13.5 Latemodel class for '2010'??

[DQbeck63]

I was just curious how many people are buying them to try to get this class going down at Maryville, and this area next year? I have my new Rocket latemodel from custom works, and I have heard of a few other people getting them. Im hoping we get a good number of guys buying them and getting them ready for next spring. This is an awesome class, and hope it picks up down here. If your getting one post here so people can see that we are going to have a good class of them next year:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Here is a pic of mine, once I get the body wrapped ill post more pics

[rcdrtrcr]

I plan on getting one , as long as they stick to dodc rules it should be a fun class to race in and I look forward to racing sprint and 13.5 latemodels next year. It ha been a fun year and I have learned a lot. Thanks to Matt and Jim for all the help on the sprint car as well as all the other people who have helped me.:thumbsup:

[overlandovalracer]

13.5 DODC latemodel & Sprint for me too next year!

[MiniT21]

I'll have one... Looking forward to the class next year.

[D2_Racing_Team]

I know you guys are going to get the spec 13.5 class for next year, but do you think there will be any intrested people for an open late model class also? I am looking forward to either one or even both.


thanks

D

[AJS]

My suggestion would be not to use DODC rules, most people already have novak 13.5 and an smc 3200 battery, don't make it complicated by requiring a sticker. I think that you might have more people interested.

Which would also make it the same as the Western Illinois Dirt Series, including tires.

[overlandovalracer]

My suggestion would be not to use DODC rules, most people already have novak 13.5 and an smc 3200 battery, don't make it complicated by requiring a sticker. I think that you might have more people interested.

Which would also make it the same as the Western Illinois Dirt Series, including tires.

We,(the track promoters & regular weekly racers) usually have a couple of meetings prior to the season opening to hash out classes & rules packages. I would tend to agree with your idea, but careful consideration WILL be paid to what the best rules package would be for that class. I know of at least 5 cars,(latemodels) that are going to paticipate on a regular basis. So, between what our locals want, what the promoters are willing to do to police the class, & what our neighboring tracks want to do, the rules package should end up being a fair comprimise for everyone involved. There is always a select few that are interested in "open" class racing, but for the most part, those racer's have their hands full with their sprintcars already, but time will tell!

[Denez]

I think that the track owners need to go ny DODC to make it simple for people interested in racing from out of our area and not have the issue like at Big Bill's standard rules make the most sense. It was a issue of having 2 classes and I belive that with hurt the car count if it happens again just my 2 cents worth.

[Hitman35]

My .02 cents says to keep the rules that we have run in the WCIL for the past season in 13.5 LM they worked pretty well

BRIAN MASSEY

[jenzorace]

My .02 cents says to keep the rules that we have run in the WCIL for the past season in 13.5 LM they worked pretty well

BRIAN MASSEY

Ditto,, And have a 13.5 sprint class, just use 13.5motor/3200batt. So when there isnt enough people to race 13.5, you can run mod as usual. No 6x6 wing or street tracks.

[Denez]

I agree keep rules like the past didn't realize what the rule were in the class :o

[soccerstud5]

Im pretty sure i am getting one. Hope to get a hyper drive.

[js1]

I think that the rules for 13.5 lm should be DODC rules. That way if someone is from out of town, they can race with out changing their cars, batteries, and motors. Plus if someone is trying to practice up for a big race, they will somewhat be in the ball park for gearing, motor performance and battery life. If the local tracks run their own special rules, it makes it a hassle for someone new to be competitive. The whole idea behind dodc rules is to make it easy for people to race. Tires should be up to the local track, and or race director. Thats stated in the dodc rules. The 13.5 is a good class that seems to be growing. The rules being nation wide, spelled out in black and white, should grow the class.

[MiniT21]

I can guarantee that we will run the points series rules. Which is the same as the dodc rules with the addition of you have to run the custom works rubber tires. Last year we allowed the non dodc motor and batteries to be used but it had to be the 3200 28c smc pack (same as the dodc pack) and the novak 13.5 motor (same as the dodc motor).

[DQbeck63]

I can guarantee that we will run the points series rules. Which is the same as the dodc rules with the addition of you have to run the custom works rubber tires. Last year we allowed the non dodc motor and batteries to be used but it had to be the 3200 28c smc pack (same as the dodc pack) and the novak 13.5 motor (same as the dodc motor).

I agree with Matt, this is the rules we all wanted to run, and thats why we are all buying these cars, so the DODC rules will be what we go by im sure:thumbsup:

[Sprocket]

I can guarantee that we will run the points series rules. Which is the same as the dodc rules with the addition of you have to run the custom works rubber tires. Last year we allowed the non dodc motor and batteries to be used but it had to be the 3200 28c smc pack (same as the dodc pack) and the novak 13.5 motor (same as the dodc motor).
Well Matt these should still be the rules for next year unless something happens like a manufacture discontinues something like the batteries we use or something like that . I felt like the cars handled good with the rules that were in place and they made the racing really close . I had a blast in this class and it is growing at my track and I hear at the others as well glad our friends down south liked what they seen this year and are willing to try it .So if your pondering the idea of taking this class up I don't think you will be sorry close racing , good bunch of guys , and tire in side the body life is good . Just remember set up is everything and the great bunch of guys I was talking about will always give you hand as they do in every class .:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:

[soccerstud5]

I got my car just got to get all the DODC stuff like motor and batts. Then il b good to go. Cant wait for this spring

[Hitman35]

Bear

cant wait til next spring to put a few "donuts" along the side of your lm:D:ha: also i know of at least four of five people getting 13.5 lm besides the ones that ran last year from the QC area

[Tanglefoot51]

I know you guys are going to get the spec 13.5 class for next year, but do you think there will be any intrested people for an open late model class also? I am looking forward to either one or even both.


thanks

D
Sittin here lookin at these here notes, and I'm ahopen we have a two wheel LM class for next season as I just made me a LM just for that purpose, Let me and others know if you think it's possable:thumbsup::checkeredflag:

[Sprocket]

Sittin here lookin at these here notes, and I'm ahopen we have a two wheel LM class for next season as I just made me a LM just for that purpose, Let me and others know if you think it's possable:thumbsup::checkeredflag: There will be and this class is a blast .

[Sprocket]

Bear

cant wait til next spring to put a few "donuts" along the side of your lm:D:ha: also i know of at least four of five people getting 13.5 lm besides the ones that ran last year from the QC area
Hey Hitman let me get some time on this body before you put some "donuts" on it and that is great more people from the QC area getting into this class it sure is a blast . Whats Bob planning he has been real quiet .

[Gary]

I will be back in this class as long as the rules are the close to what we had last year. 13.5 and smc 3200 28c, If your buying new get the DO stickers, If you have or can get it for less go for it it was legal here in the Mid West. I am into saving money when I can. These cars are fun as we ran last year. I just want to run a 6" spoiler LOL :blackflag::blackflag:

[Sprocket]

Gary your baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad 6'' Spoiler this is to soon lol

[suprcop67]

Hey Hitman let me get some time on this body before you put some "donuts" on it and that is great more people from the QC area getting into this class it sure is a blast . Whats Bob planning he has been real quiet .

im sure alex will take care of the donuts before you get a chance to scuff it up brian

[ThisDougsForU]

I will be building one of these bad boys for sure. I can't wait for the spring.

[rcdrtrcr]

I think we need a open 3200 battery rule. I just saw a 3200 7.4 venom battery on Tower for 34 dollars. I think it would be a good deal for people just wanting to run a second class. Just my opinion.

[MiniT21]

The problem with that is... will that battery hang with the others? Or vise versa... will the others hang with that one? Thats whats nice about having 1 battery being used. You get 1 choice for battery and 1 choice for motor. Driver/Setup wins the race. :D

[rced]

As for batteries, I do recall one of the WCIL Point Series rule makers stating the SMC 3200 28c will be used for two years in the 13.5 LM class during the rules discussions last spring.

Following the WCIL point series rules is good idea since most of the local IL tracks run them or something similar already.

[rcdrtrcr]

I am fine with the correct battery. I have a dodc 3200 battery, was just thinking of guys getting started. I would prefer to use what they used last year. I am ready as well as the car.Cant wait.

[low81ryder]

Sounds like the natives are getting restless.:D

[Hitman35]

mouse

we are always restless :D

[Tanglefoot51]

im sure alex will take care of the donuts before you get a chance to scuff it up brian
Well I built myself what is a mod.LM, but now have decided to go with the Maryville 13.5 rule for late models, I do think it will be a more competitive class

[Tanglefoot51]

Sittin here lookin at these here notes, and I'm ahopen we have a two wheel LM class for next season as I just made me a LM just for that purpose, Let me and others know if you think it's possable:thumbsup::checkeredflag:
Well I've decided to now go with the Maryville 13.5 rules, I do think this will be a more competitive class :thumbsup::checkeredflag:

[ThisDougsForU]

Well ladies, I just ordered Custom Works Rocket, so I'm join' the party. Is it spring yet?!

[ToKeN]

what are the rules for maryville 13.5 latemodel?just wondering cause last year we ran at bills and 0 13.5s showed up on a weekly basis well besides me and this year i was wanting to go somewhere there is 13.5 latemodels its a way fun class to drive in. jim fanning:greenflag:

[ed gaines]

what are the rules for maryville 13.5 latemodel?just wondering cause last year we ran at bills and 0 13.5s showed up on a weekly basis well besides me and this year i was wanting to go somewhere there is 13.5 latemodels its a way fun class to drive in. jim fanning:greenflag:

Same rules as the 4 track series.

[ToKeN]

i just bought this latemodel and equipment last year and now you all are goin to say its illegal cause i have a tekin in it.thats a total bust makes a person wanna stop racin.....

[ed gaines]

i just bought this latemodel and equipment last year and now you all are goin to say its illegal cause i have a tekin in it.thats a total bust makes a person wanna stop racin.....


I know EXACTLEY what your saying,Add this to it also If you go race a dodoc event are track,You have to change out the esc so you can keep up with the rest of the pack.

[ToKeN]

i wonder if this forum will get pulled for not bein a dodc compliant track?????

[DQbeck63]

Well ladies, I just ordered Custom Works Rocket, so I'm join' the party. Is it spring yet?!

Glad you finally got one Doug:thumbsup: I know what you mean...everyone is getting restless...im ready to go racing :greenflag:

[soccerstud5]

Im ready to race to guys but it seems soo far away. Wish we had an indoor oval to run on.

[ThisDougsForU]

Kelm, tell me you're racing a 13.5 this season....I'm going to have a new & pretty green paint job, and I'd just hate to mess it up before slamming into you! HA!

[Sprocket]

i just bought this latemodel and equipment last year and now you all are goin to say its illegal cause i have a tekin in it.thats a total bust makes a person wanna stop racin..... Sorry about the speed control Jim but at least your BATTERIES will be LEGAL this year correct ?

[Gary]

Sorry about the speed control Jim but at least your BATTERIES will be LEGAL this year correct ?
Wolfman AKA Rob had two on here for 75 bucks. Cant go wrong there I dont think. The 13.5 and 3200 batt doesnt put much strain in the ESC. I ran mine last year without a fan. It is a fun class and if rules are the same at the tracks withing a 50 mile range. I am thinking we should have more at the weekly races. Rules are set now it is time to get ready for raceday.
Got my new LM last week. Life is good

[AJS]

I also have 2 for sale $75.00 each. They in excellent shape, not solder melts etc. and function just like new.

[ThisDougsForU]

Alright just so I order the right parts.....what exact Motor & Battery do I need to be legal? I'm assuming a Novak SS 13.5? And what exact battery?

[DQbeck63]

Alright just so I order the right parts.....what exact Motor & Battery do I need to be legal? I'm assuming a Novak SS 13.5? And what exact battery?

SMC 3200mah 7.4v 28c with or without DODC sticker...either one will work

[Gary]

Alright just so I order the right parts.....what exact Motor & Battery do I need to be legal? I'm assuming a Novak SS 13.5? And what exact battery?

4.1 - SPEC LATE MODEL
4.1.1 - GENERAL
- DODC or Novak 13.5 SS Pro (#3413D, #3413-2) motor only. Motors must be out of the box stock with no modifications allowed. No parts of the motor may be modified, altered, or removed in any way. Must use Novak 12.3mm rotor.
- SMC / DODC 3200mah 28c Li-Po or any 6-cell Ni-MH up to 4600mah.
- Novak GTB (#1710, #1711), Havoc (#1732, #1735), XBR (#1720), Super Sport/Plus (#3205, #1705) or LRP Sphere Competition (#80700, #80710) speed controls only.
- Data Loggers (such as Spektrum #SPM1305 or Novak Sentry #2010) will not be allowed in this class.

[Fineousfingers]

Glad I read this. Am I correct in thinking that the Ballistic 13.5 is a no-go? I just about ordered one through the exchange program. Let me know for sure. Thanks.

Jimmy

[Denez]

4.1 - SPEC LATE MODEL
4.1.1 - GENERAL
- DODC or Novak 13.5 SS Pro (#3413D, #3413-2) motor only. Motors must be out of the box stock with no modifications allowed. No parts of the motor may be modified, altered, or removed in any way. Must use Novak 12.3mm rotor.
- SMC / DODC 3200mah 28c Li-Po or any 6-cell Ni-MH up to 4600mah.
- Novak GTB (#1710, #1711), Havoc (#1732, #1735), XBR (#1720), Super Sport/Plus (#3205, #1705) or LRP Sphere Competition (#80700, #80710) speed controls only.
- Data Loggers (such as Spektrum #SPM1305 or Novak Sentry #2010) will not be allowed in this class. I take it the way the rule states to be a dodc batteries it has to have the sticker right ? /

[low81ryder]

No sticker needed. But must be a SMC 3200 28C.

[ed gaines]

with no sticker that leaves it wide open then to use any batt:D

[Denez]

Hey ED I can get any sticker you need just like the real ones :redflag:

[ed gaines]

Hey ED I can get any sticker you need just like the real ones :redflag:


Cool I could use few,I'm about out;)

[ThisDougsForU]

Question guys....I was told I needed to use (in my rocket) a 68t spur with a 34-35t pinion, but all I see online to buy are the 68t 32p Traxxas spur, and now pinions that 32p.

Also, what kinda wing do I use for the back? I was told Kipps Hobbies was where to get them, but I don't see a late model wing, only sprints. Thanks in advance for the help.

- Doug

[MiniT21]

69t is the only 48 pitch i know of... I think its the smallest as well. Best bet on the spoiler is to email/pm Kipp and ask.

[ed gaines]

Doug go to speedtechrc,you can buy down to a 60t 48 pitch.

[JasonAB25]

Question guys....I was told I needed to use (in my rocket) a 68t spur with a 34-35t pinion, but all I see online to buy are the 68t 32p Traxxas spur, and now pinions that 32p.

Also, what kinda wing do I use for the back? I was told Kipps Hobbies was where to get them, but I don't see a late model wing, only sprints. Thanks in advance for the help.

- Doug

78t spur seems a little more likely for the 13.5 from what i've run in the past, but i haven't run at Maryville either, just Bill's. Robinson makes some bigger pinions too, i believe from 37-47 for the odd teeth as another option. As for a rear spoiler, go to www.ottsspeedshop.com (http://www.ottsspeedshop.com) and he sells DODC spoiler kits. Just make sure you get the one for your body. I think he offers a 10" and 9" kit. Hope that helps ya out.

Jason

[ThisDougsForU]

Finally got the Rocket together. All I need is the DODC battery and some wheel dots and I'm ready to go.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i22/thisdougsforu/2010-04-06_184026.jpg

[low81ryder]

Great lookin car. Very nice....Mouse

[Hitman35]

awsome looking ride:thumbsup:

[overlandovalracer]

To anyone interested, I have C&M latemodel bodies in stock/for sale!

[soccerstud5]

what kind jim and how much i might be interested.

[MK Race]

Nice looking car Doug.

Don't you think the green paint will make it hard to find in the grass when you get punted out of the ballpark?:D

[dirtracer20]

Finally got the Rocket together. All I need is the DODC battery and some wheel dots and I'm ready to go.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i22/thisdougsforu/2010-04-06_184026.jpg i see justin came threw with another great looking car

[soccerstud5]

well yea always great work from justin im not suprised one bit.

[ThisDougsForU]

Nice looking car Doug.

Don't you think the green paint will make it hard to find in the grass when you get punted out of the ballpark?:D


Ha! Why do you think the main color is silver?! So I can see it easily when I go flying off the back straight into the grass!

Thanks guys, yeah Justin from IGImage.com does some killer work. My MDM looks even better than my late model with it's wrap (also done by Justin) but I don't have pics yet.

[MK Race]

Hey Doug, when you get a rearview mirror full of this you better move over.:D

[MK Race]

One more.

[Blues Hockey]

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[rcdrtrcr]

Dont be afraid of that Doug, the old man is just talking, his car was very fast saturday though. It looks like I have to figure something else out to get a advantage. by the way great looking latemodels guys. It is going to be a fun class.

[MK Race]

Wait till I run the 2 cell battery.:D

[rcdrtrcr]

OH boy, looks like it has started already..:(:blackflag:

[MiniT21]

Give me jeremy's car and i'll take ya out all day long Mike... :D

[low81ryder]

Nice wing Mikey :D. Car looked great.

[racen4]

Looks good Mike !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

c ya Randy

[MK Race]

Nice wing Mikey :D. Car looked great.

Spoiler Mouse, not wing.

Latemodel spoiler, sprint car wing.

Thanks anyway for the spoiler.

[ThisDougsForU]

Mike,

That white car is going to look a lot nicer with silver paint it's about to receive!

What are you gearing it at?

[MK Race]

Hey Doug, Saturday night I was geared at axle, not including tire size at 4.23 with a 2.4 gearbox.

90/51x2.40=4.23. I think Jeremy was geared lower than that and I think I will down a couple more teeth on the pinion. I'm using 64 pitch gears right now because I haven't bought any 48 pitch stuff yet.

[Fineousfingers]

Niiiiiiicccce looking car Mr. Kelm. Makes me want to get out there and throw dirt all over it. Still working on Shandon's LM. My sprint is about 95%. Pics will be up as soon as its done. For those of you old farts like me, I'm continuing on with the Jungle Jim colors for the summer. Who all remembers Revel's Jungle Jim from the 70's drag racing circuit? Canham did his magic and has recreated the graphics to a "T". Can't wait to get the colors flying...

Jimmy