that the next IconicRC meet at Snetterton is Saturday 10th October. It will be the last one of this year. As always, its an exclusive hire for the whole day, restricted to 1/10th - 1/12th electric only, so our vintage Tamiya models will be safe. Its NOT racing, simply free and fun track use for on and off-road stuff, including wheelie 'races' ('Lunchbox/Pumpkin' and 'Honda City Turbo/Willys Wheeler'). There's a growing number of fellow TC members appearing at these fun meets, but there always room for a few more! I hope to see you there.

Hi All, the issues concerning PayPal and the S&HRCC club web-site for booking-in have now (hopefully!) been resolved. PLEASE CAN YOU CHECK THE DRIVERS LISTING ON THE WEB-SITE FOR YOUR NAME. If you don't see your name listed, please check your PayPal, and if its 'pending/unclaimed' or similar statement, cancel that PayPal payment and then re-enter the event again. The drivers names list will be up-dated every day hopefully, so please allow time to appear. If you still have problems, contact SUPER GRIPPER as above. http://www.shrccc.co.uk/calendar/20150927/tamiya-dt02-challenge.html

I'm really sorry chaps, BUT PLEASE FIND NEW RULES. I'm sorry but we found a couple of issues plus there's new models recently, so we've compiled up-dated rules. PLEASE CAN YOU CHECK THEM. Thanks! RULES TAMIYA DT-02/3 CHALLENGE 2015 These construction rules are here simply ensure fair competition and of course encourage enjoyment for ALL. We therefore ask you to respect them. RULES APPLYING TO:- STANDARD (‘Holiday Buggy / Sand Rover’) CLASS 1) Only - 2010 Holiday Buggy (Blue or Red body) - 2011 Sand Rover – Street Rover – RC Buggy Kumamon Version (DT-02 Chassis) cars may be entered. All other DT-02 models/body-shells are specifically excluded from this class, and therefore will be automatically entered into the ‘Open/Modified’ class. 2) MOTORS – there is a choice of motors (factory sealed can only) where strictly limited to using:- i. Any Tamiya kit supplied ‘silver can’ 540 motor. ii. The Tamiya ‘Sport Tuned’ 540 motor. iii. The Tamiya ‘Torque’ Tuned 540 motor. IN ALL CASES THE MOTOR MUST BE COMPLETELY AS STANDARD, IT MUST NOT HAVE BEEN OPENED NOR HAVE THE FACTORY TIMING TAMPERED WITH IN ANYWAY. The use of heat sinks to cool the motor is permitted and/or 'cut-away' / 'drilling' of existing outer rear gearbox motor covering to allow better airflow around motor is also allowed. 3) Additional items / components cannot be added to the car (such as second motors or larger external bumpers etc.) unless clearly stated otherwise herewith. 4) All standard kit parts must be used, unless specific allowance is stated herein. The use/exchange of parts (including wheels/tyres etc etc), or use/exchange of stronger parts/hop-ups (alloys, carbon etc) is strictly forbidden, whether the parts are the same design or not. 5) Front shock tower braces are permitted (3Racing, Carson, Tamiya). 6) BODYSHELL - The body-shell must be securely fastened at all times. This can be decorated by the user, but please ensure that decoration is not offensive. 7) RADIO GEAR - Any commercially available radio control gear conforming to UK law can be used (either frequency of 27MHz, 40MHz or 2.4GHz). Where 27Mhz and 40Mhz is intended for use, please be prepared by having a choice of frequencies available on the day, and inform the Race Director when booking in at race control as to the use. 8) SPEED CONTROLLERS - Any commercially available speed controller (suited to operating the MOTORS listed) can be used. 9) BATTERY PACK - Any commercially available but only 7.2v Sub C sized NiCd/NiMH, or equivalent 7.4v (2S) HARD CASED LiPo battery packs are permitted. For safety reasons, battery packs must have electrical connectors fitted that can be disconnected quickly by a marshall if required during a race, i.e. battery packs must NOT be ‘hard wired’ to the speed-controller. 10) To allow competitive racing, a computerised timing system will be used. Using your own personal lap-counting transponders is encouraged, but otherwise a set of ‘hand-out’ type will be available on the day. Those using hand-outs, please make provision for their suitable secure fastening within and under the car’s body-shell. Regarding queries as to transponders, i.e. sizes of hand-outs and PT compatibility/make queries, please refer to the Race Director for more information. 11) SUSPENSION – replacement oil shock absorbers are allowed, as long as a direct replacement / fit onto the standard chassis. Alternative springs and shock oils are permitted. 12) GEARS – differing gear ratios / pinion gears are permitted (17 & 19 tooth pinions). All other gears/components within the gearbox must remain as standard, i.e. standard spur gear and bevel differential must be maintained (the use of a ball differential and/or UJ drive shafts is forbidden). 13) BALL-RACES – replacement ball-races / bearings / bushes are permitted. 14) WHEELS & TYRES – Any wheels &/or tyres combinations can be used, but strictly limited to those provided within standard kits as listed in Point 1) above ONLY. 15) WATER-PROOFING – Water-proofing of equipment is permitted, including fitment of the ‘Hunter Systems’ chassis cover. DT02 Chassis Open (Modified) Class This class must be in full compliance with: GENERAL RULES APPLYING TO STANDARD Holiday Buggy / Sand Rover CLASS as above, but with the following amendments (a-g) allowed and taking precedence as applicable. a) Open to using any of the past or current Tamiya DT-02 based standard kit models. ‘Truck/truggy’ versions are permitted, including use of the bodyshell, but no use of over-sized ‘monster truck’ wheels/tyres is allowed. 1/10th scale size ‘buggy’ wheels/tyres must be used – please see Point d) below. Open to using any body-shell from any past or current Tamiya DT-02 based standard kit model ONLY. c) Car must use the Tamiya DT-02 chassis and gearbox (but DT-02 geared diff or DT-02 ball diff are permitted). d) Any tyre and/or any wheel from any manufacturer are permitted (but regular 1/10th scale ‘buggy’ sizes only – over-sized ‘monster’ truck tyres/wheels are not permitted. e) Car must use the kit standard Tamiya DT-02 chassis plate and gearbox, where (only commercially available) hop ups are permitted, ie Tamiya, 3racing, GPM, Yeah-Racing, Carson, etc. This maybe additional items such anti-roll bars, or simply replacement stronger components (still keeping same chassis design/layout). Please note the following parts listed below are NOT PERMITTED to be changed to an alloy material (but other materials can be used):- a. Shock towers b. Suspension arms Bumpers are not to be changed, they MUST remain as standard kit items. f) BRUSHED MOTORS - any commercially available BRUSHED ‘540 size’ motor with 19 turns or more (any 19 turn specification and any manufacturer allowed), combined with any commercially available electronic speed controller (from any manufacturer) to suit is allowed. g) BRUSH-LESS MOTORS - any commercially available BRUSH-LESS ‘540 size’ motor with 10.5 turns or more (any manufacturer allowed), combined with any commercially available electronic speed controller (from any manufacturer) to suit is allowed. HOWEVER – equipment that allows advance/timing via the ESC is specifically forbidden. RULES APPLYING TO DT-03 CLASS i. Only cars that are based upon the Tamiya DT-03 chassis maybe used, any past or current standard kit model. ‘Truck/truggy’ versions are permitted, including use of the bodyshell, but no use of over-sized ‘monster truck’ wheels/tyres is allowed. 1/10th scale size ‘buggy’ wheels/tyres must be used – please see Point xiv) below. ii. MOTORS: a choice of ‘brushed’ or ‘brushless’ motors maybe fitted, within the limitations as follows: a) BRUSHED MOTORS - any commercially available BRUSHED ‘540 size’ motor with 19 turns or more (any 19 turn specification and any manufacturer allowed), combined with any commercially available electronic speed controller (from any manufacturer) to suit is allowed. BRUSH-LESS MOTORS - any commercially available BRUSH-LESS ‘540 size’ motor with 10.5 turns or more (any manufacturer allowed), combined with any commercially available electronic speed controller (from any manufacturer) to suit is allowed. HOWEVER – equipment that allows advance/timing via the ESC is specifically forbidden. The use of heat sinks to cool the motor is permitted and/or 'cut-away' / 'drilling' of existing outer rear gearbox motor covering to allow better airflow around motor is also allowed. iii. Additional items / components cannot be added to the car (such as second motors or larger external bumpers etc.) unless clearly stated otherwise herewith. iv. Car must use the kit standard Tamiya DT-03 chassis plate and gearbox, where (only commercially available) hop ups are permitted, ie Tamiya, 3racing, GPM, Yeah-Racing, Carson, etc. This maybe additional items such anti-roll bars, or simply replacement stronger components (still keeping same chassis design/layout). Please note the following parts listed below are NOT PERMITTED to be changed to an alloy material (but other materials can be used):- a. Shock towers b. Suspension arms Bumpers are not to be changed, they MUST remain as standard kit items. v. BODYSHELL - The body-shell must be securely fastened at all times. This can be decorated by the user, but please ensure that decoration is not offensive. Open to using any body-shell from any past or current Tamiya DT-03 based standard kit models ONLY. vi. RADIO GEAR - Any commercially available radio control gear conforming to UK law can be used (either frequency of 27MHz, 40MHz or 2.4GHz). Where 27Mhz and 40Mhz is intended for use, please be prepared by having a choice of frequencies available on the day, and inform the Race Director when booking in at race control as to the use. vii. SPEED CONTROLLERS - Any commercially available speed controller (suited to operating the MOTORS listed) can be used. viii. BATTERY PACK - Any commercially available but only 7.2v Sub C sized NiCd/NiMH, or equivalent 7.4v (2S) HARD CASED LiPo battery packs are permitted. For safety reasons, battery packs must have electrical connectors fitted that can be disconnected quickly by a marshal if required during a race, i.e. battery packs must NOT be ‘hard wired’ to the speed-controller. ix. To allow competitive racing, a computerised timing system will be used. Using your own personal lap-counting transponders is encouraged, but otherwise a set of ‘hand-out’ type will be available on the day. Those using hand-outs, please make provision for their suitable secure fastening within and under the car’s body-shell. Regarding queries as to transponders, i.e. sizes of hand-outs and PT compatibility/make queries, please refer to the Race Director for more information. x. SUSPENSION – replacement shock absorbers are allowed, as long as a direct replacement / fit onto the standard chassis. Alternative springs and shock oils are permitted. xi. GEARBOX/GEARS – Car must use the Tamiya DT-03 chassis and gearbox. Differing gear ratios / pinion gears are permitted (17 & 19 tooth pinions). The use of commercially available replacement ball differentials and/or UJ drive shafts are also allowed, otherwise, all other gears/components within the gearbox must remain as standard. xii. BALL-RACES – replacement ball-races / bearings / bushes are permitted. xiii. WATER-PROOFING – Water-proofing of equipment is permitted. xiv. Any tyre and/or any wheel from any manufacturer are permitted (but regular 1/10th scale ‘buggy’ sizes only – over-sized ‘monster’ truck tyres/wheels are not permitted).

As always, our last meeting at Snetterton was fantastic, lots of new faces in addition to the old regulars! The next IconicRC meet at Snetterton is Saturday 10th October. As always, the IconicRC fun meet day meets restrict the track use to 1/10th - 1/12th electric only, so your lovely vintage Tamiya models will be safe! Its NOT proper racing, its fun use as always (although we seem to have 'Lunchbox' and now 'Willys Wheeler' 10 lap races every time we go!). For more information, please see the other 'IconicRC' thread or better still, see www.iconicrc.com Facebook page!

The next IconicRC meet at Snetterton is Saturday 27th June. PLEASE NOTE the IconicRC meeting is the Saturday ONLY. We have not booked the Sunday this time (although I understand a couple of people maybe staying over and might be there). As we've not booked on the Sunday, please be aware it will therefore be a normal open day, so anyone, including nitro/large scale cars might be using the track with you! As always, the IconicRC day meets restrict the track use to 1/10th - 1/12th electric only, so your lovely vintage Tamiya models will be safe!

Hi Peeps, here's the 2015 rules. We've updated/'modernised' the DT-02 stock and mod classes rules, but no major changes, then there's the new DT-03 class rules too. Even if your an old timer at the event, please take the time to scan through the regs just to re-familiarise yourself. Best of luck, I'm really looking forward to doing this again! RULES TAMIYA DT-02/3 CHALLENGE 2015 These construction rules are here simply ensure fair competition and of course encourage enjoyment for ALL. We therefore ask you to respect them. RULES APPLYING TO:- (STANDARD) 2010 Holiday Buggy & 2011 Sand Rover CLASS 1) Only 2010 Holiday Buggy (Blue or Red body) 2011 Sand Rover & Street Rover cars may be entered. All other DT-02 models/body-shells are excluded from this class, and therefore will be automatically entered into the ‘Modified’ class. 2) MOTORS – there is a choice of motors (sealed can) where strictly limited to using:- i. Any Tamiya kit supplied ‘silver can’ 540 motor. ii. The Tamiya ‘Sport Tuned’ 540 motor. iii. The Tamiya ‘Torque’ Tuned 540 motor. IN ALL CASES THE MOTOR MUST BE COMPLETELY AS STANDARD, IT MUST NOT HAVE BEEN OPENED NOR HAVE THE FACTORY TIMING TAMPERED WITH IN ANYWAY. The use of heat sinks to cool the motor is permitted and/or 'cut-away' / 'drilling' of existing outer rear gearbox motor covering to allow better airflow around motor is also allowed. 3) Additional items / components cannot be added to the car (such as second motors or larger external bumpers etc.) unless clearly stated otherwise herewith. 4) All standard kit parts must be used, unless specific allowance is stated herein. The use/exchange of parts (including wheels/tyres etc etc), or use/exchange of stronger parts/hop-ups (alloys, carbon etc) is strictly forbidden, whether the parts are the same design or not. 5) Front shock tower braces are permitted (3Racing, Carson, Tamiya). 6) BODYSHELL - The body-shell must be securely fastened at all times. This can be decorated by the user, but please ensure that decoration is not offensive. 7) RADIO GEAR - Any commercially available radio control gear conforming to UK law can be used (either frequency of 27MHz, 40MHz or 2.4GHz). Where 27Mhz and 40Mhz is intended for use, please be prepared by having a choice of frequencies available on the day, and inform the Race Director when booking in at race control as to the use. 8) SPEED CONTROLLERS - Any commercially available speed controller (suited to operating the MOTORS listed) can be used. 9) BATTERY PACK - Any commercially available but only 7.2v Sub C sized NiCd/NiMH, or equivalent 7.4v (2S) HARD CASED LiPo battery packs are permitted. For safety reasons, battery packs must have electrical connectors fitted that can be disconnected quickly by a marshal if required during a race, i.e. battery packs must NOT be ‘hard wired’ to the speed-controller. 10) To allow competitive racing, a computerised timing system will be used. Using your own personal lap-counting transponders is encouraged, but otherwise a set of ‘hand-out’ type will be available on the day. Those using hand-outs, please make provision for their suitable secure fastening within and under the car’s body-shell. Regarding queries as to transponders, i.e. sizes of hand-outs and PT compatibility/make queries, please refer to the Race Director for more information. 11) SUSPENSION – replacement shock absorbers are allowed, as long as a direct replacement / fit onto the standard chassis. Alternative springs and shock oils are permitted. 12) GEARS – differing gear ratios / pinion gears are permitted (17 & 19 tooth pinions). All other gears/components within the gearbox must remain as standard, i.e. standard spur gear and bevel differential must be maintained (the use of a ball differential and/or UJ drive shafts is forbidden). 13) BALL-RACES – replacement ball-races / bearings / bushes are permitted. 14) WHEELS & TYRES – Any wheels & tyres combinations, but limited to those taken from standard kits (of 2010 HB, 2011 SR & Street Rover) ONLY. 15) WATER-PROOFING – Water-proofing of equipment is permitted, including fitment of the ‘Hunter Systems’ chassis cover. DT02 Chassis (Open/Modified) Class This class must be in full compliance with: GENERAL RULES APPLYING TO 2010 Holiday Buggy & 2011 Sand Rover CLASS but with the following amendments (a-g) taking precedence as applicable. a) Open to using any of the past or current Tamiya DT-02 based standard kit models including ‘truck/truggy’ versions which are permitted. b ) Open to using any body-shell from any past or current Tamiya DT-02 based standard kit model ONLY. c) Car must use the Tamiya DT-02 chassis and gearbox (but DT-02 geared diff or DT-02 ball diff are permitted). d) Any tyre and/or any wheel from any manufacturer (1/10th ‘scale’ car sizes only, in keeping with original car). e) Any (only commercially available) hop ups are permitted, ie Tamiya, 3racing, GPM, Yeah-Racing, Carson, etc. This maybe additional items such anti-roll bars, or simply replacement stronger/alloy components. f) BRUSHED MOTORS - any commercially available BRUSHED ‘540 size’ motor with 19 turns or more (any 19 turn specification and any manufacturer allowed), combined with any commercially available electronic speed controller (from any manufacturer) to suit is allowed. g) BRUSH-LESS MOTORS - any commercially available BRUSH-LESS ‘540 size’ motor with 10.5 turns or more (any manufacturer allowed), combined with any commercially available electronic speed controller (from any manufacturer) to suit is allowed. HOWEVER – equipment that allows advance/timing via the ESC is specifically forbidden. RULES APPLYING TO DT-03 CLASS 1) Only cars that are based upon the Tamiya DT-03 chassis maybe used, any past or current standard kit model including ‘truck/truggy’ versions which are permitted. 2) MOTORS: a choice of ‘brushed’ or ‘brushless’ motors maybe fitted, within the limitations as follows: i) BRUSHED MOTORS - any commercially available BRUSHED ‘540 size’ motor with 19 turns or more (any 19 turn specification and any manufacturer allowed), combined with any commercially available electronic speed controller (from any manufacturer) to suit is allowed. ii) BRUSH-LESS MOTORS - any commercially available BRUSH-LESS ‘540 size’ motor with 10.5 turns or more (any manufacturer allowed), combined with any commercially available electronic speed controller (from any manufacturer) to suit is allowed. HOWEVER – equipment that allows advance/timing via the ESC is specifically forbidden. The use of heat sinks to cool the motor is permitted and/or 'cut-away' / 'drilling' of existing outer rear gearbox motor covering to allow better airflow around motor is also allowed. 3) Additional items / components cannot be added to the car (such as second motors or larger external bumpers etc.) unless clearly stated otherwise herewith. 4) Car must use the kit standard Tamiya DT-03 chassis plate and gearbox, however the remaining parts can be exchanged with stronger parts/hop-ups (still keeping same chassis design/layout). Please note the following parts listed below (a-c) are NOT PERMITTED to be changed to an alloy material (i.e. other materials can be used):- a. Shock towers b. Wishbones c. Bumpers 5) BODYSHELL - The body-shell must be securely fastened at all times. This can be decorated by the user, but please ensure that decoration is not offensive. Open to using any body-shell from any past or current Tamiya DT-03 based standard kit models ONLY. 6) RADIO GEAR - Any commercially available radio control gear conforming to UK law can be used (either frequency of 27MHz, 40MHz or 2.4GHz). Where 27Mhz and 40Mhz is intended for use, please be prepared by having a choice of frequencies available on the day, and inform the Race Director when booking in at race control as to the use. 7) SPEED CONTROLLERS - Any commercially available speed controller (suited to operating the MOTORS listed) can be used. 8) BATTERY PACK - Any commercially available but only 7.2v Sub C sized NiCd/NiMH, or equivalent 7.4v (2S) HARD CASED LiPo battery packs are permitted. For safety reasons, battery packs must have electrical connectors fitted that can be disconnected quickly by a marshal if required during a race, i.e. battery packs must NOT be ‘hard wired’ to the speed-controller. 9) To allow competitive racing, a computerised timing system will be used. Using your own personal lap-counting transponders is encouraged, but otherwise a set of ‘hand-out’ type will be available on the day. Those using hand-outs, please make provision for their suitable secure fastening within and under the car’s body-shell. Regarding queries as to transponders, i.e. sizes of hand-outs and PT compatibility/make queries, please refer to the Race Director for more information. 10) SUSPENSION – replacement shock absorbers are allowed, as long as a direct replacement / fit onto the standard chassis. Alternative springs and shock oils are permitted. 11) GEARBOX/GEARS – Car must use the Tamiya DT-03 chassis and gearbox. Differing gear ratios / pinion gears are permitted (17 & 19 tooth pinions). The use of commercially available replacement ball differentials and/or UJ drive shafts are also allowed, otherwise, all other gears/components within the gearbox must remain as standard. 12) BALL-RACES – replacement ball-races / bearings / bushes are permitted. 13) WATER-PROOFING – Water-proofing of equipment is permitted. 14) Any tyre and/or any wheel from any manufacturer (1/10th ‘scale’ car sizes only, in keeping with original car). 15) Other than specific rules herein, any (only commercially available) hop ups are permitted, ie Tamiya, 3racing, GPM, Yeah-Racing, Carson, etc.

Well doesn't time fly, its nearly that time of year again! Not done all of my on-road projects for this next Snetterton meeting, but hope so for the next one on June 27th+28th. F2 Renault - DONE Mardave V-Dub - DONE Others, maybe next time!

Loads of classes to choose from, all I need to do now is get the car(s) ready. I wonder what I'll have ready in time! LOL Certainly gonna fly the Tamiya flag where possible.

So thats 1, or sometimes 2 meetings a month now, fantastic Mr JWeston! Gone are the days (only a few years ago), where there was nothing rc to do!! Good to see so many fellow TC members at these meets now too.

These meet ups are very much still alive! This Snetterton meet is now a part of the IconicRC series of fun meet ups as above, please keep an eye on the IconicRC thread and the IconicRC site/Facebook pages for more info. PRE-BOOKING NO LONGER NEEDED - would be good to see a few more fellow TC members!

IF YOU CAN GET A CAR or a LIFT FROM FRIEND - as you're a midlands location, give one of the many IconicRC meets a try. There's plenty to choose from and not that far away for you. Please be assured that although they are at proper track locations, they are fun bash meets, where some have more than one area to play! Definitely recommended mate!