2017 Scale Rules

[josh6575]

Originally Posted by EDGE

But they're not weights. They're just heavy replacement parts. Wink wink

[EDGE]

Lmao

[fr8cture]

Originally Posted by binaryterror

Ok here is a question. Would love to have the SORRCA rule makers thoughts.

Rule in question: • No bolt on or stick on external axle or knuckle weights of any kind

Would a Traxxas TRX-4 having a outer portal cover (this is not the knuckle, but touches it in a sense) made of Brass be allowable?

It is the knuckle. It is required for the knuckles to function properly.

[Highmark]

Originally Posted by josh6575

Let me see if I am taking this right. If a weight is bolted to a knuckle it is ok now?

No.

Originally Posted by josh6575

Another weight bolted to a knuckle is not. MIND BLOWN.

Incorrect. I think I've spent an abundance of time at this point talking about the difference between a knuckle weight and a heavy part. I think you probably get it, but just don't like the answer.

Originally Posted by josh6575

At this point all should be made legal.

We will consider your opinion.

Originally Posted by josh6575

If the intention of the rule was to eliminate weights with high mass below the axle. Why not just do that. Change the rule to "No add on weights that are only below the center line of the stub axle". Please give the rest of us our weights back.

That was not the intention of the rule.

Originally Posted by EDGE

Why not just ban brass as a building material?

Then folks would just go to another material, or paint the brass stuff and cheat. Also, as mentioned, there are legitimate brass parts out there (knuckle bushings come to mind). I have some steel knuckles on my shelf that would give any of the brass parts a run for their money.

[Greatscott]

Originally Posted by binaryterror

Ok here is a question. Would love to have the SORRCA rule makers thoughts.

Rule in question: • No bolt on or stick on external axle or knuckle weights of any kind

Would a Traxxas TRX-4 having a outer portal cover (this is not the knuckle, but touches it in a sense) made of Brass be allowable?

Adding some fuel to the fire here...

What is the difference between the brass portal covers on the TRX4, and brass beef tubes in a SCX10? They are both functional parts that add weight/mass down low.

[Highmark]

No difference in terms of legality.

[Jeepy84]

What's the consensus on rear window defrosters, non functional point or no?

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[EDGE]

Does the traxxas trx4 get transfer case points?

[War Pig]

Originally Posted by Jeepy84

What's the consensus on rear window defrosters, non functional point or no?

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Since they are scratches on the rear window....no.

Originally Posted by EDGE

Does the traxxas trx4 get transfer case points?

The kit SCX10-2 has a separate t-case so it gets points. I haven't looked at an actual TRX4 transmission, but I don't think it has a separate t-case does it?

[fr8cture]

Originally Posted by War Pig

Since they are scratches on the rear window....no.



The kit SCX10-2 has a separate t-case so it gets points. I haven't looked at an actual TRX4 transmission, but I don't think it has a separate t-case does it?

No the tcase on the trx4 is built into half of the trans housing.

[sgtbham]

Originally Posted by War Pig

Since they are scratches on the rear window....no.

Its a realistic detail no matter its origin, id rather point that then 6 proline accessories glued to a roof.

[War Pig]

Originally Posted by sgtbham

Its a realistic detail no matter its origin, id rather point that then 6 proline accessories glued to a roof.

A scale accessory is an item added to a scale vehicle. Scratching a window is actually removing material.....no points

[Jeepy84]

Originally Posted by War Pig

A scale accessory is an item added to a scale vehicle. Scratching a window is actually removing material.....no points

I'll remove the window then.

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[War Pig]

Originally Posted by Jeepy84

I'll remove the window then.

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Sounds good.

[whitrzac]

I don't have a dog in this race, but I like the window defroster idea...

[Jeepy84]

I have brass wire that is close to the right diameter, but not nearly enough of it to get it installed by Friday's comp. Nor do I have that fancy conductive ink, where I could then wire it up too and get functional points, lol.

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[hotwheels000]

Are glue on wheels legal ? Never seen them in the 1:1 world.

[whitrzac]

Originally Posted by hotwheels000

Are glue on wheels legal ? Never seen them in the 1:1 world.

nope

[josh6575]

Originally Posted by hotwheels000

Are glue on wheels legal ? Never seen them in the 1:1 world.

I have used a lot of bead sealer on junky old rims. Looks just like black CA.

[hotwheels000]

Do I get functional points for bead sealer ?