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changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:54 am
by Tice
Bullet or Gary, any thoughts on changing the jump on the backstretch so the slashes aren't lawn darts.................the run is too short to allow them to make the jump, what and when would be a good time to make some changes? Got some racers interested in helping..........
Re: changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:58 am
by RCRacing
I agree with you tice, either more of a run at it, or change the jump. I can be there early in the day thursday to help or do some work, but not before.
Re: changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:22 pm
by gguertin145
I talked with Gary about this and he mentioned turning it into a table top.
Another solution would be to pull crappy motor and replace with brushless that you run in short course.
Re: changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:41 pm
by Tice
What a great idea...............NOT! lame Common, the spec slash is a great truck with a $20 motor, and what short course?, I like the table top idea, tanks don't fly, but can drive over a table.........by the way it's time you raced a slash...........have some fun!

Re: changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:51 pm
by holshane
I like table top idea to I'm with tice

Re: changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:05 pm
by Menace
I'm with Tice on the tabletop!
Also with Tice on GG getting a Slash, that would be cool.
Re: changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:18 pm
by tjanicki
I like the table top as well.
I'll be working 14 hour days this week bringing the new building at UWS online, so will probably miss racing again

Re: changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:52 pm
by Tice
We'll see about the weather, should be sunny and nice, after all it is a race nite.

I'm thinking 65-70 degrees and sunny. Maybe we can make some adjustments before racing.............chime in with what you think. and bring a shovel
Re: changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:12 am
by BigRed
I agree with the table top. Even if you're to give the Slash's a run, your still going to be pushing it.
Re: changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:57 am
by gguertin145
what time are you thinking of showing up? everything is wet it probably isnt a bad idea to try and get it done before racing...
Re: changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:06 pm
by Tice
Best I can shoot for is 4:30 but if anyone shows up earlier with a shovel, I think its safe to begin changing unless it's a swamp. Use your best judgement, (remember TABLE TOP we don't want to haul a ton of dirt just reshape it a bit. If Bullets there he's an expert, as is Gary.......they'll know what needs to be done..
Re: changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:56 pm
by Tice
Thanks to all that chipped in and changed the jump to tabletop, all that work and racing too.................sorry, had to leave early and miss the mains.....So Scott...........did you pull out a win?
Re: changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:06 pm
by letrbuk
No problem Tice I don't mind helping out when I can. It's hard for me to make it to the track other then on race nights as I live almost an hour and a half away.
Re: changing jump on backstretch
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:17 am
by pp69
Thanks everyone that helped make the change and get this race night off. The track was in pretty good shape other then a little soft in a couple of spots and some car cleaning but its outside off road racing and changing track conditions is a part of off road racing.
Gary