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  1. On 3/5/2024 at 8:08 PM, Tamiyastef said:

    I received this beauty today, need to bind it to the receivers...

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    And learn how to program it to my benefit :D

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    the radio looks pretty cool, especially for the price. Curious to hear what you think about it after the race

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  2. 8 hours ago, ruebiracer said:

    So as you say,speed is not everything. Guess you will use your VQS again

    The track and surface is tricky enough, staying on track and out of trouble is far more important, especially at the speeds possible with a Torque Tuned. And yes, I'll be running the VQS again, might have to work on the setup a little more, as I just put it together the night before last years race and didn't touch it since. But it's a very nice car to drive and another VQS came in 4th overall.

    8 hours ago, ruebiracer said:

    From the German forum I know you made a 24t pinion in. Did you run it last year?

    Yes, the 24 works fine, you can even fit a 25 in there, if you make a little more room for the pinion with the Dremel.

     

    8 hours ago, ruebiracer said:

    And cngrats, 7th place A is cool

    Thanks :) Was very happy to qualify for the A final, and just enjoyed the finals without further ambition.

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  3. 9 hours ago, ruebiracer said:

    I´m alittle afraid of the Manta Ray buggies with TA02 speed gear set.:rolleyes: If I were Tamico Cup organizer, I´d put a max. gear ratio limit to save the Torque tuned motors and not favor any chassis generation regarding top speed. But hey, we ´ll take the challenge...

    Most of the Manta Rays will be running the speed gear set, and if you have any ambitions for the top 10, that's the way to go. But the track is challenging, top speed is only one of many factors there. Last year, a vintage Hot Shot made 3rd, even though it had a huge disadvantage on the straight. Drivers skills, setup, ... I came in 7th with my VQS, which was also slower than the Manta Rays

     

    9 hours ago, ruebiracer said:

    Overheating will degrade them fast, unfortunately

    One German store sells them for 4,99 Euro, so I have a couple as spares

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  4. 13 hours ago, ruebiracer said:

    Will we get a mail from the club with the data for payment? I´m not used to the my RCM portal, only RC car Nennungen.de.

    Glad you registered, can't wait to see everyone at the race :)
    The system ist not very automated, I'm afraid. Just do the math :) and paypal the money to the address in the first post. 

    Unfortunately, our "boss" is traveling at the moment, so it'll take another two weeks until you get the final confirmation of your registration if you are on the waiting list. But don't worry, you are in :)

     

    14 hours ago, ruebiracer said:

    And can it be, that I know you as "aircooled" from a german Forum? Found your Avante 2001 project in your showroom, and then it made click in my head

    And yes, that's me.

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  5. After last year's overwhelming success, the Tamico Offroad Cup is entering its second season!
    Would you like to drive your Tamiya classic, Fighter Buggy, BBX or Wild Willy on a race track? Do you want to meet like-minded Tamiya fans and simply have a lot of fun? And all this without a huge budget?

    Then the Tamico Offroad Cup is just the thing for you! And on 27 - 28 April 2024 it starts with us, the EDC Kinzigtal in Reichenbach/Germany (https://maps.app.goo.gl/AvDMFVwqTNWsyfxc8)
    You can find the latest information here (sorry, all in German): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cf59y4bbojvp12qhn8lgb/Ausschreibung-Tamico-2024.pdf?rlkey=5yfvqz54tcla34yn3n50mrntb&dl=0

    The following classes will start:
    Retro 2WD up to year 2000
    Retro 4WD up to year 2000
    Truck
    Fighter class (DT-02/DT-03)
    BBX
    Wheelie

    Tamiya vehicles that have an original plastic chassis and are fitted with a Tamiya Torque Tuned engine and Tamiya tyres are permitted in all classes. Further tuning is of course permitted, although it should primarily serve the purpose of reliability and appearance. By reducing to affordable technology with great models with optimum equal opportunities, the focus is on fun.

    Further information on the regulations and the authorised vehicles per class can be found here: https://tamico-offroad-cup.blogspot.com

    Preliminary schedule
    Friday, 26 April: 
    from 10:00 am free practice * (paddock is ready for occupancy)
    Saturday, 27.4:
    from 8:00 a.m. free practice
    from 11:00 1 drivers briefing, 2 seeding runs and one final for all classes **
    Sunday, 28.4:
    from 8:00 a.m. free practice
    from 8:50 a.m. 4 final runs for all classes *
    aroung 5:15 p.m. awards ceremony
    * our regular 5 Euro fee for non-members is applied
    ** depending on the number of participants

    The final schedule will be published on Facebook before the event and posted at the track.

    Entry fee
    The entry fee is 20 euros for adults (10 euros for children). Each additional class costs 10 euros (5 euros for children).
    Payment via PayPal to info@edc-kinzigtal.de stating the name and classes.

    Registration
    Registration via: https://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/main?hId[1]=bkg&dId[E]=76405


    Registration is open between Sunday, 1 March 2024, 8 p.m. and Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 11:59 p.m.
    Entries are only valid after receipt of the entry fee. Entries without receipt of the entry fee by the entry deadline will be cancelled from the entry list. Refund of the entry fee only in case of cancellation before the entry deadline.

    Maximum starting places
    Number of participants is limited and class limits be verified in myrcm.ch. Registrations above this limit will be wait listed.
    If a class has less than 8 participants, we reserve the right to cancel it or to merge it with another class and evaluate it separately.

    Timekeeping:
    AMB (current firmware). Own transponder (e.g. MyLaps RC4) required!

    Drinks can be purchased directly at the track, Saturday and Sunday lunch is available. If the weather is good, we will certainly fire up the barbecue in the evening. Supermarkets are nearby!

    Electricity, water, compressed air and toilets are available, and we can also accommodate a few campers. Just get in touch by email (info@edc-kinzigtal.de).

    You will need to bring your own pavilions, tables and seating.

     

    Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

     

     

    2024 Zeitplan TamicoCup Samstag.pdf 2024 Zeitplan TamicoCup Sonntag.pdf

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  6. 3 minutes ago, Tamiyastef said:

    Will you also be there for the Tamico off road cup? Already looking forward to meet you in person

    Yeah, of course, I will be there. Racing Retro 4WD with my VQS and the Wheelie class :)

    4 minutes ago, Tamiyastef said:

    Do I need to register before the actual weekend to make sure I can participate?

    Actually, I'm currently preparing the 'save the date" Facebook post for the event. I'll include the registration link, but it won't be active before March 1st (I think...). It would be great to register as early as possible, to give us a good idea how many people will attend, as we need to arrange catering, drinks, etc...

    6 minutes ago, Tamiyastef said:

    Do I need a transponder for this race? If yes can I rent that at the track? If so how big is the transponder thing and can it be attached with double sided sticky tape or do I need a transponder stay of some sorts?

    Yes, you do! Unfortunately, you need a Mylaps RC4 or RC4 Hybrid for our timing system and they don't come cheap. We don't rent them out, but maybe the guys from Tamico will bring a few extra. If everything fails, I have one spare, if you bring enough Belgium beer ;) And they are tiny, some velcro is good enough and you can switch them easily from car to car.

    11 minutes ago, Tamiyastef said:

    Is the track in or near a low emission zone? 

    No, but 2 EV charging stations are a 5 minute walk away

    11 minutes ago, Tamiyastef said:

    Is there a camping or camper space nearby?

    You can set up your camper/tent right next to the track if you let us know early enough. Electricity is available, showers as well

    17 minutes ago, Tamiyastef said:

    suspension setup, pinion sizes and tire choices

    soft for better grip / pinion as big as possible / any Tamiya stock tire will do, except the Dual Block 

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  7. On 1/28/2024 at 9:54 PM, ruebiracer said:

    Hi @Tamiyastef,

    I´m also checking to visit a Tamico offroad event this year, and Kinzigtal would be my favorite! It is a super cool dirt track with some astro turf sections but not too silly jumps, much like the 80´s and 90`s tracks from my youth. You can see some pics on their homepage, here´s a pic:

    Neue-Strecke-2023

    They even have a glass bridge, very cool. I´ve to search some footage of last year, it looked so nice. But also more than 300km´s from my home, altough I´m located in south of Germany.

    Kind regards,

    Matthias

    This is my home track, let me know if you need any infos :)

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  8. I love all those rear motor cars, as I race a very modified Associated RB10 on a very loose clay track and they handle much better than those modern race buggies. 

    But, I guess those buggies are not made for guys like me. They are probably created for people who want a buggy, something better than a DT-03 for casual driving in the park, where modern mid-motor cars just don't perform - and are way too expensive


  9. Best and most surprising deal for me:

    since years I'm on the hunt for a PB Mini Mustang. But they never show up on Ebay Germany, and even if they do internationally, prices are crazy. So, last year, on a Saturday morning, drinking coffee, I just placed an search add with a picture of a PB in the local classifieds. More or less for fun, never expected any result.

    2 hours later, my phone rings, a guy is telling me that he has that car in the pic. Of course you do, I thought, and asked for pictures. Expecting to see some toy grade stuff. Pictures arrives and shows a dirty but complete Mini Mustang with a 2 speed, plus a MK 1 Grasshopper with a new Parma body :)

    I call the guy back, asking how much he wants for all this... He said, maybe around 30 Euro? I nearly pass out, ask for shipping as well. He doesn't understand at first, why I would like to ship. After all, he lives in a village 3 minutes away from my house and could drive by.

    One hour later, I held the old cars in my hand, gave the guy a 50 and sold the Grasshopper off for 60 Euro a week later ;) 

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  10. 3 hours ago, Bugged out said:

    I replaced the stock pinion for a steel like for like (I think 19t 32dp)

    With a faster motor, you shouldn't go for a larger pinion at all. Also, your 32dp pinion is not the required metric m0,8. They are close, but probably not close enough

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