Bud Bartos's 1/12th Parma Euro Panther / 1984 Worlds Champ

[scr8p]

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[littleVETTE]

bud, first off let me say i've been a big fan/purchaser of your products. and by far you're in my group of racers that are the coolest to talk to. i appreciate you signing on. i can't wait to hear some of your stories and/or speed secrets from your past. also, thanks for having an easy handle to recognize you by. it's not like this other guy, that i don't want to mention (mr. kent clausen). sorry kent, i had to get that off my chest.

your parma 12 scale racer is an awesome ride. i know we talked about it already, i want to ask you about your coin enhanced pinion. they're some people that are left in the dark, that have no idea on how it worked. how did the flywheel/pinion help you out? and, did you consider it "cheating"?

if anyone really thinks about it, i don't see it cheating. just a mod that helped the motor stay in it's "sweet" spot. no horsepower was being added.

[Bormac]

I realy like this 1/12 scaler and I dont usualy get into these little gems. This thing looks killer and with all the period electrics too-(where's the little face that drools?)-LOL!

I recently just bought a couple of BRP bi-level rear wings too. I cant wait to get them!

[Bud Bartos]

Thanks Guy's ! 25 Years and it seems like yesterday. Just don't ask Me what I did yesterday

The pinion was a key part on the track the worlds was held on. It had lots of high speed tight turns so the flywheel helped the car roll thru the turns faster. No I don't think of it as cheating there were no rules that said You could not do it. Back then Parma sold alum pinion gears and of course I had to use them. Most all were running steel so We did the flywheel it meet the weight and add alittle more to our alum gears. Mike reedy always made the reedy drivers run steel gears !! Note those are 32 pitch gears also

I did sell this car to a great collector of vintage rides this week !!!!

I also ran across some old things when I was looking for pictures so I will try to post as I find time.

Also Kent was TQ in the stock class at the 84 worlds. I will add some things that I found on the 1982 worlds later in that thread. Like a picture of rain in Ca in Aug ?????

[a01butal]

Welcome to the board Bud, I know where your 1/12 WC car is going and it will be a cherished posession of his I'm sure.

[Dirtdiver]

Hello Bud-
Thank-you for signing on to the board. I'm looking forward to hearing you post about your rc career and seeing some of your early race photos, bodies and cars. Don't be shy.

dirtdiver

[Bormac]

Welcome to the forum Bud. Im certain you will have much to add to this forum and Im sure all of us are looking forward to anything you can share with us.
Cheers-Jason.

[scr8p]

Thanks for joining, bud.

[Charlie don't surf]

Welcome Bud! cool to have you on board, do you have any of you other cars still?

[Bud Bartos]

No I was one that never hug onto stuff ?? I know

Thanks Guy's !! I will try to get some things on here when I have time. I have a race that I have to get ready for on Sat. Yes I do still race

[WC1982]

Hey Bud, good to see you on here. I posted a bunch of articles from the 82 Worlds in the Scans Archive section, check em out. Your 84 car looks great, more modern looking than a 12i. Lav and I had a heck of time fitting the Danish coins on our pinion gears because of the old nylon motor mount that we used at that time was a lot closer to the wheel than your car.

--Kent

[Bud Bartos]

Kent Yes I seen the thread on the 1982 worlds. I'm even in one of the pictures !! I found some good pictures that I plan on posting soon from that race.

[polarbear]

Hello Bud, Do you have any camber/or shim on the front end?

[Bud Bartos]

I don't beleive there was. With trailing sub axle steering blocks You get a slight amount of caster We ran no chamber back then.

[littleVETTE]

happy birthday bud!