Tamiya TCS Spec class

[200sx]

Morning all,

Last night's racing was great as usual, I'm sad to see the end of the indoor meets but am looking forward to outdoor in a couple of weeks.

I've only ever raced minis at Broxstowe (indoors) and I've got my car to where I want it but don't want to race it outdoors.

Chris came up with a fantastic idea last night. Replicating the Tamiya TCS Spec Class for the outdoor track.

Tamiya rules are as follows:

1. Legal chassis platforms: TT-01, TT-01R, TT-01E and TT-01R-Type E.
2. The Spec class is limited to the following option parts:

1. Plastic body CVA mini oil-filled shock set. (Any Tamiya spring may be used)
2. TT-01 aluminum center prop shaft (53620 and 54026)
3. TT-01 propeller joint cup set
4. TT-01 ball bearings (53497 and 54025)
5. TT-01 adjustable upper arm set (53674)
6. TT-01 turnbuckle steering tie-rod set (53662)
7. TT-01 carbon upper deck (53672)
8. 5mm aluminum ball connectors
9. Aluminum clamp type wheel hubs (4mm, 5mm, 6mm)
10. Metal motor mount (53666)
11. Speed tuned gear set. (53665)

1. The Kit type closed-end-bell, silver can motor (Mabuchi/Johnson) and the RS-540 / 540-J (item 54358 & 53689) are the only two motors types allowed for this class.
2. You must run kit type tires: Racing Slicks (50454), Racing Radials (50419), Racing Semi Slick Tires (50810). These are all rubber/vinyl compounds.

I reckon this would be a fantastic class to promote close racing for the more seasoned and beginner racers alike while keeping costs very low.

We can use the supplied motors and escs, all we need to do is add a bearing set and they're good to go.

Detailed Tamiya body shells and lighting kits would be encouraged for some realistic scale racing.

If there is enough interest it would be great to have a heat purely for the TCS spec class.

What are everyone elses thoughts?