kennedyrd Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Thanks all. Charles this probably means the most to you as you have some metal experience but NASCAR and V8's are in metal terms completely dissimilar. NASCAR is meant to approximate flexi falcon and Slot.it Gp C Flexi S16D. Both are the same chassis with the latter allowing limited motor mods. V8's simply will not run stock std anything like as nicely as NASCAR. Gp C I had thought of Mr Slot Car but was trying to have identical chassis as per flexi S16D with a bit more sophistication. Charles it was your remit about Ninco that got Craig G and me thinking about the change! I will email you why NSR as can't type fast on this forum for some reason. When looking at these NZSCA rules please try and not think if they look similar in full size but look at their mechanical similarity and increasing levels of mechanical freedom as the classes progress.It will all make more sense. If you have never raced metal I urge you to look at the 1/24 rules on www.nzsca.co.nz. In essence you can change/modify: NASCAR-body screws, lead wires, braids Gp C-as above plus tires Ninco (perhaps becoming NSR) Classics-as above plus body lightening, gearing, chassis (lead weight and bracing, different chassis/pod options for NSR) Muscle Car-As above plus motor and wheels GT-As above plus chassis externally I realise we are not metal but we are NZSCA who have been doing this nationals thing successfully for decades. My view was "if it ain't broke don't fix it." All we are looking to do is achieve close fair racing and based on previous RTR Nats this has certainly been the case. An anomaly has occurred in GpC for the endure with tires and we are trying to address this. I like the newcomers trophy idea. Edited August 22, 2014 by kennedyrd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Have the classes for the Nats been finalised yet? cheers Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Hi Branco. Classes were decided at NZSCA AGM 2014. No change for 2015 but some good ideas coming forward for 2016. Taranaki tried to get NINCO Classic changed to Group 5 but got voted down by Napier and Wellington. Alternate remit to allow ali wheels and alternative but compatible motors for Ninco was favourably received however subject to RTR Sub-Committee deciding on final rules. Have heard nothing to date but Paul Belchambers is trailing 2 alternative motors. These latter issues certainly need to be resolved soon. Regards Chas Le Breton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Okay thanks for that Charles. Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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branco Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hi all, In preparation for this years nationals at Napier I have been looking at what cars I will need...... Ninco classic...I have one of those, Group C....Thank you Mr Slotraceshop, Muscle car...got plenty, Gt...Thank you Mr Cook, Nascar...oops No dealers to be found, a few on Fleabay. can anyone advise me as to where in NZ I can purchase one? I don't really want to buy Offshore as I like to support our hobby suppliers in Kiwiland. Cheers. Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvmyre Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Mark you will be hard pushed to find an NZ retailer selling Nascars, so don't feel too bad if you have to go offshore. I used to buy mine from Ironhorse but they have sold out some time ago. Quote 5 x National Champion 2 x National Enduro Champion 2 x HBMRC V8 Supercar Enduro Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Cheers Craig Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvmyre Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Hi All RTR rules for 2015 have been finalised and sent through to NZSCA. The things I need to highlight are 1. Nascar - The rule regarding no body float has been removed. So you are free to run the body screws loose or tight. 2. Grp C - Any slot.it tyre is allowed on the rear SO LONG as it does not exceed 11.3mm in width. 3. The eligble car list has been expanded to include some new releases. There was to be a rule stipulating a minimum standard for custom painted liveries but it has been tabled until next year due to time constraints. Classes have not changed. The venue this year is NPSR in Napier, Hawkes Bay. The event will be held from Friday 1st May to Sunday 3rd May. There has been some great work by both Chris W, and Mark B to get trophy sponsors. I will let either make an announcement about that once everything has been finalised, but the response from slot car retailers has been very positive. Quote 5 x National Champion 2 x National Enduro Champion 2 x HBMRC V8 Supercar Enduro Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvmyre Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Just to add, the rules should be on the NZSCA website within a week. Quote 5 x National Champion 2 x National Enduro Champion 2 x HBMRC V8 Supercar Enduro Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks for the update Craig Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hi Craig thanks for update. Do you recall if the Group C list has been expanded to allow for the new Slot.it Nissan R89 - as the first livery will come out early February, so I was thinking of running one if possible. mark Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvmyre Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hi Mark, yes I added that to the list. Quote 5 x National Champion 2 x National Enduro Champion 2 x HBMRC V8 Supercar Enduro Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Heya Craig rules aren't up on the NZSCA site yet - metal boys have fast cars but slow internet Any chance you could email me a copy, as I am starting on my 2015 cars this weekend . . . . Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) Hi all. I note your comment Craig about RTR Nats rules but I am not aware any meeting of RTR Sub-Committee has taken place yet - according to the two Paul's - the other 2 members. I appreciate some matters were left to Sub-committee to decide but others were set in concrete. Suggest you look at AGM resolutions as passed again. Matters I am aware of that were set in concrete included - Livery rules up-grade all classes except Ninco Classic. Nascar - No loose screws. Ninco - Any RTR guide, ali wheels and any 20x7 rubber or urethane tyres allowed. 2015 Nats in Napier Min 15 entrants one month before event otherwise cancelled. Regards Chas Le Breton Edited February 6, 2015 by charlesx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Wow, I'm trying to get myself and others motivated to get to the Nationals this year but all this uncertainty doesn't help. Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Sorry Branco. Suggest you look at NZSCA AGM minutes. Certain matters were left for RTR Sub-committee to investigate but other matters were fully resolved. Regards Chas Le Breton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 No probs Chas. Last night I ran my ninco classic in Chch and it went really well, but this car is set up to 2013/4 rules, so for it to be competitive this year it will need upgrading to the new rules if post #40 is correct. cheers, Branco Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennedyrd Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hi all. Really sorry about the rules. I had tried to do the changes from the AGM from memory and the alzheimers has set in. The NASCAR float rule was overturned while I thought it had passed! Therefore it is unchanged and there is no body float allowed. Therefore overall the only "major" change is the paint jobs on whitekits must now be "semiscale". Rules will be published soon. I have not been on the forum for months sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 There is still nothing on the NZSCA site about rules or entry for 2015. Who does the site maintenance - I'm pushing everyone I contact with to consider traveling and entering, but we still have nothing to refer them to, just over two months out from the event. I have to say plainly, this is getting close to scuppering the event, in the same way it was scuppered last year by lack of advertising and bad timing. Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I hear you Slotsnz...... Entry forms for the 2015 NSR Classic Challenge are available from Tony Cook or let me know if anyone would like to know more on this great event. I see it is limited to 50 entries this year!!! Now tell me more about the proposed Slot It challenge!!! Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks Mark, I already have forms from Tony, I'm trying to figure out how to squeeze one more weekend away from home this year, my planner looks like a nomad's bucket list. Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Yeah well I am planning only 1 slot car related trip to the North Island this year and I so want it to be to Hawke's Bay. Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 hope there are rules for the nat's soon I am on a very strict budget and have to buy parts over a period of time if there is no rules posted soon I will have to either cut back to running one car or scrap the event altogether and put my budget into club cars that I have not got yet Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 ......roolz, schmoolz, I need something to pique my interest....there isnt much. Might enter the Cartrix class. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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