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Post by Keith Tanaka on Nov 12, 2017 23:22:21 GMT -8
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Post by hitecca on Nov 13, 2017 0:10:36 GMT -8
Thank you Keith, for taking the time to narrow this down. Jim Lange
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Post by Keith Tanaka on Nov 13, 2017 15:11:38 GMT -8
Jim, thanks for your input/feedback. If you find any other model kits that need to be approved, let me know. In particular, if you find any Super GT model kits besides the already approved Tamiya SC430, let me know.
Keith
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Post by hitecca on Nov 20, 2017 22:02:39 GMT -8
Does anyone know the dimensions of the BMW Z4 and the Mercedes AMG GT3? Thanks
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timneja
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Post by timneja on Nov 30, 2017 19:28:23 GMT -8
What about the McLaren F-1 GTR cars? Are they legal?? Lot's of kits available!!
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Post by Keith Tanaka on Nov 30, 2017 19:56:22 GMT -8
Tim, the McLaren GTR cars are not legal for this class. This new class is only for "front engine" cars. The McLaren GTR is a mid-engine car.
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Post by Keith Tanaka on Dec 5, 2017 9:01:24 GMT -8
The maximum chassis/tire width for this class have been revised to 3.250" (instead of 3.000" max.). In general, the DTM and older GTR cars are narrower than 3.250". The newer cars (real racing cars) are wider than the older versions.
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Post by timneja on Dec 5, 2017 16:26:58 GMT -8
I found the Calsonic R34 style body. Nice one piece design. I think it will build out an 3.125 wide. I'll give it a go-- wide enough to be competitive anyway. Plus, the design looks like the body can set on top of the chassis--as the side pans can be the bottom of the car along the door line. There's a black plastic flat piece in the kit that's supposed to be glued on there---but the chassis can replace that. FWIW
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Post by Marco Carvalho on Jan 23, 2018 0:48:00 GMT -8
Keith, what about the ScaleAuto bodies? Like the Mercedes SLS GT3? Is it allowed?
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Post by Keith Tanaka on Jan 23, 2018 18:07:24 GMT -8
Marco, our rules call out "model kit" bodies, but we have allowed BRM and ScaleAuto bodies to be used for our monthly races. It's ok to use these bodies as well since they are the right scale. As long as the BRM and/or ScaleAuto bodies are within scale dimensions and do not exceed typical model kit dimensions (body width), they are ok to use. Some racers have tried using these bodies but they usually are heavier than the typical model kit bodies. If you do use a BRM or ScaleAuto body for the enduro or "Nats", they cannot be included in the "Concours" judging of those events.
Keith
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Post by JRE on Jan 25, 2018 10:11:39 GMT -8
Does anyone know the dimensions of the BMW Z4 and the Mercedes AMG GT3? Thanks I am building, with Tim Hererra's help, a BMW Z4 and we have the specs on it written down in my build box. I will try and get it tonight and post here. It's the exact model KIT that is posted above ^^^ JR
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Post by JRE on Jan 25, 2018 20:12:43 GMT -8
Does anyone know the dimensions of the BMW Z4 and the Mercedes AMG GT3? Thanks Ok. I have the top Z4 in the photos...the #1 sure view fujimi kit. Per our build sheet...it's 2.610 As measured by rhe calipers. Hope that helps you. JR
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Post by Keith Tanaka on Jan 25, 2018 20:54:40 GMT -8
Hitecca (Jim), the Tamiya AMG GT3 body is very wide (wider than 3.250"), especially at the bottom of the body. Jay Henry built one recently. In order to use this body, you have to create a chassis which mounts the body without exceeding the 3.250" max. chassis width requirement for this class. Extending body pin tube mounts beyond 3.250" is not allowed, so you need to be creative in order to mount the body and stay within the 3.250" max. chassis dimension.
Keith
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Post by timneja on Jan 29, 2018 17:52:49 GMT -8
We've been allowed to "widen" bodies that were concave on the sides to vertical. What about the opposite? Narrowing bodies to stay at 3.25"??
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