Jaak Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Hey, I would be game if i can sort things in time, Would like to (have) send in a Mclaren F1 GTR Goodwood with magnetic suspension. All i would need to do is find the old wheels and place legal rubber on the rear. Things goes like stink in current condition so i can understand if you guys rather not have me there spanking your behinds with my 'asphalt eating lap record braking monster *slaps with gauntlet in face and thrown in front of feat* Yep those are fighting words Quote THINGIEPHILE REBEL EXTRAORDINAIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bov Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Hi Steve, Can we have a little discussion / clarification on hosting rounds? I know in the rules it says each round has to have minimium of 5 min heats - did you mean per each lane of your track? Because this could lead to an inbalance.... on a 4 lane track each car would run for 20min, @ Armchair each car would run for 40min, whereas on my Sport track each car would only run for 10min (per round).... As distance travelled is the goal - your set-up would be slanted towards Armchair, rather than the 2 or 3 lane tracks... May I humbly suggest that at each round each car is run for 12 min? 8 lane track = 8 x 1.5 min brackets; 4 lane track = 4 x 3 min brackets; 3 lane track = 3 x 4 min brackets; & 2 lane track = 2 x 6 min brackets.... This way each round carries equal merit - this really came into focus this year in the International slot.it shootout... While most rounds were held for a very similar duration (and thus comparable), at one round in Canada the guys got very enthusiastic and each car ran for something like 20min - a huge advantage for those entries suited to that big open flowing track (SlotNz's Red Endbell Terror pulled something like a 500 - 1000 ft over the some of the more modestly powered entries....) If the case had been reversed and a round at a very technical layout had been held for a significantly longer duration, then the results would also have been skewed.... Thoughts, everyone? Quote Cheers, Tony. There's only two questions: 1. What direction do you go 2. What's the Lap Record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Hi Steve, Can we have a little discussion / clarification on hosting rounds? I know in the rules it says each round has to have minimium of 5 min heats - did you mean per each lane of your track? Because this could lead to an inbalance.... on a 4 lane track each car would run for 20min, @ Armchair each car would run for 40min, whereas on my Sport track each car would only run for 10min (per round).... As distance travelled is the goal - your set-up would be slanted towards Armchair, rather than the 2 or 3 lane tracks... May I humbly suggest that at each round each car is run for 12 min? 8 lane track = 8 x 1.5 min brackets; 4 lane track = 4 x 3 min brackets; 3 lane track = 3 x 4 min brackets; & 2 lane track = 2 x 6 min brackets.... This way each round carries equal merit - this really came into focus this year in the International slot.it shootout... While most rounds were held for a very similar duration (and thus comparable), at one round in Canada the guys got very enthusiastic and each car ran for something like 20min - a huge advantage for those entries suited to that big open flowing track (SlotNz's Red Endbell Terror pulled something like a 500 - 1000 ft over the some of the more modestly powered entries....) If the case had been reversed and a round at a very technical layout had been held for a significantly longer duration, then the results would also have been skewed.... Thoughts, everyone? Great suggestion, lets do it. Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 A couple of late entries: bastumanen and welcome aboard Jaak! Great to have some international flavour. I am still waiting for payment from: manic35 Tazracer Mark D and now Jaak. Lets get cracking guys! Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaak Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Excellent i am in I can have the car in the post Tommorow 2 Questions.... Where to pay Where to send Quote THINGIEPHILE REBEL EXTRAORDINAIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted December 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Hi All, Payment info: Paypal to steveandlizzy@bigpond.com If you cant do paypal, pm me for bank details for EFT. Shipping Address: Stephen Littlehales C/O Ducati City 582-590 Elizabeth Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bov Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) Thanks Steve, For Ged's - to do the '12 min per car', I'd either run only 4 of the 5 lanes for 3 min each, or use all 5 lanes for 2 1/2 min each (I know that's 12 1/2min total, but close enough.....) My entry is in the mail to you today.... Edited December 14, 2010 by bov Quote Cheers, Tony. There's only two questions: 1. What direction do you go 2. What's the Lap Record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted December 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Hey, I would be game if i can sort things in time, Would like to (have) send in a Mclaren F1 GTR Goodwood with magnetic suspension. All i would need to do is find the old wheels and place legal rubber on the rear. Things goes like stink in current condition so i can understand if you guys rather not have me there spanking your behinds with my 'asphalt eating lap record braking monster :( *slaps with gauntlet in face and thrown in front of feat* Yep those are fighting words :( Hi Jaak, I just re-read this. The McLaren GTR is not eligible for this series, only Slot It Group C cars are eligible, I hope that you have a suitable car to enter? Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miveson Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Can I ask if I seriously have to use slot.it axle spacers? It seems a bit ridiculous that I've got to order then at $9 for less than 2mm of space. Surely there is no performance benefit to be gained from using non-slot.it spacers - would the same apply if slot.it suddenly produced weights? Have a real battle with my car at the moment, decals are driving me insane - not to worry I'll have it sorted by the weekend one way or another, it'll either be a plain car or a colourful one Mark Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaak Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 (edited) Hi Steve, I read your post just before i went to the post office, Send a tame Slot it Porsche 956C Jagermeister...but... In my haste to get it to the post office in time i forgot this: * Full details of the entered vehicle are to be supplied with the car, i.e gears used, wheels used, tyre compound excetera. These details will be posted after the cars are received so that other entrants and people wishing to learn from the experience can see how the competition went abut preparing their cars I hope you can forgive me and have a look at what gears are on it...it's using box standerd Slot it tyres. Its on its way with priority mail so should be on time. I had Googled MclarenGTR Goup C and then several Pictures came of the GTR so i thought it was in. Cheers, Jaak Edited December 15, 2010 by Jaak Beentjes Quote THINGIEPHILE REBEL EXTRAORDINAIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted December 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 Can I ask if I seriously have to use slot.it axle spacers? It seems a bit ridiculous that I've got to order then at $9 for less than 2mm of space. Surely there is no performance benefit to be gained from using non-slot.it spacers - would the same apply if slot.it suddenly produced weights? Have a real battle with my car at the moment, decals are driving me insane - not to worry I'll have it sorted by the weekend one way or another, it'll either be a plain car or a colourful one Mark Hi Mark, As I have said earlier, the series intent is to utilise as much as possible; Slot.it parts, as such the answer is yes, Slot.it spacers please. Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miveson Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 I'll be lucky to source the spacers in time and only if they are in stock.... What would be the consequence of not using slot.it spacers? mark Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1776 Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 I hope you used slotit nail polish on the front wheels Miveson, or at the very least an Italian brand of nail polish. Quote cheers rick1776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jazzbell Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 I hope you used slotit nail polish on the front wheels Miveson, or at the very least an Italian brand of nail polish. regards shane a team thunderbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miveson Posted December 16, 2010 Report Share Posted December 16, 2010 (edited) I put p1's on the fronts - should be a screamer!!! shouldn't it?..... Edited December 16, 2010 by miveson Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsidith Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 car was posted today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaak Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) Did my car already show up? I send it few weeks ago with priority mail Cheers, Jaak Edited January 11, 2011 by Jaak Beentjes Quote THINGIEPHILE REBEL EXTRAORDINAIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slittlehales Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hi All, I posted this in the ..field assembles thread, but I have received Obsidth, Miveson, Shodan, Jaak Beenjtes, Tazracer, Haystack. More to come. Steve Quote "Brakes? they are the enemy of speed" Juha Kankunen Martini Racing Cars For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaak Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) Whoohooo Excellent news Glad that the post came through Edit: Payment made Edited January 11, 2011 by Jaak Beentjes Quote THINGIEPHILE REBEL EXTRAORDINAIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1776 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Is this series still alive? It seems to have dropped off the radar. Was hoping to see which slotit models ended up being the gun cars and what secret mods had been done to them before finally buying one. Quote cheers rick1776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manimmal Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 It's still on. Steve's life is getting in the way of playing. A bit frustrating I know but sometimes the toys have to take a back seat for more important things. I'll be in touch with Steve next week and we'll get the ball rolling. Watch this space. Chris Quote My mum says I'm an excellent driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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