PurcyP Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I know its a rather big and growing class of touring car racing over in the states with HPI being one of the stronghold markets for it with their shells and tyres. But i noticed that Nick over at Demon power products has started selling all the shells, wheels and tyres. Is VTA being run over here now? ive been out of the loop with RC on road for a while now. If it is being run thats awesome, do love old american muscle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_bench10 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I do love of bit of the old american muscle cant really beat a dodge charger tbh theyre crazy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobutcher Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Would have to be a Challenger 440RT, don a leather waistcoat, Supersoul providing the soundtrack and it's Vanishing Point time. Anyone got a E type shell handy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurcyP Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 I like plymouths personally. would be cool to race VTA, watching some videos on youtube its all very fair and driver skill based as old school muscle goes around tracks in rather terrible fashion ..realistic then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Allen Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 They have been running them at the "Essex" one-off meetings, haven't seen them at any other events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta05 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Not seen any club in the south east race them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurcyP Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Be cool if it did kick off over here Looks like genuine good fun, classic muscle skidding about the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Forgive my ignorance here, but if these are muscle car bodies on stock, TC chassis', how come the handling is so poor? Or should I be getting mi coat right now..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta05 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) In the USA they use a control tyre (HPI X pattern iirc in some leagues) so that's why they don't handle quite as well. I think the bodies are not as good for handling either as not as aerodynamic as a TC. Also they tend to use older chassis, (with the basis being on cheap fun rather than using say, the latest most expensive 2014 chassis). edit: Budget class is the buzzword im looking for! lol :nod: Edited September 30, 2014 by ta05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Thanks for clarifying Sounds like a lorra lorra fun tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggieC Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I reckon if a control chassis was used it would make for some fun racing. Everyone has to have the softest springs and largest ride height possible so that they roll around like proper muscle cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Mite see if i can get this up and running at the club i run. Nice cheap way into touring cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta05 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 21.5 or 25.5 motors are what they use in the USA in the true VTA class. Keep the speeds low, keep the racing close. BIG pinion gears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurcyP Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Nice to come back to lots of replies ..sweet The controlled chassis idea whilst good, would take the class from accessible to not so accessible, its been shown in a few videos if you check em out on youtube, ill see if i can find one, of a few lads wiping the floor with the competition, using i believe old yokomo and losi chassis. The cars with the control vintage tyres and shells end up handling like crap, like their real counter part lol, watching the races online is a good giggle as its never short of action rather than top tier TC where a crash will happen at start or end and not much else in between Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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