Rule Changes for 2017??

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Rule Changes for 2017?? Dec 7, 2016 9:44:09 GMT -7

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Post by MoJo Racing on Dec 7, 2016 9:44:09 GMT -7

Okay... so I have a couple questions about the rules for 2017 in the current classes.

Joel, you mentioned that BASX might be getting a rule change this coming year. Is that happening?

I am just wondering because with basically no time off people who need to order wheels might need to do so now to have them for January 7, and even then, they might not get them in time.

Are there any other changes to the rules in any of the classes for 2017?

Last Edit: Dec 7, 2016 9:44:55 GMT -7 by MoJo Racing

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Admin Administrator Posts: 1,950	Rule Changes for 2017?? Dec 7, 2016 9:49:29 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Admin on Dec 7, 2016 9:49:29 GMT -7 The only Rule change is in the BASX class with the wheels. I'll make a post.

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Rule Changes for 2017?? Dec 7, 2016 10:09:01 GMT -7

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Post by Maglev on Dec 7, 2016 10:09:01 GMT -7

If I recall correctly it was to do with the no fluting (bumps) required for BASX wheels in 2017, but they still have to meet the weight requirement (2.4 grams). I'll let Joel clarify in his post.

Can one remove just the fluting on current BASX wheels without going under weight?

Is it possible to avoid buying a new wheel for a minor change. Makes my current stock of BASX wheels obsolete!

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Rule Changes for 2017?? Dec 7, 2016 11:59:17 GMT -7 Maglev likes this

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Post by Mr. B Racing on Dec 7, 2016 11:59:17 GMT -7

Dec 7, 2016 10:09:01 GMT -7 Maglev said:

I am thinking you could use wheels with the tread bumps on the rear of your cars and go with a wheel with the tread bumps removed on the DFW. But then there is the chance of mixing mold numbers and possibly some other unknown wheel problems from mixing different wheel styles you may not want to get into.

Last Edit: Dec 7, 2016 12:00:10 GMT -7 by Mr. B Racing

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Rule Changes for 2017?? Dec 7, 2016 12:01:26 GMT -7

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Post by Skywalker Racing on Dec 7, 2016 12:01:26 GMT -7

Dec 7, 2016 11:59:17 GMT -7 Mr. B Racing said:

Dec 7, 2016 10:09:01 GMT -7 Maglev said:

I think that's a very good idea if you want to try to use your current stock of BASX wheels. It shouldn't be a huge deal that the DFW is a different wheel type than the rear.

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Rule Changes for 2017??

Post by MoJo Racing on Dec 7, 2016 9:44:09 GMT -7

Post by Admin on Dec 7, 2016 9:49:29 GMT -7

Post by MoJo Racing on Dec 7, 2016 9:55:05 GMT -7

Post by Maglev on Dec 7, 2016 10:09:01 GMT -7

Post by Mr. B Racing on Dec 7, 2016 11:59:17 GMT -7

Post by Skywalker Racing on Dec 7, 2016 12:01:26 GMT -7

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