Belgian GP

[stefke]

Originally Posted by Kopite

mmm, Stella!! crazy juice

another question...

it appears that schumacher yellow minipins are a popular choice, but could people post what OTHER tyres seem to work on the track? 2wd/4wd/front/rear...

ps - what's the wear rate like, and what are worn tyres like on the track too? and what tyres would be suitable when it's wet (heaven forbid)?

cheers all!!

We also used to run Schum minispikes at Kampenhout. They had the advantage that they had more grip when you wandered off the racing line but in the end, we found the minipin more consistant and - above all - last longer.

Slightly worn minipins work OK (especially in 4wd) as long as you don't wander off the racing line. I personally don't like completely fresh minipins at Kampenhout. I run new tyres for 5 minutes in pratice before I use them during the race, but this is a personal preference. Others will disagree.

For wet weather : Ballistic minipin pink or green. The green works better when the track is drying out after a shower, put in general pinks are the safest bet in wet weather.

Front : Schum staggered rib yellow in 2wd AND 4wd (believe me : it works)
In wet weather : Ballistic minipin pink both 2wd and 4wd

[Gayo]

That's AWESOME info here ! Thanks Stefke.

Some :
how about foams ? Blue Schum, Losi White ? Super_Dan told me here to NOT use them on the 2wd fronts...

About those Staggered for the 4wd : do you cut the rim to make it narrow or you just stretch the tyre ?

Can't wait the GP

[stefke]

Originally Posted by Gayo

That's AWESOME info here ! Thanks Stefke.

Some :
how about foams ? Blue Schum, Losi White ? Super_Dan told me here to NOT use them on the 2wd fronts...

About those Staggered for the 4wd : do you cut the rim to make it narrow or you just stretch the tyre ?

Can't wait the GP

I use a mix of Losi firm or schum blue inserts. No inserts in the front tyres

Staggered ribs at the front in 4wd : I cut the rims to make them narrow and cut of the bead of the tyres.

BTW : Cut and shut tyres are no longer allowed this year so I sometimes use schum minipin 4wd front tyres at the rear stretched on a wide rim (4wd only).

[Gayo]

Did you tried the GRP Conespikes ?

[elvo]

For those who got in: a little taste of what you'll be enjoying at the GP:


For those who didn't get in: a taste of what you'll be missing:


http://youtube.com/watch?v=Srbbhqg5yPQ

[rcracer]

Super ..elvo whats those tyres on the rear of the xxxcr

[elvo]

Schum minipin yellow.

[rcracer]

ok cheers couldnt see them to well on the video, i thought for a minute they was the kit tyres that come with losi kits ..i have 3 sets and cant see me ever using them.

[super__dan]

Track looks great, I can't wait for this year!

[andy05]

Track looks ace carnt wait. Is there some sort off dance tent/fesival tent going on remember someone from southport telling me about it any links to whos on etc

[Garry Driffill]

That video looks ace, cant wait now

[mattym0310]

track looks brilliant, i'm jealous

[elvo]

Originally Posted by andy05

Track looks ace carnt wait. Is there some sort off dance tent/fesival tent going on remember someone from southport telling me about it any links to whos on etc

http://www.parkvanrelst.be/parkfeesten.htm

[andy05]

Originally Posted by elvo

http://www.parkvanrelst.be/parkfeesten.htm

Thanks will try a translate site tomorrow

[paulc]

track looks great hope the weathers as good as it looks in the video clip

looks abit tight for pitting tho or is there plenty

paul

[OldTimer]

Reminds me need to get a hotel booked for the GP

[super__dan]

Me, Chris, Craig, Kev Lee and some other boys are in the ETAP near the airport if you one to join our gang?

[OldTimer]

Etap @ Brussels airport booked, i guess i will be a gang member then

[rcracer]

Originally Posted by OldTimer

Etap @ Brussels airport booked, i guess i will be a gang member then

welcome

[Chrislong]

The ETAP drinking, slash, RC guys.