Vintage RACERs in 08'

[stulec52]

Is there a world wide standard for what is vintage in race terms?
I read 1990 and 1994 here, and really as soon as you put modern electronics in it anyway it rather defeats the point of rules?
I like Jasons style of running old school with the current racers.
I'll be running my old CAT2k soon, I know not vintage, but old school ish !

[BORMAC]

I think the best part of coming back into the racing scene now days is the advent of more modern electrics. Setting up an old chassis with modern electrics is a must if you want to prove the chassis is capabable of competing with modern cars. It seems in Japan they are running anything pre 90's as we are here in Australia. If you run any later years people just wont show up with some of the cooler old stuff and that really defeats the purpose. I have thought in the past that they should cater to 2 different time zones. Pre 90's and pre 94'. This would allow for both era's of vehicle to be competitive in its own right.
As for what electrics to run,I dont think it needs to be a battle of power supply or ESC technology but rather the car itself. I think if most people took out their 'as run' pre 90's cars and put them on the track with their original electrics you'll find many of them feeling disheartened when they just refuse to make the end of the race.
There's no doubt that some of the electrics from way back when just dont stack up when it comes to reliability. Im sure someone out there may prove me wrong but for the majority most wont have old gear that will do the job.
As for what year or vintage car to run,I dont think it needs to be the most competitive but rather the old cars that hold some sentimental value. Sometimes I like to run cars I know just keep up with the top gun's of the day but thats what makes it fun.
I started out with the Optima back in the mid 80's and after all these years I finaly got another one together and raced it this past weekend amongst some of the modern cars. The car didnt miss a beat and went brillantly all day long.

[bender]

Jase,

Seriously, how many cars have you got now??

[BORMAC]

Too many! More than I know what to do with. I have just finished my Turbo Scorpion and am with my wedding in 11 weeks I am thinking of selling off a couple of my better Scorpion/Turbo Scorpions,my new built Optima and probably my best Cougar2 WORKS.
Im actually heading up your way and will be running my 501X out at BDR on Sunday. Are you going there by any chance?

[bender]

Unfortuantely no, I am still chasing a refund for my dodgy lipo charger which destroyed my cells - can't afford to buy more at the moment.

[stulec52]

Thanks for that Jason,
Our club will be doing more off road this winter, and I think I'll probably run something old school in at least one heat a week !
I have some Optima family cars or maybe original Cougar to pick from.
I understand what you mean about the chassis being the limitation on the power, a tamiya speedo and a black can motor would be enough for me to have fun in the stock class I think.
Although brushless in an old school car would be funny to try !

[purplenut]

Thought i would say hi as just joined,
Got a 501x at last will post some pics soon.

[brian s]

I`m looking to rebuild my RC10 once i find the few new parts i need to complete it, the main problem is getting an original screw set (not the blue aluminium repacements i see advertised)

[tymill]

Originally Posted by brian s

I`m looking to rebuild my RC10 once i find the few new parts i need to complete it, the main problem is getting an original screw set (not the blue aluminium repacements i see advertised)

Surpringly, lots of parts are still available new here in the UK through CML's shopatron system. Just search for the ASxxxx part number, or the part name. http://www.shopatron.com/index/745.0

Also, vintage RC10 parts are all over ebay all the time. There seem to be a few vendors that specialise in RC10 bits on ebay - Valkyrie RC in kansas city is useful if you're in a real bind. The owner, Michael, is very helpful valkyrierc@hotmail.com

[tymill]

Here's those screws... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=370152211074

[Spy]

I have my "true vintage" Kyosho Optima Mid Custom - it still has the original electrics (including a mechanical speed controller ) !

I would love to race it against its fellow old timers - a bit like Goodwood or the Millia Miglia !