Wet Coast Racer Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Looking forward to hosting round 8.Looking forward to being there, particularly after the marked improvement in this round I tell ya! When you get the Thread going on your round, can you provide a bit of info about Tasmania for us ignorant types in other places on the planet? Are you guys into animal husbandry like the Ozzys and Kiwis? Stuff like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aastes Posted July 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Just out of intrest how many cars were running Ortmanns as I am intriged as to how they performed at my track - I didn't look at the tryes save to give any that bounced a lot the slightest of 'shaves ( minimal - more a clean than anything else) Also I have work to do but will go through the cars this evening and post a review on the event late this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffy Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 I thought you said that my car was going to improve? :ph34r: Oh well, can we decide on next years cars, so I can start planning & testing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Thanks to all involved,thanks for the feed back Steve. I think that results puts Sports back in front again. Good to see some other cars up front this time. Phil Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny broke Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 (edited) Hi Guys Official results Posted on the round by round thread. Here's the linky Round 7 results & prog points Thanks to Aastes for bunging on a top round and congrats to Fangio for the win , and well done to Devious Dave and Steve Stewart on their podium places On a personal note I have to say I'm pleased to see the TB 250lm back up in the top ten again after it's mid season slump in Sydney. ..............and I saw off that red GT40 too !! Next round we travel down to the South Island to Launceston and Slider Park. Cheers Alan Edited July 15, 2007 by lenny broke Quote home track club racer Spitfire Raceway forum link https://www.facebook.com/groups/1753319218331240/?ref=bookmarks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Congrats to Devious for getting into 3rd position overall. Makes 3 Aussies in the top 3 places (and two of them from NSW). Does that make NSW the Premier state for slot cars? Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEEJAY7 Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 (edited) Well done Guys...Congrats to Fangio, Devious and Steve on their podium finish...Also nice to see WCR getting a top ten finish. Regards Alan Edited July 15, 2007 by BEEJAY7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallnails Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 yeah looking forward to the round at sliderpark raceway as i will be one of the drivers! should be a good event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wet Coast Racer Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Just out of intrest how many cars were running Ortmanns? According to the info at http://www.downunderproxy.com/ the only known Ortmann runners are Anthony, BeeJay, & Chenglaw. But there are a few ??? that might be filled in on some of the cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidecar steve Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hey all. Just a quick note to let you all know that the Black Lola has run it's last round. It has suffered a snapped guide mount and given it's overall performance I'm gonna put the old girl out of her misery.... Quote cheers! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manic35 Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 (edited) Nice to be sticking it to that HMCSAT car for once!!!!! :haha: Once again, there goes Manic shooting his mouth off be for the facts are all in :haha: I think it was Sun Tsu in 500BC who said..."If you wait by the river long enough, the bodies of your enemies will float bye" Edited July 16, 2007 by manic35 Quote News, Reviews, Views & How-To's on everything slot car and scenery related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aastes Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 (edited) Guys heres a run down of what happened at Rd 7. Might be of use to see how your fastest laps were compared to each other. Plus a copy of happy snaps of Cars - Sports its the roof of your car thats shown Hoffy grab what you want mate http://www.startline.net.au/downunder/downunder.htm Edited July 16, 2007 by aastes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Thanks for the feed back,now for Launceston. Phil Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffy Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Thanks Steve, Tomorrow nights job I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Thanks for the report aastes, nice to see so many cars break the 6 second barrier. Is Fangio's Lola the outright lap record holder? Paul Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aastes Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Thanks for the report aastes, nice to see so many cars break the 6 second barrier. Is Fangio's Lola the outright lap record holder? Paul No - that is down to 5.67 something seconds a very specal sports sedan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenglaw Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Thanks for the feedback, Steve. Just wondering whether the bouncing rear end of my T290 could be due to the chassis crack opening up again. If so, would you be able to add a few drops of super glue to hold it together again? Quote Lim I enjoy racing. Winning or losing is secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itelectrical Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Every drop of superglue is a 10 point penalty (I read that in the rules somewhere didn't I ?) Quote JamieB ITeLECTRICAL Check out my Current Auctions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryN Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 One Porsche 908/3 has a rear fin snapped off That car would be mine. Aastes, did this happen at your track? If so, lay the broken piece flat on the rear deck behind the motor and tape it there. I would like to get this piece back at the end of the dupr series to try and salvage this car for more racing. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aastes Posted July 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thanks for the feedback, Steve. Just wondering whether the bouncing rear end of my T290 could be due to the chassis crack opening up again. If so, would you be able to add a few drops of super glue to hold it together again? Have checked all cars over didn't notice bt will recheck your Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenglaw Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Every drop of superglue is a 10 point penalty (I read that in the rules somewhere didn't I ?) That's odd. I thought the rules said that any damaged car that continued running in the series would be given a 10-lap handicap. :mosh: :mosh: Quote Lim I enjoy racing. Winning or losing is secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thanks to aastes for the race and the report and good to see some other cars at the front, congratulations Fangio, devious and Steve. And a big thank you to aastes for having a track that finally suited the terminally underpowered Ferrari, well almost, 16th the best result yet, hooray. I really want to do an engine transplant on this car when I get it back and see if it's problem really is just a lack of grunt. I suspect there are other issues. My reason for opting for the SCX 330P was the fact that I have had the original 1960s issues and the modern reissues of this car and they have always handled extremely well for me out of the box, probably because the RX and RX4 provide a big solid lump along the spine of the car and are not overpowered, so I did as little to it as possible, mind you that could just be laziness..... I have to admit I had secretly hoped the SCX Pro motor would be a bit more powerful than has been the case, the numbers looked good but the performance doesn't appear to be there. Should be nicely run in when I get it back though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Racer Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Don't know why but I've always found the Turbo motor to be faster than the Turbo Pro Paul Quote May the downforce be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Don't know why but I've always found the Turbo motor to be faster than the Turbo Pro Paul Paul, The motor I used was the new Prospeed because I had read somewhere, probably in the SCX publicity for their new Pro cars, it was good for 23k. I now see that Slotcarnews posts a motor list which has the Prospeed producing only 19400 and that is less than either the Turbo or Pro Turbo according to them, ho hum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I have found that the older Pro Turbo 4 x 4 motor is faster than the new double 4 x 4 motor but not very much difference Phil Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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