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I've been doing some comparison testing between my 69 Scaley Camaro and my SCX "Cuda.  The Camaro has the stock 18K motor, gears, wheels with urethane tires  and no magnet with some weight added.  The 'Cuda has stock RX-42B motor, gears, wheels, tires with no magnet and a little weight in the nose. 
The Camaro started out quite a bit smoother and quicker and the 'Cuda was struggling for grip and sounded like a rock tumbler.  After some tire sanding the 'Cuda started sounding better and performed slightly better than previous.  Back to the sand paper several times finally got rid of the thumpity thump and the car now actually had a slightly faster lap time than the Camaro.  I then lightly sanded the Camaro tires resulting in a .03 second difference between the two cars. So it would seem that they are fairly equal at my track and we will have to see if this transfers to Too Bad on Thursday.

How'd you know? Just kidding it was $11.77

Goose,

I have the wing, what I'm missing is the grill and the headlight lenses.

The SCX motors may be rated the same RPM wise but there a couple of things to consider. One, they are heavier by quite a bit and two, they are relatively slower revving.  So, even though they are rated the same RPM wise they tend to be a little slower. On tracks with long straights this would be reduced but there are no real long straights at TooBad where the racing is being held.

Rico

I see it's ok to use aftermarket parts for gears, axles and bushings but what about gear ratios?  Open or stock ratio with upgraded parts?

Me?

I'm shopping for a Cartrix and Luf tires.

He gets to the the races all the time by boat with the land yacht: SS Super Duty.  Thanks for hosting another exciting night of racing.  I didn't realize it last night but I managed another trifecta!

Thanks again Bill it was an action packed evening for sure.  I'm very pleased with my result trifecta, especially after the last few disasters.

Rico

Nice work Bill.  How's it run or do we have to wait and see?

I get to miss Thursday night too. Her normal ride to practice is not available so I'm doing that or Gabby's last softball game of the year, not sure which yet.